The King's Problem

Maria reads the story of The King's Problem. The King has a problem, and the tallest, smartest, and fastest people in the kingdom think that they can solve it. The problem is that his crown fell under his throne, but none of them can reach it. The King realizes that the smallest person in the kingdom can fit underneath the throne and reach it. The smallest person in the kingdom retrieves the crown, and saves the day.

Characters

The KingPerformer: Jim Henson
Anything Muppet: Orange Gold

The Biggest Person in the KingdomPerformer: Frank Oz
Anything Muppet: Pumpkin

The Fastest Person in the KingdomPerformer: Jerry Nelson
Anything Muppet: Green

The Smartest Person in the KingdomPerformer: Jerry Nelson
Anything Muppet: Fat Blue

The Smallest Person in the KingdomPerformer: Frank Oz
Anything Muppet: Hot Pink

Releases

Audio

• Sesame Street Story Time (1978)

Video

• Bedtime Stories and Songs (1986)