Peter Alexander (born Peter Alexander Ferdinand Maximilian Neumayer, 1926 - 2011) was an Austrian singer and actor who became popular in the 1950s and 60s with numerous roles in German musical films.

Alexander was considered one of the great entertainers in Germany. For many years, he hosted various television variety shows, including Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten, a show that featured special guest appearances by several characters of Sesame Street in 1975, and The Muppet Show in 1977, taped at the original locations of both shows.

Ernie dresses up for his guest in original Austrian lederhosen

Peter Alexander and Oscar

Peter and the Sesame Street Muppets during the finale of the 1975 show

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External linksEdit

• Peter Alexander's official site
• First part of the Sesame appearance from show #10 (German)
• Second part of the Sesame appearance from show #10 (German)
• First part of the Muppet appearance from show #11 (German)
• Second part of the Muppet appearance from show #11 (German)