Ernie Presents the Letter A
skit performed by Ernie (Jim Henson) and Cookie Monster (Frank Oz)
(drum roll)
Announcer: Ernie Presents The Letter A
Ernie: And now we will study the letter A. Now, one word that begins with A, is apple. And this is an apple.
Cookie Monster: And this is Cookie Monster.
Ernie: Cookie Monster! What are you doing here?
Cookie Monster: Oh just hanging around.
Ernie: Hmmm .. well, do you know what to do with an apple?
Cookie Monster: Sure! Yum Yum Yum (devours apple) You eat it!
Ernie: You ate my apple!
Cookie Monster: Of course.
Ernie: *sigh*
Transcribed by Don Murphy
Originally released on the album
Ernie's Hits (1975) Children's Records of America
and on the cassette
Bert & Ernie: Side By Side (1981)
Golden Music