Look what was rolling out of town early Sunday morning. Of course, I really can't say I grew up with the gang, but in lots of ways I spent a second childhood with them. Most afternoons J- and I piled on the brown couch in the den and were entertained by Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, Oscar, and the rest of the Muppets. My favorites had to be The Count and Elmo. I loved to countdown with that lovable 'Dracula wanna- be', and was there ever a character anymore innocent then orange Elmo? There was a stretch in my life where, if there was a Disney or Sesame Street show at the Civic Center, we were there. I still get my melancholy days that make long for the these innocent times.
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Street
Look what was rolling out of town early Sunday morning. Of course, I really can't say I grew up with the gang, but in lots of ways I spent a second childhood with them. Most afternoons J- and I piled on the brown couch in the den and were entertained by Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, Oscar, and the rest of the Muppets. My favorites had to be The Count and Elmo. I loved to countdown with that lovable 'Dracula wanna- be', and was there ever a character anymore innocent then orange Elmo? There was a stretch in my life where, if there was a Disney or Sesame Street show at the Civic Center, we were there. I still get my melancholy days that make long for the these innocent times.
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souvenir d'enfance ;)))
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ReplyDeleteMe, too, Birdman. Those were the days.
ReplyDeleteIt would definitely be grand to see a live performance.
ReplyDeletesending a hug, bird. sounds like you could use one.
ReplyDeleteThe only character with which I'm familiar is Elmo. From all I've heard, however, it was a great show.
ReplyDeleteI didn't grow up with Sesame Street, but I love the characters. How can you not smile at Animal?!
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love Sesame Street? You'd have to be a real toughie not to smile at Big Bird and his friends. :)
ReplyDeleteI have no idea why but the "yip-yip" aliens were my favorites. Made me giggle all the time :D
ReplyDeletei didn't grow up with them. guess i gravitate more to the muppets since they cater more to adults in their skits and humor. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite was Big Bird!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loved Oscar the Grouch!
ReplyDeleteSo long as kids are going to spend hours in front of the tube, better with Bert and Ernie than many other options.
ReplyDeleteMy kids grew up with this gang - and learned a lot with them, too. Thanks for the shot of memory.
ReplyDeleteBest thing that ever happened for kids, even better than my old buddy Howdie.
ReplyDeleteErnie is my hero!
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