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The '''Sesame Street News Flash''' is a recurring ''[[Sesame Street]]'' segment that features [[Kermit the Frog]] as a roving reporter for "Sesame Street News." [[Reporter Kermit]], wearing a trench coat and hat and holding a microphone, interviews characters from fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and other popular stories, even appearing at key moments in history. As with most such parodies, the stories often diverge from tradition.
 
The '''Sesame Street News Flash''' is a recurring ''[[Sesame Street]]'' segment that features [[Kermit the Frog]] as a roving reporter for "Sesame Street News." [[Reporter Kermit]], wearing a trench coat and hat and holding a microphone, interviews characters from fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and other popular stories, even appearing at key moments in history. As with most such parodies, the stories often diverge from tradition.
   
A prototype version of the series (entitled "Sesame Street Sports") first appeared in 1971, and a few regular News Flash skits debuted that year. The skits were no longer produced after the 1980s, but appeared in reruns regularly on the show up until c.1998. Since 2001, the sketches became increasingly rare on ''Sesame Street'', but remain regular features on certain [[:Category:International Sesame Street Shows|international co-productions]]. Recently, many of the skits have appeared online on [[Sesamestreet.org]].
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A prototype version of the series (entitled "Sesame Street Sports") first appeared in 1971, and a few regular News Flash skits debuted that year. The skits were no longer produced after the 1980s, but continued to re-air on the show until 2001. Many of the sketches are featured on [[Sesamestreet.org]], and some appear on the videos ''[[Big Bird's Story Time]]'', ''[[Silly Storytime]]'', and ''[[Fairytale Fun]]'', which include four News Flash segments each.
   
Some sketches are included here that may not have used the opening Sesame Street News Flash theme music and logo, but can be considered to be a part of the same series as evidenced by the presence of Kermit in his reporter garb, and the manner in which he goes about his duties. In addition to the sketch interruptions to "regularly scheduled programming," Kermit has occasionally served as a Sesame Street News reporter in street scenes and in specials such as ''[[Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting]]'', ''[[Elmo Saves Christmas]]'', and ''[[Elmopalooza]]'', among others. The videos ''[[Big Bird's Story Time]]'', ''[[Silly Storytime]]'', and ''[[Fairytale Fun]]'' include four News Flash segments each.
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Some sketches are included here that may not have used the opening Sesame Street News Flash theme music and logo, but can be considered to be a part of the same series as evidenced by the presence of Kermit in his reporter garb, and the manner in which he goes about his duties. In addition to the sketch interruptions to "regularly scheduled programming," Kermit has occasionally served as a Sesame Street News reporter in street scenes and in specials such as ''[[Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting]]'', ''[[Elmo Saves Christmas]]'', and ''[[Elmopalooza]]'', among others.
   
 
==Sketches==
 
==Sketches==
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| align=center | [[Episode 2313]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2313]]
 
| '''Alice in Wonderland'''<br>
 
| '''Alice in Wonderland'''<br>
Kermit interviews [[Alice in Wonderland|Alice]], from the [[Lewis Carroll]] tales. For this adventure, she drinks a beverage that makes her grow. Then Kermit eats a cupcake that causes him to shrink. {{Sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|802abbca-b2b1-4bbe-b905-257ccccbe100}}}}
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Kermit interviews [[Alice in Wonderland|Alice]], from the [[Lewis Carroll]] tales. For this adventure, she drinks a beverage that makes her grow. Then Kermit eats a cupcake that causes him to shrink.
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{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|802abbca-b2b1-4bbe-b905-257ccccbe100}}, [[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]] {{youtube|-YxjRQag6O0}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="alphabetmine" />
 
|- <div id="alphabetmine" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 2612]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2612]]
 
| '''Alphabet Mine'''<br>
 
| '''Alphabet Mine'''<br>
Kermit the Frog reports from an alphabet mine where they dig [[J]]s. The miners tell him various words that begin with J and [[Richard]] presents him with his own J. (Later reruns of this sketch had banjo music added in the background.)
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Kermit the Frog reports from an alphabet mine where they dig [[J]]s. The miners tell him various words that begin with J and [[Richard]] presents him with his own J.<br><br>''Later reruns of this sketch had banjo music added in the background.''
   
 
|- <div id="aladdin" />
 
|- <div id="aladdin" />
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|- <div id="alibaba" />
 
|- <div id="alibaba" />
 
| [[Image:SSNF.AliBaba.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:SSNF.AliBaba.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | &nbsp;
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| align=center |
 
| '''Arabian Nights: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'''<br>
 
| '''Arabian Nights: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'''<br>
 
Kermit interviews Ali Baba, who can't seem to figure out the magic word starting with the letter [[S]] to open the door to the cave. When Kermit says goodbye to the viewers, he accidentally blurts out "open Sesame (Street News)," to which the rock opens and forty thieves come out, stealing Kermit's watch and all his clothes.
 
Kermit interviews Ali Baba, who can't seem to figure out the magic word starting with the letter [[S]] to open the door to the cave. When Kermit says goodbye to the viewers, he accidentally blurts out "open Sesame (Street News)," to which the rock opens and forty thieves come out, stealing Kermit's watch and all his clothes.
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|- <div id="ballerinabody" />
 
|- <div id="ballerinabody" />
 
| [[Image:NewsFlash-BallerinaBody.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:NewsFlash-BallerinaBody.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | [[Episode 2455]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 2345]]
 
| '''Ballet: Ballerina's Body'''<br>
 
| '''Ballet: Ballerina's Body'''<br>
 
Kermit points out different parts of ballet dancer [[Suzanne Farrell]]'s body, and watches her use them to drink a glass of milk.
 
Kermit points out different parts of ballet dancer [[Suzanne Farrell]]'s body, and watches her use them to drink a glass of milk.
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| '''Ballet: Hopping'''<br>
 
| '''Ballet: Hopping'''<br>
 
Kermit watches Suzanne hop and hops with her until he collapses.
 
Kermit watches Suzanne hop and hops with her until he collapses.
 
|- <div id="christmasshopping" />
 
| [[Image:1996-scarf-elmo-saves-xmas.png|250px|center]]
 
| align=center | [[Elmo Saves Christmas (special)|Elmo Saves Christmas]]
 
| '''Christmas Shopping Craze'''<br>
 
Kermit reports on the Christmas shopping craze, eventually leading to a man trying to purchase his microphone.
 
   
 
|- <div id="cinderellaball" />
 
|- <div id="cinderellaball" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 0516]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0516]]
 
| '''Cinderella at the Ball'''<br>
 
| '''Cinderella at the Ball'''<br>
Kermit interviews [[Cinderella]] and [[Prince Charming]], who are dancing at the ball. After Cinderella leaves, at midnight, she leaves one glass slipper behind. The prince wants to use it to find Cinderella...so he can have the other slipper as well. He then accidentally breaks the one he found. "Well, easy come, easy go," he says.<br>
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Kermit interviews [[Cinderella]] and [[Prince Charming]], who are dancing at the ball. After Cinderella leaves, at midnight, she leaves one glass slipper behind. The prince wants to use it to find Cinderella...so he can have the other slipper as well. He then accidentally breaks the one he found. "Well, easy come, easy go," he says.
 
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|612b6eff-2f56-44a7-a267-61fc44113c58}}}}
 
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|612b6eff-2f56-44a7-a267-61fc44113c58}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="cinderellacharming" />
 
|- <div id="cinderellacharming" />
 
| [[Image:Ssnews.slipper.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Ssnews.slipper.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | [[Episode 0684]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 2864]]
 
| '''Cinderella: Prince Charming'''<br>
 
| '''Cinderella: Prince Charming'''<br>
Kermit interviews [[Prince Charming]], who is looking for [[Cinderella]]. The prince tries to see whose foot matches the glass slipper. However, the shoe fits someone unexpected. (Kermit: "Boy, these fairy tales are starting to get me down.")
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Kermit interviews [[Prince Charming]], who is looking for [[Cinderella]]. The prince tries to see whose foot matches the glass slipper. However, the shoe fits someone unexpected. (Kermit: "Boy, these fairy tales are starting to get me down.")<br><br>''A brief clip from this sketch was used during the 1981-1982 opening for the [[Sesamstraat|Dutch version of the show]].''
''A brief clip from this sketch was used during the 1981-1982 opening for the [[Sesamstraat|Dutch version of the show]]'' <br>
 
{{Sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
   
 
|- <div id="cinderellagodmother" />
 
|- <div id="cinderellagodmother" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 2491]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2491]]
 
| '''Cinderella: Fairy Godmother'''<br>
 
| '''Cinderella: Fairy Godmother'''<br>
Cinderella's [[Fairy Godmother (Sesame Street)|Fairy Godmother]] tries to make a beautiful ball dress appear on Cinderella without success: the gown ends up on Kermit instead.<br>
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Cinderella's [[Fairy Godmother (Sesame Street)|Fairy Godmother]] tries to make a beautiful ball dress appear on Cinderella without success: the gown ends up on Kermit instead.
{{Sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Fairytale Fun]]'' (bonus clip), ''[[The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street]]'' (excerpts)}}
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{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Fairytale Fun]]'' (bonus clip), ''[[The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street]]'' (excerpts)}}
   
 
|- <div id="cooperation" />
 
|- <div id="cooperation" />
 
| [[Image:Ssnews-telly.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Ssnews-telly.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | &nbsp;
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| align=center |
 
| '''Cooperation'''<br>
 
| '''Cooperation'''<br>
Kermit is sent to the park for a report on co-operation, except that there's nobody around to interview. At that moment, monster reporter Telly turns up to conduct the same interview. They end up cooperating by interviewing each other. <br>
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Kermit is sent to the park for a report on co-operation, except that there's nobody around to interview. At that moment, monster reporter Telly turns up to conduct the same interview. They end up cooperating by interviewing each other.
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|45de90e3-154a-11dd-8ea8-a3d2ac25b65b}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="donmusicalphabet" />
 
|- <div id="donmusicalphabet" />
 
| [[Image:Ssnfalphabet.JPG|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Ssnfalphabet.JPG|250px|center]]
| align=center | [[Episode 2475]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 1227]]
 
| '''Don Music: "The Alphabet Song"'''<br>
 
| '''Don Music: "The Alphabet Song"'''<br>
[[Don Music]] successfully "writes" the Alphabet Song, with help from his surroundings. <br>{{youtube|Er_dDJDAPU0}}
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[[Don Music]] successfully "writes" the Alphabet Song, with help from his surroundings.
   
 
|- <div id="marybicycle" />
 
|- <div id="marybicycle" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 0698]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0698]]
 
| '''Don Music: "Mary Had a Bicycle"'''<br>
 
| '''Don Music: "Mary Had a Bicycle"'''<br>
[[Don Music]] tries to write "Mary Had a Little Lamb", but he can't come up with a word that rhymes with "snow". Kermit suggests that Don try another angle, which leads to Don writing the hit song "Mary Had a Bicycle". Don sings the song, with back-up vocals from [[the Monotones]]. <br>
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[[Don Music]] tries to write "Mary Had a Little Lamb", but he can't come up with a word that rhymes with "snow". Kermit suggests that Don try another angle, which leads to Don writing the hit song "Mary Had a Bicycle". Don sings the song, with back-up vocals from [[the Monotones]].
{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Sing Yourself Silly]]'', ''[[Old School: Volume 2]]''<br>Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Sing Yourself Silly]]'', ''[[Old School: Volume 2]]''<br>Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|fd6b5341-689c-4f39-836e-0f04601c5870}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="yellowstone" />
 
|- <div id="yellowstone" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 1845]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1845]]
 
| '''Don Music: "Can You Tell Me How to Get..."'''<br>
 
| '''Don Music: "Can You Tell Me How to Get..."'''<br>
Don Music tries to write the "[[Sesame Street Theme]]" on a stormy night. He succeeds with the help of Kermit and is joined by [[Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats]] as he turns the song into "Can You Tell Me How to Get to [[Yellowstone National Park|Yellowstone Park]]".<br>
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Don Music tries to write the "[[Sesame Street Theme]]" on a stormy night. He succeeds with the help of Kermit and is joined by [[Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats]] as he turns the song into "Can You Tell Me How to Get to [[Yellowstone National Park|Yellowstone Park]]".
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|d875cd52-337c-4ed2-8246-1ed308d9721d}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="donmusictwinkle" />
 
|- <div id="donmusictwinkle" />
 
| [[Image:DonMusic TwinkleTwinkle.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:DonMusic TwinkleTwinkle.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | [[Episode 2164]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 1210]]
 
| '''Don Music: "Whistle, Whistle, Little Bird"'''<br>
 
| '''Don Music: "Whistle, Whistle, Little Bird"'''<br>
[[Don Music]] tries to rrite "[[Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (song)|Twinkle Twinkle Little Star]]". He succeeds and is joined by a country-western band. <br>
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[[Don Music]] tries to write "[[Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (song)|Twinkle Twinkle Little Star]]". He succeeds and is joined by a country-western band.
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|0f40f59b-9f35-49e4-84a3-dfda39b78d9a}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="OldMcDonald" />
 
|- <div id="OldMcDonald" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 1063]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1063]]
 
| '''Don Music: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"'''<br>
 
| '''Don Music: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"'''<br>
With Kermit's help, [[Don Music]] manages to rewrite the tune as "Drive, Drive, Drive Your Car". <br>
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With Kermit's help, [[Don Music]] manages to rewrite the tune as "Drive, Drive, Drive Your Car".
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|848b0af9-128f-47ad-9b25-ec0432b3e392}}}}, [[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]] {{youtube|51LT4kBwAGY}}
   
 
|- <div id="yankeedoodle" />
 
|- <div id="yankeedoodle" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 1152]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1152]]
 
| '''Don Music: "Yankee Doodle"'''<br>
 
| '''Don Music: "Yankee Doodle"'''<br>
Kermit helps [[Don Music]] finish the "[[Yankee Doodle]]" song, then because Don finds the idea of calling feathers macaroni ridiculous, they rewrite it to be a song in which Yankee Doodle stays at home cooking for his pony, puts "fat spaghetti" in a pot and calls it macaroni. Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats then come in and perform the song with Don. <br>
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Kermit helps [[Don Music]] finish the "[[Yankee Doodle]]" song, then because Don finds the idea of calling feathers macaroni ridiculous, they rewrite it to be a song in which Yankee Doodle stays at home cooking for his pony, puts "fat spaghetti" in a pot and calls it macaroni. Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats then come in and perform the song with Don.
{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Old School: Volume 2]]''<br>Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Old School: Volume 2]]''<br>Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|480f8e44-fc54-44b6-8274-af1cec32b2e9}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="poonga" />
 
|- <div id="poonga" />
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|- <div id="herman" />
 
|- <div id="herman" />
 
| [[Image:Ssrobofrog.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Ssrobofrog.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | &nbsp;
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| align=center |
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: Herman the Hoppity-Hop'''<br>
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: Herman the Hoppity-Hop'''<br>
 
It's green, wears a trenchcoat, does news reports... and it even talks. [[Dr. Nobel Price]] has invented an exact mechanical replica of Kermit.
 
It's green, wears a trenchcoat, does news reports... and it even talks. [[Dr. Nobel Price]] has invented an exact mechanical replica of Kermit.
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|- <div id="speakingstick" />
 
|- <div id="speakingstick" />
 
| [[Image:Ssnews-warrenwolf.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Ssnews-warrenwolf.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | &nbsp;
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| align=center |
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: Talky Stick'''<br>
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: Talky Stick'''<br>
 
[[Warren Wolf]], who is substituting for Kermit, is the first newsperson to witness [[Dr. Nobel Price]]'s latest invention, a stick that makes your voice sound louder. It bears a striking resemblance to Warren's microphone...<br>
 
[[Warren Wolf]], who is substituting for Kermit, is the first newsperson to witness [[Dr. Nobel Price]]'s latest invention, a stick that makes your voice sound louder. It bears a striking resemblance to Warren's microphone...<br>
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|- <div id="tinkle" />
 
|- <div id="tinkle" />
 
| [[Image:SSnews.tinkletable.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:SSnews.tinkletable.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | &nbsp;
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| align=center |
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: The Tinkle Table'''<br>
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: The Tinkle Table'''<br>
 
[[Dr. Nobel Price]] wants to show off his latest invention, a piano, but it's already been invented. Kermit even knows how to play it.
 
[[Dr. Nobel Price]] wants to show off his latest invention, a piano, but it's already been invented. Kermit even knows how to play it.
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|- <div id="footsnuggies" />
 
|- <div id="footsnuggies" />
 
| [[Image:Footsnuggies.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Footsnuggies.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | &nbsp;
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| align=center |
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: Foot Snuggies'''<br>
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: Foot Snuggies'''<br>
 
Dr. Noble Price reveals to the world his invention of Foot Snuggies, which turn out to be socks. <br>
 
Dr. Noble Price reveals to the world his invention of Foot Snuggies, which turn out to be socks. <br>
{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days]]''}}
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{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days]]''}}
   
 
|- <div id="slushabouts" />
 
|- <div id="slushabouts" />
 
| [[Image:Slushabouts.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Slushabouts.jpg|250px|center]]
| align=center | &nbsp;
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| align=center |
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: Slushabouts'''<br>
 
| '''Dr. Nobel Price: Slushabouts'''<br>
 
Dr. Noble Price reveals Slushabouts, which are actually just galoshes.
 
Dr. Noble Price reveals Slushabouts, which are actually just galoshes.
   
 
|- <div id="piedpiper" />
 
|- <div id="piedpiper" />
| [[Image:News-PiedPiper.jpg|250px|center]]
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| [[Image:SSNews-PiedPiper.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0519]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0519]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: [[The Pied Piper of Hamelin]]'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: [[The Pied Piper of Hamelin]]'''<br>
[[The Pied Piper]] has trouble luring mice with his music -- but Kermit lures them by whistling. <br>{{youtube|wljPHtQ3dXM}}
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[[The Pied Piper]] has trouble luring mice with his music -- but Kermit lures them by whistling.
   
 
|- <div id="princesscookie" />
 
|- <div id="princesscookie" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 0671]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0671]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: [[The Princess and the Pea|The Princess and the Cookie]]'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: [[The Princess and the Pea|The Princess and the Cookie]]'''<br>
Kermit interviews a servant who tells him that the queen wants to test the maiden by placing a cookie under the mattresses to see if she can feel it. The princess ([[Cookie Monster]]) lies down, feels it, and devours the mattresses. <br>
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Kermit interviews a servant who tells him that the queen wants to test the maiden by placing a cookie under the mattresses to see if she can feel it. The princess ([[Cookie Monster]]) lies down, feels it, and devours the mattresses.
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|0836f174-1548-11dd-8ea8-a3d2ac25b65b}}, [[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]] {{youtube|GxoTRGc_CpA}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="princessc" />
 
|- <div id="princessc" />
 
| [[Image:Ssnews.princessC.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Ssnews.princessC.jpg|250px|center]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2628]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2628]]
| '''Fairy Tale: [[The Princess and the C]]''':<br>
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| '''Fairy Tale: [[The Princess and the C]]'''<br>
 
Instead of a pea, this princess sleeps on things beginning with [[C]].
 
Instead of a pea, this princess sleeps on things beginning with [[C]].
   
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| align=center | [[Episode 0685]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0685]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Mirror, Mirror'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Mirror, Mirror'''<br>
[[Witch|The Wicked Witch]] from the [[Snow White]] story plans to fool [[Jerry Nelson Cameos|the mirror]] into saying that she is the fairest -- but she hasn't counted on Kermit hiding behind a curtain. When she sees him, she realizes that he really ''is'' pretty good-looking. <br>
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[[Witch|The Wicked Witch]] from the [[Snow White]] story plans to fool [[Jerry Nelson Cameos|the mirror]] into saying that she is the fairest -- but she hasn't counted on Kermit hiding behind a curtain. When she sees him, she realizes that he really ''is'' pretty good-looking.
 
{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Big Bird's Story Time]]''}}
 
{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Big Bird's Story Time]]''}}
   
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| align=center | [[Episode 0692]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0692]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Rapunzel'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Rapunzel'''<br>
[[Rapunzel]] has been locked in a tower by the wicked witch. [[Prince Charming]] comes to rescue her by asking to let down her hair, and she literally does...by having her hair fall off her head. <br>
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[[Rapunzel]] has been locked in a tower by the wicked witch. [[Prince Charming]] comes to rescue her by asking to let down her hair, and she literally does...by having her hair fall off her head.<br><br>''Later re-airings and releases of this segment edit the ending to omit Prince Charming telling Rapunzel to shut up.''
{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Old School: Volume 1]]'', ''[[Big Bird's Story Time]]'' (edited), ''[[Silly Storytime]]'' (edited)}}
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{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[Old School: Volume 1]]'' (unedited), ''[[Big Bird's Story Time]]'', ''[[Silly Storytime]]''<br>Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|7192ffcf-157c-11dd-9bc7-777dea8a73e7}}, [[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]] {{youtube|J-fK8rYa45Q}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="sleepingbeauty" />
 
|- <div id="sleepingbeauty" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 0453]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0453]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty'''<br>
[[Prince Charming]] kisses [[Sleeping Beauty]], expecting to wake her up. To his astonishment, she turns into a frog and hops off with Kermit. <br>
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[[Prince Charming]] kisses [[Sleeping Beauty]], expecting to wake her up. To his astonishment, she turns into a frog and hops off with Kermit.
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]] {{SSvideo|cc9847f2-157d-11dd-9bc7-777dea8a73e7}}, [[SesameStreet's YouTube Channel]] {{youtube|QRhgqZcpFdw}}}}
   
 
|- <div id="sleepingkiss" />
 
|- <div id="sleepingkiss" />
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| align=center | [[Episode 3807]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3807]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty's Kiss'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty's Kiss'''<br>
The prince kisses Sleeping Beauty, but rather than waking her up, falls asleep himself.<br>
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The prince kisses Sleeping Beauty, but rather than waking her up, falls asleep himself.
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| align=center | [[Episode 0724]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0724]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Rumpelstiltskin'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Rumpelstiltskin'''<br>
[[The Miller's Daughter|The miller's daughter]] is in danger of losing her baby if she cannot guess the first name of Rumpelstiltskin. Kermit puts up a hotline, Sesame-Street-555, for people to call in and help her. The name ends up being [[Bruce Rumpelstiltskin]], but unfortunately for Kermit, he picked the wrong place to hide: an empty baby carriage. <br>
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[[The Miller's Daughter|The miller's daughter]] is in danger of losing her baby if she cannot guess the first name of Rumpelstiltskin. Kermit puts up a hotline, Sesame-Street-555, for people to call in and help her. The name ends up being [[Bruce Rumpelstiltskin]], but unfortunately for Kermit, he picked the wrong place to hide: an empty baby carriage.
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| align=center | [[Episode 0878]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0878]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Pinocchio'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Pinocchio'''<br>
Kermit reports from Geppetto's workshop, the home of the world-famous wooden toy [[Pinocchio (Sesame Street)|Pinocchio]]. Pinocchio demonstrates how he can make his nose grow longer by telling lies. He tells so many crazy stories that his nose pushes Kermit through the wall. <br>
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Kermit reports from Geppetto's workshop, the home of the world-famous wooden toy [[Pinocchio (Sesame Street)|Pinocchio]]. Pinocchio demonstrates how he can make his nose grow longer by telling lies. He tells so many crazy stories that his nose pushes Kermit through the wall.
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| '''Fairy Tale: Princess Chooses a Prince'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Princess Chooses a Prince'''<br>
 
A princess says that the one she has chosen to be her prince has bulgy eyes, small ears, and a funny voice, is wearing a hat and coat...and is a frog. Kermit is the only one who fits that description, so she kisses him, thinking he'll become a prince. In a puff of smoke, she turns into a frog. Kermit invites her to "the hop" and she accepts.
 
A princess says that the one she has chosen to be her prince has bulgy eyes, small ears, and a funny voice, is wearing a hat and coat...and is a frog. Kermit is the only one who fits that description, so she kisses him, thinking he'll become a prince. In a puff of smoke, she turns into a frog. Kermit invites her to "the hop" and she accepts.
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| [[Image:Ssnews.shoemaker.jpg|250px|center]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 1249]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: The Elves and the Shoemaker'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: The Elves and the Shoemaker'''<br>
 
Kermit interviews the elves, who give the shoemaker various gifts that are not shoes, but rather things that rhyme with "shoe."
 
Kermit interviews the elves, who give the shoemaker various gifts that are not shoes, but rather things that rhyme with "shoe."
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| '''Fairy Tale: Seven Emotional Dwarves'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: Seven Emotional Dwarves'''<br>
 
Kermit meets the Seven Dwarves, seemingly from the [[Snow White]] story. However, in this version each is named after (and represents) an emotion. ''(Kermit ad-lib: "Hey [[Dulcy Singer|Dulcy]], we got the wrong dwarves again!")'' They are named Cheerful, Sad, Lovey, Angry, Proud, Surprised and Fearful.
 
Kermit meets the Seven Dwarves, seemingly from the [[Snow White]] story. However, in this version each is named after (and represents) an emotion. ''(Kermit ad-lib: "Hey [[Dulcy Singer|Dulcy]], we got the wrong dwarves again!")'' They are named Cheerful, Sad, Lovey, Angry, Proud, Surprised and Fearful.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2617]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2617]]
 
| '''Fairy Tale: [[Jack and the Beanstalk]]'''<br>
 
| '''Fairy Tale: [[Jack and the Beanstalk]]'''<br>
Kermit climbs the famous beanstalk and passes Jack on the way who warns him not to go up. He breaches the clouds and meets a giant (played by [[Jerry Nelson]] in a cameo).<br>
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Kermit climbs the famous beanstalk and passes Jack on the way who warns him not to go up. He breaches the clouds and meets a giant (played by [[Jerry Nelson]] in a cameo).
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| align=center | [[Episode 2390]]
 
| '''Favorite Animals'''<br>
 
| '''Favorite Animals'''<br>
At a zoo, Kermit asks the patrons what their favorite animals are. He happens to be standing by a cage with three attention-craving pigs, who desperately assume the mannerisms of each animal mentioned. One pig finally calls the attention of a little boy who apparently loves every animal. As it turns out, the pigs' favorite animal is the frog. <br>
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At a zoo, Kermit asks the patrons what their favorite animals are. He happens to be standing by a cage with three attention-craving pigs, who desperately assume the mannerisms of each animal mentioned. One pig finally calls the attention of a little boy who apparently loves every animal. As it turns out, the pigs' favorite animal is the frog.
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| align=center | [[Episode 0536]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0536]]
 
| '''Frog on the Street'''<br>
 
| '''Frog on the Street'''<br>
Kermit interviews Julia, a little girl, about the sounds animals make. When he asks her what sound a frog makes, she replies "Wiggit! Wiggit!" which doesn't amuse Kermit.<br>
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Kermit interviews Julia, a little girl, about the sounds animals make. When he asks her what sound a frog makes, she replies "Wiggit! Wiggit!" which doesn't amuse Kermit.
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| align=center | [[Episode 1016]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1016]]
 
| '''Frog on the Street'''<br>
 
| '''Frog on the Street'''<br>
Kermit interviews [[John-John]], asking him to make dog and cat sounds, and making them louder. <br>
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Kermit interviews [[John-John]], asking him to make dog and cat sounds, and making them louder.
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| align=center | [[Episode 0700]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0700]]
 
| '''History: Christopher Columbus'''<br>
 
| '''History: Christopher Columbus'''<br>
Kermit interviews [[Christopher Columbus]] before he begins his voyage to discover [[the United States of America|America]]. Kermit tries to tell him that the third ship is tied to the dock, but it's too late -- the dock breaks free, and takes Kermit along with it. <br>
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Kermit interviews [[Christopher Columbus]] before he begins his voyage to discover [[the United States of America|America]]. Kermit tries to tell him that the third ship is tied to the dock, but it's too late -- the dock breaks free, and takes Kermit along with it.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2574]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2574]]
 
| '''History: The Boston Tea Party'''<br>
 
| '''History: The Boston Tea Party'''<br>
Kermit interviews some colonial American citizens who are participating in the Boston Tea Party. Rather than tea, they drop things that begin with the letter "T" in the water instead. <br>
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Kermit interviews some colonial American citizens who are participating in the Boston Tea Party. Rather than tea, they drop things that begin with the letter "T" in the water instead.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2996]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2996]]
 
| '''History: The First Day of School in History'''<br>
 
| '''History: The First Day of School in History'''<br>
Kermit goes back in time to witness the very first day of school, taught by a caveman teacher ([[Mr. Moses]]) with caveman students ''(such as Oog, Argh, and Runk)''. Today the students learn about the letter [[N]]. The teacher presents a stone carved N to Kermit...which accidentally lands on his flipper. <br>
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Kermit goes back in time to witness the very first day of school, taught by a caveman teacher ([[Mr. Moses]]) with caveman students ''(such as Oog, Argh, and Runk)''. Today the students learn about the letter [[N]]. The teacher presents a stone carved N to Kermit...which accidentally lands on his flipper.
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| align=center | [[Episode 1060]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1060]]
 
| '''History: George Washington's Father's Cherry Tree'''<br>
 
| '''History: George Washington's Father's Cherry Tree'''<br>
Kermit interviews the father of [[George Washington]], who is annoyed that George keeps chopping down his cherry trees and then telling the truth about it. <br>
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Kermit interviews the father of [[George Washington]], who is annoyed that George keeps chopping down his cherry trees and then telling the truth about it.
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| align=center | [[Episode 0777]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0777]]
 
| '''Holiday: Holiday Mix-Up'''<br>
 
| '''Holiday: Holiday Mix-Up'''<br>
Kermit interviews [[Santa Claus]], the [[Easter Bunny]] and a witch -- they are all confused about who they are and what holidays they belong in. <br>
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Kermit interviews [[Santa Claus]], the [[Easter Bunny]] and a witch -- they are all confused about who they are and what holidays they belong in.
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|- <div id="santa" />
 
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| '''Holiday: Santa Claus'''<br>
 
| '''Holiday: Santa Claus'''<br>
 
Kermit witnesses how [[Santa Claus]] comes down the chimney, but not before a chimney sweep enters the chimney first.
 
Kermit witnesses how [[Santa Claus]] comes down the chimney, but not before a chimney sweep enters the chimney first.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2228]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2228]]
 
| '''Ideas for Games'''<br>
 
| '''Ideas for Games'''<br>
Kermit is on a quest to interview people who have invented their own games. [[Elmo]] plays "the reporter game", where he pretends to be a news reporter, and then fights with Kermit over his microphone. <br>
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Kermit is on a quest to interview people who have invented their own games. [[Elmo]] plays "the reporter game", where he pretends to be a news reporter, and then fights with Kermit over his microphone.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2487]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2487]]
 
| '''Little Red Cookie Hood'''<br>
 
| '''Little Red Cookie Hood'''<br>
[[Cookie Monster]] portrays Little Red Riding Hood. He brings cookies for his sick grandmother, but Kermit tells him that sick people should have healthy foods. <br>
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[[Cookie Monster]] portrays Little Red Riding Hood. He brings cookies for his sick grandmother, but Kermit tells him that sick people should have healthy foods.
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| align=center | [[Episode 0691]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0691]]
 
| '''Little Red Riding Hood: The Woodsman'''<br>
 
| '''Little Red Riding Hood: The Woodsman'''<br>
Kermit witnesses how the mailman, the salesman and the woodsman knock at the door while the Big Bad Wolf chases [[Little Red Riding Hood]] around the bed. Eventually, [[the Woodsman]] shows up, and Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf chase him for cutting down a maple tree which was their favorite tree. <br>
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Kermit witnesses how the mailman, the salesman and the woodsman knock at the door while the Big Bad Wolf chases [[Little Red Riding Hood]] around the bed. Eventually, [[the Woodsman]] shows up, and Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf chase him for cutting down a maple tree which was their favorite tree.
 
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Part 2: Kermit, now shivering a little, is still looking for the person who's been standing out in the snow for a long time. He even asks [[Farley]], too. Still no success yet.
 
Part 2: Kermit, now shivering a little, is still looking for the person who's been standing out in the snow for a long time. He even asks [[Farley]], too. Still no success yet.
   
Part 3: Kermit is now buried up to his neck in snow, colder than ever. He calls the attention of passerby [[Harvey Kneeslapper]], who tells Kermit that he is the one who made the call, which was a prank call. As it turns out, Kermit was the one standing out in the storm. {{youtube|fCMuuXsTe5E}} <br>
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Part 3: Kermit is now buried up to his neck in snow, colder than ever. He calls the attention of passerby [[Harvey Kneeslapper]], who tells Kermit that he is the one who made the call, which was a prank call. As it turns out, Kermit was the one standing out in the storm.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2459]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2459]]
 
| '''Miami Mice'''<br>
 
| '''Miami Mice'''<br>
Kermit appeared in his reporter persona in a [[Miami Mice]] sketch (which used the regular Miami Mice intro instead of the News Flash logo). Kermit tries to interview the mice about adventure (probably for another news program other than ''Sesame Street News''), but finds it difficult to do so when he's interrupted by a jet plane, an animal stampede, and a giant monster all making their way through the office.<br> {{youtube|W5K8Er_eq68}}
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Kermit appeared in his reporter persona in a [[Miami Mice]] sketch (which used the regular Miami Mice intro instead of the News Flash logo). Kermit tries to interview the mice about adventure (probably for another news program other than ''Sesame Street News''), but finds it difficult to do so when he's interrupted by a jet plane, an animal stampede, and a giant monster all making their way through the office.
   
 
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| align=center | [[Episode 2682]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2682]]
| '''Monsters at School:<br>The First Day of School'''<br>
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| '''Monsters at School: [[News Flash: The First Day of School (transcript)|The First Day of School]]'''<br>
Kermit reassures kindergarten student [[Cookie Monster]] that there's no need to be afraid on the first day of school. As he's about to leave, the teacher mistakes him for a student and tells him to sit down. <br>
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Kermit reassures kindergarten student [[Cookie Monster]] that there's no need to be afraid on the first day of school. As he's about to leave, the teacher mistakes him for a student and tells him to sit down.
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| '''Monsters at School: That is How We Look'''<br>
 
| '''Monsters at School: That is How We Look'''<br>
 
Kermit is at the first day of school for monsters, where the monster teacher and his monster students sing a song about how different they look. At the end of the song, the monster teacher let his students play and Kermit joins them in a game of tag.
 
Kermit is at the first day of school for monsters, where the monster teacher and his monster students sing a song about how different they look. At the end of the song, the monster teacher let his students play and Kermit joins them in a game of tag.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2538]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2538]]
 
| '''Monsters at School: What Monsters Want to Be When They Grow Up'''<br>
 
| '''Monsters at School: What Monsters Want to Be When They Grow Up'''<br>
Kermit, doing a "slow-breaking human interest story," asks monsters at a daycare center what they want to be when they grow up, and every time they tell him, he rewards them with a cookie. Cookie Monster, posing as a baby ("Cry cry cry, sniffle sniffle sniffle"), claims he wants to be an orthodontist. However, Kermit gets wise to Cookie's scheme, and instead rewards him with a wind-up toy bridge of false teeth.<br>
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Kermit, doing a "slow-breaking human interest story," asks monsters at a daycare center what they want to be when they grow up, and every time they tell him, he rewards them with a cookie. Cookie Monster, posing as a baby ("Cry cry cry, sniffle sniffle sniffle"), claims he wants to be an orthodontist. However, Kermit gets wise to Cookie's scheme, and instead rewards him with a wind-up toy bridge of false teeth.
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| align=center | [[Episode 3168]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3168]]
 
| '''Mumford's Big and Small Trick'''<br>
 
| '''Mumford's Big and Small Trick'''<br>
[[The Amazing Mumford]] has a new trick, where he will make Thumbelina big and [[The Big Bad Wolf]] small. He makes Thumbelina big, but doesn't make the wolf smaller -- instead, Kermit is the one who shrinks. <br>
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[[The Amazing Mumford]] has a new trick, where he will make Thumbelina big and [[The Big Bad Wolf]] small. He makes Thumbelina big, but doesn't make the wolf smaller -- instead, Kermit is the one who shrinks.
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| align=center | [[Episode 1071]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1071]]
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Jack and Jill'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Jack and Jill'''<br>
Jack needs someone to go up the hill with him. First he chooses Mervin, then Francine and [[Gladys the Cow]]. Finally Jack chooses Jill, who refuses go up the hill with him again, so he asks Kermit to fill in. <br>
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Jack needs someone to go up the hill with him. First he chooses Mervin, then Francine and [[Gladys the Cow]]. Finally Jack chooses Jill, who refuses go up the hill with him again, so he asks Kermit to fill in.
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| align=center | [[Episode 0680]]
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Little Miss Muffet'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Little Miss Muffet'''<br>
Kermit meets [[Little Miss Muffet]], who sits on her water bed, eats crunchy granola, and is not afraid of the spider, who ends up frightening Kermit away.<br> {{youtube|hnkaW4oU3lQ}}
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Kermit meets [[Little Miss Muffet]], who sits on her water bed, eats crunchy granola, and is not afraid of the spider, who ends up frightening Kermit away.<br><br>''Note: A clip of this segment is shown in [[Muppets Most Wanted]] when [[Constantine]] learns to perfect his Kermit impression.''
   
 
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| align=center | [[Episode 0696]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0696]]
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Old Mother Hubbard'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Old Mother Hubbard'''<br>
Instead of a bone, [[Old Mother Hubbard]] brings her dog various objects which rhyme with "bone", including a stone, a throne, and finally a phone (which the dog uses to order take-out from a Chinese restaurant). <br>
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Instead of a bone, [[Old Mother Hubbard]] brings her dog various objects which rhyme with "bone", including a stone, a throne, and finally a phone (which the dog uses to order take-out from a Chinese restaurant).
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| align=center | [[Episode 0705]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0705]]
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Humpty Dumpty'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Humpty Dumpty'''<br>
[[Humpty Dumpty (Sesame Street)|Humpty Dumpty]] has fallen off a wall, and Kermit interviews one of the king's horses. Gladys the Cow is also with them, pretending to be a horse. Humpty is put together again, but when Kermit gives him a congratulatory slap on the back, he falls off the wall again. Then the king's horses and men begin blaming Kermit for the trouble he caused. <br>
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[[Humpty Dumpty (Sesame Street)|Humpty Dumpty]] has fallen off a wall, and Kermit interviews one of the king's horses. Gladys the Cow is also with them, pretending to be a horse. Humpty is put together again, but when Kermit gives him a congratulatory slap on the back, he falls off the wall again. Then the king's horses and men begin blaming Kermit for the trouble he caused.
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| align=center | [[Episode 0710]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0710]]
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Hickory Dickory Dock'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Hickory Dickory Dock'''<br>
Kermit stands by a grandfather clock waiting for a mouse to run up it, acting out "Hickory Dickory Dock". Gladys the Cow and a duck show up instead. Finally, a horse comes in and explains that the mouse can't make it. The horse runs through the clock, breaking it in the process. <br>
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Kermit stands by a grandfather clock waiting for a mouse to run up it, acting out "Hickory Dickory Dock". Gladys the Cow and a duck show up instead. Finally, a horse comes in and explains that the mouse can't make it. The horse runs through the clock, breaking it in the process.
{{sketchrelease|Video: ''[[The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street]]'' (excerpt)<br>Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| '''Nursery Rhyme: Jack Be Nimble'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Jack Be Nimble'''<br>
 
[[Jack Be Nimble|Jack]] can't figure out how to jump over the candlestick. <br>
 
[[Jack Be Nimble|Jack]] can't figure out how to jump over the candlestick. <br>
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| '''Nursery Rhyme: The Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: The Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe'''<br>
 
Kermit looks for [[the Old Woman who Lives in a Shoe]]. At first he ends up visiting [[the Young Man who Lives in a Glove]], and [[the Young Woman who Lives in a Hat]]. When he reaches the shoe, it turns out the old woman needs a babysitter for her kids, and what better candidate than Kermit?<br><br>''Inside joke: The kids were named after [[Jim Henson|Jim Henson's]] children ([[Heather Henson|Heather]], [[John Henson|John]], [[Brian Henson|Brian]], [[Lisa Henson|Lisa]], [[Cheryl Henson|Cheryl]]) and [[Jon Stone|Jon Stone's]] children (Polly and Kate).''
 
Kermit looks for [[the Old Woman who Lives in a Shoe]]. At first he ends up visiting [[the Young Man who Lives in a Glove]], and [[the Young Woman who Lives in a Hat]]. When he reaches the shoe, it turns out the old woman needs a babysitter for her kids, and what better candidate than Kermit?<br><br>''Inside joke: The kids were named after [[Jim Henson|Jim Henson's]] children ([[Heather Henson|Heather]], [[John Henson|John]], [[Brian Henson|Brian]], [[Lisa Henson|Lisa]], [[Cheryl Henson|Cheryl]]) and [[Jon Stone|Jon Stone's]] children (Polly and Kate).''
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| align=center | [[Episode 1563]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1563]]
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: [[Peter Piper's Family]]'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: [[Peter Piper's Family]]'''<br>
Kermit goes to [[Peter Piper|Peter Piper's]] Pickled Peppers Patch to interview Peter Piper, but he only gets to meet other members of his family, whose names all begin with a common letter. At the end, Peter Piper's cousin states that Peter Piper is in Portland pressing pants.<br>
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Kermit goes to [[Peter Piper|Peter Piper's]] Pickled Peppers Patch to interview Peter Piper, but he only gets to meet other members of his family, whose names all begin with a common letter. At the end, Peter Piper's cousin states that Peter Piper is in Portland pressing pants.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2059]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2059]]
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Mary and Her Little Lamb'''<br>
 
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Mary and Her Little Lamb'''<br>
After an interview with Mary, the lamb follows Kermit the Frog. <br>
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After an interview with Mary, the lamb follows Kermit the Frog.
{{Sketchrelease|Video: ''[[The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street]]'' (excerpts)}}
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| [[Image:Ssnews.oldkingcole.jpg|250px|center]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 0887]]
| '''Nursery Rhyme: Old King Cole'''<br>
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| '''Nursery Rhyme: Old King Cole'''
Kermit witnesses as [[Old King Cole]] calls for his pipe and bowl (both of which he rejects), followed by his fiddlers three (along with a drummer, a saxophone player, and a bass player).<br> {{youtube|uVaRaXEiDd4}}
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Kermit witnesses as [[Old King Cole]] calls for his pipe and bowl (both of which he rejects), followed by his fiddlers three (along with a drummer, a saxophone player, and a bass player).
   
 
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Part 1: Kermit encounters a distressed Little Bo Peep, whose sheep is missing. They both observe every sheep that walks by - the first sheep has its tail ''in front'' (on its face); the second one has its tail ''in the middle'' (on its back), and the third one has no tail. The fourth one does have a tail where it should be: ''behind.'' However, this indignant sheep claims to be Mary's little lamb. Kermit tells us to stay tuned for updates on the search for the lost sheep.
 
Part 1: Kermit encounters a distressed Little Bo Peep, whose sheep is missing. They both observe every sheep that walks by - the first sheep has its tail ''in front'' (on its face); the second one has its tail ''in the middle'' (on its back), and the third one has no tail. The fourth one does have a tail where it should be: ''behind.'' However, this indignant sheep claims to be Mary's little lamb. Kermit tells us to stay tuned for updates on the search for the lost sheep.
   
Part 2: Bo Peep has had no luck in finding her sheep; instead she encounters [[Gladys the Cow]] pretending to be a sheep, and [[Fred the Wonder Horse]] pretending to be a dog. Kermit decides to give up on the search, and returns us to our regularly scheduled program.<br>{{youtube|Dp4HatIMuOY}}
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Part 2: Bo Peep has had no luck in finding her sheep; instead she encounters [[Gladys the Cow]] pretending to be a sheep, and [[Fred the Wonder Horse]] pretending to be a dog. Kermit decides to give up on the search, and returns us to our regularly scheduled program.
   
 
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| '''Old MacDonald: Spaceship'''<br>
 
| '''Old MacDonald: Spaceship'''<br>
 
[[Old MacDonald]] says a spaceship has landed on his farm. A dog emerges with a frisbee in its mouth, and MacDonald mistakes the frisbee for the spaceship. But before long, a real spaceship lands on the farm, and out of it come [[the Martians]]. The scene ends in chaos. <br>
 
[[Old MacDonald]] says a spaceship has landed on his farm. A dog emerges with a frisbee in its mouth, and MacDonald mistakes the frisbee for the spaceship. But before long, a real spaceship lands on the farm, and out of it come [[the Martians]]. The scene ends in chaos. <br>
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| [[Image:Ssnews.macdonaldhealth.jpg|250px|center]]
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| '''Old MacDonald: Health Farm'''<br>
 
| '''Old MacDonald: Health Farm'''<br>
 
Old MacDonald opens a health resort for his animals.
 
Old MacDonald opens a health resort for his animals.
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| '''Oogle Family'''<br>
 
| '''Oogle Family'''<br>
Although this sketch does not begin with the News Flash logo, Kermit is reporting from a theatre auditorium wearing a tux with his reporter's uniform slung over the seat next to him. In what is described as the musical event of the century, music lovers from around the world have gathered in tribute to the Oogle Family -- that is, words that rhyme with "oogle," such as bugle and [[wikipedia:googol|googol]]. The featured piece of music was written by [[Nobility|Sir]] Chrissy Von Koogle and played by [[Old McDoogle]] on the bugle, one of the world's foremost concert buglers, who is accompanied by Mr. [[Cookie Monster]], one of the world's finest googlers. Together, they perform "Old McDoogle had a Bugle", sung to the tune of "Old McDonald had a Farm". {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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Although this sketch does not begin with the News Flash logo, Kermit is reporting from a theatre auditorium wearing a tux with his reporter's uniform slung over the seat next to him. In what is described as the musical event of the century, music lovers from around the world have gathered in tribute to the Oogle Family -- that is, words that rhyme with "oogle," such as bugle and [[wikipedia:googol|googol]]. The featured piece of music was written by [[Nobility|Sir]] Chrissy Von Koogle and played by [[Old McDoogle]] on the bugle, one of the world's foremost concert buglers, who is accompanied by Mr. [[Cookie Monster]], one of the world's finest googlers. Together, they perform "Old McDoogle had a Bugle", sung to the tune of "Old McDonald had a Farm".
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| '''Rainy Day'''<br>
 
| '''Rainy Day'''<br>
 
Kermit asks [[Telly Monster|Telly]] and [[Mona Monster|Mona]] how they spend a rainy day. Telly enjoys practicing his bassoon, while Juliet loves to play pretend. Against his will, Kermit gets to play the part of the White Rabbit.
 
Kermit asks [[Telly Monster|Telly]] and [[Mona Monster|Mona]] how they spend a rainy day. Telly enjoys practicing his bassoon, while Juliet loves to play pretend. Against his will, Kermit gets to play the part of the White Rabbit.
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| align=center | [[Episode 2837]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2837]]
 
| '''[[The Bird Family]]'''<br>
 
| '''[[The Bird Family]]'''<br>
Kermit interviews a bird who sings about how her parents still love her even though they don't live together anymore (though it is not directly stated whether her parents are divorced or separated). <br>''This was the last Sesame Street News Flash where Jim Henson performed Kermit.''<ref>''[[Sesame Street: A Celebration of Forty Years of Life on the Street]]''</ref>
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Kermit interviews a bird who sings about how her parents still love her even though they don't live together anymore (though it is not directly stated whether her parents are divorced or separated).<br><br>''This was the last Sesame Street News Flash where Jim Henson performed Kermit.''<ref>''[[Sesame Street: A Celebration of Forty Years of Life on the Street]]''</ref>
   
 
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| align=center | [[Episode 1107]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1107]]
 
| '''The Invisible Man'''<br>
 
| '''The Invisible Man'''<br>
Kermit interviews [[the Invisible Man]], who tap dances for him, and later introduces his family which crowds Kermit. All that is seen of the Invisible Man and his kin are their hats. <br>{{youtube|1G9stWsmZ8c}}
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Kermit interviews [[the Invisible Man]], who tap dances for him, and later introduces his family which crowds Kermit. All that is seen of the Invisible Man and his kin are their hats.
   
 
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| align=center | [[Episode 1115]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1115]]
 
| '''The Six Dollar Man'''<br>
 
| '''The Six Dollar Man'''<br>
Kermit explores the lab of [[Professor Nucleus Von Fission]], who has just built a [[robot]] called [[the Six Dollar Man]], out of parts which cost him six dollars total. The robot destroys the lab, while Von Fission laughs. Kermit is horrified, but Von Fission explains, "What do you expect for six dollars?" <br>
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Kermit explores the lab of [[Professor Nucleus Von Fission]], who has just built a [[robot]] called [[the Six Dollar Man]], out of parts which cost him six dollars total. The robot destroys the lab, while Von Fission laughs. Kermit is horrified, but Von Fission explains, "What do you expect for six dollars?"
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| align=center | [[Episode 0598]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0598]]
 
| '''The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The Pig's Straw House'''<br>
 
| '''The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The Pig's Straw House'''<br>
Kermit interviews one of the [[Three Little Pigs]], the one who built a straw house. The [[Big Bad Wolf]] comes to blow it down, but the house is actually strong. <br>
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Kermit interviews one of the [[Three Little Pigs]], the one who built a straw house. The [[Big Bad Wolf]] comes to blow it down, but the house is actually strong.
 
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| align=center | [[Episode 0758]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0758]]
 
| '''The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The Count Counts the Three Little Pigs'''<br>
 
| '''The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The Count Counts the Three Little Pigs'''<br>
Kermit's interview with [[the Three Little Pigs]] is interrupted by [[Count von Count|the Count]], who wants to count them. When he counts the pigs, thunder and lightning crash, and the pigs, thinking it's going to rain, go inside and refuse to be interviewed. When the Count's counting puts an end to the interview, Kermit goes to interview the residents of the next house... [[the Seven Dwarves]] <br>
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Kermit's interview with [[the Three Little Pigs]] is interrupted by [[Count von Count|the Count]], who wants to count them. When he counts the pigs, thunder and lightning crash, and the pigs, thinking it's going to rain, go inside and refuse to be interviewed. When the Count's counting puts an end to the interview, Kermit goes to interview the residents of the next house... [[the Seven Dwarves]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 2096]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2096]]
 
| '''The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: How the Three Little Pigs Feel'''<br>
 
| '''The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: How the Three Little Pigs Feel'''<br>
The Big Bad Wolf has blown down the houses of the [[Three Little Pigs]], so Kermit interviews them to know how they feel. The pig who made his house out of straw is angry, the pig who made a stick house is sad, but the one who made his house out of bricks is proud, because his house is still standing. <br>
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The Big Bad Wolf has blown down the houses of the [[Three Little Pigs]], so Kermit interviews them to know how they feel. The pig who made his house out of straw is angry, the pig who made a stick house is sad, but the one who made his house out of bricks is proud, because his house is still standing.
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| align=center | [[Episode 3080]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3080]]
 
| '''The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The New Three Little Pigs Story'''<br>
 
| '''The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The New Three Little Pigs Story'''<br>
The Big Bad Wolf plays a game of "[[One of These Things|Three of These Things]]" with Kermit and the pigs. Since Kermit doesn't belong with the pigs, the wolf blows him out of the picture. <br> ''This News Flash doesn't begin with an introduction.'' <br>
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The Big Bad Wolf plays a game of "[[One of These Things|Three of These Things]]" with Kermit and the pigs. Since Kermit doesn't belong with the pigs, the wolf blows him out of the picture. <br> ''This News Flash doesn't begin with an introduction.''
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| '''The Tortoise and the Hare'''<br>
 
| '''The Tortoise and the Hare'''<br>
 
Kermit covers the race between the [[Tortoise|tortoise]] and the [[Hare|hare]] for Sesame Street Sports. Everything goes smoothly, until the race begins. The hare dawdles, since the tortoise is so slow that the hare will have time to win. Kermit rushes to the finish line so that he can see the results...and is crowned the winner. <br>
 
Kermit covers the race between the [[Tortoise|tortoise]] and the [[Hare|hare]] for Sesame Street Sports. Everything goes smoothly, until the race begins. The hare dawdles, since the tortoise is so slow that the hare will have time to win. Kermit rushes to the finish line so that he can see the results...and is crowned the winner. <br>
{{sketchrelease|Online: [[The Sesame Street Podcast|The Sesame Street Podcast: Run]], [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| [[Image:Ssnews.angry.jpg|250px|center]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 0681]]
 
| '''What Makes People Angry?'''<br>
 
| '''What Makes People Angry?'''<br>
Kermit tries to find out what makes people angry, but everyone he encounters is too busy to speak to him, which ultimately causes him to lose his temper and yell at the camera. Three of the people he asks are [[Grover]], a [[The Busby Twins|Busby Twin]]esque Muppet and a [[Mr. Johnson]]esque Muppet, and [[Farley]], [[Roosevelt Franklin]], [[Guy Smiley]] and [[Betty Lou]] can be seen passing by in the background. <br><br> This segment did not start with the News Flash title card, but featured its theme music at the beginning and end of the sketch, and had an announcer referring to Kermit as a reporter on the street. <br><br> ''A brief clip from this sketch was also used during the opening for the [[Svenska Sesam|Swedish co-production]].''<br>
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Kermit tries to find out what makes people angry, but everyone he encounters is too busy to speak to him, which ultimately causes him to lose his temper and yell at the camera. Three of the people he asks are [[Grover]], a [[The Busby Twins|Busby Twin]]esque Muppet and a [[Mr. Johnson]]esque Muppet. [[Farley]], [[Roosevelt Franklin]], [[Guy Smiley]] and [[Betty Lou]] can be seen passing by in the background. <br><br> This segment did not start with the News Flash title card, but featured its theme music at the beginning and end of the sketch, and had an announcer referring to Kermit as a reporter on the street.<br><br>''A brief clip from this sketch was also used during the opening for the [[Svenska Sesam|Swedish co-production]].''
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==Other variations==
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[[Image:1996-scarf-elmo-saves-xmas.png|thumb|300px|Kermit's News Flash report from ''Elmo Saves Christmas''.]]
 
[[Image:BehindthescenesKermitSSinLine.jpeg|thumb|300px|Behind the scenes of the Waiting in Line skit.]]
 
:''For instances in which Kermit played a reporter not associated with Sesame Street News, see [[Reporter Kermit]]''.
 
Kermit gave a news report about [[Big Bird]] planning on returning to [[Sesame Street (location)|Sesame Street]] in ''[[Follow That Bird]]''.
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In ''[[Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting]]'', three new Sesame Street News segments were created, featuring Kermit on location to ask the question of the day, "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?"
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One segment featured a substitute reporter, a brown wolf named [[Warren Wolf]]. Nonetheless, it was featured as part of the series and included the Sesame Street News theme music at the beginning.
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In the 1996 special ''[[Elmo Saves Christmas (special)|Elmo Saves Christmas]]'', [[Steve Whitmire]] played Kermit in a brand-new Sesame Street News Flash with the frog reporting on the sudden Christmas shopping craze since it will be Christmas again, eventually leading to an [[Anything Muppet]] man trying to purchase his microphone.
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In the 1998 special ''[[Elmopalooza]]'', Kermit appears in front of [[Radio City Music Hall]] during the special's introduction to briefly report on the special and the arrival of [[Big Bird|someone "big."]]
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Also in 1998, [[Slimey|Slimey the Worm]] traveled on a [[Slimey to the Moon|space mission]] for [[WASA]], and Kermit reported on the worm's moon landing (with assistance from [[Robert MacNeil]]) and return to Earth.
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Kermit's last news report on ''Sesame Street'' was in [[Episode 3976|2001]], when he teamed up with [[Al Roker]] to report on a hurricane that came to Sesame Street in a five-part series of episodes.
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New tune-in segments under the "News Flash" banner debuted in [[Season 45 (2014-2015)|season 45]] featuring [[Murray Monster]] (clad in a necktie) conducting interviews with kids, with [[Ovejita]] presenting a word in Spanish.
   
 
==Logo==
 
==Logo==
Most of the sketches began with a logo of the words "NEWS FLASH" on a cloud with stars and a lightning bolt against a black background. A news theme written by [[Joe Raposo]] (registered with BMI as "Kermit News Theme") consisting of Morse code-like sounds and an urgent-sounding version of the <i>Sesame Street</i> theme was accompanied by an announcer (voiced by [[Jerry Nelson]] in most cases) usually saying "We take you now to Kermit the Frog with another fast-breaking news story!" or some variation. The colors on the logo occasionally varied (one version had it in black and white, another in sepiatone), and it would sometimes be superimposed over footage with Reporter Kermit talking with someone off-camera, though it usually had a basic color scheme, as pictured above. In the mid-80s News skits, the "NEWS FLASH" text would flash on and off.
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Most of the sketches began with a logo of the words "NEWS FLASH" on a cloud with stars and a lightning bolt against a black background. A news theme written by [[Joe Raposo]] (registered with BMI as "Kermit News Theme") consisting of Morse code-like sounds and an urgent-sounding version of the ''Sesame Street'' theme was accompanied by an announcer (voiced by [[Jerry Nelson]] in most cases) usually saying "We take you now to Kermit the Frog with another fast-breaking news story!" or some variation. The colors on the logo occasionally varied (one version had it in black and white, another in sepiatone), and it would sometimes be superimposed over footage with Reporter Kermit talking with someone off-camera, though it usually had a basic color scheme, as pictured above. In the mid-80s News skits, the "NEWS FLASH" text would flash on and off.
   
 
A few of the sketches originally did not begin with a logo or announcer, including all of the Don Music sketches, though some reruns had said sketches had the opening plastered onto the beginning of the segment. One known early sketch had an alternate logo, too; they had a title card reading "news bulletin" in big white lowercase letters on top of a blue screen.
 
A few of the sketches originally did not begin with a logo or announcer, including all of the Don Music sketches, though some reruns had said sketches had the opening plastered onto the beginning of the segment. One known early sketch had an alternate logo, too; they had a title card reading "news bulletin" in big white lowercase letters on top of a blue screen.
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On ''Elmo Saves Christmas'', a new News Flash logo was used, without the cloud and lightning, featuring the text on a red "splotch" symbol on a map of the world. The theme music remained the same, and had Jerry Nelson reprising the role of the announcer.
 
On ''Elmo Saves Christmas'', a new News Flash logo was used, without the cloud and lightning, featuring the text on a red "splotch" symbol on a map of the world. The theme music remained the same, and had Jerry Nelson reprising the role of the announcer.
   
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Image:NewsBulletin.jpg|The oldest known variant of the NEWS FLASH title card.
 
Image:NewsBulletin.jpg|The oldest known variant of the NEWS FLASH title card.
 
Image:EarlySesameNewsLogo.jpg|The earliest incarnation of the most commonly seen title card, which was first used on the "Rapunzel" skit. (1971-1974)
 
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Image:Firstday1.jpg|A later variation of the logo, often used to replace older versions. (1986-present)
 
Image:Firstday1.jpg|A later variation of the logo, often used to replace older versions. (1986-present)
 
Image:1996NewsFlashLogo.jpg|The NEWS FLASH logo from ''Elmo Saves Christmas'' (1996)
 
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===International===
 
===International===
When aired on the international co-productions, many different edits occur. Some cut the title card all together, some leave the original English one in (with the announcer dubbed in the program's native language), and some created their own "NEWS FLASH" intro.
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When aired on the [[:Category:International Sesame Street Shows|international co-productions]], many different edits occur. Some cut the title card all together, some leave the original English one in (with the announcer dubbed in the program's native language), and some created their own "NEWS FLASH" intro.
   
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==Other variations==
 
[[Image:BehindthescenesKermitSSinLine.jpeg|thumb|300px|Behind the scenes of the Waiting in Line skit.]]
 
:''For instances in which Kermit played a reporter not associated with Sesame Street News, see [[Reporter Kermit]]''.
 
Kermit gave a news report about [[Big Bird]] planning on returning to [[Sesame Street (location)|Sesame Street]] in ''[[Follow That Bird]]''.
 
 
In ''[[Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting]]'', three new Sesame Street News segments were created, featuring Kermit on location to ask the question of the day, "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?"
 
 
One segment featured a substitute reporter, a brown wolf named [[Warren Wolf]]. Nonetheless, it was featured as part of the series and included the Sesame Street News theme music at the beginning.
 
 
In the 1996 special ''[[Elmo Saves Christmas (special)|Elmo Saves Christmas]]'', [[Steve Whitmire]] played Kermit in a brand-new Sesame Street News Flash with the frog reporting on the sudden Christmas shopping craze since it will be Christmas again, eventually leading to an [[Anything Muppet]] man trying to purchase his microphone.
 
 
In the 1998 special ''[[Elmopalooza]]'' Kermit appeared at Radio City Music Hall to cover a music special for Sesame Street's 30th anniversary.
 
 
Also in 1998, [[Slimey|Slimey the Worm]] traveled on a [[Slimey to the Moon|space mission]] for [[WASA]], and Kermit reported on the worm's moon landing (with assistance from [[Robert MacNeil]]) and return to Earth.
 
 
Kermit's last news report on ''Sesame Street'' was in [[Episode 3976|2001]], when he teamed up with [[Al Roker]] to report on a hurricane that came to Sesame Street in a five-part series of episodes.
 
   
 
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Revision as of 04:20, 23 May 2015

Title

The Sesame Street News Flash is a recurring Sesame Street segment that features Kermit the Frog as a roving reporter for "Sesame Street News." Reporter Kermit, wearing a trench coat and hat and holding a microphone, interviews characters from fairy tales, nursery rhymes, and other popular stories, even appearing at key moments in history. As with most such parodies, the stories often diverge from tradition.

A prototype version of the series (entitled "Sesame Street Sports") first appeared in 1971, and a few regular News Flash skits debuted that year. The skits were no longer produced after the 1980s, but continued to re-air on the show until 2001. Many of the sketches are featured on Sesamestreet.org, and some appear on the videos Big Bird's Story Time, Silly Storytime, and Fairytale Fun, which include four News Flash segments each.

Some sketches are included here that may not have used the opening Sesame Street News Flash theme music and logo, but can be considered to be a part of the same series as evidenced by the presence of Kermit in his reporter garb, and the manner in which he goes about his duties. In addition to the sketch interruptions to "regularly scheduled programming," Kermit has occasionally served as a Sesame Street News reporter in street scenes and in specials such as Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting, Elmo Saves Christmas, and Elmopalooza, among others.

Sketches

The News Flash often returned to the same story for multiple reports. For example, there were several visits with Cinderella, and a series of interviews with Don Music, etc. The list is alphabetized to order them by theme. Click the arrow to sort by Earliest Known Appearance.

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Episode 2313 Alice in Wonderland

Kermit interviews Alice, from the Lewis Carroll tales. For this adventure, she drinks a beverage that makes her grow. Then Kermit eats a cupcake that causes him to shrink.

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Episode 2612 Alphabet Mine

Kermit the Frog reports from an alphabet mine where they dig Js. The miners tell him various words that begin with J and Richard presents him with his own J.

Later reruns of this sketch had banjo music added in the background.

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Episode 0927 Arabian Nights: Aladdin and His Lamp

Aladdin is distressed that his lamp won't work until Kermit informs hims that he needs to add a light bulb, plug in the cord and turn the switch. All the while, the Genie wisecracks about his job and trying to get some sleep inside a lamp.

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Arabian Nights: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Kermit interviews Ali Baba, who can't seem to figure out the magic word starting with the letter S to open the door to the cave. When Kermit says goodbye to the viewers, he accidentally blurts out "open Sesame (Street News)," to which the rock opens and forty thieves come out, stealing Kermit's watch and all his clothes.

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Episode 2345 Ballet: Ballerina's Body

Kermit points out different parts of ballet dancer Suzanne Farrell's body, and watches her use them to drink a glass of milk.

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Episode 1957 Ballet: Counting Grand Battements

Kermit and Grover watch Suzanne do twenty grand battements.

Ballet: Hopping

Kermit watches Suzanne hop and hops with her until he collapses.

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Episode 0516 Cinderella at the Ball

Kermit interviews Cinderella and Prince Charming, who are dancing at the ball. After Cinderella leaves, at midnight, she leaves one glass slipper behind. The prince wants to use it to find Cinderella...so he can have the other slipper as well. He then accidentally breaks the one he found. "Well, easy come, easy go," he says.

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Episode 2864 Cinderella: Prince Charming

Kermit interviews Prince Charming, who is looking for Cinderella. The prince tries to see whose foot matches the glass slipper. However, the shoe fits someone unexpected. (Kermit: "Boy, these fairy tales are starting to get me down.")

A brief clip from this sketch was used during the 1981-1982 opening for the Dutch version of the show.

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Episode 2491 Cinderella: Fairy Godmother

Cinderella's Fairy Godmother tries to make a beautiful ball dress appear on Cinderella without success: the gown ends up on Kermit instead.

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Cooperation

Kermit is sent to the park for a report on co-operation, except that there's nobody around to interview. At that moment, monster reporter Telly turns up to conduct the same interview. They end up cooperating by interviewing each other.

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Episode 1227 Don Music: "The Alphabet Song"

Don Music successfully "writes" the Alphabet Song, with help from his surroundings.

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Episode 0698 Don Music: "Mary Had a Bicycle"

Don Music tries to write "Mary Had a Little Lamb", but he can't come up with a word that rhymes with "snow". Kermit suggests that Don try another angle, which leads to Don writing the hit song "Mary Had a Bicycle". Don sings the song, with back-up vocals from the Monotones.

Yellowstone
Episode 1845 Don Music: "Can You Tell Me How to Get..."

Don Music tries to write the "Sesame Street Theme" on a stormy night. He succeeds with the help of Kermit and is joined by Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats as he turns the song into "Can You Tell Me How to Get to Yellowstone Park".

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Episode 1210 Don Music: "Whistle, Whistle, Little Bird"

Don Music tries to write "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". He succeeds and is joined by a country-western band.

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Episode 1076 Don Music: "Old McDonald"

Don Music successfully writes "Old McDonald" with a little help from Kermit and some barnyard animals.

Rowrowyourboat
Episode 1063 Don Music: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"

With Kermit's help, Don Music manages to rewrite the tune as "Drive, Drive, Drive Your Car".

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DonMusic--YankeeDoodle
Episode 1152 Don Music: "Yankee Doodle"

Kermit helps Don Music finish the "Yankee Doodle" song, then because Don finds the idea of calling feathers macaroni ridiculous, they rewrite it to be a song in which Yankee Doodle stays at home cooking for his pony, puts "fat spaghetti" in a pot and calls it macaroni. Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats then come in and perform the song with Don.

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Episode 2258 Dr. Nobel Price: The Great Poonga-Poonga

Dr. Nobel Price reveals his latest captured creature, which turns out to be a live rabbit.

Ssrobofrog
Dr. Nobel Price: Herman the Hoppity-Hop

It's green, wears a trenchcoat, does news reports... and it even talks. Dr. Nobel Price has invented an exact mechanical replica of Kermit.

Ssnews-warrenwolf
Dr. Nobel Price: Talky Stick

Warren Wolf, who is substituting for Kermit, is the first newsperson to witness Dr. Nobel Price's latest invention, a stick that makes your voice sound louder. It bears a striking resemblance to Warren's microphone...

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Dr. Nobel Price: The Tinkle Table

Dr. Nobel Price wants to show off his latest invention, a piano, but it's already been invented. Kermit even knows how to play it.

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Dr. Nobel Price: Foot Snuggies

Dr. Noble Price reveals to the world his invention of Foot Snuggies, which turn out to be socks.

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Dr. Nobel Price: Slushabouts

Dr. Noble Price reveals Slushabouts, which are actually just galoshes.

SSNews-PiedPiper
Episode 0519 Fairy Tale: The Pied Piper of Hamelin

The Pied Piper has trouble luring mice with his music -- but Kermit lures them by whistling.

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Episode 0671 Fairy Tale: The Princess and the Cookie

Kermit interviews a servant who tells him that the queen wants to test the maiden by placing a cookie under the mattresses to see if she can feel it. The princess (Cookie Monster) lies down, feels it, and devours the mattresses.

Ssnews.princessC
Episode 2628 Fairy Tale: The Princess and the C

Instead of a pea, this princess sleeps on things beginning with C.

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Episode 0685 Fairy Tale: Mirror, Mirror

The Wicked Witch from the Snow White story plans to fool the mirror into saying that she is the fairest -- but she hasn't counted on Kermit hiding behind a curtain. When she sees him, she realizes that he really is pretty good-looking.

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Episode 0692 Fairy Tale: Rapunzel

Rapunzel has been locked in a tower by the wicked witch. Prince Charming comes to rescue her by asking to let down her hair, and she literally does...by having her hair fall off her head.

Later re-airings and releases of this segment edit the ending to omit Prince Charming telling Rapunzel to shut up.

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Episode 0453 Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty

Prince Charming kisses Sleeping Beauty, expecting to wake her up. To his astonishment, she turns into a frog and hops off with Kermit.

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Episode 3807 Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty's Kiss

The prince kisses Sleeping Beauty, but rather than waking her up, falls asleep himself.

Rumplestiltskin
Episode 0724 Fairy Tale: Rumpelstiltskin

The miller's daughter is in danger of losing her baby if she cannot guess the first name of Rumpelstiltskin. Kermit puts up a hotline, Sesame-Street-555, for people to call in and help her. The name ends up being Bruce Rumpelstiltskin, but unfortunately for Kermit, he picked the wrong place to hide: an empty baby carriage.

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Episode 0878 Fairy Tale: Pinocchio

Kermit reports from Geppetto's workshop, the home of the world-famous wooden toy Pinocchio. Pinocchio demonstrates how he can make his nose grow longer by telling lies. He tells so many crazy stories that his nose pushes Kermit through the wall.

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Episode 0952 Fairy Tale: Princess Chooses a Prince

A princess says that the one she has chosen to be her prince has bulgy eyes, small ears, and a funny voice, is wearing a hat and coat...and is a frog. Kermit is the only one who fits that description, so she kisses him, thinking he'll become a prince. In a puff of smoke, she turns into a frog. Kermit invites her to "the hop" and she accepts.

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Episode 1249 Fairy Tale: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Kermit interviews the elves, who give the shoemaker various gifts that are not shoes, but rather things that rhyme with "shoe."

News-WrongDwarves
Episode 2415 Fairy Tale: Seven Emotional Dwarves

Kermit meets the Seven Dwarves, seemingly from the Snow White story. However, in this version each is named after (and represents) an emotion. (Kermit ad-lib: "Hey Dulcy, we got the wrong dwarves again!") They are named Cheerful, Sad, Lovey, Angry, Proud, Surprised and Fearful.

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Episode 2617 Fairy Tale: Jack and the Beanstalk

Kermit climbs the famous beanstalk and passes Jack on the way who warns him not to go up. He breaches the clouds and meets a giant (played by Jerry Nelson in a cameo).

News-ZooAnimals
Episode 2390 Favorite Animals

At a zoo, Kermit asks the patrons what their favorite animals are. He happens to be standing by a cage with three attention-craving pigs, who desperately assume the mannerisms of each animal mentioned. One pig finally calls the attention of a little boy who apparently loves every animal. As it turns out, the pigs' favorite animal is the frog.

Frogonthestreet
Episode 0536 Frog on the Street

Kermit interviews Julia, a little girl, about the sounds animals make. When he asks her what sound a frog makes, she replies "Wiggit! Wiggit!" which doesn't amuse Kermit.

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Episode 1016 Frog on the Street

Kermit interviews John-John, asking him to make dog and cat sounds, and making them louder.

SSNews.Columbus
Episode 0700 History: Christopher Columbus

Kermit interviews Christopher Columbus before he begins his voyage to discover America. Kermit tries to tell him that the third ship is tied to the dock, but it's too late -- the dock breaks free, and takes Kermit along with it.

Ssnews.bostontea
Episode 2574 History: The Boston Tea Party

Kermit interviews some colonial American citizens who are participating in the Boston Tea Party. Rather than tea, they drop things that begin with the letter "T" in the water instead.

Ssnews.history
Episode 2996 History: The First Day of School in History

Kermit goes back in time to witness the very first day of school, taught by a caveman teacher (Mr. Moses) with caveman students (such as Oog, Argh, and Runk). Today the students learn about the letter N. The teacher presents a stone carved N to Kermit...which accidentally lands on his flipper.

Ssnews.cherrytree
Episode 1060 History: George Washington's Father's Cherry Tree

Kermit interviews the father of George Washington, who is annoyed that George keeps chopping down his cherry trees and then telling the truth about it.

Ssnews.holiday
Episode 0777 Holiday: Holiday Mix-Up

Kermit interviews Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and a witch -- they are all confused about who they are and what holidays they belong in.

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Holiday: Santa Claus

Kermit witnesses how Santa Claus comes down the chimney, but not before a chimney sweep enters the chimney first.

SSNews.ideeeeeas
Episode 2228 Ideas for Games

Kermit is on a quest to interview people who have invented their own games. Elmo plays "the reporter game", where he pretends to be a news reporter, and then fights with Kermit over his microphone.

Cookieredhood
Episode 2487 Little Red Cookie Hood

Cookie Monster portrays Little Red Riding Hood. He brings cookies for his sick grandmother, but Kermit tells him that sick people should have healthy foods.

News-EarlyRedRidingChase
Episode 0691 Little Red Riding Hood: The Woodsman

Kermit witnesses how the mailman, the salesman and the woodsman knock at the door while the Big Bad Wolf chases Little Red Riding Hood around the bed. Eventually, the Woodsman shows up, and Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf chase him for cutting down a maple tree which was their favorite tree.

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Episode 2503 Little Red Riding Hood: Directions

Kermit, using a pull-down map, tries to give Little Red Riding Hood directions to her grandmother's house. But she seems preoccupied with brushing lint from her red cloak. In the end, she joins her grandmother, the Big Bad Wolf, and a cab driver for a picnic.

Londonguard
Episode 2404 London Fog

In London, Kermit tries to talk about the London Fog, but is interrupted by the London Frog, a Grenadier Guardsman carrying "The Famous London Log," and a London Hog. By the time he's ready to talk, the Fog has evaporated, and the others gather around to dance the London Clog.

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Episode 0750 Man in Snowstorm

Part 1: Kermit has received a phone call which tells him that there is someone who has been standing out in a terrible snow storm for a long time. Kermit asks everyone who passes by, "Are you that person?" But everyone he asks has been out in the snow for only a short time. Kermit refuses to give up, however, and tells us to stay tuned.

Part 2: Kermit, now shivering a little, is still looking for the person who's been standing out in the snow for a long time. He even asks Farley, too. Still no success yet.

Part 3: Kermit is now buried up to his neck in snow, colder than ever. He calls the attention of passerby Harvey Kneeslapper, who tells Kermit that he is the one who made the call, which was a prank call. As it turns out, Kermit was the one standing out in the storm.

MM.Kermit
Episode 2459 Miami Mice

Kermit appeared in his reporter persona in a Miami Mice sketch (which used the regular Miami Mice intro instead of the News Flash logo). Kermit tries to interview the mice about adventure (probably for another news program other than Sesame Street News), but finds it difficult to do so when he's interrupted by a jet plane, an animal stampede, and a giant monster all making their way through the office.

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Episode 2682 Monsters at School: The First Day of School

Kermit reassures kindergarten student Cookie Monster that there's no need to be afraid on the first day of school. As he's about to leave, the teacher mistakes him for a student and tells him to sit down.

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Monsters at School: That is How We Look

Kermit is at the first day of school for monsters, where the monster teacher and his monster students sing a song about how different they look. At the end of the song, the monster teacher let his students play and Kermit joins them in a game of tag.

Monstersgrowup
Episode 2538 Monsters at School: What Monsters Want to Be When They Grow Up

Kermit, doing a "slow-breaking human interest story," asks monsters at a daycare center what they want to be when they grow up, and every time they tell him, he rewards them with a cookie. Cookie Monster, posing as a baby ("Cry cry cry, sniffle sniffle sniffle"), claims he wants to be an orthodontist. However, Kermit gets wise to Cookie's scheme, and instead rewards him with a wind-up toy bridge of false teeth.

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Episode 3168 Mumford's Big and Small Trick

The Amazing Mumford has a new trick, where he will make Thumbelina big and The Big Bad Wolf small. He makes Thumbelina big, but doesn't make the wolf smaller -- instead, Kermit is the one who shrinks.

SSNews.Jackandjill
Episode 1071 Nursery Rhyme: Jack and Jill

Jack needs someone to go up the hill with him. First he chooses Mervin, then Francine and Gladys the Cow. Finally Jack chooses Jill, who refuses go up the hill with him again, so he asks Kermit to fill in.

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Episode 0680 Nursery Rhyme: Little Miss Muffet

Kermit meets Little Miss Muffet, who sits on her water bed, eats crunchy granola, and is not afraid of the spider, who ends up frightening Kermit away.

Note: A clip of this segment is shown in Muppets Most Wanted when Constantine learns to perfect his Kermit impression.

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Episode 0694 Nursery Rhyme: Hey Diddle Diddle

In a take on the "Hey Diddle Diddle" nursery rhyme, Kermit interviews Natalie the cow and her cat manager as she prepares to jump over the moon. Natalie plans to break the usual cow stereotype by doing this jump. After the cat plays a fanfare on his fiddle, she makes the jump and crash lands back to Earth, where she is praised and congratulated for her jump.

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Episode 0696 Nursery Rhyme: Old Mother Hubbard

Instead of a bone, Old Mother Hubbard brings her dog various objects which rhyme with "bone", including a stone, a throne, and finally a phone (which the dog uses to order take-out from a Chinese restaurant).

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Episode 0705 Nursery Rhyme: Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty has fallen off a wall, and Kermit interviews one of the king's horses. Gladys the Cow is also with them, pretending to be a horse. Humpty is put together again, but when Kermit gives him a congratulatory slap on the back, he falls off the wall again. Then the king's horses and men begin blaming Kermit for the trouble he caused.

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Episode 0710 Nursery Rhyme: Hickory Dickory Dock

Kermit stands by a grandfather clock waiting for a mouse to run up it, acting out "Hickory Dickory Dock". Gladys the Cow and a duck show up instead. Finally, a horse comes in and explains that the mouse can't make it. The horse runs through the clock, breaking it in the process.

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Episode 0723 Nursery Rhyme: Jack Be Nimble

Jack can't figure out how to jump over the candlestick.

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Episode 1050 Nursery Rhyme: The Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe

Kermit looks for the Old Woman who Lives in a Shoe. At first he ends up visiting the Young Man who Lives in a Glove, and the Young Woman who Lives in a Hat. When he reaches the shoe, it turns out the old woman needs a babysitter for her kids, and what better candidate than Kermit?

Inside joke: The kids were named after Jim Henson's children (Heather, John, Brian, Lisa, Cheryl) and Jon Stone's children (Polly and Kate).

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Episode 1563 Nursery Rhyme: Peter Piper's Family

Kermit goes to Peter Piper's Pickled Peppers Patch to interview Peter Piper, but he only gets to meet other members of his family, whose names all begin with a common letter. At the end, Peter Piper's cousin states that Peter Piper is in Portland pressing pants.

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Episode 2059 Nursery Rhyme: Mary and Her Little Lamb

After an interview with Mary, the lamb follows Kermit the Frog.

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Episode 0887 Nursery Rhyme: Old King Cole

Kermit witnesses as Old King Cole calls for his pipe and bowl (both of which he rejects), followed by his fiddlers three (along with a drummer, a saxophone player, and a bass player).

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Episode 1084 Nursery Rhyme: Little Bo Peep

Part 1: Kermit encounters a distressed Little Bo Peep, whose sheep is missing. They both observe every sheep that walks by - the first sheep has its tail in front (on its face); the second one has its tail in the middle (on its back), and the third one has no tail. The fourth one does have a tail where it should be: behind. However, this indignant sheep claims to be Mary's little lamb. Kermit tells us to stay tuned for updates on the search for the lost sheep.

Part 2: Bo Peep has had no luck in finding her sheep; instead she encounters Gladys the Cow pretending to be a sheep, and Fred the Wonder Horse pretending to be a dog. Kermit decides to give up on the search, and returns us to our regularly scheduled program.

Ssnffarm
Episode 2448 Old MacDonald: Spaceship

Old MacDonald says a spaceship has landed on his farm. A dog emerges with a frisbee in its mouth, and MacDonald mistakes the frisbee for the spaceship. But before long, a real spaceship lands on the farm, and out of it come the Martians. The scene ends in chaos.

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Episode 2898 Old MacDonald: Health Farm

Old MacDonald opens a health resort for his animals.

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Oogle Family

Although this sketch does not begin with the News Flash logo, Kermit is reporting from a theatre auditorium wearing a tux with his reporter's uniform slung over the seat next to him. In what is described as the musical event of the century, music lovers from around the world have gathered in tribute to the Oogle Family -- that is, words that rhyme with "oogle," such as bugle and googol. The featured piece of music was written by Sir Chrissy Von Koogle and played by Old McDoogle on the bugle, one of the world's foremost concert buglers, who is accompanied by Mr. Cookie Monster, one of the world's finest googlers. Together, they perform "Old McDoogle had a Bugle", sung to the tune of "Old McDonald had a Farm".

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Rainy Day

Kermit asks Telly and Mona how they spend a rainy day. Telly enjoys practicing his bassoon, while Juliet loves to play pretend. Against his will, Kermit gets to play the part of the White Rabbit.

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Episode 2837 The Bird Family

Kermit interviews a bird who sings about how her parents still love her even though they don't live together anymore (though it is not directly stated whether her parents are divorced or separated).

This was the last Sesame Street News Flash where Jim Henson performed Kermit.[1]

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Episode 1107 The Invisible Man

Kermit interviews the Invisible Man, who tap dances for him, and later introduces his family which crowds Kermit. All that is seen of the Invisible Man and his kin are their hats.

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Episode 1115 The Six Dollar Man

Kermit explores the lab of Professor Nucleus Von Fission, who has just built a robot called the Six Dollar Man, out of parts which cost him six dollars total. The robot destroys the lab, while Von Fission laughs. Kermit is horrified, but Von Fission explains, "What do you expect for six dollars?"

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Episode 0598 The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The Pig's Straw House

Kermit interviews one of the Three Little Pigs, the one who built a straw house. The Big Bad Wolf comes to blow it down, but the house is actually strong.

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Episode 0737 The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: Five Little Pigs

Kermit tries to tell the story of the Three Little Pigs, but five pigs show up. He realizes he's encountered the wrong group of Pigs -- one of these Pigs went to market, and one stayed home. Just as he's got things straight, the Big Bad Wolf shows up and, determined not to have his fun spoiled, huffs and puffs Kermit away.

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Episode 0758 The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The Count Counts the Three Little Pigs

Kermit's interview with the Three Little Pigs is interrupted by the Count, who wants to count them. When he counts the pigs, thunder and lightning crash, and the pigs, thinking it's going to rain, go inside and refuse to be interviewed. When the Count's counting puts an end to the interview, Kermit goes to interview the residents of the next house... the Seven Dwarves

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Episode 2096 The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: How the Three Little Pigs Feel

The Big Bad Wolf has blown down the houses of the Three Little Pigs, so Kermit interviews them to know how they feel. The pig who made his house out of straw is angry, the pig who made a stick house is sad, but the one who made his house out of bricks is proud, because his house is still standing.

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Episode 2609 The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The Big Bad Wolf's School for Huffing and Puffing

The wolf teaches Kermit how to huff and puff like him. The wolf tests Kermit's blowing skills by having him move three ping pong balls by taking a deep breath and then blow them away with his mouth. Next, the wolf wants Kermit to blow down a straw house, but Kermit can't do it. On the third try, the wolf secretly helps him by blowing on the house and they both blow the straw off of it. The wolf congratulates Kermit on his great job at blowing, but now Kermit has to deal with the monster couple who live in it, who are not very pleased with what just happened.

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Episode 3080 The Three Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf: The New Three Little Pigs Story

The Big Bad Wolf plays a game of "Three of These Things" with Kermit and the pigs. Since Kermit doesn't belong with the pigs, the wolf blows him out of the picture.
This News Flash doesn't begin with an introduction.

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Episode 0676 The Tortoise and the Hare

Kermit covers the race between the tortoise and the hare for Sesame Street Sports. Everything goes smoothly, until the race begins. The hare dawdles, since the tortoise is so slow that the hare will have time to win. Kermit rushes to the finish line so that he can see the results...and is crowned the winner.

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Episode 3056 The Tortoise and the Hare's Rematch

The hare challenges The Tortoise to a rematch: this time, the Tortoise comes equipped with a jet-pack.

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Episode 3093 Waiting in Line

Kermit talks to people waiting in line for a football game being held at the SuperGame Stadium.

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Episode 0693 Weather Report

News anchorman Kermit concludes his news program with a weather report by their newest employee, Simon Soundman. Simon presents his forecast using sounds for different kinds of weather (wind blowing, a foghorn for fog, rain and thunder for a rainstorm). Kermit fires him and calls for another weatherman (Richard Hunt), a rather dignified looking chap who has a more literal, "visual" approach to his report.

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Episode 0681 What Makes People Angry?

Kermit tries to find out what makes people angry, but everyone he encounters is too busy to speak to him, which ultimately causes him to lose his temper and yell at the camera. Three of the people he asks are Grover, a Busby Twinesque Muppet and a Mr. Johnsonesque Muppet. Farley, Roosevelt Franklin, Guy Smiley and Betty Lou can be seen passing by in the background.

This segment did not start with the News Flash title card, but featured its theme music at the beginning and end of the sketch, and had an announcer referring to Kermit as a reporter on the street.

A brief clip from this sketch was also used during the opening for the Swedish co-production.

Other variations

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Kermit's News Flash report from Elmo Saves Christmas.

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Behind the scenes of the Waiting in Line skit.

For instances in which Kermit played a reporter not associated with Sesame Street News, see Reporter Kermit.

Kermit gave a news report about Big Bird planning on returning to Sesame Street in Follow That Bird.

In Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting, three new Sesame Street News segments were created, featuring Kermit on location to ask the question of the day, "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?"

One segment featured a substitute reporter, a brown wolf named Warren Wolf. Nonetheless, it was featured as part of the series and included the Sesame Street News theme music at the beginning.

In the 1996 special Elmo Saves Christmas, Steve Whitmire played Kermit in a brand-new Sesame Street News Flash with the frog reporting on the sudden Christmas shopping craze since it will be Christmas again, eventually leading to an Anything Muppet man trying to purchase his microphone.

In the 1998 special Elmopalooza, Kermit appears in front of Radio City Music Hall during the special's introduction to briefly report on the special and the arrival of someone "big."

Also in 1998, Slimey the Worm traveled on a space mission for WASA, and Kermit reported on the worm's moon landing (with assistance from Robert MacNeil) and return to Earth.

Kermit's last news report on Sesame Street was in 2001, when he teamed up with Al Roker to report on a hurricane that came to Sesame Street in a five-part series of episodes.

New tune-in segments under the "News Flash" banner debuted in season 45 featuring Murray Monster (clad in a necktie) conducting interviews with kids, with Ovejita presenting a word in Spanish.

Most of the sketches began with a logo of the words "NEWS FLASH" on a cloud with stars and a lightning bolt against a black background. A news theme written by Joe Raposo (registered with BMI as "Kermit News Theme") consisting of Morse code-like sounds and an urgent-sounding version of the Sesame Street theme was accompanied by an announcer (voiced by Jerry Nelson in most cases) usually saying "We take you now to Kermit the Frog with another fast-breaking news story!" or some variation. The colors on the logo occasionally varied (one version had it in black and white, another in sepiatone), and it would sometimes be superimposed over footage with Reporter Kermit talking with someone off-camera, though it usually had a basic color scheme, as pictured above. In the mid-80s News skits, the "NEWS FLASH" text would flash on and off.

A few of the sketches originally did not begin with a logo or announcer, including all of the Don Music sketches, though some reruns had said sketches had the opening plastered onto the beginning of the segment. One known early sketch had an alternate logo, too; they had a title card reading "news bulletin" in big white lowercase letters on top of a blue screen.

The sketches involving Kermit the Frog interviewing Dr. Nobel Price had a variation of the opening where it started with the standard News Flash logo and music, but the announcer would say "Sesame Street News takes you once more to the far-off island laboratory of Dr. Nobel Price, the great inventor, for news of his latest discovery." Halfway through the intro it would fade to an establishing shot of Dr. Nobel Price's island laboratory, after which the sketch would begin from inside the lab. The segment with Warren Wolf did not feature the News Flash logo, just the island establishing shot; the theme music however remained intact, and Michael Earl Davis provided the announcer voice instead of Jerry Nelson.

On the News Flash segments used on Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting, the standard News Flash logo was used, but with different theme music (which sounded more closer to the Sesame Street theme) and no announcer.

On Elmo Saves Christmas, a new News Flash logo was used, without the cloud and lightning, featuring the text on a red "splotch" symbol on a map of the world. The theme music remained the same, and had Jerry Nelson reprising the role of the announcer.

International

When aired on the international co-productions, many different edits occur. Some cut the title card all together, some leave the original English one in (with the announcer dubbed in the program's native language), and some created their own "NEWS FLASH" intro.

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