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'''Lead Away!''' is a 1996 educational resouce video produced by [[Sesame Workshop]] for adults. The video educates about lead poisoning, a serious health problem that can be prevented.
 
   
 
'''Lead Away!''' is a 1996 educational resouce video produced by [[Sesame Workshop]] for adults. The video educates about lead poisoning, a serious health problem that can be prevented.
The video features ''Sesame Street'' characters [[Maria]], [[Elmo]], [[Rosita]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], and a group of [[The Kids|kids]] discussing what lead poisoning means and how it can be avoided. Oscar's niece [[Irvine]] also makes an appearance.
 
   
 
The video features ''Sesame Street'' characters [[Maria]], [[Elmo]], [[Rosita]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], and a group of [[The Kids|kids]] discussing what lead poisoning means and how it can be avoided. Oscar's niece [[Irvine]] also makes an appearance. [[Gaby]] is referenced as having had a blood test with Rosita, earlier in the day.
A comic book reinforcing the messages of the video was also released.
 
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A comic book reinforcing the messages of the video was also released.
   
 
The full video is currently available on VHS in [http://www.worldcat.org/title/sesame-street-lead-away-lead-poisoning-prevention-project/oclc/35049930&referer=brief_results some libraries], as a free video download from Sesame Workshop via the iTunes Store as part of the [[Learn Along with Sesame]] series, and can be viewed at the [[Sesameworkshop.org|Sesame Workshop website]].
 
The full video is currently available on VHS in [http://www.worldcat.org/title/sesame-street-lead-away-lead-poisoning-prevention-project/oclc/35049930&referer=brief_results some libraries], as a free video download from Sesame Workshop via the iTunes Store as part of the [[Learn Along with Sesame]] series, and can be viewed at the [[Sesameworkshop.org|Sesame Workshop website]].
   
The only insert from ''Sesame Street'' that's included in this video is [[Bruce Cayard]]'s animated segment "wash your hands before you eat".
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The only insert from ''Sesame Street'' that's included in this video is [[Bruce Cayard]]'s animated segment "wash your hands before you eat".
 
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<gallery position="center" orientation="landscape" captionalign="left" widths=209 spacing=small>
 
File:LeadAwayProtest.jpg|Maria and friends protest outside Oscar's can.
 
File:LeadAwayProtest.jpg|Maria and friends protest outside Oscar's can.
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File:WashYourHands.jpg|"Wash Your Hands Before You Eat" {{eka|2640}}
 
File:The Lead Police.JPG|Oscar meets [[The Lead Police]].
 
File:The Lead Police.JPG|Oscar meets [[The Lead Police]].
 
File:BloodTest.jpg|Irvine and Oscar take a [[Blood Test|musical trip]] to the doctor's.
 
File:BloodTest.jpg|Irvine and Oscar take a [[Blood Test|musical trip]] to the doctor's.
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LeadAwayTitle.jpg|Re-release title card
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LeadAway.jpg|VHS tape
 
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==Notes==
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*When the video was re-released online, a few changes were made, including a new intro and closing by Luis, the lack of sound effects when the Lead Police appear and the removal of a transition between the street scene and the "[[Blood Test]]" song.
   
 
==Credits==
 
==Credits==
 
* Executive Producer: [[Patricia Ryan Lampl]]
 
* Directed by: [[John Ferraro]]
 
* Written by: [[Sonia Manzano]]
 
* Songs composed by: [[Christopher Cerf]]
   
 
;Muppet Performers:
*Executive producer: [[Patricia Ryan Lampl]]
 
 
:[[Caroll Spinney]] as [[Oscar the Grouch]], with [[Kevin Clash]] (as Elmo), [[Martin P. Robinson]] (as Irvine), [[David Rudman]], [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Carmen Osbahr]] (as [[Rosita]]), [[Pam Arciero]], [[Noel MacNeal]], [[John Kennedy]], and [[Alice Dinnean]]
*Directed by: [[John Ferraro]]
 
*Written by: [[Sonia Manzano]]
 
*Songs composed by: [[Christopher Cerf]]
 
   
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;Vocals (uncredited)
Muppet Performers:
 
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:Chris Cerf ([[The Lead Police|Lead Police singer]]), [[Ivy Austin]], (doctor), [[Jeff Moss]] (nurse)
:[[Caroll Spinney]] as [[Oscar the Grouch]], with [[Kevin Clash]] (as Elmo), [[Martin P. Robinson]] (as Irvine), [[David Rudman]], [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Carmen Osbahr]] (as [[Rosita]]), [[Pam Arciero]], [[Noel MacNeal]], [[John Kennedy]], and [[Alice Dinnean]].
 
   
Cast:
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;Cast:
:[[Sonia Manzano]] as [[Maria]], [[Emilio Delgado]] as [[Luis]].
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:[[Sonia Manzano]] as [[Maria]], [[Emilio Delgado]] as [[Luis]]
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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*[http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/toolkits/leadaway Video]
*[http://www.sesameworkshop.org/EducationalResources/ Sesame Workshop Educational Resources]
 
[[Category:Sesame Street Video]]
 
[[Category:Sesame Street Direct-to-Video]]
 
 
[[Category:Sesame Street Resource Videos]]
 
[[Category:Sesame Street Resource Videos]]
 
[[Category:Sesame Street Initiatives]]

Revision as of 00:00, 17 March 2013

LeadAway-Orig

Lead Away! is a 1996 educational resouce video produced by Sesame Workshop for adults. The video educates about lead poisoning, a serious health problem that can be prevented.

The video features Sesame Street characters Maria, Elmo, Rosita, Oscar the Grouch, and a group of kids discussing what lead poisoning means and how it can be avoided. Oscar's niece Irvine also makes an appearance. Gaby is referenced as having had a blood test with Rosita, earlier in the day.

A comic book reinforcing the messages of the video was also released.

The full video is currently available on VHS in some libraries, as a free video download from Sesame Workshop via the iTunes Store as part of the Learn Along with Sesame series, and can be viewed at the Sesame Workshop website.

The only insert from Sesame Street that's included in this video is Bruce Cayard's animated segment "wash your hands before you eat".

Notes

  • When the video was re-released online, a few changes were made, including a new intro and closing by Luis, the lack of sound effects when the Lead Police appear and the removal of a transition between the street scene and the "Blood Test" song.

Credits

Muppet Performers
Caroll Spinney as Oscar the Grouch, with Kevin Clash (as Elmo), Martin P. Robinson (as Irvine), David Rudman, Joey Mazzarino, Carmen Osbahr (as Rosita), Pam Arciero, Noel MacNeal, John Kennedy, and Alice Dinnean
Vocals (uncredited)
Chris Cerf (Lead Police singer), Ivy Austin, (doctor), Jeff Moss (nurse)
Cast
Sonia Manzano as Maria, Emilio Delgado as Luis

External links