| Elmo | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | c. In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. 1972 (as baby monster) November 18, 1985 (as Elmo) |
| Gender | male |
| Portrayed by | Kevin Clash |
Elmo is a Muppet on the children's television show Sesame Street. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Kevin Clash (born September 17, 1960) is a American Puppeteer whose characters include Elmo, Clifford, Splinter The Muppets are a group of Puppet characters created by Jim Henson. Sesame Street is an American educational Children's television series and a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard combining He is a furry red monster with googly eyes and an orange nose. Googly eyes or wiggly eyes are large bulging or rolling craft findings used to imitate Eyes The eyes traditionally are composed of a clear hard-plastic shell He currently hosts the last full segment on Sesame Street, titled Elmo's World, which is aimed at toddlers. Elmo's World is a segment of the children's television show Sesame Street featuring Elmo, a small red monster who speaks in third He is accompanied by his goldfish Dorothy, and by silent Charlie Chaplin–like characters named Mr. Noodle, Mr. Noodle's Brother Mr. Noodle, and sometimes, Mr. The goofy-acting human characters Mr Noodle, Mr Noodle's Brother Mr The goofy-acting human characters Mr Noodle, Mr Noodle's Brother Mr Noodle's Sister Miss Noodle. His puppeteer is Kevin Clash, who uses falsetto to produce his voice. Kevin Clash (born September 17, 1960) is a American Puppeteer whose characters include Elmo, Clifford, Splinter The term falsetto (Italian diminutive of falso, false refers to the Vocal register occupying the frequency range just above the Modal voice register and
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History
The character is self-described as three and a half years old, and characteristically refers to himself in the third person. Illeism is the act of referring to oneself in the third person. For example, "Elmo has a question" rather than "I have a question".
Sesame Street staff writer Nancy Sans once described Elmo's origins: "There was this extra red puppet lying around and the cast would pick him up sometimes and try to create a personality, but nothing seemed to materialize. " The puppet was performed by Caroll Spinney in the early 1970s, Brian Muehl from 1979-1981, and the late Richard Hunt from 1981-1984. Caroll Edwin Spinney, sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney (born December 26, 1933) is a Puppeteer most famous for Richard Hunt ( August 16, 1951 - January 7 1992) was an American Puppeteer. Sans continues that ". . . one day [in 1984], Kevin Clash, a talented puppeteer, raised him up and brought energy and life into Elmo and from that day forward we would all write for Elmo. Kevin Clash (born September 17, 1960) is a American Puppeteer whose characters include Elmo, Clifford, Splinter Kevin's performance inspired the writers to develop Elmo's character. The lesson here is never think you're unimportant because you never know what is going to happen. "[1] John Tartaglia, Matt Vogel and Jim Martin have all been secondary performers for the character, providing movement for Elmo's arms and legs, particularly in green-screen shots. John Nicholas Tartaglia (born February 16 1978) is an American Singer, Actor, Dancer, and Puppeteer. Matthew J Vogel II (born October 6, 1970 in Kansas City, Kansas) has been a Muppet performer for the Jim Henson Company Jim Martin is a puppeteer best known for his roles on Sesame Street.
A popular doll called the Tickle Me Elmo was manufactured in his likeness, and became the must-have toy during the Christmas season in 1996. Tickle Me Elmo is a children's toy from Tyco, introduced in the United States in 1996, becoming that year's top Fad. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Other Elmo toys include Hokey Pokey Elmo ("Hokey Cokey Elmo" in the United Kingdom), Limbo Elmo, Let's Pretend Elmo and Chicken Dance Elmo. The Hokey Cokey, Hokey Pokey or Hokey Tokey is a Participation dance with a distinctive accompanying tune and lyric structure The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Limbo is a dance that originated on the island of Trinidad, though Hawaii is often mistakenly associated with limbo Another version, Elmo Knows Your Name, comes with a CD that allows parents to program Elmo to say the child's name and other personalized phrases.
After becoming a regular guest on The Rosie O'Donnell Show (June 28, 1996, December 24, 1997, February 16, 1998, November 5, 1998, November 5, 1998, January 28, 1999, September 21, 1999, December 6, 1999, January 4, 2001, September 21, 2001, February 6, 2002, May 2, 2002), Elmo began touring the talk-show circuit. The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. He has appeared on Martha Stewart Living and Martha (September 13, 2005), The Tony Danza Show (October 11, 2004, April 11, 2005, November 10, 2005), Rove Live (March 20, 2001, September 24, 2002, 2004 and July 11 2006), Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! (January 26, 2007)[2], and The View (October 10, 2007). Martha Stewart Living is a Magazine and a Television show featuring entertaining and home decorating guru Martha Stewart. Saint Martha ( Judæo-Aramaic מַרְתָּא Martâ "The lady" was the sister of Lazarus The Tony Danza Show was a daytime talk show hosted by Tony Danza. Rove (formerly Rove Live) is a Logie Award winning Australian weekly Television Talk show hosted by and named Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! is an hour-long weekly radio News quiz Game show produced by Chicago Public Radio and National Public Radio The View is an Emmy Award -winning American Talk show created by Barbara Walters and Bill Geddie and broadcast on Elmo and a developmental expert gave babysitting tips on the June 18, 2005 episode of Teen Kids News.
Elmo was the star of the 1999 full-length, theatrically-released motion picture Elmo in Grouchland. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (sometimes referred to as Elmo in Grouchland) was the second theatrical feature-length film based on the characters He also starred in the film Elmo Saves Christmas. Elmo Saves Christmas is a children's Home video that was released in 1996.
Elmo also appeared in a fifth season episode of The West Wing. In the March 3, 2004 episode "Eppur Si Muove", Elmo receives a medical checkup from Abbey Bartlet, the First Lady, and cheekily questions her about the validity of her medical license. Abigail Anne 'Abbey' Barrington Bartlet MD is a Fictional character played by Stockard Channing on the Television serial Drama First Lady is a term used in the United States to describe the wife of an elected male Head of state.
Elmo is the only Muppet ever to testify before the U.S. Congress. The Muppets are a group of Puppet characters created by Jim Henson. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses At the request and with the assistance of Rep. Duke Cunningham, he testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education in April 2002, urging support for increased funding in music education. Randall Harold Cunningham (born December 8, 1941) usually known as Randy or Duke, was a Republican member of the United The United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies is one of twelve subcommittees of the United States Senate See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. [3]
Emeril and Elmo's Healthy Start was a special featuring Elmo and Emeril Lagasse, that aired November 4, 2005 at 8 pm. Emeril Live is a program on Fine Living hosted by Emeril Lagasse. Emeril John Lagasse (born October 15 1959) is an American Celebrity chef, Restaurateur, Television personality and Aired as part of the Food Network's second annual "Cook With Your Kids Week", the special was produced in conjunction with Sesame Workshop's Healthy Habits for Life program. Food Network is a cable network that airs specials and recurring (episodic programs about food and cooking Healthy Habits for Life is a series of segments and storylines in Children's television series Sesame Street.
Criticism and controversy
- Some longtime fans of the series, particularly those who had begun watching it prior to Elmo's introduction, resent his now-prominent status, which has caused some older characters to see reduced roles. [4]
- Some people believe that Elmo's characteristic of referring to himself and others in the third person will teach children improper English usage. In its FAQ, the Sesame Workshop responds to this accusation, stating that this behavior "mimics the behavior of many preschoolers". FAQ is an Acronym for " Frequently Asked Question(s " [5]
- In January 2006, controversy surrounded the book "Potty Time With Elmo" when a mother reported that pressing the buttons caused Elmo to say "Who wants to die?" The book's manufacturer said that this was not an isolated claim, and that they'd had several complaints about the book. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. In fact, Elmo is saying "Who wants to try?" but the low quality of the sound chip makes it difficult to distinguish consonant sounds. [6]
- In February 2008, a Lithia, Florida woman claims an Elmo Knows Your Name doll threatened to kill her son by name. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Lithia is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. [7]
References
- ^ Shon, Debora. "Sesame Street will spend this weekend in Poughkeepsie", Poughkeepsie Journal, 31 January 2006.
- ^ Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! : NPR
- ^ American Music Conference
- ^ jumptheshark.com.
- ^ Why does Elmo refer to himself in the third person? Won't this teach kids improper English?. Frequently Asked Questions. Sesame Workshop.
- ^ "Toddler's Talking Elmo Book Asks 'You Want To Die?'", WKMG-TV, 1 January 2006.
- ^ "Toddler's Elmo Doll Makes Death Threats, Family Says", TBO. com, February 21 2008.
External links
- Tickle Elmo
- Elmo's World
- Downloadable 15-minute interview with Elmo voice and puppeteer Kevin Clash from Wisconsin Public Television - Kevin Clash talks about how he became Elmo and how the muppet is able to affect children's lives
- Cinderelmo at the Internet Movie Database
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