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Elmo and Nokia join forces, meld kids' books with teleconferencing for Storyplay (video)

29 Oct 2009 06:26:00 PDT

Written by Tim Stevens
Whether you love Elmo for his ability to make your kids sit quietly or hate him for his voice that's about two steps away from fingernails on chalkboards, there's no denying his popularity. His latest appearance is in this maple-stained electronic reader from Nokia called Storyplay. In th...

Original story at Engadget .

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Sesame Street Aniversary DVD Set To Include Wealth of Bonus Features

10 Sep 2009 17:56:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Greg)
As previously reported, Sesame Street is going to celebrate its 40th anniversary this November with the release of "Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days", a brand-new 2-disc DVD set. Featuring nearly six hours of classic Sesame Street stories, songs, Muppets and celebrity segments, t...

Original story at The Muppet Newsflash .

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Sesame Street Kicks-Off 40th Season on November 10th

08 Aug 2009 22:11:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Greg)
On November 10, 2009, forty years to the day since its premiere broadcast, Sesame Street will kick-off its landmark 40th season on PBS. Big Bird, Oscar, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, the Count, Grover, Bert, Ernie, Snuffy, Telly, Rosita, Baby Bear, Zoe and the rest of the gang will r...

Original story at The Muppet Newsflash .

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The Muppets Sing a Christmas Classic with Andrea Bocelli

08 Aug 2009 19:43:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Greg)
The idea to sing with the Muppets was inspired by an appearance Bocelli made on Sesame Street in 2005 singing "Time To Say Goodnight" with Elmo. It was the amusing Sesame Street footage, which can be found on Sesame Street's YouTube channel, that gave Bocelli's team the idea for recording "...

Original story at The Muppet Newsflash .

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Sesame Street Helps Families During Tough Economic Times

03 Aug 2009 19:12:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Greg)
For nearly 40 years, Sesame Workshop and our beloved Sesame Street Muppets have addressed educational and community needs through the creative use of media. We have never shied away from delving into deep and complex issues and finding accessible and age appropriate ways to talk about t...

Original story at The Muppet Newsflash .

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Sesame Street Explores Animals on New DVD

12 Jul 2009 13:29:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Greg)
Sesame Workshop and Genius Products are planning to release a band-new direct-to-DVD feature entitled "Elmo's Animal Adventures" on October 6, 2009. This 45-minute DVD will feature three fun-filled adventures all about animals. The all-new video also features appearances by Patric...

Original story at The Muppet Newsflash .

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Elmo news and blogs - November 09, 2009

09 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Elmo news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• HP Photosmart Premium Web Printer Review: Your Mom Will Love It -- by Wilson Rothman from Gizmodo: Top
• MAYOR BLOOMBERG PRESENTS FOURTH ANNUAL "MADE IN NY" AWARDS - Media Newswire -- from press release
• Top 10 toys imprinting our children: Walmart or the particlezoo? -- from Examiner.com
• Women's expo to hear about nonprofit models -- from Rockford Register Star
• 50 Cent Saves Elmo! -- from HipHopRX
• Owner, chef want to get to know every customer's name -- from Youngstown Vindicator
• "Elmo and Abby's Birthday Fun!" -- from WLS
• US: New Sesame Street line coming from Giftventure -- from Licensing.biz
• Mattel, Fisher-Price to Pay $2.3 Million Lead Paint Fine -- from Consumer Affairs
• 'When Elmo Grows Up' kicks off at Civic Center -- from WALB-TV

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News from around the dial (and rude comments)

14 Jun 2009 23:38:28 PDT

UT Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, Rosita and more of the 'Sesame Street' gang are descending on Washington, DC, this July 4th for America's biggest birthday party, 'A Capitol Fourth!" Actually, the presence of Muppets makes this kind ...

Original story at Deseret News .

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Sesame Street Live Comes To Greensboro

21 May 2009 15:30:33 PDT

NC Greensboro, NC -- For the next few days War Memorial Auditorium is moving, from Lee Street, to Sesame Street. Elmo, Big Bird, Zoe and the whole Sesame Street gang are in the Triad this weekend. They'll be helping Jenny, a new music teacher, ...

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Camilli column for editions of May 10

10 May 2009 03:11:59 PDT

Canada But here's another, anyhow: Michelle Obama has taped a Sesame Street spot, talking with Elmo about why kids should eat healthy food and gets lots of exercise, and why parents should try hard to be good role models. The segment will air soon. ...

Original story at Canada.com .

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Re: ELMO LIVE Toy GOOD or BAD? Sesame Street 2008 Plush Toy Doll Review Mike Mozart JeepersMedia

15 Apr 2009 22:28:50 PDT

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Author: OhYeaItsKatie Keywords: ELMO LIVE 2008 Doll Toy Review Mike Mozart of JeepersMedia Plush Figure Sesame Street Fisher Price Robotic Robot Tickle Me TMX Best pick Added: April 15, 2009

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Gallery: Sesame Street Live comes to Huntington

07 Apr 2009 19:05:47 PDT

WV Sesame Street Live "When Elmo Grows Up" was performed at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Tuesday. The show Introduced Abby Cadabby, the newest Muppet on Sesame Street. AP Video Braden and Ashley Spears wait for the start of Sesame Street Live "When Elmo ...

Original story at Huntington Herald Dispatch .

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Sesame Street Live bringing Elmo to arena

31 Mar 2009 22:01:55 PDT

WV The show will feature the newest Muppet on "Sesame Street," Abby Cadabby, as well as Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and other furry and feathered friends. The show will be performed at 7 pm Tuesday, April 7, and 10:30 am and 7 pm Wednesday, April 8. ...

Original story at Huntington Herald Dispatch .

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Events in New Jersey

27 Mar 2009 21:28:38 PDT

United States “Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music.” April 8 through April 13. $14 to $30. State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue. (732) 246-7469; NEWARK Newark Museum “Sky Quest,” a young woman’s quest to find a special place in the night sky. Through Monday. ...

Original story at New York Times .

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Muppet music: Songs shine on Sesame Street

27 Mar 2009 01:34:06 PDT

KY You won't find this episode of "Sesame Street" by turning on your TV sets — but you will if you turn up at the Brown Theatre for a Broadway-style Sesame Street Live production of "Elmo Makes Music." Show times are 7 pm Friday, March 27; 10:30 am, ...

Original story at Louisville Courier-Journal .

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Entertainment week of March 20-26

20 Mar 2009 11:57:02 PDT

TX Elmo and friends return to Southeast Texas as Sesame Street Live presents “Elmo’s Green Thumb” inside Ford Arena. Five performances are scheduled starting at 10:30 am and 7 pm, today, and then again at 10:30 am and 2 pm, Saturday, and the closing show ...

Original story at Orange Leader .

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Book review: How Elmo and his gang at Sesame Street have endured ...

23 Jan 2009 15:54:13 PST

USA By Michiko Kakutani Recent DVD collections of early "Sesame Street" episodes were called "Old School" and came with a peculiar warning: "These early 'Sesame Street' episodes are intended for grown-ups, and may not suit the needs of today's preschool ...

Original story at San Jose Mercury News .

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Sesame Street's 40th Season Connects With Nature

19 Jan 2009 08:15:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Greg)
Since its 1969 debut, Sesame Street has helped entertain and educate audiences around the world. In the United States alone, approximately 8-million people tune in to visit the street each week. Sesame Street is now entering its landmark 40th season, set to debut on PBS in November 2009.

Original story at The Muppet Newsflash .

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Opinion: Elmo and Sesame Street Friends to Rock Freedom Hall

07 Jan 2009 21:14:15 PST

TN - There’s something about Elmo. Sesame Street’s loveable, 3-year-old critter resounds with millions of children and probably adults as well. ... Sesame Street' characters have ageless appeal Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Sesame Street Characters Visit Children's Hospital WPXI.com

Original story at Bristol Herald Courier .

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Must-have toys: The hottest items eventually cool down, although Elmo still rules

14 Dec 2008 01:50:19 PST

Remember that Furby you waited in line for? Perhaps you pushed past a few other parents in your frenzied determination to secure the store’s remaining furry — and kinda creepy — talking robot, the must-have Christmas toy of 1998. A few weeks after opening her big gift, of course, your daugh...

Original story at Toledo Blade .

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Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Fisher-Price Elmo Live

02 Dec 2008 11:49:08 PST

Written by Andru Edwards
Once again, Elmo is here to take over the holiday, causing parking lot brawls between otherwise-normal parents. Back in 1996, Tickle Me Elmo flew off store shelves. 12 years later, Elmo Live tells jokes, sings songs, plays games, and tells stories. Oh, and he still laughs too. The biggest cha...

Original story at Gear Live .

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Elmo Live Review: Katie

26 Oct 2008 10:10:37 PDT

Written by Elmo Live Guide
I remember when Elmo’s World became a regular segment on Sesame Street. It was huge for my family. I actually enjoyed sitting down with my two year old daughter and watching Elmo learn about something new every segment. ...

Original story at Elmo Live .

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LAist Interview: Elmo and Abby Cadabby of Sesame Street

16 Oct 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Written by Julie Wolfson
Elmo: Elmo loves wasabi. That's why Elmo has no eyelids. Elmo: Elmo's best friend is Dorothy, Elmo's pet goldfish. Elmo: No Elmo: Elmo didn't take it personally. Elmo: No. Elmo: Well, Abby, you know more than Elmo! Elmo: Gonpachi! Elmo: And scones? Elmo: Where is it?! Elmo: We love LA.

Original story at LAist .

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Elmo Live Video Review (Verdict: Buy If You Love Your Children) [Elmo Live]

14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 PDT

Written by Benny Goldman
Yesterday marked the arrival of Elmo Live, the rapping, dancing and storytelling animatronic doll that'll be burning up retail this holiday season, Great Depression or not. We got one of the little guys, and thoroughly evaluated his MC skills, jokes and hugging ability. He's a fun little...

Original story at Gizmodo .

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Elmo Live! Introduced

13 Oct 2008 10:50:31 PDT

Parents, brace your wallets. Fisher-Price has officially introduced the Elmo Live! toy that will certainly cause quite a stir this holiday season. Elmo Live! first debuted at the New York Toy Fair earlier this February, and is tipped to follow its predecessors in being a hot ticket item fo...

Original story at Ubergizmo .

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Lots of Sesame Street DVDs Coming Your Way in '09!

01 Oct 2008 08:04:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Greg)
So, needless to say, it looks like 2009 will be an exciting year for Sesame Street fans and collectors. And, as always, I will be sure to keep you updated with even more information on all of these Sesame Street DVDs as soon as more information becomes available.

Original story at The Muppet Newsflash .

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