Alan Muraoka

Sesame Street

Alan

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Japanese Tourist #1

The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.

30 Rock

Paul

Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.

It Could Happen to You

Television Reporter

Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.

Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

Self

For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools of music, empathy and celebrity. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days reflects upon the efforts that have earned the show respect and qualification around the globe. The special also chronicles the creation and introduction of a Black family of Sesame Street Muppets, Wes and Elijah Walker, a father-and-son duo who are at the heart of Sesame Workshop’s new racial justice initiative Coming Together.

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Alan

C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.

Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!

Alan

Come Play with Elmo! Everyone's favorite furry red friend is joined by all kinds of kids to play Elmo Says, Red Light Green Light, Freeze Dance, Pat-a-cake and more. OK Go mix primary colors into a rainbow and Taye Diggs helps Elmo pretend in this playful special featuring singing, dancing, and learning!

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers

The Count (voice)

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!

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Alan

This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today.

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days

Alan (uncredited) (archive footage)

A look back at 40 years of Seasame Street.

Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales

The Knights of Sesame Street are on a quest! Sir Elmo, Sir Abby, and Sir Telly discover a Yogurt-Eating Yodeling Yak when they go on a quest to find things that start with the letter Y. The magical adventures continue when the Shoe Fairy (Neil Patrick Harris) appears and shows Abby and Telly that there are shoes for everyone and everything. But can he find the perfect pair of shoes for Telly? Plus, join Cookie Monster as he discovers the perils of having the "cookie touch!"

The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

Alan

Everyone's favorite furry red monster is back with a brand-new special to teach us the importance of standing up and speaking out when people are treated unfairly.

Elmo's Magic Cookbook

Alan

Join Elmo and his Sesame Street pals on their most magical adventure ever! The action begins when they encounter the wish-granting Genie of the Magic Cookbook- who takes them on a guided tour of an enchanted kitchen! Also along for the mouthwatering trip: super-chef Emeril and Broadway’s Heather Headley. It’s a simply scrumptious Sesame Street story of savory surprises guaranteed to get kids cooking!

Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!

Alan

When Elmo finds out how much they love to read he can't wait to become a bookaneer himself. Can he pass the test and help them find their treasure?

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together

Alan

It's "Neighbor Day" on Sesame Street and everyone has something special to share! Created for families to watch together, See Us Coming Together is a special that celebrates the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities as part of Sesame Workshop’s ongoing racial justice initiative. The special follows the Sesame Street friends through a community celebration with new friend Ji-Young—a seven-year-old Korean American character performed by Sesame Workshop puppeteer Kathleen Kim. Original music and celebrity guests like actors Simu Liu and Anna Cathcart, comic book artist Jim Lee, chef Melissa King, television personality Padma Lakshmi, and athlete Naomi Osaka round out the celebration!

Day of Independence

Father

Zip, a 17 year-old Nisei (second-generation Japanese American) baseball pitcher, faces the tragic circumstances of the World War II internment of 110,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry. Set in a relocation camp in the summer of 1943, this film chronicles the journey of an American family torn apart by a forced and unjust incarceration, a father's decision that challenges his son to find strength, and ultimately his son's triumph through courage, sacrifice and the All-American game of baseball.

Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse

Alan

Elmo learns fire safety from Firefighter Bill. This all comes about because he was scared after being in a fire at Mr. Hooper's Store on Sesame Street. Elmo visits Engine Company 58 Ladder Company 26 of the FDNY where he gets to see the firetruck, try on a helmet, and learn about firefighters.

Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures

These words are wild! Join your Sesame Street friends and some very special guests for some outdoor adventures on Sesame Street full of rich vocabulary about the environment around us.

Sesame Street Elmo's Playdate: Scavenger Hunt

Silliness and surprise twists abound in the half-hour special, in which Elmo teams up with Abby Cadabby via video chat for a virtual scavenger hunt. Aided by Sesame Street friends Big Bird, Grover, Rosita, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Elmo's dad Louie, and tiger Mr. Stripey, the duo invites children to join in the search for all seven items on their list...along the way, "Monster Foodies" Cookie Monster and Gonger whip up a tasty summer dessert, Amy Sedaris shares an easy craft the whole family can make, and Gabrielle Union leads Elmo and Abby in a sweet sing-along.

Sesame Street: C Is for Cookie Monster

C is for Cookie and that's good enough for everyone! Celebrate all things Cookie Monster with this collection filled with sweet stories andscrumptious songs including favorites the "Cookiehood" story, Healthy Food Song with Wyclef Jean, the Cookie Tree story, and Cookie Monster's Sorting Song. Join Cookie in discovering that while having Food", and that it is important to eat healthy foods too. And just in time for the holidays, enjoy the special classic segment The Gingerbread Man Song. The Cookie Collection is a dozen delicious Cookie Monster favorites baked just for you!