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Yes, Virginia, there was a Sesame Street before the Age of Elmo. This 1993 collection highlights the role of music in the long-running series from Children's Television Workshop, and reminds us that s...( read more  read more... )uch Jim Henson creations as Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, and Ernie and Bert were once part of a true ensemble of Muppet superstars. Nothing against Elmo, of course: kids adore him and he makes enough appearances in this anthology (including the show-stopping "Happy Tappin' with Elmo") to keep today's tykes happy. Also included is Ernie's classic "Rubber Duckie" (really, who doesn't know the words to that?), Oscar's anthemic "I Love Trash," you-know-who's "C Is for Cookie," and Big Bird's Big Finale, a rendition of "Sing" that includes the entire cast. There are 27 tunes in all, and they don't all involve singing puppets: Ladysmith Black Mambazo turns up for one track, and the "Sesame Street Jam Session" includes some actual playing of instruments. --Tom Keogh

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Unrated, 60 min.

Directed by: Mustapha Khan

Release Date: December 31, 1993

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DVD Release Date: July 1, 1997

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  • Collegekid
    December 28, 2006
    Collegekid
    A good kids show.
  • sportboy
    September 21, 2009
    sportboy
    Review to come
  • doctordoom
    February 1, 2009
    doctordoom
    I have seen this so many times now because of my kid. But he enjoys it. A good kids film.
  • adecker31
    April 15, 2007
    adecker31
    Elmo should be neutered.
  • ninjasrock99
    March 20, 2007
    ninjasrock99
    oh baby this movie rocks!
  • IAMREALLYREALLYBORED
    March 14, 2007
    IAMREALLYREALLYBORED
    I like Musicals, but with Sesame Street not in them.
  • hopinnhopin
    February 19, 2007
    hopinnhopin
    Something for everyone, look back w/ your friends or your kids.
  • chelsers123
    October 29, 2006
    chelsers123
    wow i used 2 watch tht wen i was lil

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