History of Sesame Street "phenomenon" until Clash took over the role in 1985. Eventually, Elmo became, as Davis reported, "the embodiment" of "Sesame Street", and "the marketing wonder of our age" when five million "Tickle Me Elmo" dolls were sold in 1996. Clash believed the "Tickle Me Elmo" phenomenon made Elmo a household name and led to the "Elmo's World" segment. Michael Jeter was a favorite with younger audiences in his role as Mr. Noodle's brother, Mister Noodle on Sesame Street from 1999 to 2003. In 2002, "Sesame Street"s producers went further in changing the show to reflect its younger demographic, fundamentally changing the
The Best of Elmo the show? Everyone laughs as Elmo asks the viewer what they liked best. As the credits roll, the Monster-Art-Show begins, showing one drawing with Elmo and Ernie, one drawing with Elmo in his imagination, one of Elmo sitting on a ledge while wearing tap shoes, one of Elmo scaring Julia Roberts, one with two backup singers, one of the number 3, one with Whoopi Goldberg and Elmo, one with Telly and Elmo, one with trees, and one drawing of Elmo playing the piano. Additional Muppets performed by Joey Mazzarino, David Rudman, Carmen Osbahr, Pam Arciero, Jim Martin, Noel MacNeal, Peter