Getting Ready to Read
Synopsis
The video promotes reading skills with various Sesame inserts, along with a new framing sequence where Big Bird operates his own "Reading Hotline."
Top Cast
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Sonia Manzano
Maria
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Jim Henson
Kermit / Ernie / Bip Bippadotta (voice)
Frank Oz
Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)
Fran Brill
"OP" Family Song (voice)
Jerry Nelson
"OP" Family Song / Farley / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Richard Hunt
Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Martin P. Robinson
Old MacDougal / Rocky (voice)
Kevin Clash
Sam / Ferlinghetti Donizetti (voice)
Pam Arciero
Pammy / Honkers (voice)
Dick Maitland
Slimey (voice)
Northern Calloway
Same Sound Brown (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 12, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Geiss, Jeff Moss, Sara Compton, Ray Sipherd, Joseph A. Bailey
- Original Score
- Cheryl Hardwick, Joe Raposo
- Original Title
- Getting Ready to Read
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Sesame Workshop, Children's Television Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Stone
Tony Geiss, Jeff Moss, Sara Compton, Ray Sipherd, Joseph A. Bailey
Cheryl Hardwick, Joe Raposo
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Stone
Director
Sara Compton
Writer
Ray Sipherd
Writer
Joseph A. Bailey
Writer
Tony Geiss
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Getting Ready to Read.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting Ready to Read
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Getting Ready to Read includes Sonia Manzano, Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Fran Brill.
When was Getting Ready to Read released and how long is it?
Getting Ready to Read was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Getting Ready to Read?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Getting Ready to Read was composed by Cheryl Hardwick, Joe Raposo.