Sesame Street - Sing after me

Ruth Buzzi tries to sing like Marilyn Horne, except with a lot more tremolo.

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• sesame
• street
• ruth
• buzzi
• marilyn
• horne

[SSDILLOW]

This is an amazing piece of video. Buzzi sings note for note with one of the greatest operatic voices in the world, and had to deliberately go off key to make it funny...I know, because I was there. Ruthie and I have been married for more than 30 years. Thought you'd find that interesting...kp

[sesamestreet66]

Really? I've admired her since Laugh-In was on when I was very, very young. Please say hi from a fan.

[Ajani2000]

this was when Sesame Street was Sesame street. it really rocks

[baritonebynight]

@RuthBuzzi1 This was my first exposure to real operatic singing.I was sick home from high school and turned into sesamie street. I had never heard anything so beautiful. I ended up going to music school and although I never became an operatic super star, classical singing is still my passion. The first time I met Ms Horne, I recounted this story to her. Thank you for making this such a great memory for me. I know I wouldn't know do what I do if it wasn't for this sketch.

[mkmih01]

I think that Ruth Buzzi is one of the funniest people ever! I just watched some interview clips of her and jo anne about laugh-in. So great! She said she took three of doors from the joke wall after the last show. Good for you Ruthie! Thanks for being so wonderful :)

[bossb510]

LMFAO @ 3:40-3:48

[patrickmgaddis]

@RuthBuzzi1 Hello Ruth Buzzi, my name is Patrick Gaddis. I'm almost 16 years old, but I still love Sesame Street. I remember watching it when you were in it. You always cracked me up. I really miss seeing you as Ruthie. Have you ever considered going back? Also, I hope you don't mind, but I've started writing stories for Sesame Street, and in one of my stories, Maria says that you moved to New Jersey. I also included Around The Corner and Finders Keepers is a Laundry Detergent Store now.

[jasjas2006]

Thank you Ruthie..for sharing this via twitter..I follow you and you follow me..I think you are just one of the greats!!!!!!!!!

When I think comedy , I think of you....Your friend and fan, Jay.. @ thevegasidea

[RuthBuzzi1]

I never thought I'd get to sing operatically with such a legend! I had to make myself go off key to make it funny for the kids watching Sesame Street...but she was surprised I could hit some of the notes in this little segment!

[StarTrekWreck]

Ruthie, I think those braids are taller than you are. PS a couple of FABULOUS voices!

[Garrettk41]

@weightfeather1 That's true, but I was thinking of another.

[InsertName125]

@SSDILLOW Did you meet on a park bench? Seriously, stay clear of her purse.

[ldhummingbird]

@SSDILLOW That *is* interesting. From someone who watched this as a child, she has always been so funny and taught me so much as a kid. Really. <3