Judy Collins (b. 1939) is an American folk singer.
She was the guest star on episode 205 of The Muppet Show, and made many appearances on Sesame Street. In promotion of an episode, Collins commented that "I enjoy being on the program and I like the attitude of the show and the people. I feel committed to children's enlightenment and the show is a way I can reach them."[1]
Along with Kermit the Frog, she presented Paul Williams into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001.
Collins with Biff and Sully
Collins, Kermit the Frog, and Willie Nelson at the 32nd annual Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremonies.
Sesame Street appearances[]
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Collins sings "The Fisherman Song" with the Anything Muppets. (First: Episode 0796) |
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Collins plays "The Sad Princess" in a story read by Luis. (First: Episode 0812) |
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In a television studio, Collins sings "Song for Judith". (First: Episode 0854) |
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Collins sings "A Song Without a Reason" with the Anything Muppets. (First: Episode 0864) |
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Collins features prominently in the street plot of Episode 0961, trying to find a quiet place to rehearse. She performs some original songs, including "Sully's Love Song (Yes)" with Biff and Sully, "Horse Sense" with Fred the Wonder Horse, and "A New Day." |
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At the beach of City Island, New York, Collins sings "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" with the Kids. (First: Episode 0971) The song was later released on the album The Stars Come Out on Sesame Street in 1979. |
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At the beach of City Island, New York, Collins sings "The Sun Shines" with the human cast and kids. (First: Episode 0993) |
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At the beach of City Island, New York, Collins sings "Water Cantata" with the human cast. (First: Episode 1000) |
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Collins again is the focus of another storyline on the street for Episode 1051, where she performs various duets with the cast. Big Bird imagines her and Mr. Snuffleupagus singing a Mozart-inspired light opera duet with the alphabet as lyrics. She then sings "Three Grouches Would a Wooing Go" with Oscar the Grouch, "One Thing Leads to Another" with Biff, and "Hummingbird" with Bob. Her duet with Biff was later released on the album The Stars Come Out on Sesame Street in 1979. |
Sources[]
- ↑ "Judy on 'Sesame'", The Danville Register, 17 January 1977, pg 16.