Basil Hears a Noise

Basil Hears a Noise is a 1990 special made by the Canadian co-production of Sesame Street, known as "Canadian Sesame Street" (later formally titled Sesame Park). Premiering on CBC on December 26, 1990 at 7pm (and later airing in the United States over the Disney Channel), Basil Hears a Noise featured a prominent guest appearance by Elmo.

Elmo joins the Canadian Muppets Dodi, Basil, and Louis on a camping trip in the woods. Basil is frightened, however, so Dodi tells a fantasy story by the campfire, leading Basil to imagine that they are all in costume as kings, dragons, and princesses. The special also features background appearances by other stock Sesame Street characters, most notably the Honkers and the Two-Headed Monster.

The special opens with a dedication to Jim Henson, who died in May of 1990. The special was released on home video in the United States in 1993, with the packaging emphasizing Elmo's presence.

Songs

• "Basil Hears a Noise Theme"
• "Elmo the King"
• "Hey Ho"
• "Sir Louis"
• "The Party Song"

Cast

• Tim Gosley as Basil
• Rob Mills as Dodi
• Pier Kohl as Louis
• Kevin Clash as Elmo
• Puppeteers: Terry Angus, Martine Cardinal, Bob Dermer, Bruce Hunter, Jani Lauzon, Trish Leeper, Larry Lewis, Kathy MacLellan, Kevin McGrath, Frank Meschkuleit, John Nolan, Stoney Ripley, Gord Robertson, Bob Stutt, Karen Valleau, Cheryl Wagner, Karen Waterman

Releases

VHS1993
Republic Pictures

VHS1994
Malofilm Video
V 183934

VHS1997
Warner Home Video

Credits

• Writer and Lyrics: Barbara Nichol
• Music & Theme Lyrics: Clive VanderBurgh
• Director: Wayne Moss
• Executive Producer: Shirley Greenfield
• Special Thanks: Pat Nugent, Caroly Wilcox, Mark Zeszotek