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− | '''''Julie on Sesame Street''''' was a [[Julie Andrews]] TV |
+ | '''''Julie on Sesame Street''''' was one of a series of [[Julie Andrews]] TV specials, produced by [[ATV]] and distributed by [[ITC]]. It was broadcast on [[ABC]] on November 23, [[1973]] and later in the UK on ITV on July 10, 1974. |
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Highlights include the following: |
Highlights include the following: |
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+ | * Julie sings "This Way to Sesame Street" with a high-stepping chorus line of trash cans. |
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+ | * [[Kermit the Frog]] and Julie sing a duet rendition of "[[Bein' Green]]." |
+ | *Julie and the dancers do a routine to demonstrate the number [[10]], in the style of many live-action inserts on the show. |
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⚫ | * Julie and the Muppets take to the stage in a salute to the [[Broadway]] musical, which includes production numbers from ''[[Annie Get Your Gun]]'', ''[[West Side Story]]'', ''[[The King and I]]'', ''[[Guys and Dolls (musical)|Guys and Dolls]]'', and ''Sweet Charity'', ending with "[[Give My Regards to Broadway]]." |
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− | *USA: Broadcast on [[ABC]] on November 23, [[1973]]. |
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− | *UK: Broadcast on Wednesday, July 10, 1974 at 8pm [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITV <u>ITV</u>] |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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File:JOSS01.jpg|Julie dances with several trashcans in the opening sequence. |
File:JOSS01.jpg|Julie dances with several trashcans in the opening sequence. |
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julie on ss8.JPG|Julie with the dancing dustbins |
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File:JOSS07.jpg|Biff, Ernie and Bert talk with Julie about her work on stage. |
File:JOSS07.jpg|Biff, Ernie and Bert talk with Julie about her work on stage. |
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Image:Julie on SS 1.jpg|"[[Doin' What Comes Nat'rally]]" |
Image:Julie on SS 1.jpg|"[[Doin' What Comes Nat'rally]]" |
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+ | Image:SSIFeelPretty2.jpg|An [[Anything Muppet]] ([[Jim Henson]]) sings "[[I Feel Pretty]]" |
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Image:Julie on SS 2.jpg|"[[Shall We Dance (song)|Shall We Dance]]" |
Image:Julie on SS 2.jpg|"[[Shall We Dance (song)|Shall We Dance]]" |
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File:SSTinhorns.jpg|"[[Fugue for Tinhorns]]" |
File:SSTinhorns.jpg|"[[Fugue for Tinhorns]]" |
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Image:Julie on SS 3.jpg|From the opening sequence |
Image:Julie on SS 3.jpg|From the opening sequence |
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Image:Joss press photo.jpg|Press Photo |
Image:Joss press photo.jpg|Press Photo |
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File:Juliess_ad.jpg|[[TV Guide]] ad |
File:Juliess_ad.jpg|[[TV Guide]] ad |
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+ | ==Note== |
+ | *The special was filmed at [[Elstree Studios]] in [[United Kingdom]], which meant a new street set was built; there are subtle but noticeable differences between it and the original American set. |
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+ | *The original script notes feature alternate plans for the Broadway medley, including<ref>Document from [[CTW Archives]]</ref>: |
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+ | **Grover replacing Bert in "Fugue for Tinhorns" |
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+ | **Julie singing "Pick a Pocket or Two" from ''[[Oliver!]]'' with a bunch of rag-tag Muppets. She picks the pocket of an aristocratic Muppet character, realizing too late she's picked an explosive firecracker. |
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+ | **Julie singing "Do You Love Me" from ''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' to Oscar. |
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+ | ==Muppet Characters== |
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+ | :[[Oscar the Grouch]], [[Big Bird]], [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Ernie]], [[Bert]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Grover]], [[Biff]], [[Mr. Snuffleupagus]], [[Frazzle]], [[Anything Muppets]], [[Grouches]] (as trashcan dancers) |
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+ | ==Credits== |
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+ | *'''Writers:''' [[Marty Farrell]], [[Jon Stone]] |
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+ | *'''Music supervised and arranged by:''' [[Ian Fraser]] |
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+ | *'''Musical numbers choreographed by:''' [[Paddy Stone]] |
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+ | *'''Musical Associate:''' [[Derek Scott]] |
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+ | *'''Sesame Street is a production of [[Sesame Workshop|The Children's Television Workshop]]''' |
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+ | ==Sources== |
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+ | <references /> |
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+ | ==See also== |
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+ | *''[[The Julie Andrews Hour]]'' (1973) |
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+ | *''[[Julie: My Favorite Things]]'' (1975) |
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+ | *''[[One to One|Julie Andrews: One to One]]'' (1975) |
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+ | *''[[Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring]]'' (1978) |
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+ | __NOTOC__ |
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[[Category:Sesame Street Specials]] |
[[Category:Sesame Street Specials]] |
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+ | [[Category:Thanksgiving]] |
Revision as of 04:11, 21 March 2016
Julie on Sesame Street was one of a series of Julie Andrews TV specials, produced by ATV and distributed by ITC. It was broadcast on ABC on November 23, 1973 and later in the UK on ITV on July 10, 1974.
Using the alleys and stoops of the Sesame Street neighborhood as the venue for this television special, Julie Andrews and Perry Como join forces with the Sesame Street Muppets for an hour of music and antics.
Highlights include the following:
- Julie sings "This Way to Sesame Street" with a high-stepping chorus line of trash cans.
- Kermit the Frog and Julie sing a duet rendition of "Bein' Green."
- Julie and the dancers do a routine to demonstrate the number 10, in the style of many live-action inserts on the show.
- Perry Como sings "And I Love You So."
- Julie and Perry perform a medley about singing songs, including "Sing" and "Singin' in the Rain".
- Julie and the Muppets take to the stage in a salute to the Broadway musical, which includes production numbers from Annie Get Your Gun, West Side Story, The King and I, Guys and Dolls, and Sweet Charity, ending with "Give My Regards to Broadway."
- Julie and Perry sing "Picture a World" with the Sesame cast.
- On an empty Sesame Street set, Julie sings "What Do I Do When I'm Alone?"
Gallery
Note
- The special was filmed at Elstree Studios in United Kingdom, which meant a new street set was built; there are subtle but noticeable differences between it and the original American set.
- The original script notes feature alternate plans for the Broadway medley, including[1]:
- Grover replacing Bert in "Fugue for Tinhorns"
- Julie singing "Pick a Pocket or Two" from Oliver! with a bunch of rag-tag Muppets. She picks the pocket of an aristocratic Muppet character, realizing too late she's picked an explosive firecracker.
- Julie singing "Do You Love Me" from Fiddler on the Roof to Oscar.
Muppet Characters
- Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Grover, Biff, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Frazzle, Anything Muppets, Grouches (as trashcan dancers)
Credits
- Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets: Jim Henson (unlisted), Frank Oz, Carroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Caroly Wilcox, Kermit Love, Jane Henson
- Producers: Gary Smith and Dwight Hemion
- Director: Dwight Hemion
- Writers: Marty Farrell, Jon Stone
- Music supervised and arranged by: Ian Fraser
- Musical numbers choreographed by: Paddy Stone
- Orchestra Conducted by: Jack Parnell
- Lighting Director: John Rook
- Audio: Ted Scott
- Musical Associate: Derek Scott
- Sesame Street is a production of The Children's Television Workshop
- Executive Producer: Blake Edwards
Sources
- ↑ Document from CTW Archives
See also
- The Julie Andrews Hour (1973)
- Julie: My Favorite Things (1975)
- Julie Andrews: One to One (1975)
- Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring (1978)