Changes: Cecille

PERFORMER	Michele Mariana voice
DEBUT	1990
DESIGN	Barry Bruce
	Teresa Drilling designers

Revision as of 17:43, 29 June 2015

Cecille is a clay animated ball who was featured in several segments on Sesame Street. Consisting of a round mass of orange clay and a pair of expressive red lips, Cecille, following an elaborate introduction, would perform a vaguely Motown-esque song number built around a given theme, whirling round and changing shape to illustrate the lyrics. She would even split into her own backing chorus when needed.

Originally produced for Season 22 and Season 23, the five segments, each running close to two minutes, were produced at Will Vinton Studios, best known for the California Raisins. The shorts still remain in occasional rotation on Sesame Street.

The introduction showcased Cecille's abilities, while a male vocalist (Christopher Cerf) recited her theme song. This was followed by an announcer's intro, "And now, ladies and gentlemen, Cecille!" The lyrics were included in Sesame Street Unpaved.

Songs

Up Down, In Out, Over and Under (Director/Animator: Larry Bafia) (First: Episode 2746)

Cecille demonstrates various opposites.

I Want to Be Me (Director/Animator: Douglas Aberle) (EKA: Episode 2822)

Cecille sings about retaining her individuality. This segment was included in We All Sing Together.

Brushin' Down the Doggies (Director/Animator: Joel Brinkerhoff) (EKA: Episode 3052)

Cecille performs a country song, becoming a cowgirl to demonstrate how she rounds up and brushes her teeth.

The Game of Make Believe (Director/Animator: Tony Merrithew) (EKA: Episode 2864)

Cecille demonstrates the fun of pretending and assuming other roles (particularly easy when you're an amorphous clay ball). This segment was included in Imagine That.

I'm Gonna Get to You (Director/Animator: Teresa Drilling) (EKA: Episode 2951)

Cecille illustrates different modes of transportation, from train to car to plane, while singing about how regardless of the distance or method, she'll get her love to you. This segment was included in Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days, Sesame Sings Karaoke and Elmo's Travel Songs and Games.

Credits

Producer: Sue Conklin
Supervising Director: Barry Bruce
Intro Director/Animator: Teresa Drilling

Sources

Frierson, Michael. Clay Animation: American Highlights, 1908 to the Present. New York: Twayne Publishers, 1994.

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-'''Cecille''' is an animated ball orange clay who was featured in several segments on [[Sesame Street]]. She has a pari of red lips and Cecille, following an elaborate introduction, would perform a Motown song built around a given theme, whirling around and changing shape to illustrate the lyrics. She would even split into her own backing chorus when needed.
+'''Cecille''' is a clay animated ball who was featured in several segments on [[Sesame Street]]. Consisting of a round mass of orange clay and a pair of expressive red lips, Cecille, following an elaborate introduction, would perform a vaguely Motown-esque song number built around a given theme, whirling round and changing shape to illustrate the lyrics. She would even split into her own backing chorus when needed.
 Originally produced for [[Season 22 (1990-1991)|Season 22]] and [[Season 23 (1991-1992)|Season 23]], the five segments, each running close to two minutes, were produced at Will Vinton Studios, best known for the California Raisins. The shorts still remain in occasional rotation on ''Sesame Street''.