Do you need a sunny day to sweep those winter clouds away? Join us for a little stroll down the memory lane of merchandising, because there's nothing more sure to lift you out of your blues than a certain Muppet with a nose like an orange, a song in his heart, and a vibrating motor installed inside his belly.
Ray teaches Rob about the origins for this best-selling behemoth, including how a chimpanzee news anchor served as part of the original inspiration for its creation; the spinoffs that this red original spawned; why toy stores in the mid 90s should've been offering much better health insurance; and why we could all use a little more laughter, and Elmo, in our lives.
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"Sesame Street Theme" 1998-2001
Sesame Street - We're All Monsters (updated version)
Rosie O'Donnell & Elmo - Do You Hear What I Hear
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Tickle Me Elmo, hottest holiday toy in 1996
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