Celebration Of Me Grover DVD

[Dantecat]

Okay,We all just know that this will be released on Tuesday August 31st,But So Far,I just found a couple things about this DVD.It's the description and a couple of pictures of the DVD!

Description:Come to Flyer's Club Roost where everyone on Sesame Street has gathered to celebrate the many sides of Grover!Also included is a bonus Grover Matching Game!

1st Picture:http://www.fye.com/catalog/moviesProduct.jhtml?itemId=11085234

2nd Picture:www.suncoast.com/Movies/Movie.aspx?V_id=V+++309649&prodid=SNY55327DVD

That's Everything!!!! ;)

[Dantecat]

Oh and one more thing,Ssetta,Do you know what grover skits are going to be on that DVD yet like you asked Vicki Levy.I am just so excited about this!!! :excited: :excited: :excited:

[Oliver]

^ any word on classic skits / segments yet?

[Oliver]

^ any word on classic skits / segments yet?

^ ?

[Dantecat]

Not Until Tuesday August 31st Oliver.I wish Ssetta could just tell me this But I don't know why he won't just me.Sorry Oliver!! :( Not until Tuesday August 31st! :smirk:

[Oliver]

A whole month's away... :crazy:

It's okay Dante, I was just wondering if anybody knew about the skits.

Thanks!

[Dantecat]

Hey Oliver,Guess What else I just found so far,More Description about this DVD!
It says:Get ready for a salute to everyone's favorite blue-furred Muppet,as the "Sesame Street" crew looks back on Grover's most memorable appearances as superhero,waiter,singing telegram delivery "person" and more.

What do you think about this?

[Oliver]

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

I can't wait, I just hope the skits aren't edited to revolve around some dumb storyline... If this disc actually does feature classic singing telegram and Grover the waiter, Super Grover, etc. skits, unedited in complete and original form, I'm all over this!!

[Dantecat]

Hey Oliver,8 More Days Left!!!

I Found More Description About This Grover DVD.It Says:The loveable,and often unheralded,Sesame Street character Grover gets his own release,full of loveable adventures with the endearing character.Numerous clips from the show are featured,compiling the best moments,most of which involve his escapades as a waiter in a restaurant.

What do you just think of this Oliver??

[Drtooth]

I am a little deturbed about the 40 min running time, but this sounds like a great DVD. I've held out on a lot of SS DVDs, as they are pricey and they haven't much more than a remasetered vhs, but this and the "What's the Name of that Song" disks look pretty darn sweet to me!

[erniebert1234ss]

I can't wait!!! It's this week!!! GROVER SHOPPING TRIP!!!!

BJ

[Dantecat]

Okay Everybody Since This DVD's Just Coming Tommorow,What Grover Skits Would You Like To See On This DVD?
:excited: :) :excited:

[Dantecat]

Tim Kelly,What would you like to see? Anybody?

[erniebert1234ss]

The one where Charlie's is a Mexican restaurant and he goes "Arriba!" CRASH! He is too funny! I'll have to make a puppet of him from the Blue boy pattern to celebrate. Another classic sketch is when he rhymes to remember the orders! I do not remember either, but I hope we see those on the DVD!

BJ

[Tim Kelly]

Tim Kelly,What would you like to see? Anybody?

Well, I managed to glance at a VHS copy that was lying around at Suncoast (they hadn't put it out yet, but it was on top of a pile of VHS tapes). The text mentioned something about Grover teaching Elmo how to deliver a singing telegram, and the four pictures were of Grover as a wig salesman, a bunch of Muppets sitting at the ceremony, Super Grover in a phone booth, and Grover getting an award (again, at the ceremony). The thing that surprised me was that Frank Oz wasn't listed as a performer.

Anyway, what I'd *like* to see are "Two 'G' Sounds" and "I Stand Up Straight and Tall" from the alphabet album, anything that shows how Grover used to torture Kermit (screaming "Hey, Froggy Babyyy" and then running up and slapping him on the back), and the complete version of "Monster in the Mirror" with all the celebrities singing along.

[Dantecat]

Hey Guys,The DVD's finally here!!! ;) :excited: :)

[alizakaila]

From Barnes & Noble
He's energetic, hardworking, and happy. He likes hugs, and he's nice to talk to. He is Grover, and at long last he joins the ranks of Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, the Count, and Bert and Ernie as the star of his very first direct-to-video special. Join the cast of Sesame Street as they gather at the Flyers' Club for a well-deserved Roost (as opposed to a roast) of the furry blue monster. Clips recall some of Grover's finest moments in sketches and song, including his derring-do as Super Grover, his starring role in "The King & I" (in which his costar is the actual letter "I"), and the hilarious recurring sketches in which waiter Grover serves up frustration to an unfortunate customer. Lena Horne sings and film critic Roger Ebert offers a "thumbs up" cameo. It's high time Grover's invaluable contributions to Sesame Street were recognized. Donald Liebenson

[Dantecat]

Does Anybody Know What Grover Skits You Just Get On This DVD?

[Philo and Gunge]

Does Anybody Know What Grover Skits You Just Get On This DVD?
I knew you were gonna say that. :rolleyes::o

[Dantecat]

Okay Everybody,Here are the chapters you just get on this DVD.They are:

(1)The Flyers' Club Roast
(2)Grover's Work Song
(3)Over,Under,Around and Through
(4)Telegram Trainee
(5)How Do You Do?
(6)Grover Flies...and Lands
(7)Monsterpiece Theater:The King and I
(8)The Best Monster I Ever Met
(9)Elephant in the Phone Booth
(10)Alphabet Fever
(11)Grover the Wig Salesman
(12)Congratulations,Super Grover!
(13)Proud of Me

Most Of The Chapters Are Skits But See How You Think Of This!

[Dantecat]

Never Mind Philo and Gunge,I finally found it! ;)

[erniebert1234ss]

I just watched it last night and this morning and it is AWESOME! No waiter sketches, but that was partly because Grover and Fat Blue were fighting it out again at the party! Also, Super Grover had a HUGE role! 2 sketches and the Journey of SuperGrover to the Flyer's Club Roost! Big Bird was too funny! He said, "Never say 'roast' near a chicken!" and Oscar the Grouch started saying "Roast" to the chicken! What great sketches were on there, too! Lena Horne and Grover's "How Do You Do" song, Grover as the wig salesman, Grover and Elmo with singing telegrams! Great fun! Even "Over, Around, and Through" (Grover version) was funny! Grover was trying to make the audience understand these things and he didn't think we understood it, and at the end, he faints! Cute! The hugs and kisses montage sketch was good, just made me want to get a Grover of my own by Gund!

BJ

[alizakaila]

Grover parlays 'Street' cred into DVD gig
By Thomas K. Arnold, Special for USA TODAY
Sesame Street's Grover may not be aware he appears on TV, but the media-savvy Muppet does know who Fahrenheit 9/11 filmmaker Michael Moore is. We caught up with Grover as his new DVD, A Celebration of Me, Grover (Sony Wonder, $13), arrives in stores, marking the 35th season of the children's TV show.

He's come a long way from waiting tables on 'Sesame Street': Grover now has his own DVD.
Sony Wonder

Celebration looks back on some of Grover's most memorable moments, with fellow cast members Big Bird, Elmo and the Cookie Monster reminiscing about their furry blue friend and his famous work ethic. Grover has been a waiter, a disco dancer, a lawman, an elevator operator, a taxi driver, even a wig salesman.

Grover is not always very good at what he does, but his work ethic is admirable. It's one of the most important lessons he teaches kids.

When we call Grover's number, a woman named Alicia picks up the phone. She patches in Grover, who sometimes relies on Frank Oz to express himself.

Q: So, you have a personal assistant?

A: Are you talking about Elmo? Oh, her. Well, you know, I am a busy guy, and it's very hard for me to keep track of my schedule sometimes, so I have to hire people on to help with that.

Q: You've had a lot of jobs over the years, Grover.

A: I work through a temp agency called Grover's Temps. It's my own agency. In fact, I'm the sole proprietor and employee.

Q: Which of your many jobs did you like the best?

A: I worked as a waiter, a hot dog vendor and a traveling sales monster, but I think my very favorite was being a stenographer.

Q: Why did you like that?

A: It's so exciting — you can't believe how exciting — and you learn so much. Did you know you have to know how to read and write?

Q: You don't say.

A: Yes, once I learned that, it got really fun. At first I just drew pictures, but that didn't really cut it.

Q: What job haven't you done that you might like to try?

A: Actually, I think I would love to go into television. I have things I want to say.

Q: Like what?

A: I think I would love to teach little children about their ABCs and 123s and how important it is to be nice to one another and help each other.

Q: Kids are looking forward to your new movie.

A: I have a new movie? Really? Michael Moore didn't make it, did he?

Q: No, no. It's a DVD called A Celebration of Me, Grover, with all your friends from Sesame Streetsaying what a great guy you are and remembering all the jobs you've done. It's all about you.

A: That happens to one of my favorite subjects. I'm very proud of myself. I'm proud of my blue fur; I'm proud of the way I can say the alphabet and the way that I can run near and very far away. I am pretty much proud of everything about myself — and I think everybody should be that way.

Q: Is there one pearl of wisdom you'd like to tell the children of the world?

A: It's important to listen to each other, to help each other and to care for each other — and to brush your teeth.

[ceecee]

Last Thursday, (2 days after it came out) I really REALLY wanted to get the "Celebration of Me" DVD. So I went to Target. They did not have it at all! Then Wal-Mart. They only had it on VHS. So I bought it anyway.

I was really disappointed that there weren't any classic waiter skits. But otherwise, it was entertaining. I'm glad there was some old stuff on it. I love "How do you do?" with Lena Horne, and "Alphabet Fever." I hadn't seen that stuff in years!

Anyway, I'm glad I got it, but not too bummed about not getting it on DVD.

[Dantecat]

Ceecee,If you get The DVD Version Of It,It Just Includes a Grover Matching Game.

[Dantecat]

What's Chapter's 6 and 9 about?

(6)Grover Flies...and Lands

and

(9)Elephant in the Phone Booth

Anybody?

[MuppetDude]

(6) is probably a montage of Super Grover segments.

[ceecee]

Yep, "Grover Flies..and Lands" is a montage of Super Grover's bad landings.

"Elephant in the Phone Booth" has to do with Grover having to change into Super Grover in a phone booth. But there is an elephant stuck in the phone booth, so Grover tries to help. (He's trying to get to the Roast/Roost on time)

[MuppetDude]

Is "Alphabet Fever" a montage of Grover's best dancing segments, or is it one in particular?

[Dantecat]

No MuppetDude,I Think It's Just The One In Particular,It's Called The ABC Disco With Grover Disco Dancing!!! :cool:

[MuppetDude]

:cool: One of my favorites. But one of the pictures that another forum member gave us was one of Grover dancing in "Rappin' Alphabet". Is this part of a montage?

Okay, enough questions from me; I've got to see this tape!




Okay, one more question, and it's more of everyone else's opinion; do you think that the "Grover Celebration" special is more like a "Best of Kermit" video, meaning that it's got plenty of classic moments, or like "Best of Ernie and Bert", where some of the clips may not be "classics" or well-known?

[ceecee]

"Alphabet Fever" is indeed Grover at the disco. (A spoof on "Saturday Night Fever") There isn't any part with rapping.

I would say this video is mostly new filler material with a few really good classics. With all the terrific Grover material out there, it's a bummer that more is not included on this "celebration."

[Erine81981]

I loved every bit of it and I hope they make a Celeration of Herry Monster. I would love to see a Herry one. They need one of Herry. I Herry too. My favorite skit or song that is the Alphabet Fever. It was years before I had seen it. I was suprised to see it and amazed by it. That is one of my favorite songs on SS w/ Grover. I glad they made a DVD for Grover. Thanks SWC. :)

[erniebert1234ss]

Sad...I LOVE Herry! What ever happened to him? I believe Richard Hunt performed him and when he died, that was the end of him.

My memory is fuzzy and blue (SS reference!) today.

BJ

[Dantecat]

Sorry BJ,Herry Was Performed By Jerry Nelson.

[erniebert1234ss]

Thank you Dantecat! I had a brain burp this morning! ;) My next question is this: On the DVD credits, it said that Jerry Nelson performed Fat Blue. Is that true??? If he isn't performing him now, who is? Thanx!

BJ

[Dantecat]

Yes It Is True BJ!But Guess What Everybody,I Finally Bought The DVD At Kmart And They Only Wanted $8.99 For It!!! :excited: I'm Really Glad I Got It And It Was Wonderful!! ;) Plenty Of Montage Skits Of Grover's Work Song And Two Of Them Even Had Kermit On Them. :) I Really Liked The Whole DVD Filled With Old And Vintage Skits,It Was So Fun!!!!!

[Dantecat]

I Also Saw Sully Too!But Other Jobs Were Not Listed On That DVD Like:Camp Counselor,Gym Teacher,Selling Food From The Movie Theater,A Photographer,A Baker,and Many Others!!!

Anyway The DVD Was Really Good And I'm Really Glad I Just Got It Yesterday At Kmart For $8.99 Which Was Absolutely A Bargain Then Tower Records,Borders,Toys R Us,Etc.For $12.99.

Great Price Huh? :)

[erniebert1234ss]

I'm watching it for the umpteen millionth time right now and it is still funny as ****! I LOVED THE WIG SALESMAN SKETCH! Especially the "pet guinea pig" at the end! Love everything in there! I love the Big Bird comments, although the "I wish I could tell time" number is too funny!

I also want to support Sesame Workshop any way I can! Is there any Grover merchandise I can get at someplace like Wal-Mart? Thanx in advance!

BJ

[erniebert1234ss]

Super Grover's crash-landing montage is so funny! Another viewing! I love that!

BJ

[erniebert1234ss]

I Also Saw Sully Too!But Other Jobs Were Not Listed On That DVD Like:Camp Counselor,Gym Teacher,Selling Food From The Movie Theater,A Photographer,A Baker,and Many Others!!!

Anyway The DVD Was Really Good And I'm Really Glad I Just Got It Yesterday At Kmart For $8.99 Which Was Absolutely A Bargain Then Tower Records,Borders,Toys R Us,Etc.For $12.99.

Great Price Huh? :)

OMG, you remember the Camp Iwannagohoma bit? You are really good!

BJ

[Dantecat]

Thanks BJ!!! ;) ;) ;)

[Dantecat]

Speaking Of Grover's Jobs,Does Anybody Just Remember A Very Very Rare Skit Where Grover Tries To Get A Job As A Lifeguard?? It Was From The 1980's But The Last Time They Ever Aired It Was In 1996 Or 1997! Noggin Never Aired That Skit For Sure.

[Erine81981]

I remember that one. Thats where he comes into a office to ask about the job and he has a summer type of hat, sun glasses and some sunblock on his nose. That was also another one of my favorites.

One I remember about is the one where Grover is eitehr a waiter or something and he's going through doors that say "in" and "out" and he keeps getting hit by the monster going through the doors. Does anyone remember that one?

[Dantecat]

I Don't Kyle,But What Year Was That Skit And How Is It?

Also,The Last Time On That One Skit Where Grover Gets A Job As A Lifeguard Was Aired Till Episode#3727.

What Year And Season Was Episode#3727?
(1)Season 28 Or 29?
(2)1996 Or 1997?

[MuppetDude]

One I remember about is the one where Grover is eitehr a waiter or something and he's going through doors that say "in" and "out" and he keeps getting hit by the monster going through the doors. Does anyone remember that one?

That was a disco number from 1979, where a green monster had trouble understanding what everyone was doing (i.e. dancing in and out the doors).

Grover did demonstrate "in" and "out" using an elevator.

BTW, is the "Grover DVD" also available on VHS? I had trouble finding it.

[Dantecat]

Yes,It's Either At Kmart Or Borders Book Store.What Stores Did Not Have Them So Far???

[Dantecat]

That's All I Can Just Think Of MuppetDude.

Kmart:5.99
Borders:9.99

;) :) ;)

[MuppetDude]

Kmart:5.99
Borders:9.99



K-MART HAS THEM FOR 5.99?!

I just passed the store yesterday!!

Oh well. I know that Target doesn't have it--yet. I also found out that they didn't carry any Muppet action figures. :cry: And I was wanting to get my hands on a Marvin Suggs. :D

[Erine81981]

Mine was 8.99 at Kmart. Thats where I got mine at.

[Dantecat]

Which Was $8.99 Kyle,The VHS Or The DVD :confused:

[MuppetDude]

I'm planning to get it this Friday. :excited: I can't wait to see it.

[Dantecat]

Enjoy It MuppetDude!!! :)

Tim Kelly,Do You Just Get It Yet?If So,How Was It?

[muppet maniac]

I have not seen this DVD...

How good is it?

Now,if they could make a "Best of Oscar the Grouch" DVD then that would be totally awesome!

[erniebert1234ss]

Go get it it's really good, not like those clip shows from the 1980s...

BJ

[Dantecat]

It Sure Will Be Muppet Maniac!

They Also Show Clips From The 1970's! ;)

[Erine81981]

Which Was $8.99 Kyle,The VHS Or The DVD :confused:

DVD was 8.99

[Dantecat]

Oh,Ok,Thanks Kyle! ;)

[Dantecat]

When I Went,They Just Had 3 DVD's Left And 3 VHS Tapes Left!

How Many Did They Have Left When You Went Kyle?

[Tim Kelly]

Enjoy It MuppetDude!!! :)

Tim Kelly,Do You Just Get It Yet?If So,How Was It?

I did get it, and it's really cute. I think the only segment I remembered from my childhood was "Over, Under, and Through," so everything else was pretty much new to me. The flying/crashing montage is hilarious, just watching all of those crashes one after the other. I was disappointed that the extended celebrity version of "Monster in the Mirror" wasn't included, but I think I have most of that on VHS somewhere.

[Erine81981]

When I Went,They Just Had 3 DVD's Left And 3 VHS Tapes Left!

How Many Did They Have Left When You Went Kyle?

Well I didn't see the VHS but there was at least 3 or 5 DVD left.

[Dantecat]

Since Mumford Was On This DVD,Why Wouldn't They Add Any Skits With Mumford And Grover Together Like Grover Was His Assistant Sometimes When Mumford Performed????

[Erine81981]

I got the CD last saturday at Walmart. The Grover CD. Its cool but most of the songs are on most other LPs, CDs and Cassettes.

Frist song is from the DVD. As in "Grover's Work Song" which is when Big Bird, Elmo, Zoe, Erine and Bert sing the song.

3rd song is the "Over, Under, Around and Through but it's the DVD version so you don't hear about watching the record going around. See what I mean?

5th song is "How do you do?" which is the DVD version w/ Bert and Ernie say a couple of things just like the DVD has then it goes to the song.

Last song is the same as the DVD version just in CD version. "Proud of Me"

[Dantecat]

MuppetDude,Did You The VHS Yet?If So,How Was It?

[MuppetDude]

No, I didn't.

[Dantecat]

Well Okay!Please Let Me Know When And How Was It!

[dwayne1115]

I just bought this DVD today and i loved it. It did me reall good to see Fat Blue agine its been some time since i saw him. Which brings me to a point that i find very interesting. Jerry Nelson did a wonderfull job as Fat Blue i thought it was really sweet to hear the nice things he had to say about Grover. I think SS is trying to give Jerry a kind of sending off by trying to bring some of his old muppets back. I'm preety sure we will see sherlock Hemlock very soon. This is also to try and find somone to take his place when he is 100% gone.

Now on to Erick i think he is doing a fine job as Grover but his Bert was way way off. Bert seemed to kind of be on a different page then everyone else to me in this i dont know. I think Ernie and Bert as a couple have really fallen apart i think Steve and Erick need to spend more friend time togher to help this. But Erick's Grover is dead on.

[Dantecat]

During Grover's Work Song,What Waiter Skit Did They Just Show For A Couple Of Seconds? I Remember Seeing It Before But I Don't Know What Happened Exactly. It's The Ending Part Where Grover Brings So Much Food To Fat Blue And All The Food Falls Down When He Puts It On The Table And Then The Table Stands Sideways Then Fat Blue Gets Mad! Does Anybody Know What I'm Talking About? If So,What Just happens In It And What Year Was It?

[erniebert1234ss]

i don't have a clue...go to TP...

BJ

[Dantecat]

What's TP BJ :confused:

[MuppetDude]

TP stands for "Tough Pigs".

[erniebert1234ss]

Anyhoo, Tough Pigs has an anthology of Grover Waiter sketches (which has not been updated in a while) which may have some answers to our Grover Waiter questions.

BJ

[Drtooth]

I did get it, and it's really cute. I think the only segment I remembered from my childhood was "Over, Under, and Through," so everything else was pretty much new to me. The flying/crashing montage is hilarious, just watching all of those crashes one after the other. I was disappointed that the extended celebrity version of "Monster in the Mirror" wasn't included, but I think I have most of that on VHS somewhere.


I think that's a royaltees issue.... Really stinks too... I mean, The Simpsons, back when they were funny on SS..... toooo bleeping cool.

Celebration of Grover is on my wishlist with like a bazillion other must haves... but It's a front runner. I mean, SS doing a send up of a 1970's Dean Martin show in 2004? Priceless!

[Dantecat]

Do You Have DVD Dr.Tooth Or You Just Want To Get It For Christmas :confused:

[Dantecat]

I Mean,Do You Have This DVD Not What I Just Said Like Before.(Do You Have DVD)

[Drtooth]

Do You Have DVD Dr.Tooth Or You Just Want To Get It For Christmas :confused:


I will have to wait for Christmas, or when I can find 10 bucks on the street... LOL! I'm looking for jobs at the moment, but nothing's really turning up, so my DVD collection as of late came from Cereal Boxes.... :crazy:

[Dantecat]

Dr.Tooth,If You Want To Get This DVD,Go To Kmart Because They Just Have It For $8.99! :excited: ;) :excited:

[Oliver]

Are any full sketches included or is this compilation mostly made up of montages from classic skits?

It would be nice to see some 2-disc sets with complete skecthes included. They could go through all the main characters and than offer discs for assorted character sketches like the various classic monsters and oldschool characters like Forgetful Jones and Don Music, etc. and even issue discs to cover all the song segments with cartoons tossed in the mix between skits. I'm also dying to see Teeny Little Super Guy finally make his DVD debut! :zany:

[Violia]

Aww it sounds cute. I guess I'll just have to get it for my little girl. She LOVES Grover. On VHS, she's not quite aware of why you don't step on DVDs yet.

[minor muppetz]

I thought it was a good program. I don't think the matching game was too good of a feature. i would have rather had some bonus sketches (like in what's the name of that song or happy healthy monsters).

I think that the clip montages in this video were done better than the ones in the best of kermit on sesame street. in that one, all of the clips have their audio on, and can be confusing to people who don't know the sketches well. In the first clip montages, everybody sings during the clips, so we only see visuals and are not as curious about the skits as we are when watching the best of kermit. in the supergrover montage, we only see grover crash landing. nothing confusing about that. in the last one, we do hear what's going on, but most of the clips don't really have much to do with what the skits are about.

anyway, most of the skits were great. there were some that I hadn't even heard of before, like the one where grover was a wig salesman. I do wish that the full monsterpiece theatre segment was there (and not just the grover parts), and I would have rather seen "chariots of fur" or "the taming of the shoe" instead of "the king and i". I would have also rather seen grovers "near and far" skit instead of "over, under, around and through", which was already availible on the video "play-along games and songs". Since the abc disco skit was also already availible on video (in "dance along"), I would have preferred to have seen the 'rappin' alphabet" song instead (although I do like abc disco). i would have also rather seen the version of "proud of me" that was done on the show, instead of an all-new version.

Since fat blue complained about grover always making things go wrong wherever he goes, there should have been more fat blue skits (the two complete ones included on the video both took place at fat blues home). ones like "grover the taxi driver", "grove rthe waiter: hamburger" and "grover the consessionist" would have been nice. Considering that sesame workshop was allowed to include two very brief kermit clips, there should have been some full kermit and grover skits, like where they demonstrate heavy and light, or where grover gives kermit ears. some complete global grover skits should have been included.

of the grover songs that have already been released on video, i think that Monster in The Mirror (the version with all the celebrities, which hasn't been availible on video) and Fuzzy And Blue (and orange) should have been on there. During cookie monsters introduction, he said that one reason he liked grover was because they are both furry blue monsters. This line should have been on the album version, as an introduction to the song.

I think that prarie dawn, herry monster and herbert birdsfoot should have been at the ceremony as well.