French Sesame Street is weird!

But then again, I suppose every non-American (or even Canadian) version would seem a little strange compared to the original.

This is the short-lived version from France. More info here.

Full book, including appearances by Macaron (not mentioned in that Wiki article), their version of Cookie Monster. Of course, a macaron is a type of cookie, so it fits. :)

Another shot of Toccata (Big Bird) and Mordicus (a very Grover-looking Oscar the Grouch). Mordicus sounds like a supervillain name, not a lovable children's show character. You will bow down before Mordicus!

All About Dragons

NOW GO SCARE SOMEBODY!

Johnny Cash? Hey, wait a minute...

Is this a bait and/or switch? Heh.

I've been to Fredericton many times. :)

Here's one of the tracks from the album; "So Doggone Lonesome". I likes it!

Absolutely stunning.

This is one of those covers where you're flipping through a stack at the thrift store and you go 'whoa...' Nice cover (and interesting name), though the way the words are presented are a little hard to read.

I really need to listen to this one, especially after finding out the following...

She's an incredible opera singer! (on the floor, no less!) Though it's not exactly my go-to style of music, I can certainly appreciate the talent. (in fact, the opera aspect of the band Diablo Swing Orchestra is what really makes me love them) Hearing her sing the less demanding spirituals must be amazing. What a woman!

Mr. Dressup, Part 2

I've posted my other Mr. Dressup albums already, but it never hurts to post another one. ;)

"Big enough...cake or what?!" - Pee-wee Herman

A LOT of kids learned—and still remember—"Down By the Bay" as sung by Mr. Dressup. :)

The gang's all here. :) Alligator Al's signature is interesting.

This post makes me want to add the back covers to my previous Mr. Dressup post...someday.

How romantic...

You guys think you're so cool with your fancy sports cars, but what the ladies really love [apparently] is a combine harvester! Check out the cartoons below from the back cover for proof. (?)

So, thanks to Tony Baylis, I guess I can officially say I have an album featuring a Sousaphone!

L.L. Combine H. ;)

More info on the band, still going strong, here. And here's a live performance of "Combine Harvester":

Palm trees and pasties

I've posted about Johnny Pineapple before, but there certainly is a big difference in the covers...

Hoo boy, is it hot in here or am I sweating? 

Take a look at that other post and you'll see they were probably going for another demographic with this one. Certainly less, how shall we put it...mom-centric?

Forgets to mention that he is not averse to cheesecakery. ;)