Directing

Ted May

Born May 12, 1949

Died March 10, 2020 · aged 70

Ted May (September 12, 1947 - October 1, 2008) was an American television director for Sesame Street and several specials.

Known For

Sesame Street: Singing with the StarsSesame Street: Singing with the Stars · 2012
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars
2012
MovieFamilyMusic
Dance and sing along with this star-studded special from Sesame Street! From Alicia Keys to the Dixie Chicks, Andrea Bocelli, Adam Sandler and more, this video will get your child moving!
Sesame Street: Quiet TimeSesame Street: Quiet Time · 1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
★ 6.01997
MovieFamily
Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time." He asks his friends for suggestions, which include reading, drawing, and napping. A countdown of the Top Ten quiet time ideas appear periodically (announced by David Rudman) on a Campbell's Soup can, including such ideas as "Practice your giraffe imitation."
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! · 2003
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo!
★ 8.02003
MovieFamily
One, two, buckle your shoe...Elmo gets dressed, and you can, too! Come along and learn all about jackets, hats, and shoes with Elmo.
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! · 2001
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West!
★ 6.02001
MovieComedyFamily
Sesame Street's favorite furry red cowpoke saddles up to learn all about the wild frontier. Join Elmo as he finds out how to ride a horse, kicks up his heels at a hoe down, boards a time-traveling magic stagecoach and more! Featuring classic cowpoke songs, and plenty of fun with his partners the Noodles, Marshall Grover and special guests, country singer Travis Tritt and Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth. Elmo takes viewers young and old on a wonderful ride through the very best of the Wild Wild West!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! · 2002
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays!
★ 7.32002
MovieFamily
In the first-ever "Elmo's World" holiday special, Elmo is gearing up to celebrate Christmas. But what present will he give Dorothy, his beloved goldfish? As he searches for an answer, Elmo learns about holidays around the world and discovers the many things that Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa have in common. Finally, Elmo goes to the North Pole, where Santa has some expert advice about the true spirit of Chirstmas - and the perfect gift for Dorothy!
Sesame Street: Put Down the DuckieSesame Street: Put Down the Duckie · 1988
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
★ 6.81988
MovieFamilyMusic
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! · 2000
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More!
★ 8.02000
MovieFamilyAnimation
Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More! is a 2000 Sesame Street video. It contains three episodes of Elmo's World.
Sesame Street: Elmo's WorldSesame Street: Elmo's World · 2000
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
★ 8.02000
MovieFamilyMusic
Come look at the world through the eyes of everyone's favorite three-year-old! Join Elmo as he explores his special world through dancing, music, and books. Meet Dorothy, Elmo's pet goldfish, and Mister Noodle, his new friend. Children will move and groove with their favorite furry red monster.

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Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic NumbersSesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers · 2012
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
2012
MovieFamily
When Max the Magician (guest star Will Arnett) comes to Sesame Street, Elmo and his friends are excited for a fun magic show! Max makes a scarf appear and cards disappear and Elmo, Big Bird and Rosita are amazed, but Chris points out what Max is really doing is subtraction and addition. This story highlights these math areas and is followed by the rest of a full hour episode complete with additional math and number films as well as favorite segments such as Elmo's World, Murray Had A Little Lamb and The Adventures of Bert and Ernie. Enjoy another full hour of a second math centric story "Hat Day" where Elmo and Zoe have a contest to see who can wear the most hats! Elmo and Zoe must count, estimate and even count by fives. This second story is also followed by the rest of a full hour episode including the spoof "30 Rocks" which has a counting theme. Elmo's World Hats and the classic Pinball Number Count series are bonus extras!

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