Jones' recitation of the alphabet takes a full minute and a half. Though to the untrained eye, Jones' slow recitation of the ABCs may seem either plodding or bizarrely hypnotic, there's a purpose to the way it's presented.Īs education researcher and Children's Television Workshop consultant Gerald S. Jones' alphabet recitation served as a test for the 'Sesame Street' pedagogical model, which was meant to inspire interaction from kids rather than just passive absorption. Clearly, that turned out not to be the case. Funnily enough, Jones originally didn't think the show would last, as he thought kids would be terrified of the muppets. He also has the distinction of being the first celebrity guest to be invited to ' Sesame Street' during the show's debut season in 1969.Īccording to Muppet Wiki, clips of Jones counting to 10 and reciting the alphabet were included in unbroadcast pilot episodes and also included in one of the first official television episodes. Jones has been acting on stage and in film since the 1960s.
Most of us probably heard that deep, resonant voice first as Darth Vader in ' Star Wars,' or perhaps Mufasa in 'The Lion King,' but just one or two words are enough to say, 'Oh, that's definitely James Earl Jones.' James Earl Jones has one of the most recognizable voices in the entertainment industry and has for decades.
