To celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of Sesamstraat, a live TV special was broadcast. The studio audience was introduced to a brand new set (there was a competition to see who could come up with the most original idea). For the first time in the history of the Dutch Sesame street, the Dutch cast and Muppet's were integrated with some of their American counterparts: Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster and Elmo (performed, as always, by Kevin Clash).