The Rosie O'Donnell Show on Sesame Street



On November 11, 1998, Rosie O'Donnell hosted a special episode of The Rosie O'Donnell Show from the set of Sesame Street at Kaufman Astoria Studios. O'Donnell did this as a way to celebrate the show's thirtieth season

The Sesame Street Muppets first appear during the theme song, where Zoe, Cookie Monster and Grover pop out at various points. Following the theme, Rosie appears on her regular set to announce the show has been cancelled and will be re-located on Sesame Street.

She leaves her studio, leading to a pre-taped segment on the street set, where Elmo, Telly, Gordon and the rest of the cast await Rosie's arrival. She finally appears and everyone greats her with a song (performed to the song from a Loews Theater policy trailer).

After the song, Snuffy and Alice introduce the show from the street set and have a chat with Rosie. She cues a short musical interlude from the band, John McDaniel and the McDTLs. A Honker and Dinger sit in with the band. Elmo appears at her desk, excited for her visit and introduces her to his new goldfish, Dorothy, who's goldfish bowl features a miniature TV with The Rosie O'Donnel Show logo on it.

Cast
Pre-Taped Segment
 * Sonia Manzano as Maria
 * Emilio Delgado as Luis
 * Tarah Schaeffer as Tarah
 * Alan Muraoka as Alan
 * Alison Bartlett O'Reilly as Gina
 * Bob McGrath as Bob
 * Desiree Casado as Gabi
 * and The Kids of Sesame Street

Live Show
 * Ruth Buzzi as Ruthie

Muppets (in order of appearance)
 * Zoe, Grover, Cookie Monster, Barkley, Herry Monster, AM Monsters, Ernie, Elmo, Telly, Humphrey, Ingrid, Natasha, Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Baby Bear, Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird, Rosita, Wolfgang the Seal, Count von Count, Prairie Dawn, Grundgetta, Biff, Snuffy, Alice Snuffleupagus, Honker, Dinger, Two-Headed Monster, Sheep, Kermit the Frog (archive material), Anything Muppet Postman

Credits

 * Opening and Closing Sesame Street Segments Directed By Lisa Simon
 * Creative Consultant: Belinda Ward