- Frank Oz (Bert)
- Sonia Manzano (Maria Figueroa Rodriguez)
- Roscoe Orman (Gordon Robinson)
- Martin P. Robinson (Telly Monster/Aloysius Snuffleupagus/Irvine/Slimey (voice))
- Suki Lopez (Nina)
- Violet Tinnirello (Charlie)
- Jennifer Barnhart (Zoe (voice))
- Ryan Dillon (Elmo (voice))
- Alan Muraoka (Alan)
Sesame Street — S20E18
Episode: Episode 587
Air Date: 1988-12-19
Overview
An early Elmo meets Bob's deaf friend and learns to say "hello" in sign language. A classic skit of Phil Harmonic and Placido Flamingo live from the Nestropolitan Opera. A vintage animation of Gerald's dog, Sparky, re-imagined as an alligator. The Honkers play "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on their noses.