Sesame Street - Kids playing out adult occupations

[KatieCadet1]

I want to Be a Ballerina when I grow up someday!

[quirpco]

I wish my job was cool enough for a child to imitate, unless there's a kid out there who enjoys pretending to work at a computer all day like a mindless vegetable, putting up with office politics and idiots. lol

[TheAnnafisher]

Too bad the children have seen so few people working on anything positive in the ghettos for decades, more love, more JOBS! More JUSTICE! NO KILLING

[MIKECNW]

@TheAnnafisher Keep it to yourself.

[gottaloveaz]

Febraury 27,1978 this came on. along with Little House on the Prairie A Most Precious Gift.

[MIKECNW]

@gottaloveaz

I recall seeing this before 1978.

[dementedfurbie]

The music sounds very 70s, and that's a good thing.

[zacandtaylorrule]

Love this one. That girl with the drums is so cute haha.

[Pdasilva0324]

I loved this when I was about 4-5. The background music was stuck in my head for over 20 years til I finally saw it again!

[valenteenytiny]

That little girl on the drums is ME!!!

[mstatz]

Wow! That's interesting. Seeing your age now and your age in the film, I'm guessing this was filmed some time in 1975. Do you know or remember? Did Sesame Street go to your parents house and film this? Do you remember doing it?  You were pretty cute but not the best drummer I ever saw. LOL ! I've heard from about four other people who were either on Sesame Street or played an instrument in the background musical piece to a skit. Anyway, thanks for your comment!

[colleen4ever]

You were so cute!

[sommerssmith]

I'm glad I know about the film now. Anyway, are you working in a job similar to what you are doing in this film, are you working elsewhere or are you currently laid off?

[Ahuebner2004]

1. Carpenter

2. Baker

3. Bricklayer

4. Architect

5. Flower arrnger

6. Dump truck driver

7. Artist

8. Telephone operator

9. Drummer

10. TV Station worker

[Pdasilva0324]

Amazingly, 33-34 years after this was filmed, only one of those professions is semi-outdated (telephone operator).

[beckigreen]

I think number 10's occupation is a master control.

[tigergurl07]

yep you're right it is master control

[simonizer888]

1. Construction Framer

2. Dessert/Pastry Chef

3. Masonry Installer

3. Architectural Designer/Urban Development

5. Florist

6. Bulldozer Driver/Contractor

7. Portait Artist

8. Telemarketer

9. Percussionist

10. TV Program Director

[MIKECNW]

Still wonder what that Kermit and CM skit was supposed to be about.

[lucahjin]

This has got to be one of my favorite and most well remembered skits from my childhood- ( I had to be about 3 or so! ) I still really dig this 70's music XDDDD thanks for this!

[d72jjpilc]

Two more things I would like to mention: 1. It looks like the adult chef is saying something when he is tasting his food. Is it 'bon,' the French word for 'good'? Just wondering. 2. Like JayeG mentioned, the girl on the drums was 'too cute.' Like the 'J - Jump for Joy' song by Joe Raposo, this brings me to tears (almost!).

[d72jjpilc]

I remember this - especially the change in tempo, as others have noted, when the bulldozer is featured. For some reason, the music here reminds of another Sesame Street skit 'Do You Know What Backwards Means?' This one might not have an electronic score, but the music's overall 'mood' is upbeat and groovy.

[JayeG]

that little girl on the drums was too cute!!

[Flower76]

Wow, thanks for the sweet memories of childhood! The music takes me back as well.

[uofmrules1]

I have ALWAYS remembered this skit. This was awesome! As for the little girl playing drums, GO NEIL!

[d72jjpilc]

uofmrules1, When you say 'Neil, ' do you mean drummer Neil Peart of the music group Rush? Or Neil Young, or another Neil? Just curious. Thanks.

[uofmrules1]

Um, yes I mean Neil Peart. Big Rush fan here.

[VeRTiGo9191]

I always used to think that boy imagining he was a chef was eating dirt out of a flower pot! Thanks!

[meandmy2phans]

HAHAHA! It does look like that, now that you mention it.

[quirpco]

Great stuff... I like when the music's tempo picks up at the bulldozer footage.

[meandmy2phans]

The funny thing is that the only thing I remember about this clip was the music tempo changing with the construction lady. That 4 seconds has stuck in my head over these past 30 years. Strange what the mind remembers.

Thanks for posting this clip!

[MIKECNW]

Anyone know what that clip on Cookie and Kermit was supposed to be?

[uofmrules1]

I've been wondering that one as well.

[MIKECNW]

HA HA!

[Brinah]

hahah that's funny!

[ISNorden]

"If all you liked to do as a kid was watch TV, the only job you'd be happy with as an adult is...couch potato." *groan* Still, this is a pretty good film...four stars!

[Brinah]

agreed!

[Alexsmom]

Oh - another great blast from the past! Thank you so much for posting it!