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'''Fuzzyface''' is a name that has been given to an early version of [[Grover]] by fans based on a comment made by [[Kermit]] in a [[Season 1 (1969-1970)|season one]] sketch of ''[[Sesame Street]]''. The term is actually a smug affectation made by Kermit about the unnamed monster because he has a fuzzy face. In the same sketch, Kermit also calls him "the hairy one."
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'''Fuzzyface''' is a name that has been given to an early version of [[Grover]] by fans. The name derives from on a comment made by [[Kermit the frog]] in a [[Grover Sketches: Season 1|season 1 sketch]] of ''[[Sesame Street]]''. The term "fuzzy face" was actually a smug affectation made by Kermit about the then-unnamed monster because he literally had a fuzzy face; and in the same sketch, Kermit calls him "the hairy one" in a similar fashion. The term "fuzzy face" was also used by [[Herry Monster]] in reference to [[Cookie Monster]] in a [[Cookie Monster Sketches: Season 2|season 2 sketch]] about up and down.
   
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The season one Grover (previously seen on ''[[The Ed Sullivan Show]]'') was performed by [[Frank Oz]], just as Grover would be, but his appearance and mannerisms were somewhat different. His design consisted of a greenish grey fur, and a slightly gruffer looking face. Oz also used a gruffer voice for the character, and played him a bit more unkempt than Grover would later behave, and certainly without any of the sweetness or consideration for others. Still, even in the first season, some characteristics of Grover could be seen, such as getting simple things wrong, be stomped on or exhausted, and slapping Kermit on the back. It was this early "proto"-Grover who first performed the well-known "[[Near and Far]]" sketch.
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The season one Grover (previously seen on ''[[The Ed Sullivan Show]]'') was performed by [[Frank Oz]], just as Grover would be, but his appearance and mannerisms were somewhat different. His design consisted of a greenish grey fur, and a slightly gruffer looking face. Oz also used a gruffer voice for the character, and played him a bit more unkempt than Grover would later behave, and without any of the sweetness or consideration for others. Still, even in the first season, some characteristics of Grover could be seen, such as getting simple things wrong, be stomped on or exhausted, and slapping Kermit on the back. It was this early "proto"-Grover who first performed the well-known "[[Near and Far]]" sketch. Due to the differences between the season 1 Grover and the later Grover, who premiered in season two, fans applied the name "Fuzzyface" to his season one appearances based on th "fuzzy face" comment - creating an unofficial new persona designation for the character.
   
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Furthermore, [[Sesame Workshop]] considers this green character to essentially have been Grover. In their 35th anniversary [[Sesame Street 35 Years Anniversary Game|board game]], one trivia question reveals that Grover was originally green, suggesting that these characters are the same, albeit models of the evolution of the character.
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However, [[Sesame Workshop]] considers this green character to essentially have been Grover, despite not gaining the name until Season two. In their 35th anniversary [[Sesame Street 35 Years Anniversary Game|board game]], one trivia question reveals that Grover was originally green, suggesting that these characters are the same, albeit models of the evolution of the character.
   
 
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Revision as of 21:17, 8 November 2006

EarlyGroverandKermit

Fuzzyface is a name that has been given to an early version of Grover by fans. The name derives from on a comment made by Kermit the frog in a season 1 sketch of Sesame Street. The term "fuzzy face" was actually a smug affectation made by Kermit about the then-unnamed monster because he literally had a fuzzy face; and in the same sketch, Kermit calls him "the hairy one" in a similar fashion. The term "fuzzy face" was also used by Herry Monster in reference to Cookie Monster in a season 2 sketch about up and down.

The season one Grover (previously seen on The Ed Sullivan Show) was performed by Frank Oz, just as Grover would be, but his appearance and mannerisms were somewhat different. His design consisted of a greenish grey fur, and a slightly gruffer looking face. Oz also used a gruffer voice for the character, and played him a bit more unkempt than Grover would later behave, and without any of the sweetness or consideration for others. Still, even in the first season, some characteristics of Grover could be seen, such as getting simple things wrong, be stomped on or exhausted, and slapping Kermit on the back. It was this early "proto"-Grover who first performed the well-known "Near and Far" sketch. Due to the differences between the season 1 Grover and the later Grover, who premiered in season two, fans applied the name "Fuzzyface" to his season one appearances based on th "fuzzy face" comment - creating an unofficial new persona designation for the character.

However, Sesame Workshop considers this green character to essentially have been Grover, despite not gaining the name until Season two. In their 35th anniversary board game, one trivia question reveals that Grover was originally green, suggesting that these characters are the same, albeit models of the evolution of the character.

See also