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''The Rosie O'Donnell Show'' was a nationally syndicated talk show hosted by comedian [[Rosie O'Donnell]] that ran from 1996 to 2002. The ''[[Sesame Street]]'' Muppets, mainly [[Elmo]], made many stops on her show, as Rosie is a big ''Sesame'' fan.
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'''''The Rosie O'Donnell Show''''' was a nationally syndicated talk show hosted by comedian [[Rosie O'Donnell]] that ran from 1996 to 2002. The ''[[Sesame Street]]'' Muppets, mainly [[Elmo]], made many stops on her show, as Rosie is a big ''Sesame'' fan.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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* June 28, 1996 — [[Elmo]] interrupts interviews with [[Regis Philbin]] and [[Erika Slezak]]. He shows up later as the last guest.
*'''June 10, 1996''' - [[Miss Piggy]]
 
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* July 1, 1996 — [[Miss Piggy]] takes over hosting the show for the first two segments. O'Donnell announces that she'll be on ''[[Muppets Tonight]]'' (but it was canceled before she could appear). Piggy plugs ''[[In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy]]''. Over the end credits, Piggy sings along to "[[Muskrat Love]]" with O'Donnell, [[Katie Couric]], and The Captain & Tenille.
*'''June 28, 1996''' - [[Elmo]]
 
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* September 6, 1996 — [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] and [[Gonzo]] promote ''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]'' on home video and sing.<ref name="everythingrosie">Spreng, Patrick. ''Everything Rosie''. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show Companion," 1996-1998. p. 106-209.</ref>
*'''February 3, 1997''' - [[Oscar the Grouch]]
 
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*December 19, 1996 - [[Elmo]] makes a surprise visit. He banters with Rosie, who says "You usually have to be about five to come on the show. And you're only two and a half." Elmo asks what about Parker (Rosie's adopted son). "Oh, he's privileged." Elmo sings "[[Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer]]" with fellow surprise guest [[Luther Vandross]]. Elmo later says he wants a Cadillac for Christmas. To close the show, a pre-taped clip of guests singing "[[The Twelve Days of Christmas]]" features Elmo, [[Garth Brooks]], [[Penny Marshall]], Neil Diamond, and others.
*'''December 24, 1997''' - Elmo
 
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* February 3, 1997 — [[Hillary Clinton]] presents [[Oscar the Grouch]] with trash from [[The White House]].
*'''February 16, 1998''' - Elmo
 
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* February 17, 1997- From [[Universal Studios Hollywood]]. [[Elmo]] appears and sets up a running gag for the next week or two, when Rosie questions him about the fact that she gave him they key to her [[New York City|New York]] dressing room, and the ''Sesame Street'' Muppets have been messing around there. Over the next few shows, during periodic check-ins to the studio, different Muppets pop up. In one, [[Joey and Davey Monkey]] also appear, stealing snacks from Rosie's New York studio. <ref name="everythingrosie" />
*'''November 5, 1998''' - Elmo
 
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* February 24, 1997- Rosie plays a video clip of her and Elmo, showing that yes, he did receive a Cadillac after the December 19 show. They prepare to drive away in it, and Elmo says "Let's hear some tunes, Rosie. And no [[Barbra Streisand|Streisand]] this time." So they drive off singing the "[[Sesame Street Theme]]."<ref name="everythingrosie" />
*'''January 28, 1999''' - Elmo
 
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* December 24, 1997 — Titled "A Very Rosie Christmas" and featuring all pretaped segments, Elmo is one of several guests, including Hilary Clinton, Luther Vandross, [[Tony Bennett]], [[Donny Osmond]], and others, all performing Christmas songs.<ref name="everythingrosie" />
*'''September 21, 1999''' - Elmo
 
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* February 16, 1998 — [[Reba McEntire]] co-hosts; Elmo and Rosie sing "[[Nearly Missed]]" to promote ''[[Elmopalooza]]''.
*'''December 6, 1999''' - Elmo
 
*'''January 4, 2001''' - Elmo
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* November 5, 1998 Elmo
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* [[The Rosie O'Donnell Show on Sesame Street|November 11, 1998]] — Rosie hosts the show from the set of ''[[Sesame Street]]''. [[Whoopi Goldberg]] and [[Roberta Flack]] also appear.
*'''September 21, 2001''' - Elmo
 
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* January 28, 1999 — [[Gloria Estefan]] guest hosts. Elmo and [[Rosita]] appear to promote the [[Elmopalooza! (soundtrack)|''Elmopalooza!'' soundtrack]]. They help give tips to Gloria on hosting the show and perform the song "[[Mambo I, I, I]]" with her.
*'''February 6, 2002''' - Elmo
 
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* February 8, 1999 — Miss Piggy promotes her perfume [[Moi (perfume)|Moi]], and donates her glove to the [[For All Kids Foundation]]; it was auctioned on eBay for about $500.
*'''May 2, 2002''' - Elmo
 
 
* September 21, 1999 Elmo
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* December 3, 1999 — Kermit and Gonzo appear in the "Rosie's Craft Corner" segment, for ''[[The Muppets Big Book of Crafts]]''; both of their craft jackets were auctioned on eBay.
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* December 6, 1999 — Elmo appears to promote ''[[CinderElmo]]''.
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* May 2, 2000 — Elmo appears to promote Buckle Up America.
 
* January 4, 2001 Elmo
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* March 26, 2001 — Elmo talks about the Hurricane on [[Sesame Street (location)|Sesame Street]]; O'Donnell plugs the week of episodes beginning with [[Episode 3976]].
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* September 21, 2001 — Elmo appears during the first week of shows since 9/11. O'Donnell brings out her son Blake and they sing "[[Put on a Happy Face]]".
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* February 6, 2002 — Members of the audience get an [[ABC Elmo]] doll. Elmo talks about the events of [[Episode 3981]] when [[Hooper's Store]] caught on fire.
 
* May 2, 2002 Elmo
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<gallery position=center captionalign=center>
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show June 28, 1996|June 28, 1996
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show July 1, 1996|July 1, 1996
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show September 6, 1996|September 6, 1996
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show February 3, 1997|February 3, 1997
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show February 16, 1998|February 16, 1998
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show January 28, 1999|January 28, 1999
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show February 8, 1999|February 8, 1999
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show December 3, 1999|December 3, 1999
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show December 6, 1999|December 6, 1999
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show May 2, 2000|May 2, 2000
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show March 26, 2001|March 26, 2001
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show September 21, 2001|September 21, 2001
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File:The Rosie O'Donnell Show February 6, 2002|February 6, 2002
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</gallery>
   
 
==Dates unknown==
 
==Dates unknown==
* [[Kermit]] and [[Gonzo]] for ''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]'' home video
 
* Kermit and Gonzo for [[Muppets Big Book of Crafts]]
 
 
* [[Fozzie Bear]] for ''[[Muppets Tonight]]''
 
* [[Fozzie Bear]] for ''[[Muppets Tonight]]''
* Rosie hosts her show from the set of ''Sesame Street'' - 1998
 
   
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==Muppet Mentions==
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*Inevitably, the Muppets and ''Sesame Street'' were often mentioned, even when the characters weren't on. Near the start of the first show, on June 10, 1996, Rosie says "This show is unique, original, unlike anything you've ever seen on TV. And today's program is brought to you by the letter [[L]] and the number [[3]."<ref name="everythingrosie" />
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*October 2, 1996- Rosie does a variation of [[The Marx Brothers|Groucho Marx]]'s ''You Bet Your Life'' secret word, with an Elmo doll coming down on the swing. If a guest says the word, each audience member wins an Elmo doll. The gimmick was used "a couple of more times over the next few weeks" and then dropped.<ref name="everythingrosie" />
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==References==
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* In ''[[Miss Piggy's Rules]]'', the section "Moi's Top 10 Reasons You Are Better Off Without Him" lists watching taped episodes of ''Rosie'' at dinner as number six in the list.
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==Sources==
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<references/>
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==External links==
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* [http://www.muppetcentral.com/collectibles/muppets/rarities.shtml Muppet Rarities], mentions items auctioned on eBay.
 
[[Category:TV Appearances|Rosie O'Donnell Show]]
 
[[Category:TV Appearances|Rosie O'Donnell Show]]
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[[Category:Christmas Appearances|Rosie O'Donnell Show]]
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[[Category:TV References|Rosie]]
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[[Category:TV Mentions|Rosie O'Donnell Show]]

Revision as of 23:07, 15 March 2014

Piggy

February 8, 1999

Elmo

December 24, 1997

File:ElmoRositaGloria.rosie.jpg

January 28, 1999

The Rosie O'Donnell Show was a nationally syndicated talk show hosted by comedian Rosie O'Donnell that ran from 1996 to 2002. The Sesame Street Muppets, mainly Elmo, made many stops on her show, as Rosie is a big Sesame fan.

Appearances

  • June 28, 1996 — Elmo interrupts interviews with Regis Philbin and Erika Slezak. He shows up later as the last guest.
  • July 1, 1996 — Miss Piggy takes over hosting the show for the first two segments. O'Donnell announces that she'll be on Muppets Tonight (but it was canceled before she could appear). Piggy plugs In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy. Over the end credits, Piggy sings along to "Muskrat Love" with O'Donnell, Katie Couric, and The Captain & Tenille.
  • September 6, 1996 — Kermit and Gonzo promote Muppet Treasure Island on home video and sing.[1]
  • December 19, 1996 - Elmo makes a surprise visit. He banters with Rosie, who says "You usually have to be about five to come on the show. And you're only two and a half." Elmo asks what about Parker (Rosie's adopted son). "Oh, he's privileged." Elmo sings "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" with fellow surprise guest Luther Vandross. Elmo later says he wants a Cadillac for Christmas. To close the show, a pre-taped clip of guests singing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" features Elmo, Garth Brooks, Penny Marshall, Neil Diamond, and others.
  • February 3, 1997 — Hillary Clinton presents Oscar the Grouch with trash from The White House.
  • February 17, 1997- From Universal Studios Hollywood. Elmo appears and sets up a running gag for the next week or two, when Rosie questions him about the fact that she gave him they key to her New York dressing room, and the Sesame Street Muppets have been messing around there. Over the next few shows, during periodic check-ins to the studio, different Muppets pop up. In one, Joey and Davey Monkey also appear, stealing snacks from Rosie's New York studio. [1]
  • February 24, 1997- Rosie plays a video clip of her and Elmo, showing that yes, he did receive a Cadillac after the December 19 show. They prepare to drive away in it, and Elmo says "Let's hear some tunes, Rosie. And no Streisand this time." So they drive off singing the "Sesame Street Theme."[1]
  • December 24, 1997 — Titled "A Very Rosie Christmas" and featuring all pretaped segments, Elmo is one of several guests, including Hilary Clinton, Luther Vandross, Tony Bennett, Donny Osmond, and others, all performing Christmas songs.[1]
  • February 16, 1998 — Reba McEntire co-hosts; Elmo and Rosie sing "Nearly Missed" to promote Elmopalooza.
  • November 5, 1998 — Elmo
  • November 11, 1998 — Rosie hosts the show from the set of Sesame Street. Whoopi Goldberg and Roberta Flack also appear.
  • January 28, 1999 — Gloria Estefan guest hosts. Elmo and Rosita appear to promote the Elmopalooza! soundtrack. They help give tips to Gloria on hosting the show and perform the song "Mambo I, I, I" with her.
  • February 8, 1999 — Miss Piggy promotes her perfume Moi, and donates her glove to the For All Kids Foundation; it was auctioned on eBay for about $500.
  • September 21, 1999 — Elmo
  • December 3, 1999 — Kermit and Gonzo appear in the "Rosie's Craft Corner" segment, for The Muppets Big Book of Crafts; both of their craft jackets were auctioned on eBay.
  • December 6, 1999 — Elmo appears to promote CinderElmo.
  • May 2, 2000 — Elmo appears to promote Buckle Up America.
  • January 4, 2001 — Elmo
  • March 26, 2001 — Elmo talks about the Hurricane on Sesame Street; O'Donnell plugs the week of episodes beginning with Episode 3976.
  • September 21, 2001 — Elmo appears during the first week of shows since 9/11. O'Donnell brings out her son Blake and they sing "Put on a Happy Face".
  • February 6, 2002 — Members of the audience get an ABC Elmo doll. Elmo talks about the events of Episode 3981 when Hooper's Store caught on fire.
  • May 2, 2002 — Elmo

Dates unknown

Muppet Mentions

  • Inevitably, the Muppets and Sesame Street were often mentioned, even when the characters weren't on. Near the start of the first show, on June 10, 1996, Rosie says "This show is unique, original, unlike anything you've ever seen on TV. And today's program is brought to you by the letter L and the number [[3]."[1]
  • October 2, 1996- Rosie does a variation of Groucho Marx's You Bet Your Life secret word, with an Elmo doll coming down on the swing. If a guest says the word, each audience member wins an Elmo doll. The gimmick was used "a couple of more times over the next few weeks" and then dropped.[1]

References

  • In Miss Piggy's Rules, the section "Moi's Top 10 Reasons You Are Better Off Without Him" lists watching taped episodes of Rosie at dinner as number six in the list.

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Spreng, Patrick. Everything Rosie. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show Companion," 1996-1998. p. 106-209.

External links