Cecille



Cecille is a clay animated ball who was featured in several segments on Sesame Street. Consisting of a round mass of orange clay and a pair of expressive red lips, Cecille, following an elaborate introduction, would perform a vaguely Motown-esque song number built around a given theme, whirling round and changing shape to illustrate the lyrics. She would even split into her own backing chorus when needed.

Originally produced for Season 22 and Season 23, the five segments, each running close to two minutes, were produced at Will Vinton Studios, best known for the California Raisins. The shorts still remain in occasional rotation on Sesame Street.

Songs

 * Intro
 * Reused for each sequence, the introduction showcased Cecille's abilities, while a male vocalist (Christopher Cerf) recited her theme song. This was followed by an announcer's intro, "Ad now, ladies and gentlemen, Cecille!" The lyrics to this intro were included in Sesame Street Unpaved.


 * Up Down, In Out, Over and Under (Director/Animator: Larry Bafia)
 * Cecille demonstrates various opposites.


 * I Want to Be Me (Director/Animator: Douglas Aberle)
 * Cecille sings about retaining her individuality. This segment was included in We All Sing Together.


 * Brushin' Down the Doggies (Director/Animator: Joel Brinkerhoff)
 * Cecille performs a country song, becoming a cowgirl to demonstrate how she rounds up and brushes her teeth.


 * The Game of Make Believe (Director/Animator: Tony Merrithew)
 * Cecille demonstrates the fun of pretending and assuming other roles (particularly easy when you're an amorphous clay ball). This segment was included in Imagine That.


 * I'm Gonna Get to You (Director/Animator: Teresa Drilling)
 * Cecille illustrates different modes of transportation, from train to car to plane, while singing about how regardless of the distance or method, she'll get her love to you.

Credits

 * Producer: Sue Conklin
 * Supervising Director: Barry Bruce
 * Intro Director/Animator: Teresa Drilling