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Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Get ready for a musical Sesame Street Muppet ® extravaganza! Something’s in the air on Sesame Street that makes everyone want to sing! Elmo and Rosita break into song when they have a playdate, but can’t find each other! Won’t "Somebody Come and Play?" The music goes on into the night when Sesame Street stays up late to sing more songs - karaoke style. Kids of all ages can sing and dance along to renditions of such Sesame Street favorites as "ABC-DEF-GHI," "You Say Hola," "Ladybug Picnic," "New Way to Walk," "Let’s Go Driving," and "People in Your Neighborhood." And the beat goes on - even with forgotten lyrics, stage fright and a broken karaoke machine! Featuring special guest performance clips by Gloria Estefan, Destiny’s Child and Ben Stiller!
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Plot Summary
Join your favorite Sesame Street friends as they get ready for a big karaoke party! Elmo, Zoe, and Grover are excited to sing their hearts out, learning about music, rhythm, and the joy of performing together. They discover that singing is even more fun when you share it with friends.
Critical Reception
As a direct-to-video release aimed at preschoolers, "Sesame Sings Karaoke" was primarily received by its target audience with enthusiasm, mirroring the general positive reception of most Sesame Street content. Critical reviews are scarce for this type of release, but the brand's consistent quality in educational and entertaining children's programming generally garners parental approval.
What Reviewers Say
Features beloved Sesame Street characters engaging in musical fun.
Provides simple, age-appropriate songs and interactive elements for young children.
Reinforces positive social interactions and the joy of participation.
Google audience: While specific reviews for this karaoke special are not widely available, typical parental feedback for Sesame Street direct-to-video releases highlights their effectiveness in keeping children entertained and engaged with educational themes. Parents often appreciate the familiar characters and gentle approach to learning.
Fun Fact
The karaoke machine featured in the special was designed to be interactive, with flashing lights and simple sound effects, intended to mimic the experience of real karaoke for young viewers.
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