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Perhaps a better title for The Best of Ernie and Bert would be Visits with Ernie and Bert, since the daunting prospect of culling the choicest episodes from more than three decades of Sesame Street is subjective at best. Only eight skits are included in this 30-minute program, which may result in viewer disappointment as countless "favorites" have been omitted. Having said that, the chosen scenes are gems, such as Ernie at the movies contending with a woman's large hat obstructing his view, or Bert residing at a meeting of the Association of W Lovers. Gina and Big Bird introduce the skits while reminiscing through a scrapbook; but, when their conversation turns to babysitting, viewers will wish for more Ernie and Bert and less introductory chitchat. Three songs are included and, thankfully, "Rubber Duckie" is one of them, though the classic bathtub sketch has been overlooked. Nonetheless, Bert's legendary sardonic wit and Ernie's sweet sincerity are wondrous to behold, and the humor ripens as audiences grow older. (Ages 2 and older) --Lynn Gibson

Sesame Street - The Best of Ernie and Bert [VHS] Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful Needs more Ernie and Bert, May 28, 2002 By  Brian Kelly (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews This review is from: Sesame Street - The Best of Ernie and Bert [VHS] (VHS Tape) What if Sesame Street made a 'best of' video and didn't invite the stars to the party? Poor Ernie and Bert don't even get the chance to introduce their favourite bits in this too short, half-hour video. Instead, the viewer gets stuck with Big Bird and Gina. Whatever goodwill is generated during Ernie and Bert is swept away with the useless banter between our hosts. While we get to see Bert playing checkers with a pigeon, where's Ernie singing Rubber Ducky? That classic bit should have been a no-brainer for this compilation. Two great talents get the short-thrift from their superiors on this one. That's too bad. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful Entertaining for kids, nostalgic for adults, September 1, 1999 By A Customer This review is from: Sesame Street - The Best of Ernie and Bert [VHS] (VHS Tape) I have to agree that there's no way to get all the great Ernie and Bert skits and songs into one movie, even if they made it longer than 30 minutes. This is a nice start. Maybe we'll see more collections later. Anyhow, my toddler loves this (though the talking statue in Egypt scared him a little at first, now he laughs)and we find it brings back memories of our own childhoods. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful Maine Mama, May 3, 2000 By A Customer This review is from: Sesame Street - The Best of Ernie and Bert [VHS] (VHS Tape) My 17 month old has been real hot on these characters... so I ordered this video. It simply did not measure up to other Sesame Street videos we have bought. There are many others that are far more engaging. As likeable as Bert and Ernie are, I think this one is kind of a snoozer Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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