Elmo Says BOO!
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Elmo Says BOO! is a 1997 Sesame Street
direct-to-video
special celebrating Halloween
. Elmo
visits The Count's castle
to tell him funny scary jokes. Classic Sesame Street segments are separated with new joke segments set in the castle's exterior, featuring one Sesame Street character and a child, and interior, featuring the Count
, Elmo, and some combination of the Bats, the Skeleton, the Ghost, a painting of the "Groana Lisa," a suit of armor and the Count's pipe organ
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in 1997, and on DVD by the same company on July 16, 2002. Its UK releases were on VHS by Walt Disney Home Video in 1999, and on DVD by Genius Products
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Sesame Street
Sesame Street has undergone significant changes in its history. According to writer Michael Davis, by the mid-1970s the show had become "an American institution". The cast and crew expanded during this time, including the hiring of women in the crew and additional minorities in the cast. The...
direct-to-video
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
special celebrating Halloween
Halloween
Hallowe'en , also known as Halloween or All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day...
. Elmo
Elmo
Elmo is a Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. He is a furry red monster and currently hosts the last full 15 minute segment on Sesame Street, Elmo's World, which is aimed at toddlers. His puppeteer, Kevin Clash, uses falsetto to produce his voice...
visits The Count's castle
Belvedere Castle
Belvedere Castle is a building in Central Park in New York, New York, that contains exhibit rooms and an observation deck.-Early history:Built as a Victorian folly in 1869, the castle caps Vista Rock, the park's second-highest natural elevation Constructed of Manhattan schist quarried in the park...
to tell him funny scary jokes. Classic Sesame Street segments are separated with new joke segments set in the castle's exterior, featuring one Sesame Street character and a child, and interior, featuring the Count
Count von Count
Count von Count, often known simply as "The Count", is one of the Muppet characters on Sesame Street, performed by Jerry Nelson. The Count is a vampire modeled after Bela Lugosi's interpretation of Count Dracula.-Description:...
, Elmo, and some combination of the Bats, the Skeleton, the Ghost, a painting of the "Groana Lisa," a suit of armor and the Count's pipe organ
Pipe organ
The pipe organ is a musical instrument that produces sound by driving pressurized air through pipes selected via a keyboard. Because each organ pipe produces a single pitch, the pipes are provided in sets called ranks, each of which has a common timbre and volume throughout the keyboard compass...
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Releases
In the US, Elmo Says BOO! was released on VHS by Sony WonderSony Wonder
Sony Wonder is a children and family's music and home video arm of Sony Music Entertainment, founded in 1991. The division once distributed material from Sesame Workshop and Classic Media...
in 1997, and on DVD by the same company on July 16, 2002. Its UK releases were on VHS by Walt Disney Home Video in 1999, and on DVD by Genius Products
Genius Products
Genius Products was an entertainment company based in Santa Monica, California, United States.On December 5, 2005, Genius Products, Inc. announced a distribution joint venture with The Weinstein Company called Genius Products, LLC, with Weinstein holding a 70% stake...
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DVD chapters
- Elmo Visits the Count
- The Count Sings
- Elmo Scares Julia
- Scary Song: Transylvania 12345
- Silly Song: We're All Monsters
- Bert and Ernie Explore
- Funny Song: Frazzle Laughs
- Batty Song: Doin' the Batty Bat
Credits
- Executive Producer: Nancy Kanter
- Producer: Karin Young Shiel
- Writers: Annie Evans, Emily Perl Kingsley, Mark SaltzmanMark SaltzmanMark Saltzman began his career in New York City as a script writer and songwriter for Sesame Street, where he earned seven Emmy awards.-Early career:...
, Nancy Sans - Directors: Emily SquiresEmily SquiresEmily Squires is an American television producer and director. Squires has been involved with an interfaith cable TV series and documentaries on the Dalai Lama, Frederick Franckand, and Hiroshima...
, Lisa SimonLisa SimonLisa Simon is an American television producer and director.-Positions held:* Assistant Director on Chavez * Production Assistant on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit * Consulting Producer on Wonder Pets...
, Jon StoneJon StoneJon Stone is best known for writing and producing Sesame Street, and is credited with helping develop characters such as Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch. He is regarded by many as one of the best children's television writers. He started working for children's programs in 1955...
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- Starring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets
- Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonJerry Nelson is an American Muppet puppeteer, known for his wide range of characters, singing abilities, and his frequent partnership with Richard Hunt.-Early years:...
as The Count - Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
as Elmo and Kingston Livingston III
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- Muppet Performers: Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson is a puppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. He originally built, designed, and performed the puppets for Little Shop of Horrors. He is perhaps best known for his work on Sesame Street. He has performed the characters of Telly Monster, Slimey the Worm, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Tony...
, David RudmanDavid RudmanDavid Rudman is a puppeteer, voice actor and producer, best known as a performer of many of Sesame Street's Muppets. He originated the role of Baby Bear, and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work replacing Frank Oz in the role of Cookie Monster...
, Joey Mazzarino, Carmen OsbahrCarmen OsbahrCarmen Osbahr is an American actress who has puppeteered Rosita in the popular US children's series Sesame Street, since 1991. Osbahr has also puppeteered Kiki Flores in The Puzzle Place...
, Peter LinzPeter LinzPeter Linz is an American puppeteer. He is perhaps best known as the voice of Snook in It's a Big Big World and Theo Lion in Between the Lions....
, Richard HuntRichard HuntRichard Hunt may refer to:* Richard Hunt , Canadian carver and artist* Richard Hunt , one of the founders of Green Anarchist and Alternative Green* Richard Hunt , Canadian pianist and composer...
, Frank OzFrank OzFrank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
, Jim HensonJim HensonJames Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
- Muppet Performers: Martin P. Robinson
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- Special Appearances by Julia RobertsJulia RobertsJulia Fiona Roberts is an American actress. She became a Hollywood star after headlining the romantic comedy Pretty Woman , which grossed $464 million worldwide...
, Lillias WhiteLillias WhiteLillias White is an American singer and actress.The Brooklyn, New York native made her Broadway debut in Barnum in 1981. She understudied the role of Effie in the original 1981 production of Dreamgirls and played the part in the 1987 revival...
- Special Appearances by Julia Roberts
- Songs: David Axlerod, Tony GeissTony GeissTony Geiss was an award-winning producer, scriptwriter, songwriter and author, known principally for his children's work....
, Steven LawrenceSteven LawrenceSteven James Lawrence is an Australian rules footballer. He is the son of former St Kilda star Barry Lawrence.-Brisbane career:...
, Jeff MossJeff MossJeffrey Arnold "Jeff" Moss was a composer, lyricist, playwright and television writer, best known for his award winning work on the children's television series Sesame Street.-Early life:...
, Sam PottleSam PottleSam Pottle was an American composer, conductor, and musical director involved in many theatrical and television productions. He is perhaps best remembered for his work on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, having co-written the now-famous theme song for the latter...
, Joe RaposoJoe RaposoJoseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH was a Portuguese-American composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green" and "C is for Cookie"...
, Mark SaltzmanMark SaltzmanMark Saltzman began his career in New York City as a script writer and songwriter for Sesame Street, where he earned seven Emmy awards.-Early career:... - Additional Music: David LawrenceDavid LawrenceDavid Lawrence may refer to:*David Lawrence, pseudonym of English poet & TV scriptwriter David Harsent *David Lawrence , Canadian actor *David Lawrence , English cricketer...
- Puppet Captain: Kevin ClashKevin ClashKevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
- Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop: Mark Zeszotek, Kip Rathke, Lara MacLean
- Production Designer: Bob Phillips
- Lighting Designer: Bill Berner
- Production Manager: Zova Kachadurian
- Production Coordinator: Carol Colmenares
- Associate Director: Ken DiegoKen DiegoKen Diego is an American television director and producer.- Positions held :* Director on Sesame Street Presents: The Street We Live On , Elmo Visits the Doctor , Elmo's World: Reach for the Sky , Guess That Shape and Colour and Sesame Street * Associate Director on Sesame Street * Producer on...
- Graphic Designers: Mike Pantuso, Pete Ortiz
- Set Decorator: Nat MongioiNat MongioiNat Mongioi was the Set Decorator of Sesame Street from its premiere in 1969 until 2007. He also worked for The Electric Company, 3-2-1 Contact and Square One TV....
- Stage Manager: Zova Kachadurian
- Editor: Dean M. Permé
- Post Graphics Design: Amy Love
- Camera: Frank Biondo, Mark Whitman, Bill Akerlund
- Audio: Blake Norton, Carla Bandini-Lory
- Post Audio: Of Sound Mind, Inc.
- Music Supervisor: Dave Conner
- Technical Director: Ralph Mensch
- Video: Dick Sens
- Control Room PA: Carol Colmenares
- Talent Coordinator: Danette De Sena
- Child Talent Coordinator: Jason Schneider
- Child Talent: Joseph Brancale, Cecilia Gonzales, Eileen Gonzales, Melissa Remo, Nicholas Sullivan
- Wardrobe: Colleen Noe
- Production Assistants: John McDonald, Dionne Nosek
- Production Interns: Monisha Harrell, Anne Pierce, Kara Quillico
- Vice President/Director of Research: Shalom Fisch, Ph.D.
- Research Team: Susan Scheiner, Ivelisse Segui-Baez, Ph.D., Tracey Black, Evangelean Pope
- Executive In Charge Of Production For Sony Wonder: Becky Mancuso-Winding
- Special Thanks: Marjorie Kalins, Nan Halperin, Jodi Nussbaum, Ted Green, Wendy Moss, Renee Rachelle, Benedetta Campisi, John Phillips, Chuck Nankivell, Jeff Holder, Amy Cohen