Best Friend Blues

Music by	Stephen Lawrence
Lyrics by	Cathi Rosenberg-Turow
Date	1989
Publisher	SJL Music Co. Sesame Street, Inc.
First	Episode 2693

"Best Friend Blues" is a Sesame Street song from Season 21.

Ernie sits alone in the yard when Hoots the Owl asks if he'd like to sing "Rubber Duckie." Ernie appears a little sad, but concedes that he'd sing just about anything. Snuffy comes along with a seemingly similar dilemma, which leads to their break-out into song. As Big Bird and Bert are not available to play that day, (Bert's reason being he felt sick while he and Ernie were flying a kite and had to go home, and Big Bird's reason being he went to visit Granny Bird), Ernie and Snuffy developed the "Best Friend Blues." Through song (backed by Hoots, a dog and Chip and Dip), they manage to realize that the two of them can play together.

The sketch is notable as Ernie appeared with rod arms instead of his usual live hands.

Notes

• Rick Lyon assisted Jim Henson in performing Ernie, working the character's right hand. Additional performers include David Rudman (Chip), Richard Hunt (Dip), and Jim Martin (dog).

• This segment was directed by Jon Stone and taped on October 27, 1989.

Releases

Online

• Sesame Street Fan YouTube Channel (YouTube)