Elmopalooza! is a Sesame Street special that aired on ABC on February 20, 1998. It was taped in the middle of the 29th season of Sesame Street and featured songs by celebrity guests. About the show The special begins with an announcer (Jerry Nelson) introducing a special Sesame Street musical show live from Radio City Music Hall, along with the celebrity guest stars. Kermit the Frog introduces the Sesame Street Muppets as they enter the theater for tonight's special show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sesame Street. In the dressing room, Prairie Dawn gets Jon Stewart prepared to host the show, along with the show crew to work behind the scenes and operate the stage. Elmo visits Jon to wish him good luck, but just as he closes the door, Jon warns him that it's broken and it won't open once it's shut, but it's too late. Meanwhile, over on Sesame Street, Gordon, Susan, Bob, Gina, and Mr. Handford are waiting for a limousine to pick them up to Radio City, but are surprised to see Grover as their chauffeur, as well as a chicken serving food. Back in the studio, David Alan Grier reminds Jon that he's on in 30 seconds, but Jon says he, Prairie, and the crew can't come out since the door's stuck, much to David's surprise. Telly worries about something terrible going to happen if Jon can't get out of the dressing room, and thinks everyone will be sad and the economy will collapse and "the country will be doomed!". Elmo says he'll take care of everything by hosting the show, and the rest of the Muppets will be the crew. With ten seconds left, The Count manages to count down the seconds himself until showtime. On stage, Elmo tells the audience that he will be subbing for Jon, due to technical doorknob difficulties. As he speaks, the Two-Headed Monster argues over the camera. David tells Elmo to introduce the first song, but not before he finds who ate the script. Elmo sees Cookie walking by, burping chewed paper bits out of his mouth. Then, The Fugees, Big Bird, and Snuffy perform "Just Happy to Be Me". After the song, an elephant wants to be in the show. He decides to dance and calls himself the "Lord of the Elephants". Meanwhile, Grover's limo stops at a snowy landscape to pick up some penguins, much