P Is for Product
Muppet Central reviews Sesame Street Old School Volume 1, which makes me wanna rush out and buy it instead of waiting for the rental discs to arrive. The 3 DVD set contains the premiere episodes for each of the first five Sesame Street seasons (1969-74), along with various popular sketches and bits from that period. Apparently some of the episodes are not complete, probably due to music licensing issues, and there are no retrospective documentaries. That’s a bummer, but I’m sure “Pinball Number Count,” Kermit T. Frog’s reports, the klutzy baker, and orange Oscar the Grouch will make up for the losses.
Speaking of Sesame Street, PBS’s Independent Lens will be presenting The World According To Sesame Street this week. The program examines various S.S. productions throughout the world. Check out the photo tour of the Bangladesh version, Sisimpur, on that website — fascinating stuff!
October 25th, 2006 at 9:08 pm
There’s a great cover of “Pinball Number Count” on iTunes now, by the Neil Crowley Trio.
October 27th, 2006 at 4:03 pm
I don’t think the Pinball Number Count is on this set… I believe that came after the years that are featured. Not to discourage you from buying this great set, though!
October 27th, 2006 at 7:13 pm
I think you’re right, JH!