What if Home Improvement met "Sesame Street"?

[MA]

Just like the thread over on The Facts Of Life board created by '80sSitcoms, I decided to make one of my very own.

What would it be like if the cast of Home Improvement were on their way back to California after a family vacation somewhere other than their state, had to make an emergency plane landing because something bad happened with their plane, and they ended up in New York where Sesame Street is? What if they had to spend the day hanging around this very famous street inhabited by so many loved characters? What kind of Home Improvement/Sesame Street interactions would there be?

What kind of interactions/pairings/moments do you think would be fun to see?

[MA]

I can picture Big Bird's rollerskates or his teddy bear Radar being broken. Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor would come over to fix either one of them for him, while one of the boys would calm Big Bird down.

[MA]

Big Bird and the broken rollerskates

We know that Big Bird really loves his rollerskates, but what would the reaction be if he couldn't use them for a long time and had to be really patient? It would be good if he could be paired up with Mark.

Something that came to mind is Big Bird would be seen skating like normal, but then he had a really nasty fall and his skates would be broken.

Big Bird (singing): La la la la la! Oh hi! I really love rollerskating, don't you? I sure do!

He is then seen skating for a few minutes, then falls down.

Big Bird: Ow! Luis! Maria! Come help! I fell down and my rollerskates might be broken.

Big Bird moans, muttering for either Luis or Maria to come over. Mark then comes over to Big Bird.

Big Bird: You're not Maria or Luis. Who are you?

Mark: Hello!

Mark: I'm Mark. What's your name?

Big Bird: Oh hi. My name is Big Bird. It's nice to meet you Mark.

Mark: You too Big Bird. What's the matter?

Big Bird: Well, I was rollerskating and took a really big fall. My rollerskates ended up hitting the floor, so they broke.

Mark: Let me help you up onto a chair and I'll see if I can get my dad to fix those for you.

Big Bird: But you're so small, and I'm big.

Mark: That's okay. Here, take my hand and I'll sit you right down.

Mark then sits Big Bird down in a chair.

Mark: There you go. Let me get my dad real quick.

Tim Taylor is then seen talking to Big Bird, while Mark talks to his mom Jill.

Tim: Sorry about your rollerskates Big Bird. I have to deal with a lot of that kind of broken stuff when working with tools.

Big Bird: You work with tools?

Tim: Yes I do. And a lot of times, there is something called accidents.

[RetroGuy2000]

How old would the boys be, at the time this crossover was made?

[MA]

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

How old would the boys be, at the time this crossover was made?

The first three (Big Bird and the rollerskates, Big Bird meets Brad, along with Big Bird meets some new friends) would be from 1991 when Mark was 6 or 7. Randy is around 9-10 years old and Brad is also around 9-10 years old.

After the Herry and Wilson one will be Brad and Hoots The Owl which would be from 1993, so Brad will probably be around either 12 to 13 years old.

[MA]

Big Bird and the rollerskates (Continued)

Big Bird: Oh I've had plenty of accidents before, believe me. But I learned that everybody makes mistakes, and it's not just me you know.

Tim Taylor: And it's okay to make mistakes Big Bird, that's how we all are in life. Now let me have your rollerskates and I'll take them to the Fix It Shop so they can be fixed.

Big Bird: But Maria and Luis run the Fix It Shop, not you.

Tim Taylor: I'm great friends with both of them, so they asked me and my wife to run the store while they are away in Puerto Rico and New Mexico visiting friends along with family.

Big Bird: I thought you worked with just tools.

Tim: I do, but there's other stuff that I fix as well.

Big Bird hands Tim his rollerskates over

Tim: Now Big Bird, it's going to be a long time until you can use your rollerskates again. So why don't you come inside and meet my other boys along with Jill?

Big Bird: But I want to skate again!

Tim: But Big Bird, look at your nasty fall. You got hurt really badly.

Big Bird turns to Tim with an upset look on his face

Tim: Don't be upset Big Bird and try not to cry, because everything is going to be alright.

Big Bird: You're right. Everything will be A-Okay.

Tim holds Big Bird's hand and walks into the house

[MA]

Big Bird meets some new friends

Big Bird sits in the chair while Tim goes and gets ice for him. Jill is then seen walking up to Big Bird.

Jill: You must be Big Bird!

Big Bird: That's my name! You must be Jill, Tim's husband.

Jill: Yes, that's him. You met Mark who is my youngest son, right?

Big Bird: I did, he was very nice.

Jill: You know, I have two older sons who are here somewhere around the house and they might want to meet you.

Jill calls out to Brad

Jill: Brad! There's someone here who you should meet!

Brad: I'm busy doing my homework right now, I'll do it later.

Jill: That's Brad. He likes to do his homework before he does anything else. It looks like Randy isn't busy, so I'll bring him out here and you can meet Brad some other time. Let me get your ice.

Jill later comes out with ice along with Randy, who is seen wearing a baseball cap

Jill: Randy, this is Big Bird. Big Bird, meet Randy.

Randy: Hey there Big Bird! Want a high five?

Big Bird: Sure!

Randy gives a high five back to Big Bird and Big Bird does the same thing

Randy: Ouch. Looks like you got hurt while skating, because my dad was telling me all about it.

Randy: It's no fun being hurt, but you can hang out with us until it heals up 100 percent. How does that sound to you?

Big Bird: That sounds good.

Not long after, Brad is done with his homework.

Brad: Finished! That's the big thing which needed to be done and I did the others at school.

Tim calls for Randy from downstairs saying he needs help.

Randy: Gotta go Big Bird! See ya!

Big Bird: Goodbye Randy!

[MA]

Next up will just be one interaction only and not broken up into multiple ones unlike what's going on right now.

[MA]

Coming soon:

Herry Monster and Wilson

Brad and Hoots The Owl

Luis, Maria, Jill, and Tim

[MA]

Big Bird meets Brad (Final part)

Big Bird is seen in Brad's room

Brad: Hiya Bird!

Big Bird: It's Big Bird, not Bird.

Brad: I think Bird sounds cooler, don't you think?

Big Bird: I like Big Bird the best, but Bird is okay I guess.

Brad: Sorry we couldn't talk earlier, but homework had to be done first. My mom always wants me to focus on school before doing anything fun.

Big Bird: You know, I went to school once a long time ago.

Brad: Only once Bird? Why?

Big Bird: Oh I just didn't feel like going to school anymore, that's all.

Brad: You need to go to school so you can learn. It's very important.

Big Bird: But I want to go to school with you.

Brad: But the grade I'm in would be difficult for you, it's hard you know.

Big Bird: Maybe I could enroll in your school then.

Brad: Of course you can! But I'll have to talk to mom and dad first if it's okay with them, alright?

Big Bird: Okay.

Brad: How about we be best friends? Deal?

Big Bird: Deal!

[MA]

Eventually, I'll be coming back to Big Bird and his rollerskates.

[MA]

Herry And The Shy Friend

In the late 1990s, there was a song called Happy To Meet You and it was sung by Celine Dion. The song of course involved Herry Monster being too shy to confront her, so she sings the song and he comes out of his shell.

But what if something similar was done, only not in song this time? I can see Herry encounter Wilson playing his accordion, but he would be too shy to meet Herry.

This encounter is from around 1997-1998 instead of the early 90s like the last one was.

[MA]

Herry And The Shy Neighbor

It's a beautiful day on Sesame Street and Herry is seen rehearsing for a play he's going to be starring in. The street is very quiet, which is unusual for this time of day.

He was just about to continue when he heard the sound of music nearby and goes over to wonder who it could be.

Herry: Excuse me, but hello.

Wilson continues to ignore Herry and continues playing which makes Herry very upset.

Not long after, Wilson stops playing and turns to Herry. But Wilson doesn't show his face like always.

Wilson: Howdy there fuzzy blue guy! Sorry about that, but I was practicing this song for a musical I'm going to be playing in.

Herry: My name's Herry. What's yours?

Wilson: The name's Wilson. And it's nice to meet you Herry.

Herry: Why don't you show your face?

Wilson: Oh, I've always been like this and people keep asking me when I'm going to come out from behind this fence. But I'm just afraid to, that's all.

Herry: Maybe I can help you come out of that fence so you cannot be shy.

Wilson: That would be nice, thank you.

Herry: When Celine Dion came here, she sang me this song and it helped me come out of my shell. Maybe if we talk to each other more, you'll no longer be shy anymore.

Wilson: Oh alright I guess. So what was that reading you were working on?

Herry: That's called a script and it's for a play about Fall.

Wilson: Do you have a role in the play or are you just the narrator?

Herry: I'm a leaf. What was that instrument you were playing, because I don't know what that is.

Wilson: It's called an accordion. It's a really big instrument and it has black along with white keys just like a piano.

Herry: Do you think you can do the music for our show?

Wilson: Sorry fuzzy guy, but I'm afraid that's not going to happen.

Herry has an upset look on his face

Herry: But I want to help you not be shy anymore!

Wilson: Herry, you are helping.

Herry: But... you aren't behind that fence.

Wilson: I'll tell you what. Maybe I'll come to your play and just watch, how does that sound to you?

Herry: Okay, but I was hoping you would play the accordion.

Wilson: I know buddy.

Wilson then smiles and puts his mini fence in the bag.

Wilson: Can we be friends Herry?

Herry: Sure!

Wilson: Let's go to that store over there and have a nice snack together.

Herry: That's Hooper's Store, but sure!

Both Herry and Wilson are seen smiling as they go to Hooper's Store together.

The end

[MA]

Hoots And Brad

We all know that Hoots The Owl is the resident jazz bird of Sesame Street and loves his saxophone.

But what would happen if Hoots was worried about Birdland and nobody came to practice with him?

I can see Hoots meeting Brad and they would be saxophone playing buddies together.

[MA]

Hoots The Owl Meets Brad

It's a cloudy day on Sesame Street, and the sky looks like it's either going to rain or thunder out.

At Birdland, Hoots is seen sitting down looking sad and lonely after a long practice by himself.

Hoots: My bandmates still aren't here yet and I am wondering where they are!

Anything Muppet Janitor: Maybe they aren't showing up Hoots.

Hoots: But they have to show up. There's a big concert here at Birdland tonight and I need them.

Janitor: I'm sure you can ask someone else to play with you.

Hoots: None of my other friends on Sesame Street play the saxophone at all.

Janitor: Oh, I think someone's coming Hoots. Maybe this will be a friend who can practice with you.

A woman can be heard talking to a boy about his saxophone lesson after practicing at Birdland.

The woman and the boy happen to be none other than Jill Taylor and her oldest son Brad.

Jill (voiceover): Now Brad, don't stay at Birdland too late now, you hear me?

Brad (voiceover): But what if there's someone who wants to practice with me?

Jill: Oh alright, but your saxophone lesson is before lunch and the recital is later on. Be ready for when I pick you up, alright?

Brad: Okay mom.

Jill: Have fun now!

Jill then leaves and Brad walks into Birdland.

The janitor: What's your name?

Brad: Brad Taylor.

The Janitor: My friend Hoots The Owl here is looking pretty sad and his bandmates aren't showing up.

Brad: What's up Hoots? Why you looking so down all of a sudden?

Hoots: My bandmates ended up not coming and now I don't have a saxophone partner to play with.

Brad: I can help you with that!

*Pulls out a soprano saxophone*

Hoots: I thought you played a bigger sax than that?

Brad: I do, but my mom told me to leave that one at home. She only wants me to use that for recitals, concerts, and practicing at my house.

Hoots: Was that your mom talking to you?

Brad: Yeah, it was her.

Hoots: And what did she say to you?

Brad: She said I can't stay long because there's a recital in a hour.

Hoots: Oh no my man! Well, we better get practicing then before your big recital!

Brad: But if I do well, she said that I can come back tomorrow even longer.

Hoots: Sounds good man! How about you solo first?

Brad: Alright.

*Brad plays some notes on his soprano saxophone*

Hoots: Woah! That's a high register you got there!

Brad: It's a higher register, yes. Your turn Hoots.

Hoots does the same thing, and then they duet together on a song Hoots composed.

Hoots: You won.

Brad: Me?! Really?

Hoots: Yes. My sax is really old and I've been playing this one for a long time.

Brad: You sounded really off Hoots, I did notice that.

Hoots sighs in frustration

Hoots: See, that's why nobody wants to practice with me Brad. Because they all say I should get a better saxophone because my playing is too weak.

Brad: You should get a tenor so you won't have to hit those high notes.

Hoots: You think so?

Brad: Yes.

Hoots: Maybe I should, you're right.

Brad: You have a really old saxophone and it's about time a new one came. I'll be happy to take your old one.

Hoots: Will you take good care of it?

Brad: Of course!

Hoots gives Brad everything he needs

Hoots: There you go man, make sure you take good care of it.

Brad: Will do Mr. Hoots!

End of Part 1