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{{performer|Bob McGrath}}
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{{character|image=Character.bob.jpg|performer=[[Bob McGrath]]|debut=1969}}
[[Image:Character.bob.jpg|thumb|300px|Bob on Sesame Street]]
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[[File:BobLinda1186.jpg|thumb|300px|Bob and [[Linda]]]]
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[[File:SSTS-31.jpg|thumb|300px|Bob reads ''[[Where the Wild Things Are]]'']]
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[[File:Bob music conductor 2523.jpg|thumb|300px|Bob, a music teacher, conducting a class of [[the kids|children]] in [[the courtyard]] ([[Episode 2523]]).]]
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[[File:Big Bird Bob Telly Placido.jpg|thumb|300px|Bob on the stoop of [[123 Sesame Street]] with [[Big Bird]], [[Telly Monster]], and [[Placido Flamingo]]]]
   
 
'''Bob Johnson''' is a music teacher who lives on [[Sesame Street (location)|Sesame Street]].<ref>Bob has also been a shop teacher, as mentioned by [[Gordon]] in [[episode 0001]], when they were hanging a picture in [[Gordon and Susan's apartment]].</ref> He has been on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' since [[Episode 0001|the premiere episode]]. His many songs on the show include "[[The People in Your Neighborhood (song)|The People in Your Neighborhood]]", "[[Believe in Yourself]]", and "[[I've Got Two]]". An affable and low-keyed fellow, Bob was introduced as [[Gordon]] and [[Susan|Susan's]] neighbor, and had a close, semi-romantic friendship with [[Linda]] for many years (having previously resisted the advances of [[Molly the Mail Lady]]).
 
'''Bob Johnson''' is a music teacher who lives on [[Sesame Street (location)|Sesame Street]].<ref>Bob has also been a shop teacher, as mentioned by [[Gordon]] in [[episode 0001]], when they were hanging a picture in [[Gordon and Susan's apartment]].</ref> He has been on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' since [[Episode 0001|the premiere episode]]. His many songs on the show include "[[The People in Your Neighborhood (song)|The People in Your Neighborhood]]", "[[Believe in Yourself]]", and "[[I've Got Two]]". An affable and low-keyed fellow, Bob was introduced as [[Gordon]] and [[Susan|Susan's]] neighbor, and had a close, semi-romantic friendship with [[Linda]] for many years (having previously resisted the advances of [[Molly the Mail Lady]]).
   
While Gordon and Susan (and to some extent, [[Maria]] and [[Luis]]) function largely as surrogate parents to the Muppet characters, Bob is more of a surrogate teacher, seldom assuming a disciplinary role. He lives in an apartment above [[Hooper's Store]]. Known relatives include [[Uncle Wally]] and his deaf niece named [[Samara]]. His birthday is August 15. Occasionally, [[Oscar the Grouch]] makes a point of addressing him as "bright eyes". Although Bob is still a regular on the show and similar to the situation of [[Susan]], his appearances have been limited for the past several seasons. This is largely due to the fact that only 26 episodes are produced per season.
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While Gordon and Susan (and to some extent, [[Maria]] and [[Luis]]) function largely as surrogate parents to the Muppet characters, Bob is more of a surrogate teacher, seldom assuming a disciplinary role. He lives in an apartment above [[Hooper's Store]]. Known relatives include [[Uncle Wally]] and his deaf niece named [[Samara]]. His birthday is August 15. Occasionally, [[Oscar the Grouch]] makes a point of addressing him as "bright eyes". Although Bob is still a regular on the show, similar to the situation of [[Susan]], his appearances have been limited for the past several seasons. This is partly due to the fact that only 26 episodes are produced per season.
   
Although he shares a name with the actor who portrays him, Bob was originally going to be named Bobby.<ref>''[[Street Gang]]'' page 168</ref> Bob McGrath requested shortening it to Bob.<ref>''Street Gang'' page 177</ref>
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Although he shares a name with the actor who portrays him, the character was originally going to be named Bobby before anyone was considered for the role.<ref>''[[Street Gang]]'' page 168</ref> McGrath requested shortening it to Bob.<ref>''Street Gang'' page 177</ref>
   
Bob's last name is often listed as Johnson (as seen in ''[[Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street]]'' and various [[University_of_Maryland#CTW_Archives|CTW archive materials]]). ''[[Sesame Street Unpaved (book)|Sesame Street Unpaved]]'' (a book known for a multitude of errors), lists the character Bob's last name as being the same as that of his performer: McGrath.
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Bob's last name is often listed as Johnson (as seen in ''[[Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street]]'' and various [[University_of_Maryland#CTW_Archives|CTW archive materials]]). ''[[Sesame Street Unpaved (book)|Sesame Street Unpaved]]'' (a book known for a [[Sesame_Street_Unpaved_(book)#Errata|multitude of errors]]), incorrectly lists the name of the actor in the biographical data for the character.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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*''[[What's the Name of That Song? (video)|What's the Name of That Song?]]''
 
*''[[What's the Name of That Song? (video)|What's the Name of That Song?]]''
   
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===Books===
==Book Appearances==
 
 
* ''[[The Sesame Street ABC Storybook]]'' (1974)
 
* ''[[The Sesame Street ABC Storybook]]'' (1974)
 
* ''[[Big Bird's Busy Book]]'' (1975)
 
* ''[[Big Bird's Busy Book]]'' (1975)

Revision as of 06:29, 19 January 2016

Character.bob
PERFORMER Bob McGrath
DEBUT 1969
BobLinda1186

Bob and Linda

SSTS-31

Bob reads Where the Wild Things Are

Bob music conductor 2523

Bob, a music teacher, conducting a class of children in the courtyard (Episode 2523).

Big Bird Bob Telly Placido

Bob on the stoop of 123 Sesame Street with Big Bird, Telly Monster, and Placido Flamingo

Bob Johnson is a music teacher who lives on Sesame Street.[1] He has been on Sesame Street since the premiere episode. His many songs on the show include "The People in Your Neighborhood", "Believe in Yourself", and "I've Got Two". An affable and low-keyed fellow, Bob was introduced as Gordon and Susan's neighbor, and had a close, semi-romantic friendship with Linda for many years (having previously resisted the advances of Molly the Mail Lady).

While Gordon and Susan (and to some extent, Maria and Luis) function largely as surrogate parents to the Muppet characters, Bob is more of a surrogate teacher, seldom assuming a disciplinary role. He lives in an apartment above Hooper's Store. Known relatives include Uncle Wally and his deaf niece named Samara. His birthday is August 15. Occasionally, Oscar the Grouch makes a point of addressing him as "bright eyes". Although Bob is still a regular on the show, similar to the situation of Susan, his appearances have been limited for the past several seasons. This is partly due to the fact that only 26 episodes are produced per season.

Although he shares a name with the actor who portrays him, the character was originally going to be named Bobby before anyone was considered for the role.[2] McGrath requested shortening it to Bob.[3]

Bob's last name is often listed as Johnson (as seen in Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street and various CTW archive materials). Sesame Street Unpaved (a book known for a multitude of errors), incorrectly lists the name of the actor in the biographical data for the character.

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Movies

TV Specials

Direct-to-Video

Books

See also

Footnotes

  1. Bob has also been a shop teacher, as mentioned by Gordon in episode 0001, when they were hanging a picture in Gordon and Susan's apartment.
  2. Street Gang page 168
  3. Street Gang page 177