He is voiced by his namesake, Christopher Cerf, who also wrote most of the character's songs. Jim Henson often performed the actual puppet until his death in 1990. Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats first appeared on Sesame Street in 1973, performing the song "Count it Higher." Other songs by the band include "Exit," "You're Alive," "Rock 'N Roll Readers," and "Cluck Around the Clock." Little Chris
sy has also appeared solo in songs such as "Eight Balls of Fur," "Raise Your Hand," "The Opposite Song," and "Wet or Dry." Little Chrissy occasionally appeared with Big Jeffie of Little Jerry and the Monotones in several songs and street stories during seasons 21 through 23. In Episodes 2867 and 2972, in which Elmo joins them, Little Chrissy is referenced as a member of Little Jerry's band. His latest appearance to date occurred in Season 30, acting as piano accompanist to Patti LaBelle's rendition of "Gospel Alphabet." Notes
Besides Henson, other performers who have puppeteered Little Chrissy include Frank Oz in a sketch where Don Music rewrote "Yankee Doodle," Richard Hunt in "Rock 'N Roll Readers," and Kevin Clash in "Eight Balls Of Fur," "Cluck Around the Clock," and "Gospel Alphabet." In "Eight Balls of Fur," Little Chrissy demolishes his piano from aggressively playing it. This was a reference to Cerf's reputation for breaking so many pianos in the studio over the years.[5]
A monster closely resembling Little Chrissy and voiced by Chris Cerf appeared as one of the Frazzletones in the song "Frazzle." Episodic appearances
Episode 1815
Episode 2043
Episode 2346
Episode 2629
Episode 2668
Episode 2745
Episode 2867
Episode 2972
Book appearances
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil (1975)
The Sesame Street Dictionary (1980)
Fooled You, Bert! (1981)
The Amazing Mumford Presents the Magic Weather Show (1981)
Trace & Color Alphabet (1984)
Count to Ten (1986)
Just Like Ernie (1988)
Sesame Street Lift-and-Peek Party! (1998)
See also
Chrissy (member of Little Jerry and the Monotones)
