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23/03/2022

Along with Snuffleupagus' unique name and appearance, he also has a distinctive voice. And that's partially due to the fact that puppeteer Martin P. Robinson speaks through a foot-and-a-half-long plumbing tube which wraps around his head. "[A]t the end of the tube is the guts of a microphone," vocal music director Paul Rudolph told The New York Times. "I would say Martin does 70 percent of the voice, but having that tube in there adds that little weird snuffle."

23/03/2022

It's almost a rite of passage for famous folks to appear on Sesame Street. But actor James Earl Jones was the very first celebrity to pop up on the children's show. He appeared onscreen in 1969 to recite the alphabet, which may sound less than thrilling, but if you know the performer's unmistakable voice—which can also be heard as Star Wars' Darth Vader and The Lion King's Mufasa—you can imagine why it would capture the attention of young viewers.

23/03/2022

Elmo may be a little red monster who's eternally three-and-a-half years old, but he apparently has a mature palate that can tolerate hot food. That might why his favorite thing to eat is wasabi. He confirmed that himself while chatting with KQED in 2010, saying, "Elmo loves wasabi." He also added, "Elmo loves [sushi], but it's a sometime food. An anytime food is like broccoli or any kind of really good fruits and vegetables and stuff."

23/03/2022

In 1971, the Boston Pops performed the catchy children's song and couldn't possibly leave out the squeaking noise from the titular duck. In order for the rubber duckie to be a proper part of the orchestra, it was deemed a percussion instrument, and only those particular musicians were allowed to "play" it, according to The New York Times. "Charley Smith, who in his 28 years with the Boston Pops has played everything from the xylophone to bird whistle, gave a virtuoso performance last night on the rubber duckie," wrote John B. Wood for The Boston Globe.

23/03/2022

"Rubber Duckie" wasn't just a hit with children. It was so popular, that it reached No. 16 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart. It was also nominated in the Best Recording for Children category at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards in 1970

23/03/2022

Multiple Emmy Award-winner Jeff Moss was the man who wrote "Rubber Duckie," which is undoubtedly one of the most famous songs to ever come from the popular children's show. He was also responsible for two other tunes that you might recognize: "People in Your Neighborhood" and "I Love Trash."

23/03/2022

When Sesame Street first hit screens in 1969, characters on the show could head to Hooper's Store to get themselves a treat. But these days, they'll need a little more money if they want to enjoy their favorite snacks. For instance, birdseed milkshakes originally cost just 20 cents, but these days Big Bird has to hand over $2.99.

23/03/2022

In 2018, Caroll Spinney, who was 84 years old at the time, left Sesame Street behind after spending nearly 50 years with the show. During that time, he brought beloved characters like Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life. "I always thought, How fortunate for me that I got to play the two best Muppets?" he said while talking to The New York Times. "Playing Big Bird is one of the most joyous things of my life."

23/03/2022

With his signature tuft of spiky hair and epic unibrow, Sesame Street's Bert may seem like a one-of-a-kind character. But if you happened to see an episode that aired back in 1974, you'll know that it featured an appearance by Bert's twin brother Bart.

23/03/2022

Oscar the Grouch is a trashcan-dwelling monster who happily (or rather, grumpily) embraces the nastier side of life, which is why his grimy green color seems to suit him so well. But it turns out that during the first season of the show, the testy character was completely orange. According to the Smithsonian, "Jim Henson's original drawings for Oscar the Grouch show him as purple in color, but he evolved to be orange in the first episodes of Sesame Street. By 1970, Oscar the Grouch was the green color he is today. Oscar explained that this change was due to his vacation at Swamp Mushy Muddy where it was so damp that he became covered in slime and mold."

20/03/2022

20/03/2022