SESAME STREET: DO THE ALPHABET

Details

• Release Year: 1996
• Genre: Family, Short
• Plot: When Baby Bear must learn his alphabet in one day, Big Bird patiently takes him under his wing in Do the Alphabet. Only 'The Method,' (a hilarious combination of dance, song, visualization, and group therapy) can help Baby Bear on such short notice. The result is 40 minutes of ABC's Sesame Street style, where vibrant educational cartoons, enthusiastic kids, famous guest stars (here, Billy Joel), and harmonizing Muppets make lasting educational impressions. Children age 2 to 6 will enjoy the upbeat musical numbers dedicated to various letters; a favorite segment features the Boogie Woogie Piggies and their flashy rendition of the alphabet song. Throughout the well-paced show, Big Bird offers just the right blend of coaching and friendship, much like the ace support group leader he's mildly spoofing. Hats off to Sesame Street for helping Baby Bear--and his viewing audience--understand that learning takes time, patience, and a team effort.
• Cast: Nicole Sullivan, Stephen Colbert, Larry King, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Brian Gore, Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, Emily Robison, Adam Matalon
• Director: Adam Matalon
• Runtime: 0:45
• Company: Sesame Workshop