Celebrity cameo appearances in movies became immensely popular after the release of the award-winning film "Around the World in 80 Days" in 1956.

Other films to utilize cameos are "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," "The Muppet Movie" and its sequels, "The Greatest Story Ever Told," "Cannonball Run," and many others.

Television, too, offers avenues for cameos. Appearances on the Emmy-winning kids' show "Sesame Street" carries prestige. Celebrity guests who've dropped by to say "hi" to Big Bird and the gang in the past three decades include:

Author: Vicki McClure Davidson

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