Sesame Street Appreciation Thread - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Schmoopie · 08-09-2009, 11:42 PM

I tried doing a search for discussions about Sesame Street and I was amazed that I couldn't find any! Call me crazy, but ever since I went to Youtube looking for this much-criticized stint that Pres. Obama did on Sesame Street

, (which, incidentally, he was never on an actual episode, as Michelle was. I think he did a segment in honor of their 40th anniversary that probably aired during a 40th anniversary show, which is why he says "brought to you by the number 40") I found a GOLDMINE of clips (both old and new) and the best part was the amount of clips I found that featured celebrities. I posted one on the music board that has to be the most adorable segment ever!

Even though I am in my 40's I still like watching Sesame Street on occasion! It's amazing that this show has endured for over 40 years and it's still as popular as ever. I watched one today and I have to admit that the "Elmo's World" segment, although cute, was WAY too long. I think it ran almost ten minutes. No big deal for us "grownups" but even I was getting bored with it. I could see doing several segments with stuff in-between but this was one continuous thing. Nothing againt Elmo, because I find him adorable, but I doubt that a preschooler is going to sit still long enough to watch that whole thing.

I was an avid Sesame Street watcher until I was in the seventh grade. I mean, I absolutely HAD to watch this show, every day at 5pm! I remember once I had a birthday party at my house and all my friends from school were coming over. I was so embarrassed when they came over because Sesame Street was on the televison! Fortunately I don't think any of them noticed. My little brother was just a baby then, so I couldn't say that he was watching it

!!!

There used to be an amusement park in Arlington, Texas called Sesame Place and my mom took my brother and I there. I think I had a better time than he did! Unfortunately we only went once because it closed down but there are still locations in Pennsylvania. I don't think I'd want to travel all the way there to go to that park again, but it was a blast!

Anyway, Sesame Street is where I learned most of the Spanish that I know. Of course that means that I can't carry on a conversation in Spanish unless they want to know what words like "open", "closed" and "danger" mean!

Still it's kind of cool that they would show the English version of a segment, followed by the Spanish version. I haven't seem them show the Spanish versions on the newer episodes, but then again, I only watch parts of it.

Netflix has this DVD set you can rent called "Sesame Street Old School" with the really old clips from the shows of the 60's and 70's. I can hardly wait to rent these and have a real "flashback"!

Feel free to add any memories of Sesame Street onto this appreciation thread!

Andrea

PS: I should probably add (although most of you already know) that I don't have any kids, so my watching Sesame Street is just another of my regressions into my childhood!

Zoneboy · 08-09-2009, 11:55 PM

Schmoopie · 08-10-2009, 12:31 AM

You know what? I checked that book out from the library, but it was really long and at the time I wasn't really "into" it. I had just finished reading Carol Spinney's book about his being Big Bird. I can't remember the name of it, but it was really good. I did look at some of the pictures, though. Actually I'd rather watch a TV show about the history of Sesame Street, with the old clips and so forth.

Zoneboy · 08-10-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

I had just finished reading Carol Spinney's book about his being Big Bird.

Does he talk about being Oscar also?

Chocoholic · 08-10-2009, 01:02 AM

I was actually going to start a thread for Sesame Street, but you beat me to it, Andrea

I was on YouTube the other night watching old clips featuring Bert and Ernie. Those two are my favorites

I also love Cookie Monster, the Two-Headed Monster, Grover (especially Grover the Waiter), Oscar, and Big Bird. So many good memories. Remember Teeny Little Super Guy, Guy Smiley, Count von Count, Forgetful Jones, the Amazing Munford and Don Music? Oh yeah, I just remember the Martians and the Honkers. So many good memories

Sesame Street just isn't the same ever since Elmo took over.

catlover79 · 08-10-2009, 08:11 AM

I am one of the many who grew up with Sesame Street. In fact, the very first movie I ever saw in the theater was Follow That Bird (1985). My grandma took me to see it. Great show!!

howierules86 · 08-10-2009, 11:41 AM

Before 1994, I was also one of those who grew up with "Sesame Street." I remember having a lot of the books and videos, including "The Alphabet Game," which was a half-hour special focusing on Big Bird going on a game show. Sweeettt!!! The game show was "Alphabet Treasure Hunt," and it seemed that host Sonny Friendly (this was one of the few game shows that was not hosted by Guy Smiley, BTW) was clearly favoring the other two contestants (Gary Grouch & Dimples the Dog) over Big Bird in that one.

catlover79 · 08-10-2009, 01:07 PM

I still have a lot of my Sesame Street/Muppets story books. I keep them around for whenever my nephews come over and I can read the books for them. Who could forget classics like "There's a Monster at the End of This Book"?

Marvo301 · 08-10-2009, 04:43 PM

This Sesame Street appreciation thread is brought to you by the letter "A".

catlover79 · 08-10-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

This Sesame Street appreciation thread is brought to you by the letter "A".

And the number 1!!

catlover79 · 08-10-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

You know what? I checked that book out from the library, but it was really long and at the time I wasn't really "into" it. I had just finished reading Carol Spinney's book about his being Big Bird. I can't remember the name of it, but it was really good. I did look at some of the pictures, though. Actually I'd rather watch a TV show about the history of Sesame Street, with the old clips and so forth.

There's another book called Sesame Street Unpaved by David Borgenicht. It has a lot more pictures and may be more reader friendly.

Schmoopie · 08-11-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

There's another book called Sesame Street Unpaved by David Borgenicht. It has a lot more pictures and may be more reader friendly.

I read about that book on Amazon.com. I'll have to check it out! Thanks for reminding me!

Schmoopie · 08-11-2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

This Sesame Street appreciation thread is brought to you by the letter "A".

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Originally Posted by catlover79

And the number 1!!

That's great!!!

Schmoopie · 08-11-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I still have a lot of my Sesame Street/Muppets story books. I keep them around for whenever my nephews come over and I can read the books for them. Who could forget classics like "There's a Monster at the End of This Book"?

OMG, I LOVE that book! I think that was my all-time favorite. It was kind of scary in a cute way! Maybe that's why Grover was always my favorite!

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Does he talk about being Oscar also?

Yeah, actually Carol Spinnney does talk about being Oscar. It's a great book and I really recommend it!

catlover79 · 08-11-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

OMG, I LOVE that book! I think that was my all-time favorite. It was kind of scary in a cute way! Maybe that's why Grover was always my favorite!

Yeah, actually Carol Spinnney does talk about being Oscar. It's a great book and I really recommend it!

My grandma gave me that book over 20 years ago and I still have it.

08-09-2009, 11:42 PM	#1
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Sesame Street Appreciation Thread I tried doing a search for discussions about Sesame Street and I was amazed that I couldn't find any! Call me crazy, but ever since I went to Youtube looking for this much-criticized stint that Pres. Obama did on Sesame Street , (which, incidentally, he was never on an actual episode, as Michelle was. I think he did a segment in honor of their 40th anniversary that probably aired during a 40th anniversary show, which is why he says "brought to you by the number 40") I found a GOLDMINE of clips (both old and new) and the best part was the amount of clips I found that featured celebrities. I posted one on the music board that has to be the most adorable segment ever! Even though I am in my 40's I still like watching Sesame Street on occasion! It's amazing that this show has endured for over 40 years and it's still as popular as ever. I watched one today and I have to admit that the "Elmo's World" segment, although cute, was WAY too long. I think it ran almost ten minutes. No big deal for us "grownups" but even I was getting bored with it. I could see doing several segments with stuff in-between but this was one continuous thing. Nothing againt Elmo, because I find him adorable, but I doubt that a preschooler is going to sit still long enough to watch that whole thing. I was an avid Sesame Street watcher until I was in the seventh grade. I mean, I absolutely HAD to watch this show, every day at 5pm! I remember once I had a birthday party at my house and all my friends from school were coming over. I was so embarrassed when they came over because Sesame Street was on the televison! Fortunately I don't think any of them noticed. My little brother was just a baby then, so I couldn't say that he was watching it !!! There used to be an amusement park in Arlington, Texas called Sesame Place and my mom took my brother and I there. I think I had a better time than he did! Unfortunately we only went once because it closed down but there are still locations in Pennsylvania. I don't think I'd want to travel all the way there to go to that park again, but it was a blast! Anyway, Sesame Street is where I learned most of the Spanish that I know. Of course that means that I can't carry on a conversation in Spanish unless they want to know what words like "open", "closed" and "danger" mean! Still it's kind of cool that they would show the English version of a segment, followed by the Spanish version. I haven't seem them show the Spanish versions on the newer episodes, but then again, I only watch parts of it. Netflix has this DVD set you can rent called "Sesame Street Old School" with the really old clips from the shows of the 60's and 70's. I can hardly wait to rent these and have a real "flashback"! Feel free to add any memories of Sesame Street onto this appreciation thread! Andrea PS: I should probably add (although most of you already know) that I don't have any kids, so my watching Sesame Street is just another of my regressions into my childhood!
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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I am one of the many who grew up with Sesame Street. In fact, the very first movie I ever saw in the theater was Follow That Bird (1985). My grandma took me to see it. Great show!!
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08-10-2009, 12:31 AM	#3
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	You know what? I checked that book out from the library, but it was really long and at the time I wasn't really "into" it. I had just finished reading Carol Spinney's book about his being Big Bird. I can't remember the name of it, but it was really good. I did look at some of the pictures, though. Actually I'd rather watch a TV show about the history of Sesame Street, with the old clips and so forth.

08-10-2009, 01:02 AM	#5
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I was actually going to start a thread for Sesame Street, but you beat me to it, Andrea I was on YouTube the other night watching old clips featuring Bert and Ernie. Those two are my favorites I also love Cookie Monster, the Two-Headed Monster, Grover (especially Grover the Waiter), Oscar, and Big Bird. So many good memories. Remember Teeny Little Super Guy, Guy Smiley, Count von Count, Forgetful Jones, the Amazing Munford and Don Music? Oh yeah, I just remember the Martians and the Honkers. So many good memories Sesame Street just isn't the same ever since Elmo took over.

08-10-2009, 11:41 AM	#7
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,577	Before 1994, I was also one of those who grew up with "Sesame Street." I remember having a lot of the books and videos, including "The Alphabet Game," which was a half-hour special focusing on Big Bird going on a game show. Sweeettt!!! The game show was "Alphabet Treasure Hunt," and it seemed that host Sonny Friendly (this was one of the few game shows that was not hosted by Guy Smiley, BTW) was clearly favoring the other two contestants (Gary Grouch & Dimples the Dog) over Big Bird in that one.

08-10-2009, 01:07 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I still have a lot of my Sesame Street/Muppets story books. I keep them around for whenever my nephews come over and I can read the books for them. Who could forget classics like "There's a Monster at the End of This Book"?