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Jon Hamm Gives Kids an Art History Lesson on 'Sesame Street' [VIDEO]

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:17:49 +0000

Something tells us not a lot of children in the 'Sesame Street' age demographic watch Jon Hamm on 'Mad Men' or understand why he's a particularly fine specimen of manhood. Regardless, the actor went onto the kids' show and joined Elmo to teach the word of the day: sculpture.

As in, "Doesn't that sculpture of Michelangelo's David remind you of Jon Hamm?"

Melissa McCarthy Proves She's Got the Moves on 'Sesame Street' [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:26:20 +0000

Having recently been – rather unnecessarily – lambasted by a critic-whose-name-shall-not-be-mentioned for being overweight, Melissa McCarthy did what any awesome celebrity who’s very honey badger about the situation would do: She went on Sesame Street and showed off her sweet dance moves.

And that girl can move.

Elmo Voice Actor Takes 'Sesame Street' Leave After Allegations of Sex With Underage Boy

Mike Sampson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:08:19 +0000

Today is not a sunny day on Sesame Street. Kevin Clash, the voice actor and puppeteer behind Elmo, the show’s most popular character, has taken an indefinite leave of absence following allegations the he had sexual relations with an underage boy. According to TMZ, a now 23-year-old man has come forward to say he had [...]

10 Jobs Big Bird Should Apply for Once Romney Fires Him — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:06:36 +0000

Americans found out on Wednesday what Mitt Romney has planned if he becomes president: He will cut funding for PBS, effectively firing Big Bird.

Romney still claims to "love Big Bird," he just says the country can't afford to pay for the channel. In this economy, our large, yellow feathered friend better start looking for a new job now just in case Romney follows through with his threat. Here are 10 jobs Big Bird should apply for once Romney fires him:

Sesame Street's Cookie Monster Takes on Carly Rae Jepsen with "Share it Maybe" [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:38:55 +0000

The Sesame Street crew has scored viral video hits in the past by tying into pop culture icons like Katy Perry and the TV show Glee. Now they've got another sure fire viral hit with this Cookie Monster spoof of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe."

'Sesame Street' Headed to the Big Screen!

Britt Hayes — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:06:42 +0000

It’s a sunny day, and Fox is sweeping the clouds away because they’re taking children’s television classic ‘Sesame Street’ to the big screen! THR reports that director Shawn Levy and his 21 Laps banner are producing a big screen adaptation of the PBS show, which has been running since 1969. Starring Jim Henson creations such [...]

Petition to Bring Breastfeeding Back to 'Sesame Street' Is Gaining Steam [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:49:25 +0000

Children of the ’70s and ’80s may remember that breastfeeding used to be featured on ‘Sesame Street,’ as a way of educating kids about the natural bodily function.

Apparently that practice has stopped, much to the dismay of the more than 5000 people who have signed a petition to “Bring Breastfeeding Back To Sesame Street.”

Bruno Mars Tells Friends 'Don't Give Up' on 'Sesame Street' Clip

Nadine Cheung — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:29:10 +0000

Well, it’s confirmed. Bruno Mars can sing about anything and it’s going to sound amazing. Case in point: the crooner’s new ‘Sesame Street’ tune, ‘Don’t Give Up.’ Mars has teamed up with the long-running children’s program to deliver an encouraging little ditty that supports the proverb “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” [...]

Hot Toys for Christmas – Top 10

Virtual Vicky — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:39:33 +0000

I haven't had to shop for kids before until this Christmas. All I can remember about toys are what I always wanted growing up. Problem is I haven't been been a baby in over 28 years and I'm looking for my nephew and I'm not use to wanting boy toys. I decided to do some research and see what toys kids are into now. The toys for girls were easy because I could tell it would have been something I wanted, but for a boy I struggled. But I think I have it all figured out and now have a better idea on what boys and girls want. I decided to compile a list of toys that I thought would be hot items for Christmas and share them with you in case you needed a little heads up too!

The 10 Strangest Draculas in Pop Culture [VIDEOS]

Matthew Roulette — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:40:48 +0000

Few monsters have appeared more on TV and film than Dracula. The character, who first appeared in Bram Stoker's novel way back in 1867, has long lapsed into the public domain. Thus, pretty much anyone can do whatever they want with The Count. Dracula’s most iconic portrayals came from legendary film actors like Max Shrek, [...]

Elmo and Cookie Monster Spoof TV's Top Shows [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:37:57 +0000

Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street visited the offices of Entertainment Weekly magazine recently and talked about some of the guest starts visiting Sesame Street this season including actors from the shows “The Big Bang Theory,” “Bored to Death,” The Office” and “CSI: Miami” Elmo and Cookie Monster attempt to act out a scene [...]

'Sesame Street' Spoofs 'Glee' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:47:48 +0000

‘Sesame Street,’ which recently featured a Justin Bieber-like Muppet, continues its pop-culture assault with this awesome little video spoofing ‘Glee.’

The short, called ‘G,’ which teaches kids about the hard and soft sounds the letter can make, features Muppetized versions of several ‘Glee’ characters, including Finn, Rachel, Kurt, Artie, Mercedes, Sue Sylvester, and Mr. Schuester (who’s redubbed Mr. Gooster).

Sesame Street Turns Justin Bieber Into a Muppet [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:34:15 +0000

The next time you’ve had a hard day, sit back and relax to the dulcet tones of Elmo and a Justin Bieber-lookalike as they wax poetic about jumbo shrimp and elephants in a song called ‘Measure, Yeah, Measure.’ Which may or may not be based on the Biebs’ hit ‘Never Say Never.’

'Sesame Street' Monsters Take Over 'Good Morning America' [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:16:41 +0000

As ‘Sesame Street‘ prepares to kick off its 42nd season (seriously!) on September 26, several of the show’s monsters stopped by ‘Good Morning America‘ to wreak cuddly havoc. In this short clip, Elmo, Grover and pals man the knobs in the control room and unfortunately, none of them seems to have a clue how to [...]

Should Bert and Ernie Get Married? Petition Urges PBS to Let the 'Roommates' Wed

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:17:39 +0000

Should long-time bachelor “roommates” Bert and Ernie tie the knot?

LGBT activist Lair Scott thinks so, and he has created on online petition on Change.org which requests that Sesame Street and PBS allow the pair to wed. According to the petition, such a matrimony would help teach kids that homophobia is not OK.

Sesame Street's Bert Becomes A Talk Show Host

Trudy — Sat, 21 May 2011 16:03:37 +0000

Watch out Oprah and Dr. Phil. Bert now has his own talk show. In the maiden episode of ‘Conversations with Bert,’ the Muppet sits down with funnyman Andy Samberg for a discussion that covers ’Harry Potter,’ imaginary jet packs and other topics. While Bert proves to be an insightful and inquisitive interviewer, it’s unclear if ‘Conversations [...]

Elmo & Sesame Street Live Take The Stanley Stage

Mark Richards — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:01:45 +0000

I told you that there was a lot going on in Central New York this weekend.

Toby Keith at Turning Stone. The Floyd Fire Department celebrates 50 years of service to our community at the Radisson. The Chili cook-off in Ilion to benefit the Red Cross and Elmo takes the Stanley stage in Sesame Street Live.

Boy, My son Dylan was excited to meet Elmo. Mommy thought he'd cry, but not my boy.