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{{performer|Fran Brill}}
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{{character|image=Elmomom_2006.jpg|performer=[[Fran Brill]]|debut=2006}}
[[Image:Elmomom_2006.jpg|thumb|300px|Elmo's mom creates a video weblink with [[Louie]].]]
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[[Image:Mae_and_Elmo.jpg|thumb|300px]]
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[[Image:Elmo'sMomMae-2010.jpg|thumb|300px|Elmo's mom (left) sporting a new hairdo in 2010. Pictured with Elmo and his [[Aunt Jill]].]]
'''Elmo's Mom''' helps [[Elmo]] cope with missing his father in ''[[Talk, Listen, Connect]]'', a direct-to-video special released in the summer of [[2006]] to help military families cope with a loved one being far away.
 
   
[[Louie|Elmo's dad, Louie]], first appeared in the ''[[Sesame Beginnings]]'' video series earlier in 2006. ''[[Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments]]'' is the first on-screen appearance of Elmo's mom. She is also seen in the special ''[[When Parents Are Deployed]]'', in material lifted from these segments. She appeared again in ''[[Talk, Listen, Connect: Homecomings]]'' in 2008.
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'''Mae''' is [[Elmo]]'s [[mother]] and [[Louie|Louie's]] wife. She first appeared in the 2006 ''[[Talk, Listen, Connect]]'' resource videos, helping Elmo to cope with the absence of his father while he was deployed with the military. Her name was first made known in ''[[Families Stand Together]]''.
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When Louie has to leave for "lots and lots of days" to do grown-up work, [[Elmo]] and his mom keep busy passing the time until his return by keeping a daily routine. When it's finally time for her husband to come home, Elmo's mom bakes a cake and helps Elmo and his friends decorate for the homecoming.
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When Louie has to leave for "lots and lots of days" to do grown-up work, Elmo and his mom keep busy passing the time until his return by keeping a daily routine. When it's finally time for her husband to come home, Elmo's mom bakes a cake and helps Elmo and his friends decorate for the homecoming.
   
 
A National Public Radio story on the video included a behind-the-scenes audio clip, recorded during a take for the scene in which Elmo's mom is reunited with her husband. The script called for an embrace between the couple, and a kiss. This soundbite illustrates the care taken between [[Fran Brill]] and [[Bill Barretta]] in determining just how long is too long for a kiss when dealing with scenes meant for innocent eyes. For this particular outtake, the performers took some liberties when the kiss had seemingly gone on too long. <ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5383607 "Elmo's Dad Ships Out for Duty", Robert Smith, ''All Things Considered'', May 4, 2006.]</ref>
 
A National Public Radio story on the video included a behind-the-scenes audio clip, recorded during a take for the scene in which Elmo's mom is reunited with her husband. The script called for an embrace between the couple, and a kiss. This soundbite illustrates the care taken between [[Fran Brill]] and [[Bill Barretta]] in determining just how long is too long for a kiss when dealing with scenes meant for innocent eyes. For this particular outtake, the performers took some liberties when the kiss had seemingly gone on too long. <ref>[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5383607 "Elmo's Dad Ships Out for Duty", Robert Smith, ''All Things Considered'', May 4, 2006.]</ref>
   
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For the 2010 special ''[[When Families Grieve]]'', Mae received a makeover in the shape of a nose job, and a wispier yet fuller hairdo.
In [[Episode 4069]], Elmo's mom can be heard in voice-over performed by [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]]. In [[Season 37]], she's heard again, performed by [[Leslie Carrara]].
 
   
 
In [[episode 4070|a 2004 episode]], Elmo's mom can be heard in voice-over performed by [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]]. She's heard again during the 2006 season, performed by [[Leslie Carrara]]. She was later heard in [[Episode 4513|a season 45 episode]] telling Elmo that his lunch is ready.
==Appearances==
 
===Video===
 
*[[Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments]] (2006)
 
*[[Talk, Listen, Connect: Homecomings]] (2008)
 
 
===Books===
 
Illustrated versions have varied from red to orange fur, and various hairstyles. Elmo's mom had been seen in a number of books, and like Grover's Mommy, her appearance varied widely according to the artist. In such titles as ''[[Elmo Gets Homesick]]'' and ''[[When Is My Birthday?]]'', Elmo's mom resembles an adult (female) version of Elmo. However, in the more recent illustrations and books, the character holds true to the current version of Elmo's mom, as seen in ''[[Talk, Listen, Connect]]''.
 
:* ''[[Giddy-Up!]]'' (1998)
 
:* ''[[When Is My Birthday?]]'' (1988)
 
:* ''[[Elmo Gets Homesick]]'' (1990)
 
:* ''[[I Want to Be an Astronaut]]'' (1991)
 
:* ''[[No Red Monsters Allowed!]]'' (1991)
 
:* ''[[Grover's Guide to Good Manners]]'' (1992)
 
:* ''[[Elmo's Guessing Game]]'' (1993)
 
:* ''[[Elmo's Mother Goose]]'' (1993)
 
:* ''[[Zip! Pop! Hop!]]'' (1996)
 
:* ''[[Elmo's ABC Book]]'' (2001)
 
:* ''[[Elmo's First Babysitter]]'' (2001)
 
:* ''[[Grover's Farm (book)|Grover's Farm]]'' (2001)
 
:* ''[[Sesame Street Train Station]]'' (2001)
 
:* ''[[Elmo Look and Find]]'' (2002)
 
:* ''[[Smile for Elmo]]'' (2002)
 
:* ''[[It's Check-Up Time, Elmo!]]'' (2005)
 
:* ''[[Red or Blue, I Like You!]]'' (2005)
 
:* ''[[Elmo Good Night Stories]]'' (2006)
 
:* ''[[Elmo's Easy As 123]]'' (2006)
 
:*''[[Elmo's Favorite Places]]'' (2007)
 
:* ''[[Rosita's Easter on Sesame Street]]'' (2007)
 
:* ''[[What Makes You Giggle?]]'' (2007)
 
:* ''[[I'm a Helper]]'' (2007)
 
:* ''[[Let's Help the Earth]]'' (2008)
 
:* ''[[What Makes Elmo Happy?]]'' (2008)
 
:*''[[What's the Word on the Street? (book)|What's the Word on the Street?]]'' (2008)
 
:*''[[Love, Elmo]]'' (2009)
 
   
===Elmo's World===
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==Elmo's World==
 
A version of Elmo's mom was seen in the "[[Elmo's World: Birthdays|Birthdays]]" episode of ''[[Elmo's World]]''. In [[Dorothy]]'s imagination, she appears the same way everyone does in [[Tickle Me Land]]: as a variation of Elmo. In this dream sequence, she is called "Gladys" in homage to performer [[Kevin Clash]]'s mother.
 
A version of Elmo's mom was seen in the "[[Elmo's World: Birthdays|Birthdays]]" episode of ''[[Elmo's World]]''. In [[Dorothy]]'s imagination, she appears the same way everyone does in [[Tickle Me Land]]: as a variation of Elmo. In this dream sequence, she is called "Gladys" in homage to performer [[Kevin Clash]]'s mother.
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<gallery orientation=square widths=150 spacing=small>
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
 
Image:Elmosredmom.jpg|''[[When Is My Birthday?]]'' is an example of early Elmo's mom, with red fur.
 
Image:Elmosredmom.jpg|''[[When Is My Birthday?]]'' is an example of early Elmo's mom, with red fur.
 
Image:Character.elmo's-imaginary-.jpg|What Elmo's parents look like [[Tickle Me Land|in the brain of a goldfish]].
 
Image:Character.elmo's-imaginary-.jpg|What Elmo's parents look like [[Tickle Me Land|in the brain of a goldfish]].
Image:Character.elmosmom.jpg|Previous to 2006, all that had been seen of a puppet version of Elmo's mom, was her arms in an Elmo's World board book.
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Image:Character.elmosmom.jpg|Prior to 2006, all that had been seen of a puppet version of Elmo's mom, was her arms in an Elmo's World board book.
 
Image:elmomommy.jpg|Her appearance in ''[[Smile for Elmo]]'' is indicative of the style that would be adopted for her permanent look.
 
Image:elmomommy.jpg|Her appearance in ''[[Smile for Elmo]]'' is indicative of the style that would be adopted for her permanent look.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Appearances==
 
===Video===
 
* ''[[Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments]]'' (2006)
 
* ''[[Talk, Listen, Connect: Homecomings]]'' (2008)
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* ''[[When Parents Are Deployed]]'' (footage from the ''Talk, Listen, Connect'' series)
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* ''[[Today]]'' (September 8, 2009)
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* ''[[Families Stand Together]]'' (2009)
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* ''[[When Families Grieve]]'' (2010)
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===Books===
 
Illustrated versions have varied from red to orange fur, and various hairstyles. Elmo's mom had been seen in a number of books, and like Grover's Mommy, her appearance varied widely according to the artist. In such titles as ''[[Elmo Gets Homesick]]'' and ''[[When Is My Birthday?]]'', Elmo's mom resembles an adult (female) version of Elmo. However, in the more recent illustrations and books, the character holds true to the current version of Elmo's mom, as seen in ''[[Talk, Listen, Connect]]''.
 
* ''[[When Is My Birthday?]]'' (1988)
 
* ''[[Elmo Gets Homesick]]'' (1990)
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* ''[[Sesame Street coloring books|Halloween Party]]'' (1991)
 
* ''[[I Want to Be an Astronaut]]'' (1991)
 
* ''[[No Red Monsters Allowed!]]'' (1991)
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* ''[[What's in Oscar's Trash Can? and Other Good-Night Stories]]'' (1991)
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* ''[[Ernie and His Merry Monsters]]'' (1992)
 
* ''[[Grover's Guide to Good Manners]]'' (1992)
 
* ''[[Elmo's Guessing Game]]'' (1993)
 
* ''[[Elmo's Mother Goose]]'' (1993)
 
* ''[[Zip! Pop! Hop!]]'' (1996)
 
* ''[[Giddy-Up!]]'' (1998)
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* ''[[Surprise, Mommy!]]'' (1999)
 
* ''[[Elmo's ABC Book]]'' (2000)
 
* ''[[Elmo's First Babysitter]]'' (2001)
 
* ''[[Grover's Farm (book)|Grover's Farm]]'' (2001)
 
* ''[[Sesame Street Train Station]]'' (2001)
 
* ''[[Look and Find Elmo]]'' (2002)
 
* ''[[Smile for Elmo]]'' (2002)
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* ''[[Big Enough for a Bed]]'' (2002)
 
* ''[[It's Check-Up Time, Elmo!]]'' (2005)
 
* ''[[Red or Blue, I Like You!]]'' (2005)
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* ''[[Elmo's Big Day]]'' (2005)
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* ''[[Elmo's Breakfast Bingo]]'' (2005)
 
* ''[[Elmo Good Night Stories]]'' (2006)
 
* ''[[Elmo's Easy As 123]]'' (2006)
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* ''[[Elmo's Easy As ABC]]'' (2006)
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* ''[[Sesame Street coloring books|Fly Away with Big Bird]]'' (2006)
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* ''[[Elmo & Friends Picture Stories]]'' (2007)
 
* ''[[Elmo's Favorite Places]]'' (2007)
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* ''[[Elmo 'n' Daddy]]'' (2007)
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* ''[[Good Night, Tucked in Tight]]'' (2007)
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* ''[[Elmo Goes to the Zoo]]'' (2007)
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* ''[[Elmo Visits the Dentist]]'' (2007)
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* ''[[Mommy Loves Elmo]]'' (2007)
 
* ''[[Rosita's Easter on Sesame Street]]'' (2007)
 
* ''[[What Makes You Giggle?]]'' (2007)
 
* ''[[I'm a Helper]]'' (2007)
 
* ''[[Let's Help the Earth]]'' (2008)
 
* ''[[What Makes Elmo Happy?]]'' (2008)
 
* ''[[What's the Word on the Street? (book)|What's the Word on the Street?]]'' (2008)
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* ''[[Count to 10]]'' (2009)
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* ''[[Elmo Loves Hugs!]]'' (2009)
 
* ''[[Love, Elmo]]'' (2009)
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* ''[[Murray's First Book of Words]]'' (2010)
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* ''[[Busy Little Monster]]'' (2010)
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* ''[[Elmo's Potty Book]]'' (2010)
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* ''[[Together at Heart]]'' (2010)
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* ''[[Imagine with Elmo]]'' (2011)
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* ''[[Elmo's Mommy]]'' (2012)
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* ''[[Get Moving with Elmo!]]'' (2012)
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
* [[Sesame Street Monster Gallery]]
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* [[Sesame Street Monsters]]
   
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
<references />
 
<references />
 
 
[[Category:Sesame Street Characters]]
 
[[Category:Sesame Street Characters]]
 
[[Category:Muppet Characters]]
 
[[Category:Muppet Characters]]

Revision as of 09:54, 8 July 2015

Elmomom 2006
PERFORMER Fran Brill
DEBUT 2006
Mae and Elmo
File:Elmo'sMomMae-2010.jpg

Elmo's mom (left) sporting a new hairdo in 2010. Pictured with Elmo and his Aunt Jill.

Mae is Elmo's mother and Louie's wife. She first appeared in the 2006 Talk, Listen, Connect resource videos, helping Elmo to cope with the absence of his father while he was deployed with the military. Her name was first made known in Families Stand Together.

When Louie has to leave for "lots and lots of days" to do grown-up work, Elmo and his mom keep busy passing the time until his return by keeping a daily routine. When it's finally time for her husband to come home, Elmo's mom bakes a cake and helps Elmo and his friends decorate for the homecoming.

A National Public Radio story on the video included a behind-the-scenes audio clip, recorded during a take for the scene in which Elmo's mom is reunited with her husband. The script called for an embrace between the couple, and a kiss. This soundbite illustrates the care taken between Fran Brill and Bill Barretta in determining just how long is too long for a kiss when dealing with scenes meant for innocent eyes. For this particular outtake, the performers took some liberties when the kiss had seemingly gone on too long. [1]

For the 2010 special When Families Grieve, Mae received a makeover in the shape of a nose job, and a wispier yet fuller hairdo.

In a 2004 episode, Elmo's mom can be heard in voice-over performed by Stephanie D'Abruzzo. She's heard again during the 2006 season, performed by Leslie Carrara. She was later heard in a season 45 episode telling Elmo that his lunch is ready.

Elmo's World

A version of Elmo's mom was seen in the "Birthdays" episode of Elmo's World. In Dorothy's imagination, she appears the same way everyone does in Tickle Me Land: as a variation of Elmo. In this dream sequence, she is called "Gladys" in homage to performer Kevin Clash's mother.

Appearances

Video

Books

Illustrated versions have varied from red to orange fur, and various hairstyles. Elmo's mom had been seen in a number of books, and like Grover's Mommy, her appearance varied widely according to the artist. In such titles as Elmo Gets Homesick and When Is My Birthday?, Elmo's mom resembles an adult (female) version of Elmo. However, in the more recent illustrations and books, the character holds true to the current version of Elmo's mom, as seen in Talk, Listen, Connect.

See also

Sources