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While Sesame Street targets preschool audiences, many guest stars appeal more to parents. When James Gandolfini appeared on the show in 2002, children probably didn’t connect him to his iconic role as the fearsome Tony Soprano. Despite this, his performance left a lasting impression.
In this Sesame Street clip, the Sopranos actor reassures Zoe the Muppet about her fears. To comfort her, he opens up about his own anxieties: haircuts, darkness, and enormous talking vegetables. The latter would have certainly given Dr. Melfi plenty to analyze.
This brief scene highlights James Gandolfini’s ability to portray vulnerability as convincingly as menace. His talent earned him three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Tony Soprano.
Gandolfini wasn’t the only Sesame Street guest star who resonated more with adults. After watching the video, don’t miss this blooper featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus accidentally swearing in front of Elmo.
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