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Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies

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Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies is a Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation released in 1997, serving as a sequel to the 1990 release Sing Yourself Silly!

In a spoof of Siskel and Ebert's Sneak Previews, Telly and Oscar are seen in a movie theater, reviewing the silliest songs from Sesame Street. Telly loves all of them, and he gives them "WOWs." Oscar, however, dislikes most of them and usually gives them five "PHOOEYs."

Segments[]

Picture Segment Description
FRAME 1 The announcer (Noel MacNeal) introduces an episode of Sneak Peek Previews! Today's edition: Sing Yourself Sillier, featuring various clips that will either get praise or criticism from hosts Telly Monster and Oscar the Grouch.

FRAME 1
cont'd 		Telly and Oscar explain how they will review over very silly movies and how much they like (or don't like) them, giving them either a positive score of up to five "WOWs" or negative "PHOOEYs" if they don't. Telly cues the unseen projectionist Chuck, and he and Oscar begin to watch the first silly movie...
Muppets Little Chrissy sings "Eight Balls of Fur."
(First: Episode 2669)
FRAME 2 Telly liked the film, so he gives it a single WOW. Oscar didn't like it, so he gives it five PHOOEYs, which Telly finds harsh. Telly and Oscar begin to watch the next silly movie, based on one of Telly's favorite songs...
Cartoon Edgar Turtle sings "Hey Diddle Diddle."
Artist: Jeff Hale
(First: Episode 2404)

FRAME 3 Telly liked the film, so he gives it a WOW too. Oscar didn't like it (especially since they sang it twice), so he again gives it five PHOOEYs. As Oscar complains about the previous two films, Monty appears out of nowhere to watch the next film with them since he's in it. He gives a rave review for Telly to read on air, but Oscar states that they can't give it a review until they've watched it...
FRAME 3
cont'd 		...so they begin to watch the next silly film, "Watermelons and Cheese" starring Monty, who calls, "Chuck it, Roll!" to the projectionist.
Muppets Monty sings "Watermelons and Cheese," the improper way to answer the phone.
(First: Episode 3214)

FRAME 4 Telly liked the film so much he gives it three WOWs, which makes Monty overjoyed. However, Oscar doesn't like it and gives it his usual five PHOOEYs. Telly informs Monty that Oscar gives everything PHOOEYs, and mentions how ridiculous it is to answer the phone and say, "Watermelons and cheese!" As they are about to watch the next silly film, Monty agrees with Telly's sentiment before picking up a random phone receiver and giving the correct greeting - "Elbow macaroni!" - to the bafflement of Telly and Oscar.
Muppets Mr. Between sings about himself.
(First: Episode 3091)
Ending cut from DVD release.

FRAME 5 "These movies are getting to be painful!" exclaims Oscar, who doesn't even give Telly a chance to rate it and automatically gives it five PHOOEYs. Telly and Oscar begin to watch the next silly film...
Cartoon "The Room Is Full of Chickens"
(First: Episode 2971)

FRAME 6 After the film, a flock of chickens have perched inside the theater squawking excitedly. They and Telly are about to give the film four WOWs but Oscar gives it five PHOOEYs, hurting the chickens' feelings. Oscar leaves to get a sardine soda, threatening the chickens to leave by the time he comes back. Telly consoles the depressed poultry by mentioning that the next silly film involves chickens, which perks them up.
Muppets Live at the Nestropolitan: Madame Alma Cluck sings "Il Alphabetto."
(First: Episode 3390)
Beginning and ending cut.

FRAME 7 Telly and the chickens liked the film, so they all give it four WOWs. Oscar comes back and the indignant chickens leave, one leaving an egg in Oscar's seat. (Telly: "I'll take that - I know who it belongs to.") Despite not seeing it, he gives the chicken movie five PHOOEYs for the sole purpose that Telly liked it. Telly and Oscar begin to watch the next film, which Telly happens to be in.
Cast "Silly Sounding Word Song"
(First: Episode 3316)

FRAME 8 Telly gives the movie a full five WOWs; Oscar shows him some leniency and only gives it four and a half PHOOEYs. Telly becomes frustrated with Oscar, who explains his negativity due to him being a Grouch - he doesn't like the same stuff Telly does. The two wearily watch the final movie...
Muppets "Oh, Look What Our Baby Can Do!"
(First: Episode 3180)
FRAME 9 Telly braces himself for another mean score from Oscar. This time, though, Oscar actually likes the film as it starred someone making all kinds of disgusting noises: "This is a movie that is definitely Oscar worthy!" he puns, and he and Telly manage to give it the full five WOW review.
FRAME 9
cont'd 		As the credits roll and they leave the theater, Telly and Oscar argue over agreeing on liking the same movie.

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