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I was watching Turner Classic Movies this morning and happened to catch the last part of a promo for a series of films focusing on "A history of disability in film". Linda Bove was being interviewed in the clip! One of those clips is now on YouTube. That one isn't the same as the clip I saw...

Hi all- I'm sorry if this is old news, but I haven't seen anything posted about it yet, so I'd like to share it with you. Bob McGrath has a blog! You can read it here: http://bobmcgrath.blogspot.com/ There's only one posting so far, but hopefully this is a chance for Bob to keep in touch...

According to the Zap2it.com TV listings, Miss Piggy will appear on the Today show February 2 on NBC to promote her new book, "The Diva Code." I'm hoping for another catfight with Meredith Vieira. :)

Bob McGrath will be the Grand Marshal of the 2008 Comcast Oakland (California) Holiday Parade, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6. http://www.oaklandholidayparade.com/ Hopefully you folks up north will be able to see Bob in person. For the rest of us, the parade will be edited and...

Hi all- I know some of us are Mr. Rogers fans, so I wanted to pass this on. I've done a posting on my blog reffering to all this, but here's an excerpt: =========================== Okay everybody, I want you to get out your local TV listings and check and see if “Mister Rogers’...

Ahem: Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday, dear me, Happy birthday to me! I just wanted to let you folks know how thankful I am for this forum. It has allowed me to contact fellow fans & collectors as well as share some of my own knowledge. You are very much...

I recently saw a clip from Sesame St. featuring a young girl playing a detective-type character. She wore a fedora and trenchcoat, the way detectives in the old movies do. She was there with a young boy (her brother, maybe?) trying to solve a case of some kind. My question is: what's the name of...

The A&E network will rerun its excellent Sesame St. documentary in two parts on the mornings of January 2 and 3. It's at 4 a.m. over here, but please check your local listings for the exact time in your area.

Hi - I'm looking for a specific issue of Electric Company magazine that I had in my "youth" but have since lost. It's (I think) the November 1980 issue with "Here's Boomer" on the cover. Even if you have this issue and DON'T want to trade or sell it, please contact me or post here anyway - it...

If you happen to be attending the San Diego Comic Convention this year, be sure to stop by on July 27 to see a presentation that looks like it will focus on The Skrumps (as well as Puppet Up!). From the Comic Con website: July 27, 4:15-5:45 The Jim Henson Company: The Skrumps, Puppet Up...

I just took a look at the schedule for the 2007 San Diego Comic Convention. The Jim Henson Company event will feature a "sketch" from Puppet Up! From the schedule on the web site: Friday, July 27, 4:15-5:45 The Jim Henson Company: The Skrumps, Puppet Up! Uncensored, and More—Join co-CEOs...

According to zap2it.com, Sonia Manzano, the actress who plays Maria, will be on the "Today" show on June 7 to promote her book "A box full of kittens." Obviously things can change, but that is what is scheduled for now. Just wanted to let everybody know so we can tune in!

Hi all - I know many of us here are also Electric Company fans, so I wanted to let you know about an Electric Company special airing soon on PBS! It's called "The Electric Company's greatest hits and bits." It's airing in my area on Sunday the 26th. Just as a warning, it looks like it will be on...

Hi - I apologize if this is old news, but I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere, so I wanted to pass it along. Roscoe Orman has written his memoirs! It looks like an interesting book that covers not only his Sesame Street years but his overall acting career. It's called "Sesame Street Dad." All...