In the movie Sky High, the characters had to be assigned as either a Hero or Sidekick depending on their "super" powers. Continuing on our trip down Sesame Street memory lane, am pretty sure you guys miss these unforgettable characters who did not often get featured but were still so much a part of our growing-up years:
Ernie and Bert were the Muppet equivalent of Neil Simon's Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison, best friends who were polar opposites yet looked out for one another at all times. Their closeness was fodder for much speculation, with some saying they were actually the first gay (albeit secret) couple on television. If you've seen (or even heard of) Avenue Q, then you definitely know for sure that roommates Rod and Nicky are parodies of this endearing twosome. Click below to watch some of their best skits:
"Rubber Duckie"
"Doin' The Pigeon"
"At The Beach" - with a cameo by Sherlock Hemlock
"Heeeere Fishy, Fishy, Fishy" - my bro's fave sketch
"Exploring A Pyramid"
"La La La Song"
"Imagination"- thanks to Fats for reminding me of this!
Since my niece and nephew began coming over to our house more often to visit, I have noticed that there is a derth of really good children's programs nowadays. I can only sit through so many episodes of Noddy, Jojo's Circus, Dora The Explorer and the like. I am so thankful to have grown up with Sesame Street, where I learned so many wonderful things that have stuck with me until today. Jim Henson was truly a genius. Here are just some classics:
"Two Dolls"
A bit of trivia: In this snippet, the dollhouse was one specially made by Jim Henson himself for his daughters. There was even a rumor that the blond girl here was one of them but that was unfounded. This became one of my faves because I loved that there was an Asian girl in it, too.
"Alligator King"
"Eleven Morning"
"Monsterpiece Theatre Presents The King & I"
"Monsterpiece Theatre Presents The Sound Of Music"
Location: 8th lilypad, faerie lake, enchanted forest, Philippines
like to sing (in the car, the loo, anywhere!), dance (more like traipse around), laugh uproariously, read voraciously, watch movies, enjoy the company of friends; eternally wishing it were christmas all year round, amusement park junkie (the higher the ride, the better!), unabashed cryer in cinemas (potential seatmates, beware!), devout carnivore (you can count the veggies i do eat in one hand)...also have a bordering-on-the-absurd collection of all things froggy given by friends and next of kin. maybe one day, one of them'll turn out to be my prince - harharhar!!!
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