Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel show off Tickle Me Elmo, 1996’s biggest toy craze, on TODAY. | Today Show

6.6K views · 30 reactions | Remember when Tickle Me Elmo was the hottest holiday toy? Here's a report on the craze from 1996. We found more gems in the archives from the holiday season in years past. Watch our full special report "NorCal Holiday Memories" Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on KCRA 3. | KCRA 3 | Facebook

It's time to laugh all day with Sesame Street's Tickle Me Elmo! Press Elmo's hands and feet to hear him giggle and feel him wiggle! Elmo is soft and cuddly AND he says over 20 sounds and phrases! The fun never ends with Tickle Me Elmo. Now available at Kmart Australia , BIG W , Mr Toys Toyworld , Toymate , Catch , Toyworld Australia and Toys"R"Us Australia | Headstart Toys | Facebook

HA! HA! Hee! Hee! Elmo’s hysterical laugh is back! The hilarious fun of Tickle Me Elmo returns—redesigned for a whole new generation of fans! | Playskool