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'''''Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting''''' aired on [[NBC]] on April 7, [[1989]]. |
'''''Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting''''' aired on [[NBC]] on April 7, [[1989]]. |
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Hosted by [[Bill Cosby]], the retrospective includes appearances by Muppet characters [[Big Bird]], [[Grover]], [[Count von Count|the Count]], [[Kermit the Frog]], and [[Bert]] and [[Ernie]], as well as Sesame regulars [[Bob]], [[Gordon]], [[Susan]], [[Maria]], and [[Luis]], and many others. Kermit the Frog and [[Jim Henson]] introduce the show and promote ''[[The Jim Henson Hour]]'', which would air the following week. |
Hosted by [[Bill Cosby]], the retrospective includes appearances by Muppet characters [[Big Bird]], [[Grover]], [[Count von Count|the Count]], [[Kermit the Frog]], and [[Bert]] and [[Ernie]], as well as Sesame regulars [[Bob]], [[Gordon]], [[Susan]], [[Maria]], and [[Luis]], and many others. Kermit the Frog and [[Jim Henson]] introduce the show and promote ''[[The Jim Henson Hour]]'', which would air the following week. |
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The program illustrates the changing topics and techniques that have blended entertainment with education over the years, and features classic clips from past episodes as well as the recollections of those responsible for making the series a success and viewers who grew up watching the show. |
The program illustrates the changing topics and techniques that have blended entertainment with education over the years, and features classic clips from past episodes as well as the recollections of those responsible for making the series a success and viewers who grew up watching the show. |
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+ | Among the highlights are [[Ray Charles (singer)|Ray Charles]] and a chorus of Muppet monsters singing "[[Bein' Green|It's Not Easy Bein' Green]]" by [[Joe Raposo]]; a discussion between series creator [[Joan Ganz Cooney]] and Jim Henson; clips from [[:Category:International Sesame Street|international versions]] of the series; and famed tenor [[Placido Domingo]] performing with his Muppet counterpart, [[Placido Flamingo]]. |
| + | The special ends with a memoriam to Joe Raposo, who composed music for the special but died two months before it aired. For his last project with Jim Henson,<ref name="redbook">[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2011/12/10/129-111988/ Jim Henson's Red Book entry], 12/9-11/1988 – VTR Sesame St. 20th – last time with Joe Raposo – Ray Charles – Placido Domingo</ref> Raposo wrote two original songs, "[[What a Bird!]]" and "[[Look Through the Window]]." His classic Sesame Street songs including [[Sesame Street Theme|the theme]] and "[[Sing]]" are also highlighted. |
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| + | A DVD of the special was released in 2010 by [[Lionsgate|Lions Gate Entertainment]] for [[the Jim Henson Company]]. (This special is one of the few ''Sesame Street'' projects directly produced by the Jim Henson Company, who retain the rights.) However, the DVD release omits the end credits. In 2013, the special was released on [[The iTunes Store|iTunes]] through [[Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment]]. |
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==Credits== |
==Credits== |
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:[[Big Bird]], [[Ernie]], [[Bert]], [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Grover]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Herry Monster]], [[Don Music]], [[Count von Count]], [[Placido Flamingo]], [[Elmo]], [[Baby Natasha]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], [[Telly Monster]], [[Mr. Snuffleupagus]], [[Alice Snuffleupagus]], [[Barkley]], [[Prairie Dawn]], [[Ruby Monster]] |
:[[Big Bird]], [[Ernie]], [[Bert]], [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Grover]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Herry Monster]], [[Don Music]], [[Count von Count]], [[Placido Flamingo]], [[Elmo]], [[Baby Natasha]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], [[Telly Monster]], [[Mr. Snuffleupagus]], [[Alice Snuffleupagus]], [[Barkley]], [[Prairie Dawn]], [[Ruby Monster]] |
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* John O'Connor, "[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=950DE0DB1038F934A35757C0A96F948260 TV WEEKEND; 'Sesame Street': Milestone and Beginning]", ''New York Times'', 7 April 1989. |
* John O'Connor, "[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=950DE0DB1038F934A35757C0A96F948260 TV WEEKEND; 'Sesame Street': Milestone and Beginning]", ''New York Times'', 7 April 1989. |
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| + | * [http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/reviews/dvd/sesame_20_years.shtml Muppet Central Review] |
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| + | * [http://themuppetmindset.blogspot.com/2010/07/sesame-street-20-yearsand-still.html The Muppet Mindset review of the DVD] |
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| + | * [http://www.dvdizzy.com/sesamestreet-20years.html DVDizzy.com DVD review] |
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[[Category:Sesame Street Specials]] |
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Revision as of 17:21, 22 October 2013
Jim's Red Book "Sesame Street 20 and Still Counting"
Clip from the special.
Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting aired on NBC on April 7, 1989.
This one-hour special marks the 20th anniversary of Sesame Street, the ground-breaking educational children's series that has taught numbers and the alphabet, along with social and cultural concepts, to generations of preschoolers.
Hosted by Bill Cosby, the retrospective includes appearances by Muppet characters Big Bird, Grover, the Count, Kermit the Frog, and Bert and Ernie, as well as Sesame regulars Bob, Gordon, Susan, Maria, and Luis, and many others. Kermit the Frog and Jim Henson introduce the show and promote The Jim Henson Hour, which would air the following week.
The program illustrates the changing topics and techniques that have blended entertainment with education over the years, and features classic clips from past episodes as well as the recollections of those responsible for making the series a success and viewers who grew up watching the show.
Among the highlights are Ray Charles and a chorus of Muppet monsters singing "It's Not Easy Bein' Green" by Joe Raposo; a discussion between series creator Joan Ganz Cooney and Jim Henson; clips from international versions of the series; and famed tenor Placido Domingo performing with his Muppet counterpart, Placido Flamingo.
The special ends with a memoriam to Joe Raposo, who composed music for the special but died two months before it aired. For his last project with Jim Henson,[1] Raposo wrote two original songs, "What a Bird!" and "Look Through the Window." His classic Sesame Street songs including the theme and "Sing" are also highlighted.
Releases
A DVD of the special was released in 2010 by Lions Gate Entertainment for the Jim Henson Company. (This special is one of the few Sesame Street projects directly produced by the Jim Henson Company, who retain the rights.) However, the DVD release omits the end credits. In 2013, the special was released on iTunes through Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment.
DVDLionsgate
2010
cat. 28474
asin. B003INBNY8
2010
cat. 28474
asin. B003INBNY8
iTunesGaiam Vivendi Entertainment
2013
2013
Credits
- Executive Producer: Jim Henson
- Executive Producer for CTW: Dulcy Singer
- Director: Peter Harris
- Writers: Judy Freudberg and Tony Geiss
- Host: Bill Cosby
- Guests: Ray Charles and Placido Domingo
- Muppet Performers: Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Pam Arciero, Fred Garbo, Fran Brill, Camille Bonora, Judy Sladky, Martin Robinson, Bryant Young, David Rudman, Kevin Clash
- Cast: Emilio Delgado, Sonia Manzano, Bob McGrath, Loretta Long, Roscoe Orman, Miles Orman, Linda Bove, Bill McCutcheon, Alison Bartlett, Northern Calloway
- Music: Joe Raposo
Muppet Characters
- Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Kermit the Frog, Grover, Cookie Monster, Herry Monster, Don Music, Count von Count, Placido Flamingo, Elmo, Baby Natasha, Oscar the Grouch, Telly Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Alice Snuffleupagus, Barkley, Prairie Dawn, Ruby Monster
- Background Characters
- The Amazing Mumford, Frazzle, Two-Headed Monster, Gladys the Cow, Sonny Friendly, Forgetful Jones, Anything Muppets, Monsters, Kermit the Forg, Clancy, Chip and Dip
Gallery
Sources
- ↑ Jim Henson's Red Book entry, 12/9-11/1988 – VTR Sesame St. 20th – last time with Joe Raposo – Ray Charles – Placido Domingo
External links
- John O'Connor, "TV WEEKEND; 'Sesame Street': Milestone and Beginning", New York Times, 7 April 1989.
- Muppet Central Review
- The Muppet Mindset review of the DVD
- DVDizzy.com DVD review