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Big Bird Gets Lost

  • Video
  • 1998
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
31
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Frances McDormand, Caroll Spinney, and Big Bird in Big Bird Gets Lost (1998)
ComedyFamilyFantasyMusicShort

When Big Bird and Maria go shopping at ABCD Mart, Big Bird gets lost and practices the skills Maria taught him about what to do if they get separated to find her again.When Big Bird and Maria go shopping at ABCD Mart, Big Bird gets lost and practices the skills Maria taught him about what to do if they get separated to find her again.When Big Bird and Maria go shopping at ABCD Mart, Big Bird gets lost and practices the skills Maria taught him about what to do if they get separated to find her again.

  • Director
    • J. Squires Emily
  • Writers
    • Judy Rothman Rofé
    • Patricia Thackray
  • Stars
    • Caroll Spinney
    • Martin P. Robinson
    • Kevin Clash
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    31
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • J. Squires Emily
    • Writers
      • Judy Rothman Rofé
      • Patricia Thackray
    • Stars
      • Caroll Spinney
      • Martin P. Robinson
      • Kevin Clash
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney
    • Big Bird
    • (voice)
    • …
    Martin P. Robinson
    Martin P. Robinson
    • Snuffy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Elmo
    • (voice)
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Muppet Performer
    • (voice)
    Matt Vogel
    Matt Vogel
    • Big Bird (assistant)
    • (voice)
    Pam Arciero
    Pam Arciero
    • Telly (assistant)
    • (voice)
    Bryant Young
    • Snuffy's back half
    • (voice)
    Peter Linz
    Peter Linz
    • Muppet Performer
    • (voice)
    Alice Dinnean
    Alice Dinnean
      Sonia Manzano
      Sonia Manzano
      • Maria
      Frances McDormand
      Frances McDormand
      • Frances…
      John Bedford Lloyd
      John Bedford Lloyd
      • Shoe Salesman
      Justine Johnston
      • Woman with Hat
      • (as Justine Johnson)
      Desiree Casado
      Desiree Casado
      • Gabi
      Nina Shelton
      Nina Shelton
      • Store Clerk
      Edna MacNeal
      • Edna
      • Director
        • J. Squires Emily
      • Writers
        • Judy Rothman Rofé
        • Patricia Thackray
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      • Quotes
        • [last lines]
        • Frances: [as she is restacking the balls] Oh, hi. I'd like to take a minute to talk to the grown ups out there. You know, it just takes a second for kids to get lost in a crowded place. And it's really scary for a kid. Not much better for the parent either. So you should teach your kids at a very early age what to do if you do get separated and better yet how not to get lost to begin with. The best way not to lose your children is to hold their hands and if you must let go, be sure that you can see them at all times and tell them that they have to be able to see you from wherever they are. Remember that most children wander off when they're not being paid attention to or when their parents become distracted. Try to orient your child to the new surroundings by pointing out landmarks. If you have older children, you may decide together on an easy to find meeting place if you get separated. But younger kids should be told to stop, stay where they are and look for someone nearby who works in the store or a theme park or wherever you are. They should be told to recognize store employees. Help your children to learn their full names, addresses and phone numbers as well as the names and numbers of their caregivers. Most of all, be sure your kids know to never leave the store. Excuse me.
        • [as she finishes restacking the balls and they all fall down again]
        • Frances: I've got to find a new line of work.
      • Crazy credits
        The money that CTW earns when you buy our licensed products is put back into Sesame Street and other CTW educational Projects. THANKS FOR HELPING!
      • Connections
        Spin-off from Sesame Street (1969)

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      • Release date
        • February 3, 1998 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Production company
        • Children's Television Workshop (CTW)
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