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+ | [[Image:RayCharlesandMonsters.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Ray Charles (singer)|Ray Charles]] performs [[Bein' Green]] with a chorus of AM monsters. Among them are [[Elmo]], [[Natasha]], [[Ruby]], [[Frazzle (monster)|Frazzle]], an early version of [[Merry Monster]]]] |
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+ | [[Image:4116y.jpg|thumb|300px|[[The All Monster and a Guy Named Murray Chorus]]]] |
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⚫ | The '''AM monsters''' ([[Anything Muppets|Anything Muppet]] monsters) are a group of faceless ''[[Sesame Street]]'' monster puppets whose identities can be changed by altering eyes, noses, tongues, horns or other features as required. The puppets are similar to [[Anything Muppets]] in their simple design and interchangeable identities. However, they are also like the [[Whatnots]] used on ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' in that there is usually only one of each kind of monster puppet, whereas there are more than one copy of most Anything Muppets. |
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⚫ | Some monsters also have features that are rarely removed, such as [[Kermit the Forg]], or had a single identity for an extended period of time (such as [[Maurice Monster]]), |
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+ | During the early years of Sesame Street, monsters needed for brief appearances were usually created by draping fur over parts of the body and head of an Anything Muppet. One of the most prominent monsters created in this manner is [[Frazzle (monster)|Frazzle]]. Later they were replaced by the AM monsters, allowing for a larger variety of designs. |
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− | Some of the well-known monsters originally began as Anything Monsters, including [[Humphrey]], [[Natasha]], and yes, even [[Elmo]]. |
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⚫ | Some monsters also have features that are rarely removed, such as [[Kermit the Forg]], or had a single identity for an extended period of time (such as [[Maurice Monster]]). While most remain background characters, several monsters have developed unique personalities and become main characters, including [[Humphrey]], [[Natasha]], and, most famously, [[Elmo]]. |
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− | An unofficial list (and unofficial names) follows: |
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+ | ==Designs== |
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* Shaggy blue ([[Maurice Monster|Maurice]], aka [[Kermit the Gorf]], [[Dennis Monster]]) |
* Shaggy blue ([[Maurice Monster|Maurice]], aka [[Kermit the Gorf]], [[Dennis Monster]]) |
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* Large blue ([[Harvey Monster]]) |
* Large blue ([[Harvey Monster]]) |
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* Maroon-and-Yellow Monster ([[Stuie Monster|Stuie]]) |
* Maroon-and-Yellow Monster ([[Stuie Monster|Stuie]]) |
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− | * Dark green ([[ |
+ | * Dark green ([[Clancy]]) |
− | * Olive green with hair |
+ | * Olive green with hair ([[Harry Monster|Harry]]) |
− | * Periwinkle ([[Bruce Monster|Bruce]] |
+ | * Periwinkle ([[Bruce Monster|Bruce]], aka [[Kermit the Grof]]) |
− | * Light green |
+ | * Light green ([[Phoebe]]) |
− | * Tall gray ([[Kermit the Forg]] |
+ | * Tall gray ([[Kermit the Forg]]) |
* Gray with pink-feathered hair ([[Annette Monster]]) |
* Gray with pink-feathered hair ([[Annette Monster]]) |
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− | * Tan # 1 ([[McDougal Monster]], [[Frankie Monster]]) |
+ | * Tan # 1 ([[McDougal Monster]], [[Frankie Monster]], [[Episode 3056|Pierre]]) |
* Tan # 2 (originally used as [[Pearl]]) |
* Tan # 2 (originally used as [[Pearl]]) |
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− | * Purple with fat neck ([[Deena]], [[Humphrey]]) |
+ | * Purple with fat neck ([[Frieda|Frieda's Mother]], [[Herry's Granny]], [[Deena]], [[Humphrey]], [[Potto]]) |
− | * Fat blue female ([[Mona]], [[Juliet]], and [[Ingrid]]) |
+ | * Fat blue female ([[Frieda]], [[Mona]], [[Juliet]], and [[Ingrid]]) |
− | * Red live-hand |
+ | * Red live-hand ([[Louie]]) |
* Fat purple |
* Fat purple |
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* Pink/lavender ([[Sherry Netherland]]) |
* Pink/lavender ([[Sherry Netherland]]) |
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− | * Orange with pink hair |
+ | * Orange with pink hair ([[Rico (monster)|Rico]], [[Ex Ray]]) |
− | * Orange oval-head ([[Andre |
+ | * Orange oval-head ([[Andre (monster)|Andre]], [[Zostic]], [[Rocky (monster)|Rocky]], [[The Cereal Girl's Dad]], [[Mr. Monster]] and [[Mrs. Frazzle]]) |
− | * Flat-head blue (three copies exist, originally used for [[The Shagri-Las]]) |
+ | * Flat-head blue (three copies exist, originally used for [[The Shagri-Las]] and [[Piño]]) |
* Small yellow ([[Merry Monster]]) |
* Small yellow ([[Merry Monster]]) |
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* Yellow live-hand ([[Leo the Party Monster]], [[Ruby]]) |
* Yellow live-hand ([[Leo the Party Monster]], [[Ruby]]) |
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* Tangerine live-hand (originally used for [[Preston Rabbit]]) |
* Tangerine live-hand (originally used for [[Preston Rabbit]]) |
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− | * Blue with white hair (has interchangeable live-hands or rod-arms, used for [[Parker Monster]]) |
+ | * Blue with white hair (has interchangeable live-hands or rod-arms, used for [[Parker Monster]], [[Izzy]]) |
* Purple |
* Purple |
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* Gray/blue with snout |
* Gray/blue with snout |
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* Small light blue with snout |
* Small light blue with snout |
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− | * Yellow live-hand with squarish head ([[ |
+ | * Yellow live-hand with squarish head ([[Pino (monster)|Pino]]) |
− | * Gray pear-head (interchangeable live-hands and rod-arms; used for [[ |
+ | * Gray pear-head (interchangeable live-hands and rod-arms; used for [[Herry's Mother]], [[Lila]], [[Spalding Monster]], [[Chef John]] and the earliest version of [[Lulu]]) |
− | * Blue-gray live-hand ([[Aristotle]], [[Rudder Rabbit]], [[ |
+ | * Blue-gray live-hand ([[Aristotle]], [[Aunt Chloe]], [[Rudder Rabbit]], [[Bonnie Rabbit]]) |
− | * Shaggy purple with live-hands (originally used as a grouch, used for [[Sally Messy |
+ | * Shaggy purple with live-hands (originally used as a grouch, used for [[Uncle Talbot]], [[Sally Messy Yuckyael]] and [[Furline Huskie]]) |
+ | * Small hot pink (based on the [[Little Anything Muppets]]) |
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− | * Green with lips ([[Phoebe]]) |
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+ | * Bushy purple ([[Muppet Doctor]]) |
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+ | * Tangerine/pink live-hand |
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+ | * Orange [[FilFil]]-esque live-hand (used for the earliest version of [[Murray Monster]]) |
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[[Category: Sesame Street Characters]] |
[[Category: Sesame Street Characters]] |
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[[Category: Sesame Street Monsters]] |
[[Category: Sesame Street Monsters]] |
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[[Category: Muppet Character Types]] |
[[Category: Muppet Character Types]] |
Revision as of 05:01, 8 January 2013
The AM monsters (Anything Muppet monsters) are a group of faceless Sesame Street monster puppets whose identities can be changed by altering eyes, noses, tongues, horns or other features as required. The puppets are similar to Anything Muppets in their simple design and interchangeable identities. However, they are also like the Whatnots used on The Muppet Show in that there is usually only one of each kind of monster puppet, whereas there are more than one copy of most Anything Muppets.
During the early years of Sesame Street, monsters needed for brief appearances were usually created by draping fur over parts of the body and head of an Anything Muppet. One of the most prominent monsters created in this manner is Frazzle. Later they were replaced by the AM monsters, allowing for a larger variety of designs.
Some monsters also have features that are rarely removed, such as Kermit the Forg, or had a single identity for an extended period of time (such as Maurice Monster). While most remain background characters, several monsters have developed unique personalities and become main characters, including Humphrey, Natasha, and, most famously, Elmo.
Designs
- Shaggy blue (Maurice, aka Kermit the Gorf, Dennis Monster)
- Large blue (Harvey Monster)
- Maroon-and-Yellow Monster (Stuie)
- Dark green (Clancy)
- Olive green with hair (Harry)
- Periwinkle (Bruce, aka Kermit the Grof)
- Light green (Phoebe)
- Tall gray (Kermit the Forg)
- Gray with pink-feathered hair (Annette Monster)
- Tan # 1 (McDougal Monster, Frankie Monster, Pierre)
- Tan # 2 (originally used as Pearl)
- Purple with fat neck (Frieda's Mother, Herry's Granny, Deena, Humphrey, Potto)
- Fat blue female (Frieda, Mona, Juliet, and Ingrid)
- Red live-hand (Louie)
- Fat purple
- Pink/lavender (Sherry Netherland)
- Orange with pink hair (Rico, Ex Ray)
- Orange oval-head (Andre, Zostic, Rocky, The Cereal Girl's Dad, Mr. Monster and Mrs. Frazzle)
- Flat-head blue (three copies exist, originally used for The Shagri-Las and Piño)
- Small yellow (Merry Monster)
- Yellow live-hand (Leo the Party Monster, Ruby)
- Tangerine live-hand (originally used for Preston Rabbit)
- Blue with white hair (has interchangeable live-hands or rod-arms, used for Parker Monster, Izzy)
- Purple
- Gray/blue with snout
- Small light blue with snout
- Yellow live-hand with squarish head (Pino)
- Gray pear-head (interchangeable live-hands and rod-arms; used for Herry's Mother, Lila, Spalding Monster, Chef John and the earliest version of Lulu)
- Blue-gray live-hand (Aristotle, Aunt Chloe, Rudder Rabbit, Bonnie Rabbit)
- Shaggy purple with live-hands (originally used as a grouch, used for Uncle Talbot, Sally Messy Yuckyael and Furline Huskie)
- Small hot pink (based on the Little Anything Muppets)
- Bushy purple (Muppet Doctor)
- Tangerine/pink live-hand
- Orange FilFil-esque live-hand (used for the earliest version of Murray Monster)