The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo |
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| Starring | Ryan Dillon David Rudman Jennifer Barnhart Peter Linz Eric Jacobson Stephanie D'Abruzzo Matt Vogel |
| Opening theme | "It's Elmo" by Mama Bear and the Monsters |
| Ending theme | "Night-Night (aka. Elmo's Goodnight Lullaby)" by Elmo |
| Composer(s) | Ryan Shore |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Sesame Workshop Warner Bros Television |
| Distributor | Sesame Workshop Warner Bros Television |
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| Original network | HBO Max |
| Original release | May 27 – August 6, 2020 |
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo is a fun American talk show. It stars Elmo as the host! This show is a spin-off from the famous Sesame Street. It was made just for the HBO Max streaming service. The series has 13 episodes. It first came out on HBO Max on May 27, 2020. The first three episodes were available right away. New episodes then came out every week. Each episode is about 15 minutes long.
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About the Show
The main host of this talk show is Elmo, a famous Muppet character. The show helps kids learn about bedtime routines. Each episode shows a different part of getting ready for bed. It makes learning about sleep fun and exciting!
Who's in the Show?
Many familiar faces from Sesame Street appear in the show. Here are some of the main performers and the characters they play:
- Ryan Dillon as Elmo
- David Rudman as Cookie Monster, Baby Bear, Sully, Two-Headed Monster (right head)
- Jennifer Barnhart as Mama Bear, Zoe (episode 13 only)
- Peter Linz as Ernie, Herry Monster
- Eric Jacobson as Bert, Grover, Oscar, Two-Headed Monster (left head)
- Carmen Osbahr as Rosita, Ovejita
- Leslie Carrara-Rudolph as Abby Cadabby
- Frankie Cordero as Rudy
- Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Prairie Dawn, Mae (Elmo's mom)
- Matt Vogel as Big Bird (episode 12 only), The Count, Biff, Mr. Johnson (episode 13 only)
- Tyler Bunch as Louie (Elmo's dad)
- Martin P. Robinson as Telly Monster, Freddy (Rudy's dad)
- Pam Arciero
- John Kennedy
Episode Fun!
The show has one season with 13 episodes. Each episode features special guests. They join Elmo for games, songs, and bedtime fun.
Season 1 Highlights
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| 1 | Jimmy Fallon | Kacey Musgraves | May 27, 2020 | |
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Elmo hosts his first talk show before bedtime. His guests are Jimmy Fallon and Kacey Musgraves. Kacey sings a classic Sesame Street song.
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| 2 | The Jonas Brothers | The Jonas Brothers | May 27, 2020 | |
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The Jonas Brothers visit Elmo's show. They compete in a Silly Freeze Dance. They also sing a song about brushing teeth. Abby Cadabby's magic causes some trouble backstage.
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| 3 | John Mulaney | Lil Nas X | May 27, 2020 | |
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Elmo looks at goody bags. He challenges John Mulaney to a tricycle race. Elmo also sings with Lil Nas X. Ernie gives a backstage tour. Cookie Monster gets a special visitor.
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| 4 | Batman | Pentatonix | June 4, 2020 | |
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Batman plays Beach Ball Ballyhoo with Elmo. The Bat Signal appears! Elmo looks for a bedtime story. Pentatonix sings a medley of lullabies. Rosita looks for sheep for her favorite bedtime tale.
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| 5 | Nature Nick | Jordin Sparks | June 11, 2020 | |
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Animal Trainer Nature Nick brings animals to teach about nocturnal creatures. Jordin Sparks sings "Itsy Bitsy Spider". She shares her favorite thing about night-time. Grover checks if the sun is in bed.
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| 6 | Miles Brown | The Joyous String Ensemble | June 18, 2020 | |
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Elmo and Miles Brown have a nursery rhyme rap battle. The Joyous String Ensemble plays Sesame Street tunes. Cookie Monster babysits his niece. She runs around the studio before bed.
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| 7 | Blake Lively | Dan + Shay | June 25, 2020 | |
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Elmo and Cookie Monster talk about dreams. Blake Lively plays "Cookie Monster Says". Dan + Shay sing "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon". Oscar the Grouch gets ready for "Trash Talk".
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| 8 | John Oliver/Kwame Alexander | Sofia Carson | July 2, 2020 | |
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Elmo asks John Oliver what animal he would be. They have the world's slowest race. Sofia Carson sings a lullaby. Kwame Alexander creates a poem about Elmo.
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| 9 | Hoda Kotb | Ben Platt | July 9, 2020 | |
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Elmo learns about Hoda Kotb's morning routine. They play "Hot potato". Ben Platt sings a song about cookies with Cookie Monster. Grover offers to pack Elmo's backpack for school.
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| 10 | Mykal-Michelle Harris/Jonathan Van Ness | H.E.R | July 16, 2020 | |
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Jonathan Van Ness gives Alan a "monster makeover". Elmo and Cookie show off their own makeovers. Mykal-Michelle Harris hosts and plays a "No Laugh Challenge" with Elmo. H.E.R. sings about beautiful hair.
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| 11 | Andy Cohen | Josh Groban | July 23, 2020 | |
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Grover is missing for Elmo's show! Andy Cohen steps in to pretend to be Grover. Josh Groban sings a "trashy" song with Oscar.
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| 12 | Olivia Wilde | Sara Bareilles | July 30, 2020 | |
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The Count helps Elmo watch the clock for jammie time. Elmo welcomes Olivia Wilde for a "Teddy Bear Dress Up" contest. Sara Bareilles sings "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" with her friends and Big Bird.
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| 13 | Jason Sudeikis | Ciara | August 6, 2020 | |
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Elmo talks about potty time. He challenges Jason Sudeikis to a "Silly Dance Game". Ciara shares a song called "Believe In Yourself". Grover helps out as an usher.
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Where Can You Watch It?
The show is available in different countries. Many Southeast Asian countries can watch it on HBO Go. In Canada, the series started on Treehouse TV on September 5, 2020. In New Zealand, the show began on TVNZ OnDemand on January 8, 2021.
Making the Show
The first test episode was made in January 2019. It featured Kacey Musgraves singing "Rubber Duckie". The full series was produced in November and December 2019. Many famous people appeared on the show. These guests included Jimmy Fallon, the Jonas Brothers, John Oliver, Jason Sudeikis, Sara Bareilles, and more!
- The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo on Muppet Wiki, a Wikia wiki
