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51. Muppet Guys Talking (2017)
65 min | Documentary
For the first time ever, five of the original Muppet performers come together to discuss the creation of their iconic characters under the visionary leadership of Jim Henson. With ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Fran Brill, Bill Barretta
Votes: 133
52. Muppet*vision 3-D (1991)
20 min | Short, Comedy, Family
Experience the magic of the Muppets during a hilarious film and live-action extravaganza.
Directors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Votes: 1,394
53. Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993 TV Movie)
G | 56 min | Family
It's New Year's Eve on Sesame Street and around the world! Anchorman Elmo and the Monster News Network provide special reports showing us the New Year's customs and celebrations.
Director: Chuck Vinson | Stars: Alison Bartlett, Linda Bove, Ruth Buzzi, Annette Calud
Votes: 50
54. The Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Bean Bunny is too small to be useful (says his brother) to help prepare for the Bunny Picnic, so he wanders off and sees a legendary persecutor of all rabbits: the farmer's dog. But nobody ... See full summary »
Directors: Jim Henson, David G. Hillier | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt, Camille Bonora, Ron Mueck
Votes: 412
55. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Caroll Spinney has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969; at 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
Directors: Dave LaMattina, Chad N. Walker | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Debra Spinney
Votes: 1,700 | Gross: $0.01M
56. Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019 TV Special)
TV-Y | 49 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
An hour long special celebrating 50 years of Sesame Street
Director: Jack Jameson | Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Pam Arciero, Jennifer Barnhart, Tau Bennett
Votes: 114
57. Barrio Sésamo (1979–2000)
25 min | Family
In Spain, they didn't just dub the original "Sesame Street" and then broadcast it. They combined it with new material made in Spain. "Barrio Sesamo" combines an original Spanish episode ... See full summary »
Stars: Alfonso Vallejo, Chelo Vivares, José Riesgo, Isabel Castro
Votes: 115
58. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 1,099
59. Elmo Saves Christmas (1996 Video)
TV-Y | 60 min | Family
Elmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.
Director: Emily Squires | Stars: Charles Durning, Harvey Fierstein, Maya Angelou, Kevin Clash
Votes: 437
60. The Best of Elmo (1994 Video)
30 min | Short
He's curious; he's cuddly; he's everyone's favorite furry friend. Come along with Elmo and friends as they relive some of their favorite moments from Sesame Street. Elmo's antics are sure to make you smile!
Director: Emily Squires | Stars: Kevin Clash, Sonia Manzano, Caroll Spinney, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 51
61. Shalom Sesame (1987– )
30 min | Comedy, Family, History
A English version of "Rechov Sumsum" (1983).
Stars: Sarai Tzuriel, Gilles Ben-David, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 62
62. Sesame Street 4-D (2003)
11 min | Comedy, Short, Family
This 4D movie tells the story of Elmo and the gang's attempts to save the Sesame Street Film Festival.
Director: John Rust | Stars: Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 23
63. Sesame Street, Special (1988 TV Movie)
Unrated | 45 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled special featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Linda Bove, Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Loretta Long
Votes: 160
64. Sesamstraße (1973– )
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The German version of the original "Sesame Street". Many segments have been taken from the American original, some have been produced specifically for German kids, featuring Samson the bear, Tiffy the bird and their friends.
Stars: Matthias Bullach, Liselotte Pulver, Markus Krüger, Carsten Haffke
Votes: 280
65. Learning About Letters (1986 Video)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Family
With the help of his Sesame Street friends, Big Bird leads Snuffy on a fun-filled trip through the alphabet. Cookie Monster sings the praises of "C" (for "cookie," of course), while Oscar ... See full summary »
Directors: Jon Stone, Jim Henson | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Martin P. Robinson, Emilio Delgado, Pam Arciero
Votes: 37
66. Big Bird in China (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 75 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Big Bird and his companion, Barkley, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Brian Meehl, Lianzi Ouyang, Frank Oz
Votes: 497
67. The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986 TV Movie)
Comedy, Family
Kermit the Frog and all his friends celebrate 30 years of master puppeteer and producer Jim Henson's extraordinary media franchise.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 337
68. Sesame Park (1972–2002)
30 min | Family
Canadian version of the popular American children's educational television show, "Sesame Street", focusing on Canadian culture, the French language and featuring new characters like Basil the Bear, Louis the Otter, Dodi and Katie.
Stars: Trish Leeper, Tim Gosley, Bob Stutt, Pier Paquette
Votes: 22
69. The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Great Santa Claus Switch was a Muppet television special that first aired on CBS on December 20, 1970. The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Art Carney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 112
70. Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 (2001 Video)
TV-Y | 45 min | Family, Music
Join Elmo and his Sesame Street pals in the second volume of Kids' Favorite Songs, as Elmo travels up and down Sesame Street asking kids to sing their favorite songs! Snuffy, Baby Bear and ... See full summary »
Directors: Emily Squires, Victor DiNapoli, Jim Martin | Stars: Kevin Clash, Martin P. Robinson, Fran Brill, David Rudman
Votes: 29
71. Sesamstraat (1976– )
15 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Dutch version of Jim Henson's Sesame Street.
Stars: Bert Plagman, Aart Staartjes, Catherine van Woerden, Sien Diels
Votes: 230
72. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Animation, Action
While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Jim Henson, Harry Belafonte, Carol Burnett, Ray Charles
Votes: 301
73. The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 268
74. Sesame English (1999– )
15 min | Family
Stars: Kelly Karbacz, John Tartaglia, Roger Bart, Jonathan Freeman
Votes: 19
75. Sesame Street: Three Bears and a New Baby (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 52 min | Family
Everyone knows the story of The Three Bears, so what happens when Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear are expecting a new cub in the family? They become four!
Directors: Jim Martin, Emily Squires | Stars: David Rudman, Joey Mazzarino, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Jennifer Barnhart
Votes: 25
76. Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular (2013 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A Thanksgiving television special featuring Lady Gaga and The Muppets.
Director: Gregg Gelfand | Stars: Lady Gaga, The Muppets, Elton John, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Votes: 654
77. It's Not Easy Being Green (1994 Video)
36 min | Short, Comedy, Family
A collection of Muppet songs is put together in this fun Karaoke video.
Director: David Gumpel | Stars: Bill Barretta, Camille Bonora, Fran Brill, Lisa Buckley
Votes: 39
78. A Special Sesame Street Christmas (1978 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Leslie Uggams is celebrating Christmas on Sesame Street. But since Oscar the Grouch is being a right old Scrooge, she decides to teach him a lesson by imploring Anne Murray, Imogene Coca ... See full summary »
Director: Russ Petranto | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Ethel Merman, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca
Votes: 154
79. The Muppets Valentine Show (1974 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Muppets Valentine show was the first of the two specials for The Muppet Show. Valentine on ABC in 1974.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Mia Farrow, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 423
80. Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters (1985)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In the basement of the Muppets' home, three young Muppet monsters come up with things they would like to see on their own TV program. Most segments they show are animated genre spoofs.
Stars: Richard Hunt, Camille Bonora, David Rudman, Greg Berg
Votes: 50
81. The Secret Life of Toys (1994)
Family, Fantasy
A group of toys come alive while the children are away, having adventures and living life by a strict set of rules - first of which is "Never let the children know you can move."
Stars: Louise Gold, Jerry Nelson, Mike Quinn, Nigel Plaskitt
Votes: 73
82. Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas (2016 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 51 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Elmo's father tells a tale of the man who brought cheer to a dreary and unfriendly Sesame Street.
Director: Matt Vogel | Stars: Alan Muraoka, Suki Lopez, Caroll Spinney, Jim Gaffigan
Votes: 125
83. Count It Higher: Great Music Videos from Sesame Street (1988 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Short, Comedy, Family
We want our SMV! Sesame Music Video, that is... Join the Count and his friends for a countdown of some of the hottest hits on the street. Which street? Sesame Street, of course!
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Martin P. Robinson, David Rudman
Votes: 42
84. Out to Lunch (1974 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Muppets and the casts of "The Electric Company" and "Sesame Street" take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
Director: Bill Davis | Stars: Luis Avalos, Jim Boyd, Carol Burnett, Barbara Eden
Votes: 47
85. Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972 TV Movie)
50 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 307
86. Elmo's Christmas Countdown (2007 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 60 min | Family, Music
Sesame Street characters help Elmo count down the days leading up to Christmas.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Pam Arciero, Jennifer Barnhart, Fran Brill, Tyler Bunch
Votes: 342
87. John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979 TV Special)
50 min | Family, Comedy, Music
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
Director: Tony Charmoli | Stars: John Denver, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 982
88. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play (1999 Video)
Not Rated | 50 min
Elmo's back in Grouchland to sing some of his favorite songs with his new friend Grizzy. There's just one problem - Grouches aren't supposed to cooperate, so Grizzy won't sing along!
Directors: Hugh Martin, Gary Halvorson | Stars: Kevin Clash, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 28
89. The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998 Video)
30 min | Short, Family, Music
Kermit is being awarded the Frog of the Year award, presented by Grover. Grover first recites a long poem about frogs, which introduces various Kermit the Frog segments from Sesame Street, ... See full summary »
Directors: John Chiappardi, David Heeley, Emily Squires, Jon Stone | Stars: Frank Oz, Steve Whitmire, Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 32
90. Elmo Visits the Doctor (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 53 min | Family
Join Elmo on his first trip to the doctor's office! This fun-filled video will help preschoolers learn that going to the doctor can be fun!
Directors: Kevin Clash, Ken Diego, Jim Martin, Ted May | Stars: Alison Bartlett, Fran Brill, Kevin Clash, Aiden Connell
Votes: 37
91. Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983 TV Special)
Unrated | 47 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Muppets join John Denver for a holiday camping trip in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: John Denver, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz
Votes: 283
92. Sesame Songs: Monster Hits! (1990 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Short, Family, Music
Herry Monster hosts The Fuzzy Awards, presenting a variety of monster songs from Sesame Street.
Directors: Jon Stone, Jimmy Baylor, Jim Henson, Robert Myhrum, Robert Schwartz | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Kevin Clash, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt
Votes: 29
93. Sesame Street: All-Star Alphabet (2005 Video)
TV-Y | 48 min | Family
Get to know your ABCs with the fun-filled adventure that celebrates the wonder of words and the joys of the alphabet Sesame Street style. Shapes, sounds, and colors come to life as letters.... See full summary »
Director: Adam Matalon | Stars: Nicole Sullivan, Stephen Colbert, Larry King, Norah Jones
Votes: 53
94. Iftah Ya Simsim (1982– )
Family
A Sesame Street-inspired educational children's show that explores Arabic culture, teaches life skills, and promotes diversity through fun and engaging stories.
Stars: Nihal Al Khatebb, Joseph Azar, Abla Kamel, Carmen Lebbos
Votes: 94
95. The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Miss Piggy, the Muppet, stars in her own variety show.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Frank Oz, John Ritter, Andy Kaufman, George Hamilton
Votes: 206
96. Sesame Street: Rock & Roll (1990 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Short, Music
Sing, dance and laugh along as your Sesame Street friends phone in their favorite music video requests.
Directors: Ted May, Jon Stone, Laura Di Trapani | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 31
97. Elmo Visits the Firehouse (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 45 min | Family
Elmo learns fire safety from Firefighter Bill. This all comes about because he was scared after being in a fire at Mr. Hooper's Store on Sesame Street. Elmo visits Engine Company 58 Ladder ... See full summary »
Directors: Victor DiNapoli, Jim Martin, Ted May | Stars: Kevin Clash, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Eric Jacobson, Jim Martin
Votes: 34
98. The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Comedy
Along with Dudley Moore and Lily Tomlin, the Muppets spoof classic movies such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Casablanca," and even artsy Ingmar Bergman movies. They also promote their then-upcoming film "The Great Muppet Caper."
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 232
99. Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story (1985 Video)
Not Rated | 57 min | Comedy, Family
Kermit and Miss Piggy give fans an inside look at a true Hollywood romance - Muppet style.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold
Votes: 60
100. Sesame Songs: Sing-Along Earth Songs (1993 Video)
30 min | Short, Family, Music
Grover takes a group of children on a camping trip to Monster State Park, and learn lessons in protecting the environment.
Directors: Emily Squires, Ted May, Lisa Simon, Jon Stone | Stars: Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Martin P. Robinson
Votes: 20