Cookie Monster Through the Years
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The Evolution of Cookie Monster (1966-present)
| Image | As seen in | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 | The Wheel Stealer puppet | 1966 | Cookie Monster, first known as the Wheel Stealer in unaired commercials for General Foods' Wheels, Crowns and Flutes snacks. |
 | IBM training film "Coffee Break Machine" and The Ed Sullivan Show | 1967 | This version of the puppet retains his teeth and is greenish-blue in color. |
 | Munchos commercials | 1969 | Arnold, a smaller, younger-looking version of Wheel Stealer puppet, appears in the Munchos commercials. The puppet has lost its teeth and is closer in color to the Cookie Monster that will premiere on Sesame Street. |
 | Sesame Street Season 1 | 1969-1970 | Cookie Monster, back to his normal size, gets his name and trademark blue color on the first season of Sesame Street. |
 | Sesame Street Season 3 | 1971-1982 | In the third season of Sesame Street, Cookie's eyes are moved slightly higher on his head, further away from his mouth. |
 | Sesame Street | 1982-present | Cookie's fur is fluffier, and the size of the googly pupils has been adjusted. |
