The program won 6 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Special Class Special, Outstanding Writing for a Special Class Special, Outstanding Technical Team, Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program - Ryan Dillon for playing Elmo/Lefty the Salesman/Don Music, Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing & Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for a Live Action Program.
Carlo Alban was invited to reprise his role, but had to decline due to other acting commitments.