What if Eastland met "Sesame Street"? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

'80sSitcoms · 08-28-2018, 12:26 PM

Sunny Daaaaay
Sweepin' Mar-go awaaaaay
On my way to where the air is sweeeeeet
Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Streeeeet?

Come and play,
Everything's A-OK
Girls and Muppets there,
That's where we meeeeeeet
Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet?

How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet?

How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet?

'80sSitcoms · 08-28-2018, 12:26 PM

There have been a few references/ideas sprinkled around this board of The Facts of Life meets Sesame Street, and I wanted to dedicate a thread to that. What it would be like if the girls were on their way back from a trip in New York City, and the bus broke down on Sesame Street? What if they had to spend the day hanging around this beloved, revered street inhabited by so many quirky (lovable) characters? What kind of Eastland/Sesame interactions could there be?

What kind of interactions/pairings/moments do you think would be fun to see? Here are some from me:

Mrs. Garrett and Mr. Hooper and Cookie Monster

Mrs. Garrett could help out Mr. Hooper in his store, and talk with him about their younger years. She could bake some treats to serve at the counter, while being frustrated and losing her patience in trying to keep Cookie Monster tame and away from them, lol.

Jo and Bert 'n Ernie

I can already see Jo kicked back in the lounge at Eastland in her footie pajamas, holding a pillow clutched to her while laughing at Bert 'n Ernie when she watches SS: "Heh, man, those two guys crack me up! lol!", so if she were on Sesame Street I could see her visiting B&E at 123 Sesame Street in their downstairs apartment, and helping them through some sort of trial or tribulation such as having to share, or splitting up responsibilities, something like that.

Blair and Oscar

We already know Blair likes the finer things in life, and is easily groused by anything "low class"; just recall her reaction to the menu in that little diner in NYC: "See? Here's a picture of a hamburger; and it's green." lol...so it could be quite comedic to pair her up with Oscar.

Something that came to my mind is, Blair could be chatting with Oscar at his trash can, when he brings out a lovely little perfume bottle:

Blair: "Oo, now that actually looks lovely, Oscar."

Oscar: "Yeah, it's some perfume a relative of mine sent me from France. Some city called 'Paris'."

Blair: "You mean this is a bottle of authentic French perfume?"

Oscar: "Yeah, but you wouldn't believe this junk---I've never smelled anything like it!"

Blair: "Well if you don't like it, it must be good. Let me smell it!"

Oscar: "Okay, you asked for it, Blondie..."

[OSCAR squirts BLAIR with perfume from perfume bottle]

[BLAIR looks utterly disgusted]

Blair: [coughs, waves arms in front of scrunched up face] "Oohhh, yuck!! Oscar, I thought you said you never smelled anything like this before!"

Oscar: "I haven't!"

Blair: "But it's disgusting! It smells...ugh, rotten!"

Oscar: "I know, it's French stinkweed---isn't it beautiful?? I've only gotten to hear about this beauty in stories! I told you I've never smelled anything like it before! Until now, heh, heh, heh..."

[OSCAR sprays more French stinkweed perfume on BLAIR as she runs away covering her sensitive little nose]

Nancy and Big Bird and Snuffy

Big Bird could decide he wants to reorganize his nest area, but he and Snuffy can't come up with any ideas that work. Then Nancy could come along and help them out by offering ideas on reorganizing Big Bird's nest, and helping them pitch in.

Cindy and Herry Monster

Cindy could come across Herry, who's sad he has such a hard time playing sports with others because of his immense Bam Bam-like strength. Poor guy, he's like a bull in a china shop. Cindy could boost his confidence by showing him athletic things he can do on his own where he's safe from accidentally hurting others in a team sport. That way he can still play with his friends, but when he needs some alone time to really exert his strength, he can do that on his own. Cindy could teach him how to jump rope, different techniques with his weight-lifting, and offer to teach him how to run long distance ("My best friend taught me how to run, Herry. You'll see, it's a cinch!")

Sue Ann and Grover

Sue Ann could teach Grover how to run long distance, and about different types of races, and hurdles (of course, Grover would be disastrous on the hurdles, at least at first, lol). He could even wear sneakers and a little headband on his "cute, furry little monster head" as he would say, lol.

Molly and Sherlock Hemlock

Molly could run into a clue-seeking Sherlock Hemlock staring at the ground through his magnifying glass as he's walking along. He's befuddled by some mystery, and Molly can help him with his clues; perhaps she may even take out her flash film camera and take photographs at possible clue scenes!

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RetroGuy2000 · 08-28-2018, 11:52 PM

Nice job with Molly's hat!

Maybe Charlotte could have reprized her role as Molly the Mail Lady. Or maybe even a dual role as Molly/Edna!

'80sSitcoms · 08-29-2018, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Nice job with Molly's hat!

haha, thanks, it's all free-hand! lol

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Maybe Charlotte could have reprized her role as Molly the Mail Lady. Or maybe even a dual role as Molly/Edna!

Ooo, a Molly/Edna split-screen scene would be fantastic!

By the way, in case anyone wonders, "Herry" actually is spelled correctly. Rather than "Harry", they named him "Herry" with an "e" in honor of his performer, Jerry Nelson. (get it? "Jerry/Herry"?)

Retro, you had a good pairing idea that I didn't mention because I was gonna let you share, lol.

And now, Retro, an assignment for you!

Here is a screenshot below that I think would make a great visual for the Nancy/Bird/Snuffy story (except that it's not from the '70s or '80s set of Big Bird's nest, but I digress) --- because you are so talented at mocking up photos that look so real, I thought I would provide a screenshot and see if you would like to insert Nancy into the scene.

(okay, so, well, it's more of an "optional" assignment I guess, lol)

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RetroGuy2000 · 08-29-2018, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by '80sSitcoms

And now, Retro, an assignment for you!

Here is a screenshot below that I think would make a great visual for the Nancy/Bird/Snuffy story (except that it's not from the '70s or '80s set of Big Bird's nest, but I digress) --- because you are so talented at mocking up photos that look so real, I thought I would provide a screenshot and see if you would like to insert Nancy into the scene.

(okay, so, well, it's more of an "optional" assignment I guess, lol)

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Here is the assignment, Professor '80s!

Lorimar Television · 08-29-2018, 03:30 AM

LMAO!!!!

'80sSitcoms · 08-29-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Here is the assignment, Professor '80s!

But really, WOW

that is fantastic!!

A++!!

'80sSitcoms · 08-29-2018, 09:53 AM

And now, for a bit of "playtime" with your masterpiece...such a visual instills inspiration!

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RetroGuy2000 · 08-29-2018, 10:48 AM

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!

MA · 08-29-2018, 10:53 AM

Mrs. Garrett would teach a lesson to Oscar The Grouch about how to be a proper Grouch and have a normal life instead of having to deal with all of his rotten ways. His trash collection would be gone, and his place would be more proper.

RetroGuy2000 · 08-29-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

Mrs. Garrett would teach a lesson to Oscar The Grouch about how to be a proper Grouch and have a normal life instead of having to deal with all of his rotten ways. His trash collection would be gone, and his place would be more proper.

Mrs. Garrett sure would have her work cut out for her! Even pulling out the full-length mirror for some serious reflection during the heart-to-heart might not work on Oscar!

'80sSitcoms · 08-29-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MikaelaArsenault

Mrs. Garrett would teach a lesson to Oscar The Grouch about how to be a proper Grouch and have a normal life instead of having to deal with all of his rotten ways. His trash collection would be gone, and his place would be more proper.

That would be good too. I just wonder how long Oscar could stand it before going back to his ol' "rotten" Oscar ways, lol.

A couple of other thoughts:

Natalie and Telly and Miles

Natalie could be playing with toddler Miles (the adopted son of Susan and Gordon) on the steps of 123 Sesame Street, and Telly could come over and hear Natalie mention that Miles was adopted. Telly could ask her what that word means, and she would explain to him what adoption is, and how she is adopted too, and lots of other kids are, and what that's like, and how adopted families can have just as much love as anyone.

Sue Ann and Cindy and the Two-Headed Monster

The Two-Head Monster could be arguing with himself (lol) over something, and Sue Ann and Cindy could come over and stop their fighting (what a change from "Running!"), and calm them down and work with them on cooperating and working together. They could explain go the monster that they spend a lot of time together as well, being best friends, and even best friends argue, and that you'll argue with someone sometimes if you spend a lot of time together. The girls could reassure them that's just normal, but, it's important to work it out, and keep your friendship.

MA · 08-29-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Mrs. Garrett sure would have her work cut out for her! Even pulling out the full-length mirror for some serious reflection during the heart-to-heart might not work on Oscar!

That's one of the methods she would use with Oscar actually.

'80sSitcoms · 08-30-2018, 07:28 AM

Retro, I have another (optional) assignment for you: With this photo of athletic Grover, would you like to insert Sue Ann into this scene as Grover's running coach? (not sure if you wanna leave the Anything Muppets in the background or "erase" them from the scene, lol)

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Impressions · 08-30-2018, 10:32 PM

Things I'd love to see in a crossover with Sesame Street

Kelly getting lectured by Big Bird about stealing
Count von Count being Blair's accountant, counting all the money she spends or clothing she buys at Bloomingdales
Kermit and Elmo getting all overly excited with Tootie when they meet Jermaine Jackson
Ernie keeping all the girls up during the Take My Finals episode and squeaking his rubber ducky at the girls in The Four Musketeers episodes
Cookie Monster outselling Edna's Edibles in cookies
Oscar the Grouch and Jo arguing with each other

08-28-2018, 12:26 PM	#1
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	What if Eastland met "Sesame Street"? Sunny Daaaaay Sweepin' Mar-go awaaaaay On my way to where the air is sweeeeeet Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Sesame Streeeeet? Come and play, Everything's A-OK Girls and Muppets there, That's where we meeeeeeet Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet? How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet? How to get to Sesame Streeeeeeeeet?

08-28-2018, 12:26 PM	#2
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	There have been a few references/ideas sprinkled around this board of The Facts of Life meets Sesame Street, and I wanted to dedicate a thread to that. What it would be like if the girls were on their way back from a trip in New York City, and the bus broke down on Sesame Street? What if they had to spend the day hanging around this beloved, revered street inhabited by so many quirky (lovable) characters? What kind of Eastland/Sesame interactions could there be? What kind of interactions/pairings/moments do you think would be fun to see? Here are some from me: Mrs. Garrett and Mr. Hooper and Cookie Monster Mrs. Garrett could help out Mr. Hooper in his store, and talk with him about their younger years. She could bake some treats to serve at the counter, while being frustrated and losing her patience in trying to keep Cookie Monster tame and away from them, lol. Jo and Bert 'n Ernie I can already see Jo kicked back in the lounge at Eastland in her footie pajamas, holding a pillow clutched to her while laughing at Bert 'n Ernie when she watches SS: "Heh, man, those two guys crack me up! lol!", so if she were on Sesame Street I could see her visiting B&E at 123 Sesame Street in their downstairs apartment, and helping them through some sort of trial or tribulation such as having to share, or splitting up responsibilities, something like that. Blair and Oscar We already know Blair likes the finer things in life, and is easily groused by anything "low class"; just recall her reaction to the menu in that little diner in NYC: "See? Here's a picture of a hamburger; and it's green." lol...so it could be quite comedic to pair her up with Oscar. Something that came to my mind is, Blair could be chatting with Oscar at his trash can, when he brings out a lovely little perfume bottle: Blair: "Oo, now that actually looks lovely, Oscar." Oscar: "Yeah, it's some perfume a relative of mine sent me from France. Some city called 'Paris'." Blair: "You mean this is a bottle of authentic French perfume?" Oscar: "Yeah, but you wouldn't believe this junk---I've never smelled anything like it!" Blair: "Well if you don't like it, it must be good. Let me smell it!" Oscar: "Okay, you asked for it, Blondie..." [OSCAR squirts BLAIR with perfume from perfume bottle] [BLAIR looks utterly disgusted] Blair: [coughs, waves arms in front of scrunched up face] "Oohhh, yuck!! Oscar, I thought you said you never smelled anything like this before!" Oscar: "I haven't!" Blair: "But it's disgusting! It smells...ugh, rotten!" Oscar: "I know, it's French stinkweed---isn't it beautiful?? I've only gotten to hear about this beauty in stories! I told you I've never smelled anything like it before! Until now, heh, heh, heh..." [OSCAR sprays more French stinkweed perfume on BLAIR as she runs away covering her sensitive little nose] Nancy and Big Bird and Snuffy Big Bird could decide he wants to reorganize his nest area, but he and Snuffy can't come up with any ideas that work. Then Nancy could come along and help them out by offering ideas on reorganizing Big Bird's nest, and helping them pitch in. Cindy and Herry Monster Cindy could come across Herry, who's sad he has such a hard time playing sports with others because of his immense Bam Bam-like strength. Poor guy, he's like a bull in a china shop. Cindy could boost his confidence by showing him athletic things he can do on his own where he's safe from accidentally hurting others in a team sport. That way he can still play with his friends, but when he needs some alone time to really exert his strength, he can do that on his own. Cindy could teach him how to jump rope, different techniques with his weight-lifting, and offer to teach him how to run long distance ("My best friend taught me how to run, Herry. You'll see, it's a cinch!") Sue Ann and Grover Sue Ann could teach Grover how to run long distance, and about different types of races, and hurdles (of course, Grover would be disastrous on the hurdles, at least at first, lol). He could even wear sneakers and a little headband on his "cute, furry little monster head" as he would say, lol. Molly and Sherlock Hemlock Molly could run into a clue-seeking Sherlock Hemlock staring at the ground through his magnifying glass as he's walking along. He's befuddled by some mystery, and Molly can help him with his clues; perhaps she may even take out her flash film camera and take photographs at possible clue scenes! - Attached Images

08-28-2018, 11:52 PM	#3
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	Nice job with Molly's hat! Maybe Charlotte could have reprized her role as Molly the Mail Lady. Or maybe even a dual role as Molly/Edna!
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08-29-2018, 09:53 AM	#8
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	And now, for a bit of "playtime" with your masterpiece...such a visual instills inspiration! - Attached Images

08-29-2018, 10:48 AM	#9
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	Hahahahahahahaha!!!!

08-29-2018, 10:53 AM	#10
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,386	Mrs. Garrett would teach a lesson to Oscar The Grouch about how to be a proper Grouch and have a normal life instead of having to deal with all of his rotten ways. His trash collection would be gone, and his place would be more proper.
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08-30-2018, 07:28 AM	#14
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	Retro, I have another (optional) assignment for you: With this photo of athletic Grover, would you like to insert Sue Ann into this scene as Grover's running coach? (not sure if you wanna leave the Anything Muppets in the background or "erase" them from the scene, lol) - Attached Images

08-30-2018, 10:32 PM	#15
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	Things I'd love to see in a crossover with Sesame Street Kelly getting lectured by Big Bird about stealing Count von Count being Blair's accountant, counting all the money she spends or clothing she buys at Bloomingdales Kermit and Elmo getting all overly excited with Tootie when they meet Jermaine Jackson Ernie keeping all the girls up during the Take My Finals episode and squeaking his rubber ducky at the girls in The Four Musketeers episodes Cookie Monster outselling Edna's Edibles in cookies Oscar the Grouch and Jo arguing with each other