Do you remember the first time you saw a monster?
I don't, but I'm guessing it probably happened on Sesame Street.
I don't, but I'm guessing it probably happened on Sesame Street.
Like most kids, I adored that magical show and watched it all the
time. The exploits of Big Bird, Oscar
and the rest of the endearing bunch were full of charm and warmth. Those strange animated segments were
wildly imaginative, sometimes mesmerizing . . .
Sesame Street had quite the cast of lovable monsters . . .
The Two-Headed Monster |
Telly |
The Martians |
Probably the First LP I Ever Owned |
Two delightful creatures were even a bit spooky.
First, there was Sesame Street's resident cryptid . . .
Mr. Snuffleupagus was a sweet and gentle fellow, but also rather mysterious. Somehow, Big Bird was the only one who ever managed to see him. The grown-ups, denied even a glimpse of the elusive beast, believed he was nothing more than Big Bird's imaginary friend.
Where did this strange, lumbering creature come from? Why could no one ever catch sight of him? Poor Big Bird was never able to
convince his friends that Snuffy really existed.
The Count was a vampire who lived in an eerie, gothic castle
adorned with grand windows, candelabra and lots of cobwebs; he lived there
alone with his bats, seemingly far removed from the rest of the cast (I don't
remember him interacting with the other characters very much.)
He looked a little sinister, but he was a friendly,
benevolent monster.
High-spirited and passionate, the Count was always fully himself, despite his peculiarities.
He never missed an opportunity for a boisterous counting spree, laughing elegantly as a chorus of thunder and lightning rang out.
He never missed an opportunity for a boisterous counting spree, laughing elegantly as a chorus of thunder and lightning rang out.
In a way, the Count was my introduction to Bela
Lugosi . . .
Sesame Street's enchanting vampire was essentially a Muppet version of Bela's immortal Count Dracula.
I don't remember feeling especially drawn to my first monsters (I loved the Sesame Street cast pretty much equally.) Nevertheless, those charming creatures made a big impression on me and remain treasured characters to this day.
Sesame Street's enchanting vampire was essentially a Muppet version of Bela's immortal Count Dracula.
I don't remember feeling especially drawn to my first monsters (I loved the Sesame Street cast pretty much equally.) Nevertheless, those charming creatures made a big impression on me and remain treasured characters to this day.
Probably my first memory of monsters. too. Man, now that counting song is going to be stuck in my head the rest of the day! 12345! 678910! 11! 12!
ReplyDeleteIt is SUPER catchy--and SUPER awesome!
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