Sesame Street: Placido Flamingo and Maria (street scenes)

From 1988. This rare set of street scenes featuring the foolish Placido Flamingo in romantic pursuit will make you ROTFLOL. These are from a Friday show, and even though the credits are missing, this is still too good not to see. Richard Hunt, we miss you.

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• Classic
• Sesame
• Street
• Placido
• Flamingo
• Richard
• Hunt
• Maria
• Mumford
• Muppets
• 1980's

[evenstar15]

Wasn't there an episode once where Placido Domingo was a guest star, and he and Placido Flamingo met?

[sawing14s]

That happened in the special "Sesame Street: 20 Years and Still Counting."

[Listersmate]

what was with the "w" in the upper left hand corner of the clip?

[sawing14s]

I have no idea. It was on the tape when I got it. Maybe a station error.

[Daffyfan2006]

I actually remember that one. I don't know who Steve is though. It couldn't have been Steve Whitmire since he wasn't on the show until 1993. It would have made more sense if it was Oscar shouting. Anyway, good to see that. I especially liked Placido (Richard) saying the show sponsors. It's too bad the end credits were missing. But it was good to see that ep again.

[sawing14s]

"Steve" (an ad-libbed name) is actually David Rudman.

[oliviagale]

"But when I say it loud, there is music playing, Maria!" Yay! That makes me so happy. A nice little nod to Leonard Bernstein. I suppose if he says it softly, it's almost like praying.

[Treemeadow]

*cries*

Riccchhhaarrdd...

...See you later, honey XD

[CristoeSalvatore]

I always wished Placido was on more often. It seems he was only a fringe Muppet

[declanappleseed]

Placido Flamingo remindes me of Jose Carocia and Pantinco Pistols.

[afriendofbean]

From 8:48-8:54, Maria did tell Placido Flammingo that they will both still each other a lot and be good friends but, as he was singing to her up to her window, she could have told him that she only loves him as a friend but, not as a husband where she said that she doesn't love him. (Probably if she told him that she only loves him as a friend/good friend, while talking outside her window, that would have cleared a lot of misunderstanding for Placido).

[CheshireCatForever]

I had no idea Richard Hunt was so *sigh* romantic. <3 :'-(

[LadyNekoshema]

lol, wow, memories, placido flamingo, 'ala peanut butter sandwiches' HA! i forgot that, how could i have EVER forgot that line? i use to dress up in a cape and pretend i was a magician and i'd say that all the time! boy, i wonder what else i forgot

Richard XD well, i'm happy

[rayandreina]

This is Episode #2415 -- February 5, 1988!

[IloveCillaBlackxoxo]

I remember this so much. Maria and Luis makes a great couple . Sona Manzano and Emilo rocks I forgot Emilo's last name. Emilo still plays Luis on Sesame Street Sona doesn't play Maria on Sesame Street no more I've been told now writes childrens books. I am glad Sesame Street was a part of her life she was such a great actress she always entertained me on Sesame Street. I love the bit when Placideo Flamingo sings to Maria and Maria says to Luis don't ask. I love Maria, Luis and Sesame Street xxxx

[afriendofbean]

That's true that, it would've made more sense if Oscar was shouting (Oscar probably wouldn't of minded being bothered with Placido Flammingo singing loudly since Oscar is a grouch) but, it did sound like Oscar's voice shouting, so if it was Oscar's voice, then the one who shouted was Carroll Spinney but, that wouldn't of made any connection or sense to whoever Steve is, unless Carroll Spinney's nickname is Steve or, Steve is someone who was on the show then but, not anymore.

[bagot6]

"But when I say it loud there is music playing Maria" Love it! : )

[jerhouck]

PLACIDO 0:15 0:30.

[654zns]

This is great. What episode(#) is this from exactly?

[milkmachine2005]

I used to desperately want to go through all those colorful drawers back there to see what was in them.

[trinisweetie87]

lmao.

[funshine14]

very facinating video it teaches u how to love someone sincerely and how to trust that love

[disneyrangerblue02]

What'choo talkin' 'bout, jokester?!

[Babe5677]

I remember this. When Placido Flamingo was singing to Maria and Maria didn't like it. But Maria loves Louis. Has anyone got the video of the wedding of Maria and Louis. I have heard it's cute. Maria and Louis are the best.

[teenangel93]

NICE!!!!!

[bonzolvr]

Boy this makes me miss Richard Hunt! :(

[Marbles471]

"Don't ask!" [cut]

That super-abrupt cut was hilarious. XD

[sarahthediva]

What is with the W on the screen?

[kagbox]

Simply marvelous!

[FlowerGirl9016]

I will bring you a sandwich...of grilled cheese...and tomato! Priceless!!! I almost wet myself laughing!!!!

[Renegade125]

aye yai yai i had such a crush on maria..my family teased me about it for years