Hooray for fall! The change of seasons (which officially took place a few hours ago) is reason to celebrate for this mama.
First, it means the end of “Sesame Street” reruns. And by reruns I mean the incessant re-airing of the WASCAR Squirmadega Car Race in which Slimely the Worm and a bunch of other creepy crawlers are taught that it’s okay to lose, as long as you do your best, and that the word “speedy” means “fast.”
I’m not sure who is in charge of programming at PBS, but, seriously, if I have to hear Elmo whining about how his beloved worm crashed into Big Bird’s toes, one more time, I may drive my car into the TV and personally teach that furry red monster how to c-h-i-l-l o-u-t!
And, yes, my just turned 6-year-old still happily watches “Sesame Street,” which is why I will be cheering on September 27th when the new season of the award-winning children’s series begins.
The other reason I will be making merry is that with the advent of new “Sesame Street” episodes comes a slew of celebrity guest appearances.
Set your DVRS mamas because the following Hollywood heavyweights are headed to Elmo’s hood:
Katy Perry: The pop singer will hook up with Elmo to sing a modified version of “Hot and Cold.”
Oprah Winfrey: The bazillionaire talk show host takes the shape of the letter “O” and interviews an orangutan who insists on professing his love for oatmeal.
Colin Farrell: The reformed actor sobers up long enough to tell Elmo and Murray the Monster about the word “investigate.”
Rev. Run: The rapper teams up with Elmo in an attempt to make everyone tap their Adidas-sneakered toes to a kid-friendly version of “Hop This Way.”
Wanda Sykes: The racy comedienne tries to keep it clean while chatting with “Sesame Street” favorites.
And last, but not least, the street where rainbows and puppy dogs live and breed is welcoming… my husband. Okay, would-be husband… make that, dream husband. Alright, more like, only in my dreams husband… Jason Bateman.
Yes, Jason Bateman and I were supposed to be married right now, at least according to my 7th grade diary. I had the hugest, hugest crush on Jason (sigh!) Bateman. Ever since our eyes met on “Silver Spoons” and later on “The Hogan Family” I pledged my allegiance to Mr. Dreamy Dreamboat.
Sadly, I didn’t go on to be Mrs. Dreamy Dreamboat. Rather, that titles sits firmly with Amanda Anka with whom Bateman has an almost 4-year-old daughter, which likely explains his upcoming appearance on “Sesame Street.”
Calendar, marked!
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