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Getting Ready to Read (1992)

Movie 30 min

Family

The video promotes reading skills with various Sesame inserts, along with a new framing sequence where Big Bird operates his own "Reading Hotline."

Jon Stone Director Sara Compton Writer Ray Sipherd Writer Joseph A. Bailey Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 18, 1992
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt2258367
Language
Studio
Sesame Workshop, Children's Television Workshop

Themes

Cast

Sonia Manzano Sonia Manzano Maria Caroll Spinney Caroll Spinney Big Bird / Oscar (voice) Jim Henson Jim Henson Kermit / Ernie / Bip Bippadotta (voice) Frank Oz Frank Oz Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice) Fran Brill Fran Brill "OP" Family Song (voice) Jerry Nelson Jerry Nelson "OP" Family Song / Farley / Two-Headed Monster (voice) Richard Hunt Richard Hunt Two-Headed Monster (voice) Martin P. Robinson Martin P. Robinson Old MacDougal / Rocky (voice) Kevin Clash Kevin Clash Sam / Ferlinghetti Donizetti (voice) Pam Arciero Pam Arciero Pammy / Honkers (voice) Dick Maitland Dick Maitland Slimey (voice) Northern Calloway Same Sound Brown (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Getting Ready to Read about?
The video promotes reading skills with various Sesame inserts, along with a new framing sequence where Big Bird operates his own "Reading Hotline."
Who directed Getting Ready to Read?
Getting Ready to Read was directed by Jon Stone.
Who stars in Getting Ready to Read?
Getting Ready to Read stars Sonia Manzano, Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz.
When was Getting Ready to Read released?
Getting Ready to Read is a 1992 family film.
Where can I watch Getting Ready to Read?
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