Sesame Street: Kids' Guide to Life: Telling the Truth (1997)
Telly feels left out when all the other kids at Gina's day care are going to the circus and lies that his uncle is a ringmaster. After Gina reads the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," Elmo has a dream of the story where the boy learns his lesson. When Telly's uncle (Dennis Quaid) drops in for a surprise visit, Telly admits the truth.
Director: Lisa Simon
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Dennis Quaid as Uncle Tommy |
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Martin P. Robinson as Telly Monster (voice) |
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Kevin Clash as Elmo (voice) |
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David Rudman as Official #2 |
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Joy Hooks as Official #1 |
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Randy Pearlstein as Jesse |
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Alison Bartlett as Gina |
| Production | Nancy Kanter | Executive Producer |
| Production | Karin Young Shiel | Producer |
| Writing | Nancy Sans | Writer |
| Directing | Lisa Simon | Director |
| Production | Victor DiNapoli | Production Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bill Kellard | Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Terry Roberson | Costume Designer |
| Sound | Danny Epstein | Music Coordinator |
| Sound | Dave Conner | Music Supervisor |
| Production | Christina Delfico | Production Manager |
| Lighting | Mitchell Bogard | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Sarah Durkee | Songs |
| Sound | Paul Jacobs | Songs |