Changes: The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

Premiere	May 27, 2020
Network	HBO Max
Seasons	1
Episodes	13

Revision as of 00:46, 8 June 2021

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo is a spin-off of Sesame Street developed exclusively for the HBO Max streaming service. The first season, consisting of 13 episodes, debuted on the platform on May 27, 2020. The first three episodes were available at launch, with new episodes premiering weekly afterwards.^[1] Each episode runs 15 minutes long.^[2]

The series stars Elmo as the host of his own late-night talk show, with Cookie Monster as his sidekick, the rest of the Sesame Street gang as the crew, and celebrity guests. Its main curricular goals are centered on bedtime routines, with each episode demonstrating a different aspect of Elmo's own routine.^[1]

The pilot, directed by Benjamin Lehmann, was produced in January 2019.^[3]^[4] Full production of the series took place in November and December 2019.^[5] An EP with select songs from the show was released in September 2020. In December 2020, the first season was made available for purchase on Amazon.com, the iTunes Store, and other sites.

On March 29, 2021, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season to premiere in the fall, boasting an updated look to the set.^[6] Celebrity guests in the new season include Rohan Chand^[7], Aidy Bryant^[8], Amber Ruffin^[9], and James Monroe Iglehart.^[10] Production took place between March 22 and April 23.^[5]

Official description

“Elmo has a new favorite game: he’s hosting a talk show, right from his living room. With Cookie Monster as a sidekick, other Sesame Street pals as backstage crew, and even a House Band, Elmo welcomes real-life performers to his couch to entertain kids and families with music, games, and fun for all ages. Jimmy Fallon stops by to show Elmo the hosting ropes, Lil Nas X shares a catchy song, John Mulaney gets competitive in a tricycle race, and much more—all before Elmo’s bedtime!^[11]”

Not-Too-Late Show cast and crew

While not working for the show, Big Bird and Zoe also appear in this series as show performers alongside guest artists. Alan and Mr. Johnson have also appeared playing non-staff miscellaneous roles in the show.

Notes

The Not-Too-Late Show audience shots feature many obscure and retired characters, including Humphrey, Don Music, Lefty the Salesman, Sherlock Hemlock, Roosevelt Franklin, Harvey Kneeslapper, Forgetful Jones, the Amazing Mumford, Captain Vegetable, Chipowski, Little Murray Sparkles, Horatio the Elephant, Leo Birdelli, Madame Chairbird, and Bug. Also present are Muppet Performers Ryan Dillon and Martin P. Robinson, writer Andrew Moriarty, sound editor Chris Sassano, and human cast member Charlie.

Credits

Executive Producer: Benjamin Lehmann and Ken Scarborough
Senior Producer: Stephanie Longardo
Coordinating Producer: Mindy Fila
Senior Producer: Karyn Leibovich
Content Producer: Autumn Zitani Stefano, M.A.
Directed by Ken Diego, Shannon Flynn, Jack Jameson, Benjamin Lehmann, Matt Vogel
Head Writer: Ken Scarborough
Writers: Geri Cole, Scott Gray, Benjamin Lehmann, Wendy Marston, Andrew Moriarty, Ken Scarborough, Moujan Zolfaghari
Muppet Performers: Pam Arciero, Jennifer Barnhart, Tyler Bunch, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Ryan Dillon, Eric Jacobson, John Kennedy, Peter Linz, Carmen Osbahr, Martin P. Robinson, David Rudman, Matt Vogel
Muppet Captain: Matt Vogel
Digital Producer: Andrew Moriarty
Executive Vice President and Creative Director: Brown Johnson
Script Supervisor: Jennifer Capra
Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Content: Rosemarie T. Truglio, Ph.D.
Sesame Street Curriculum and Content Team: Jessica Disavlo, Susan Scheiner, M.A., Autumn Zitani Stefano, M.A.
Puppets, Costumes, and Props - The Jim Henson Company NY Workshop
- Creative Supervisor: Jason Weber
- Rollie Krewson, Connie Peterson, Zea Barker, David Bizzaro, Ben Duroucher, Victoria Ellis, Joel Gennari, Tyler Hall, Liz Hara, Michelle Hickey, Ariella Knight, Sarah Lafferty, Lara MacLean, Laura Manns, Tom Newby, Kate Rusek, Sierra Schoening, Polly Smith, Keely Snook, David Valentine, Stacey Weingarten, James Wojtal
- Production Manager: Melissa Creighton
- Production Supervisor: Joseph Roddy
- Assistant to Creative Supervisor: Carolyn Fanelli
Music Director: Bill Sherman
Music Director - (Arrangements and Orchestrations): Joe Fiedler
Music Director - (Vocals): Paul Rudolph
Music Coordinator: Tyler Hartman
Music by Bill Sherman, Joe Fiedler, JP Rende, Kathryn Raio, Tallulah Ruff, Christopher Jackson
Score by Ryan Shore
Music Copyist: Joe Fiedler
Associate Directors: Frank Campagna, Emily Cohen, Ken Diego, Julie Lorusso
Sound Effects Editor/Re-Recording Mixer: Dick Maitland, C.A.S.
Music Editor/ADR Mixer: Paul Rudolph
Supervising Music Editor: Michael Croiter
Sound Editor/ADR Mixer: Chris Sassano
Technical Directors: Tom Guadarrama, Richard Drummond
Cameras: Frank Biondo, Mark Britt, Jerry Cancel, Shaun Harkins
Special Thanks To: Magnetic Dreams, Studio G Brooklyn
Taped at Kaufman Astoria Studios

Broadcast

Canadian television station Treehouse TV aired the series in September 2020.^[12]

Sources

Discussing Film: ‘The Not Too Late Show With Elmo’ In Development For HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)

External links

[workshop-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Sesame Workshop press release

[2] Associated Press: Muppet Elmo readies for his own starry HBO Max talk show

[3] Sesame Street Art Department on Instagram (January 14, 2019)

[4] Kacey Musgraves on Instagram (January 15, 2019)

[stephd-5] 5.0 ^5.1 Stephane D'Abruzzo official site: November 18-December 13: Worked on a new Sesame project for HBO Max

[6] ‘The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO Max

[7] Rohan Chand on Instagram

[8] Aidy Bryant on Instagram

[9] Amber Ruffin on Twitter

[10] Leslie Carrara-Rudolph on Instagram

[11] Sesame Workshop: The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo

[12] Mercedes Milligan, "Corus Ent. Bolsters Specialty Portfolios, Including Toons for All Ages", Animation Magazine, June 23, 2020.

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+'''''The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo''''' is a spin-off of ''[[Sesame Street]]'' developed exclusively for the [[HBO Max]] streaming service. The first season, consisting of 13 episodes, debuted on the platform on May 27, [[2020]]. The first three episodes were available at launch, with new episodes premiering weekly afterwards.<ref name=workshop>[https://www.sesameworkshop.org/press-room/press-releases/sesame-workshop-debut-not-too-late-show-elmo-hbo-max-tuesday-may-27-2020 Sesame Workshop press release]</ref> Each episode runs 15 minutes long.<ref>[https://apnews.com/168c874c5d58df753e47381396710106 Associated Press: Muppet Elmo readies for his own starry HBO Max talk show]</ref>
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+The series stars [[Elmo]] as the host of his own late-night talk show, with [[Cookie Monster]] as his sidekick, the rest of the ''Sesame Street'' gang as the crew, and celebrity guests. Its main curricular goals are centered on bedtime routines, with each episode demonstrating a different aspect of Elmo's own routine.<ref name=workshop />
+The pilot, directed by [[Benjamin Lehmann]], was produced in January [[2019]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoE9gRhOxw/ Sesame Street Art Department on Instagram (January 14, 2019)]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsqz0NUHBHm/ Kacey Musgraves on Instagram (January 15, 2019)]</ref> Full production of the series took place in November and December 2019.<ref name=stephd>[https://www.stephaniedabruzzo.com/news/whats-old.html Stephane D'Abruzzo official site: November 18-December 13: Worked on a new Sesame project for HBO Max]</ref> [[The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo: Songs|An EP]] with select songs from the show was released in September 2020. In December 2020, the first season was made available for purchase on [[Amazon.com]], [[the iTunes Store]], and other sites.
-The series stars [[Elmo]] as the host of his own late-night talk show. The series' curricular goals are centered around bedtime routines, with each episode demonstrating a different aspect of it.<ref name=workshop />
+On March 29, 2021, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season to premiere in the fall, boasting an updated look to the set.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-not-too-late-show-with-elmo-renewed-season-2-jbo-max-1234723639/ ‘The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO Max]</ref> Celebrity guests in the new season include [[Rohan Chand]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CNfk1AhFM4F/ Rohan Chand on Instagram]</ref>, [[Aidy Bryant]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CNtASEKFpwR/ Aidy Bryant on Instagram]</ref>, [[Amber Ruffin]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/ambermruffin/status/1385008809370923009 Amber Ruffin on Twitter]</ref>, and [[James Monroe Iglehart]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/COBr-nYj-K1/ Leslie Carrara-Rudolph on Instagram]</ref> Production took place between March 22 and April 23.<ref name=stephd />
 ==Official description==
 {{quote|Elmo has a new favorite game: he’s hosting a talk show, right from his living room. With [[Cookie Monster]] as a sidekick, other Sesame Street pals as backstage crew, and even a House Band, Elmo welcomes real-life performers to his couch to entertain kids and families with music, games, and fun for all ages. Jimmy Fallon stops by to show Elmo the hosting ropes, Lil Nas X shares a catchy song, John Mulaney gets competitive in a tricycle race, and much more—all before Elmo’s bedtime!<ref>[https://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/shows/not-too-late-show Sesame Workshop: The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo]</ref>}}
-The pilot, directed by [[Benjamin Lehmann]], was produced in January [[2019]],<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoE9gRhOxw/ Sesame Street Art Department on Instagram (January 14, 2019)]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsqz0NUHBHm/ Kacey Musgraves on Instagram (January 15, 2019)]</ref> and featured special guest [[Kacey Musgraves]] performing "[[Rubber Duckie (song)|Rubber Duckie]]."<ref>''[[Today]]'': [https://www.today.com/video/the-man-behind-new-sesame-street-songs-feels-a-responsibility-toward-kids-1451269699887 The man behind new ‘Sesame Street’ songs feels a ‘responsibility’ toward kids], March 3, 2019.</ref> Full production of the series took place in November and December 2019.<ref>[https://www.stephaniedabruzzo.com/news/whats-old.html Stephane D'Abruzzo official site: November 18-December 13: Worked on a new Sesame project for HBO Max]</ref>
-In addition to Musgraves, confirmed guests include [[Kwame Alexander]], [[Sara Bareilles]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/B56QUjUAydD/ Sara Bareilles on Instagram]</ref>, [[Batman]], [[Miles Brown]], [[Ciara]], [[Andy Cohen]], [[Dan + Shay]], [[Jimmy Fallon]], [[Josh Groban]], [[Mykal-Michelle Harris]], [[H.E.R.]], [[Jonas Brothers]], [[Hoda Kotb]], [[Lil Nas X]], [[Blake Lively]], [[John Mulaney]], [[John Oliver]], [[Pentatonix]], [[Ben Platt]], [[Jason Sudeikis]], [[Jonathan Van Ness]], and [[Olivia Wilde]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpsiesXLp14 Official Trailer]</ref>
 ==''Not-Too-Late Show'' cast and crew==
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 NotTooLate-Abby.png|[[Abby Cadabby]]<br>writer
-NotTooLate04.jpg|[[Rosita]]<br>stage manager
-NotTooLate24.jpg|[[Count von Count]]<br>director
-NotTooLate-E&B.png|[[Ernie]] and [[Bert]]<br>directors
-NotTooLate-Prairie.png|[[Prairie Dawn]]<br>director
 NotTooLate-BabyBear.png|[[Baby Bear]]<br>craft services
 NotTooLate-BiffSully.png|[[Biff]] and [[Sully]]<br>miscellaneous crew
+NotTooLate24.jpg|[[Count von Count]]<br>time keeper
+NotTooLate-E&B.png|[[Ernie]] and [[Bert]]<br>directors
+NTL-Grover.jpg|[[Grover]]<br>correspondent / usher
+NotTooLate-Oscar.jpg|[[Oscar the Grouch]]<br>"Trash Talk" segment host
+NTL-Ovejita.jpg|[[Ovejita]]<br>ensemble performer
+NotTooLate-Prairie.png|[[Prairie Dawn]]<br>director
+NotTooLate04.jpg|[[Rosita]]<br>stage manager
+NTL-Rudy.jpg|[[Rudy (Sesame Street)|Rudy]]<br>miscellaneous crew
+NTL-Telly.jpg|[[Telly Monster]]<br>miscellaneous crew
+NTL-2Head.jpg|[[Two-Headed Monster]]<br>hair and make-up
 NotTooLate-ControlCrew.png|[[Honkers|Honker]], [[Dingers|Dinger]], [[Wolfgang the Seal|Wolfgang]], and [[Chickens]]<br>control room crew
-Noimage-landscape.png|[[Big Bird]], [[Grover]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], and [[Zoe]]<br>miscellaneous talent
 </gallery>
+While not working for the show, [[Big Bird]] and [[Zoe]] also appear in this series as show performers alongside guest artists. [[Alan]] and [[Mr. Johnson]] have also appeared playing non-staff miscellaneous roles in the show.
+==Notes==
+[[File:NTL-Audience.jpg|thumb|300px]]
+*The ''Not-Too-Late Show'' audience shots feature many obscure and retired characters, including [[Humphrey]], [[Don Music]], [[Lefty the Salesman]], [[Sherlock Hemlock]], [[Roosevelt Franklin]], [[Harvey Kneeslapper]], [[Forgetful Jones]], [[the Amazing Mumford]], [[Captain Vegetable (character)|Captain Vegetable]], [[Chipowski]], [[Little Murray Sparkles]], [[Horatio the Elephant]], [[Leo Birdelli]], [[Madame Chairbird]], and [[Bug]]. Also present are Muppet Performers [[Ryan Dillon]] and [[Martin P. Robinson]], writer [[Andrew Moriarty]], sound editor Chris Sassano, and human cast member [[Charlie (human)|Charlie]].
 ==Credits==
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 *Directed by [[Ken Diego]], [[Shannon Flynn]], [[Jack Jameson]], [[Benjamin Lehmann]], [[Matt Vogel]]
 *Head Writer: Ken Scarborough
-*Writers: [[Geri Cole]], Scott Gray, Benjamin Lehmann, Wendy Marston, [[Andrew Moriarty]], Ken Scarborough, Moujan Zolfaghari
+*Writers: [[Geri Cole]], [[Scott Gray]], Benjamin Lehmann, [[Wendy Marston-Lehmann|Wendy Marston]], [[Andrew Moriarty]], Ken Scarborough, [[Moujan Zolfaghari]]
 *Muppet Performers: [[Pam Arciero]], [[Jennifer Barnhart]], [[Tyler Bunch]], [[Leslie Carrara-Rudolph]], [[Frankie Cordero]], [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]], [[Ryan Dillon]], [[Eric Jacobson]], [[John Kennedy]], [[Peter Linz]], [[Carmen Osbahr]], [[Martin P. Robinson]], [[David Rudman]], [[Matt Vogel]]
-*Muppet Captain: Matt Vogel
+*[[Puppet captain|Muppet Captain]]: Matt Vogel
 *Digital Producer: Andrew Moriarty
 *Executive Vice President and Creative Director: [[Brown Johnson]]
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 *Technical Directors: [[Tom Guadarrama]], Richard Drummond
 *Cameras: [[Frank Biondo]], Mark Britt, Jerry Cancel, Shaun Harkins
-*Special Thanks To: [[Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio|Magnetic Dreams]], Studio G Brooklyn
+*Special Thanks To: [[Magnetic Dreams]], Studio G Brooklyn
 *Taped at [[Kaufman Astoria Studios]]
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 NotTooLate-BenPlatt-(2020).jpg
 </gallery>
+==Broadcast==
+Canadian television station [[Treehouse TV]] aired the series in September 2020.<ref>Mercedes Milligan, "[https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/corus-ent-bolsters-specialty-portfolios-including-toons-for-all-ages/ Corus Ent. Bolsters Specialty Portfolios, Including Toons for All Ages]", ''Animation Magazine'', June 23, 2020.</ref>
 ==Sources==


Premiere	May 27, 2020
Network	HBO Max
Seasons	1
Episodes	13

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