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==Television & Movies== |
==Television & Movies== |
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*''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]'' released February 16 |
*''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]'' released February 16 |
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*''[[Muppets Tonight]]'' [[:Category:Muppets Tonight Episodes|Season 1]] on [[ABC]], March 8 - July 14 |
*''[[Muppets Tonight]]'' [[:Category:Muppets Tonight Episodes|Season 1]] on [[ABC]], March 8 - July 14 |
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*''[[Aliens in the Family]]'' on [[ABC]], March 15 - August 31 (only season) |
*''[[Aliens in the Family]]'' on [[ABC]], March 15 - August 31 (only season) |
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| − | *''[[Big Bag]]'' premieres on Cartoon Network, June 2 |
+ | *''[[Big Bag]]'' premieres on [[Cartoon Network]], June 2 |
*''[[The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss]]'' [[:Category:Wubbulous World Episodes|Season 1]] premieres on [[Nickelodeon]], October 13 |
*''[[The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss]]'' [[:Category:Wubbulous World Episodes|Season 1]] premieres on [[Nickelodeon]], October 13 |
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*''[[Sesame Street]]'' [[Season 28 (1996-1997)|Season 28]], November 18 |
*''[[Sesame Street]]'' [[Season 28 (1996-1997)|Season 28]], November 18 |
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==International Television & Movies== |
==International Television & Movies== |
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*''Muppets Skatteø'' (''Muppet Treasure Island'') released in [[Denmark]], June 28 |
*''Muppets Skatteø'' (''Muppet Treasure Island'') released in [[Denmark]], June 28 |
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*''Mupparna på skattkammarön'' (''Muppet Treasure Island'') released in [[Sweden]], June 28 |
*''Mupparna på skattkammarön'' (''Muppet Treasure Island'') released in [[Sweden]], June 28 |
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*''[[Ulica Sezamkowa (Poland)|Ulica Sezamkowa]]'' begins airing in [[Poland]], October |
*''[[Ulica Sezamkowa (Poland)|Ulica Sezamkowa]]'' begins airing in [[Poland]], October |
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*''Die Muppets unterm Weihnachtsbaum'' (''[[Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree]]'') premiers in Germany on RTL, December 24 |
*''Die Muppets unterm Weihnachtsbaum'' (''[[Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree]]'') premiers in Germany on RTL, December 24 |
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+ | *''[[Barrio Sésamo]]'' begins its third series in [[Spain]] |
*The Canadian version of ''[[Sesame Street]]'' is renamed ''[[Sesame Park]]'' |
*The Canadian version of ''[[Sesame Street]]'' is renamed ''[[Sesame Park]]'' |
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*''[[Ulitsa Sezam (Russia)|Ulitsa Sezam]]'' begins airing in [[Russia]] |
*''[[Ulitsa Sezam (Russia)|Ulitsa Sezam]]'' begins airing in [[Russia]] |
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*[[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] gives the commencement address at Southampton College and receives an honorary [[Doctor of Amphibious Letters|doctorate]] in Amphibious Letters, May 19 |
*[[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] gives the commencement address at Southampton College and receives an honorary [[Doctor of Amphibious Letters|doctorate]] in Amphibious Letters, May 19 |
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*[[Big Bird]] sings a duet with [[Kathie Lee Gifford]] for her [[PBS]] pledge-drive special ''[[Kathie Lee Gifford's Lullabies for Little Ones]]'', August |
*[[Big Bird]] sings a duet with [[Kathie Lee Gifford]] for her [[PBS]] pledge-drive special ''[[Kathie Lee Gifford's Lullabies for Little Ones]]'', August |
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| − | *[[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] is a guest on ''[[The Tonight Show]]'', November 12 |
+ | *[[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] is a guest on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno|The Tonight Show]]'', November 12 |
*[[Johnny Fiama]] and [[Sal Minella]] are interviewed on ''[[Larry King Live]]'', December 24 |
*[[Johnny Fiama]] and [[Sal Minella]] are interviewed on ''[[Larry King Live]]'', December 24 |
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| − | *Miss Piggy is a guest on ''[[The Tonight Show]]'', December 31 |
+ | *Miss Piggy is a guest on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno|The Tonight Show]]'', December 31 |
| − | *Miss Piggy appears during the first week of ''[[ |
+ | *Miss Piggy appears during the first week of ''[[The Rosie O'Donnell Show]]'' |
*Miss Piggy cooks on ''[[Regis & Kathie Lee / Regis & Kelly|Regis & Kathie Lee]]'' to promote her new book |
*Miss Piggy cooks on ''[[Regis & Kathie Lee / Regis & Kelly|Regis & Kathie Lee]]'' to promote her new book |
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| + | ==International Appearances== |
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| + | *[[Kermit the Frog]], [[Gonzo]] and [[Miss Piggy]] on ''[[MTV Europe]]'', May 21 |
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==Albums== |
==Albums== |
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*''[[Bert and Ernie's Greatest Hits]]'' |
*''[[Bert and Ernie's Greatest Hits]]'' |
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+ | *''[[A Christmas Together (album)|A Christmas Together]]'' (Laserlight Digital CD) |
*''[[Dreamytime Songs]]'' |
*''[[Dreamytime Songs]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Elmo's Favorite Sing-Alongs]]'' |
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*''[[Monster Melodies]]'' |
*''[[Monster Melodies]]'' |
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*''[[Silly Songs (Sesame Street album)|Silly Songs]]'' |
*''[[Silly Songs (Sesame Street album)|Silly Songs]]'' |
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*''[[Kermit the Frog's 1996 Advertising Parodies!]]'' calendar |
*''[[Kermit the Frog's 1996 Advertising Parodies!]]'' calendar |
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*[[Muppet Treasure Island Happy Meal toys]] |
*[[Muppet Treasure Island Happy Meal toys]] |
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| − | *''[[The Muppet CD-ROM: Muppets Inside|Muppets Inside]]'' CD-ROM released in |
+ | *''[[The Muppet CD-ROM: Muppets Inside|Muppets Inside]]'' CD-ROM released in March |
*''[[The Muppets on the Go!]]'' video game |
*''[[The Muppets on the Go!]]'' video game |
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*''[[Muppet Treasure Island (CD-ROM)]]'' |
*''[[Muppet Treasure Island (CD-ROM)]]'' |
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*[[Welch's The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss Jelly Jars]] |
*[[Welch's The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss Jelly Jars]] |
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*[[Chelli plush]] |
*[[Chelli plush]] |
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| + | *[[Sesame Street General Store]] chain shuts down in June |
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==Advertising== |
==Advertising== |
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==People== |
==People== |
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*[[Matt Vogel]] begins working on ''Sesame Street'' |
*[[Matt Vogel]] begins working on ''Sesame Street'' |
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| + | *[[Chet O'Brien]] dies, July 14 |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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==Stage Shows== |
==Stage Shows== |
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| − | * ''[[Sesame Street Live]]'' presents ''[[1-2-3 Imagine]]'' |
+ | * ''[[Sesame Street Live]]'' presents ''[[1-2-3 Imagine!]]'' |
==Muppet Character Debuts== |
==Muppet Character Debuts== |
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[[Category:Timeline| 1996]] |
[[Category:Timeline| 1996]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:17, 23 May 2023
Some of the Muppets Tonight cast, including the debut of Pepe the King Prawn
Television & Movies
- Gulliver's Travels miniseries on NBC, February 4 & 5
- Muppet Treasure Island released February 16
- Muppets Tonight Season 1 on ABC, March 8 - July 14
- Aliens in the Family on ABC, March 15 - August 31 (only season)
- Big Bag premieres on Cartoon Network, June 2
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss Season 1 premieres on Nickelodeon, October 13
- Sesame Street Season 28, November 18
- Elmo Saves Christmas special airs on PBS
International Television & Movies
- Muppets Skatteø (Muppet Treasure Island) released in Denmark, June 28
- Mupparna på skattkammarön (Muppet Treasure Island) released in Sweden, June 28
- Muppets Die Schatzinsel (Muppet Treasure Island) released in Germany, July 11
- Ulica Sezamkowa begins airing in Poland, October
- Die Muppets unterm Weihnachtsbaum (Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree) premiers in Germany on RTL, December 24
- Barrio Sésamo begins its third series in Spain
- The Canadian version of Sesame Street is renamed Sesame Park
- Ulitsa Sezam begins airing in Russia
Appearances/Events
- Miss Piggy appears to compete with Babe at the 68th Academy Awards, March 25
- The Cat in the Hat at the Kid's Choice Awards, May 11
- Kermit gives the commencement address at Southampton College and receives an honorary doctorate in Amphibious Letters, May 19
- Big Bird sings a duet with Kathie Lee Gifford for her PBS pledge-drive special Kathie Lee Gifford's Lullabies for Little Ones, August
- Kermit is a guest on The Tonight Show, November 12
- Johnny Fiama and Sal Minella are interviewed on Larry King Live, December 24
- Miss Piggy is a guest on The Tonight Show, December 31
- Miss Piggy appears during the first week of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
- Miss Piggy cooks on Regis & Kathie Lee to promote her new book
International Appearances
- Kermit the Frog, Gonzo and Miss Piggy on MTV Europe, May 21
Albums
- Bert and Ernie's Greatest Hits
- A Christmas Together (Laserlight Digital CD)
- Dreamytime Songs
- Monster Melodies
- Silly Songs
- Sing-Along Travel Songs
- Sing the Alphabet
Non-fiction Books
Storybooks
- Another Monster at the End of This Book
- B is for Books!
- Bean Makes The Best Of It
- Bye-Bye, Boo-Boo
- Christmas in Snowy Forest
- Elmo's Lift-and-Peek Around the Corner Book
- Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas
- Find Your Way to Muppet Treasure Island
- The Gift of the Magi Story Book Set & Advent Calendar
- Go to Bed, Fred
- Grover, Messenger of Love
- Growing Up Grouchy
- Happy Birthday, Miss Piggy!
- I Am a Baby
- Kermit's Big Surprise!
- Kermit's Teeny Tiny Farm
- Let's Play Peek-A-Boo!
- Look and Find Muppets
- Monster Faces
- Muppet Christmas Songs
- Muppet Treasure Island: All Aboard Reading
- Muppet Treasure Island: Sailing for Adventure
- Muppet Treasure Island: Treasure Hunt
- Rise and Shine!
- Rizzo's Bike Sale
- Scooter Can't Read
- Sesame Street Little Theater
- Shop Till You Drop!
- Where Is Baby Natasha?
- Where's the Duckie?
- Which Witch Is Which?
Videos
- Animal Show: Kangaroo & Frog, January 30
- Animal Show: Owl & Octopus, January 30
- Do the Alphabet, February 6
- Learning to Share, February 6
- Imagine That!, April 30
- Elmocize, June 11
- Slimey's World Games, June 11
- Elmo Saves Christmas, September 3
Merchandise
- Kermit the Frog's 1996 Advertising Parodies! calendar
- Muppet Treasure Island Happy Meal toys
- Muppets Inside CD-ROM released in March
- The Muppets on the Go! video game
- Muppet Treasure Island (CD-ROM)
- Tickle Me Elmo debuts and becomes a holiday sensation
- Welch's The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss Jelly Jars
- Chelli plush
- Sesame Street General Store chain shuts down in June
Advertising
- Miss Piggy appears in a campaign for Frito-Lay's Baked Lays chips with supermodels Kathy Ireland and Vendela. The campaign included a television commercial and print ads.
People
- Matt Vogel begins working on Sesame Street
- Chet O'Brien dies, July 14
Behind the scenes
- Bill Barretta gradually begins performing The Swedish Chef and Rowlf the Dog.
Stage Shows
- Sesame Street Live presents 1-2-3 Imagine!
Muppet Character Debuts
- Muppets Tonight: Pepe the King Prawn, Seymour, Johnny Fiama, Sal Minella, Bobo the Bear
- Barrio Sésamo: Bluki, Vera, Bubo, Gaspar
- Ulitsa Sezam: Zeliboba, Businka, Kubik
Parades
- Kermit is the Grand Marshal of The Tournament of Roses Parade which also features a Muppet Treasure Island float, January 1
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