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Play with Me Sesame facts for kids

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Play with Me Sesame was a fun TV show for kids. It was half an hour long and shown on the Noggin TV channel. This show was based on the famous Sesame Street. It featured popular Muppet characters like Ernie, Bert, Grover, and Prairie Dawn. The series first aired in the United States on April 1, 2002.

What Happens on Play with Me Sesame?

Each episode of Play with Me Sesame was packed with fun activities. The show encouraged viewers to play along with their favorite Muppet friends. You could find different segments that made learning enjoyable.

Popular Segments

Some of the popular parts of the show included:

  • Ernie Says: A game similar to "Simon Says."
  • Prairie Dawn's Art Class: Where you could explore your creative side.
  • Prairie Dawn's Music Class: For singing and making music.
  • Bert's Computer: Learning about computers with Bert.
  • Move and Groove with Grover: Getting active and dancing.
  • Kit and Domby's Art Class: Another fun art segment, especially in the UK version.

Meet the Muppet Performers

Many talented performers brought the Muppet characters to life. They used their voices and puppetry skills.

Main Performers

  • Fran Brill played characters like Prairie Dawn and Zoe.
  • Kevin Clash was the performer for Elmo.
  • Eric Jacobson performed both Bert and Grover.
  • Steve Whitmire was Ernie for most seasons.
  • John Tartaglia took over as Ernie in Season 2.
  • David Rudman performed Cookie Monster in Season 2.
  • Martin P. Robinson was the performer for Telly Monster.
  • Richard Coombs and Andy Heath played Domby and Kit in the UK version.

Play with Me Sesame Theme Song

The show had a catchy theme song that invited everyone to join the fun. Here are the lyrics:

Grover: Hello, every-bodeee! Ernie: Somebody come and play. Prairie: Okay! Ernie: Somebody come and play today. Grover: Somebody come and play some games. Prairie: And sing the songs. Bert: And play along. Ernie: Somebody come and play today. (Bert, Ernie and Prairie laugh) Grover: It's going to be so much fun! Ernie: Somebody come and play with me, oh, I can hardly wait! Prairie: Ah-yi-yi-yi-yi-yi! Ernie: There's so much to do together on our playdate! (Laughs) Grover: Everybody now!

All: Somebody come and play. Somebody come and play today. Somebody come and join the fun. There's lots of room for everyone. Somebody come and play today. Play with me Sesame!! (Cheering)

Images for kids

  • Noggin-Play-with-Me-Sesame-tour

    Grover, Bert and Ernie in the live adaptation.

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