Your Thoughts: Sesame Street Season 36

[MuppetDude]

I didn't catch a "Journey to Ernie" today. Instead they had "Ernie's Spring Fashion," where he talked about how the trees looked each season. I'm assuming that one was pretty old since it looked like a Henson Ernie there.

Oh, by the way. Is it my imagination or have some characters been redesigned a bit? I've noticed Telly looked a bit taller and Big Bird appeared to have a few more feathers on his head.

Wow. I haven't seen that "tree fashin show" in years! You're right; Jim played Ernie then.

Yes, BB was rebuilt last year, and he has more feathers above his eyes. (Not that bad of a design; I like it). I think Telly was re-built/re-designed about five years ago. His fur is a bit shaggier and darker, too.

 

[The Count]

Will come back later and post my thoughts then. But Daffyfan2003, how can you say there was nothing major in Episode 4099?

For old time fans, there was Forest Fashions hosted by Ernie voiced by Jim.
And for the more modern viewers watching for the spoofs like Drtooth. The premiere, finally of...
Desperate Houseplants!

 

[Dantecat]

That Ernie Skit today was good.But what year was that skit?

 

[Daffyfan4ever]

Will come back later and post my thoughts then. But Daffyfan2003, how can you say there was nothing major in Episode 4099?
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Sorry. Like I said, that was just my opinion. I guess I just preferred some of the other episodes and sketches this season.

One thing I do find interesting about today's ep. I don't remember seeing "Forest Fashions" before, but I did recognize Jim's Ernie immediately. Nothing against Steve, but his Ernie does look and sound quite different than the old "classic" Ernie. I'm glad they still use him quite a bit on the show. Now, if only they'd do that with Kermit.

 

[BEAR]

Will come back later and post my thoughts then. But Daffyfan2003, how can you say there was nothing major in Episode 4099?
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Sorry. Like I said, that was just my opinion. I guess I just preferred some of the other episodes and sketches this season.

One thing I do find interesting about today's ep. I don't remember seeing "Forest Fashions" before, but I did recognize Jim's Ernie immediately. Nothing against Steve, but his Ernie does look and sound quite different than the old "classic" Ernie. I'm glad they still use him quite a bit on the show. Now, if only they'd do that with Kermit.

They can't because of Disney's ownership. They do use some things where Kermit was in group numbers and stuff (more commonly "Do De Rubber Duck") but nothing where he is a focus.

 

[Ilikemuppets]

What is the other plant's name.

What was the name of Skinky's female counter part on The Despert House Plants parody.

 

[BEAR]

What was the name of Skinky's female counter part on The Despert House Plants parody.

Well, it was the Stuckweed puppet from Elmo in Grouchland making a return as a female basically. I don't think she has a name.

 

[Ilikemuppets]

She might for future episodes and stinky could have a friend.

 

[Daffyfan4ever]

They can't because of Disney's ownership. They do use some things where Kermit was in group numbers and stuff (more commonly "Do De Rubber Duck") but nothing where he is a focus.

Actually, someone has previously mentioned in one of the threads that they could use Kermit in old clips, just not in anything new unless "Sesame Workshop" spent a few bucks to borrow him from "Henson Productions." After all, "Plaza Sesamo" proves this since Kermit is on that one regularly and both "Sesame Streets" are owned by the same people.

 

[Daffyfan4ever]

"What Happens Next" comments

I realize this ep was from a few months ago, but this was the first that I saw it, so I thought I'd make a few comments here. Personally, I thought it was better than the last new one where the characters were just watching things float and slide. It seems like Oscar is back to his mischevious self. It's also good that Grungetta made an appearance. Elmo did seem to get a bit too much airtime though. I know for the past few years that's always been the case, but it seems like it was more than usual in this particular episode. He was in just about every scene. Personally, i think Big Bird could have done the "Taking a Break" song with Snuffy. He needs more airtime. This episode did show some old classics ("Everybody Sleeps," "Splasho the Diver," etc.). Grover's "Near and Far" was also referenced. I thought the best part was when Bert and Ernie played the "What Comes Next" game. I thought it would be dull at first when they were doing it with paper clips and bottle caps, but when Ernie brought in the farm animals and the elephant, once again it seems like he got the best of old buddy Bert. Lol.