For the Children

Think back...way back...to your Sesame Street days. Aw, good times, right? Do you remember when famous people would sometimes visit Sesame Street? I sure do, although I find it kinda hard to believe that I actually knew the famous people were famous at the time. Oh well, a little "revisionist memory" never hurt anybody.

Anyway, it's a fun novelty (for parents at least) when celebrities turn up on children's programming. And, I'll admit that if I was famous, I'd love to show up on Sesame Street for a skit with some Muppets (preferably with either the Count--"that's TWO, TWO peanut butter sandwiches! Ah...ah...ah"--or with Oscar the Grouch and Slimey the Worm, but only if Slimey is there). Nonetheless, I don't know if my desire to be on children's television extends beyond Sesame Street, because there's not any personal nostalgia associated with any of the new kids shows out there.

Not so for Elijah Wood. Granted, he's quirky and energetic, so children's tv is perfect for him. But, for someone with such name recognition, don't you think he'd want to go straight for Sesame Street, the pinnacle kids show for celebrity cameos? Alas, he opted for a show called "Yo Gabba Gabba," which airs on Nick Jr. Do you think it was a good choice?



Sadness. Perhaps he wasn't on Sesame Street because of artistic differences. As in, Sesame Street wouldn't allow such a "unique" dance on its show. Here are a couple of examples of what a celebrity cameo should be like. :D





Hooray for Patrick Stewart and Yo-Yo Ma!