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'''Gina Jefferson''' is a human character on ''[[Sesame Street]]'', who first appeared in [[1987]]. |
'''Gina Jefferson''' is a human character on ''[[Sesame Street]]'', who first appeared in [[1987]]. |
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When she was introduced as a regular, she worked at [[Hooper's Store]], getting the job in [[Episode 2358|a 1987 episode]]. She has developed relationships with [[Mike]] and [[Savion]]. She was also introduced as one of [[Gordon|Gordon's]] students.<ref>Davis, Michael ''[[Street Gang]]'' page 292</ref> During the 1990s, she ran a [[Day Care Center|day care center]]. Currently, she maintains a veterinary practice in the building that used to serve as a garage in the [[courtyard]] between [[123 Sesame Street]] and Hooper's Store. She started studying to be a vet in [[Season 30]], and opened her practice in [[Season 32]]. <ref>[[Episode 3918]]</ref> |
When she was introduced as a regular, she worked at [[Hooper's Store]], getting the job in [[Episode 2358|a 1987 episode]]. She has developed relationships with [[Mike]] and [[Savion]]. She was also introduced as one of [[Gordon|Gordon's]] students.<ref>Davis, Michael ''[[Street Gang]]'' page 292</ref> During the 1990s, she ran a [[Day Care Center|day care center]]. Currently, she maintains a veterinary practice in the building that used to serve as a garage in the [[courtyard]] between [[123 Sesame Street]] and Hooper's Store. She started studying to be a vet in [[Season 30]], and opened her practice in [[Season 32]]. <ref>[[Episode 3918]]</ref> |
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| PERFORMER | Alison Bartlett |
| DEBUT | 1987 |
Gina and baby Marco.
Gina Jefferson is a human character on Sesame Street, who first appeared in 1987.
The character was created by writer Nancy Sans, originally as a day player role. Her first episode, in season 18, involved her getting lost on the way to 123 Sesame Street, where Gordon and two directionally-abled science class students were watching the night sky.[1]
When she was introduced as a regular, she worked at Hooper's Store, getting the job in a 1987 episode. She has developed relationships with Mike and Savion. She was also introduced as one of Gordon's students.[2] During the 1990s, she ran a day care center. Currently, she maintains a veterinary practice in the building that used to serve as a garage in the courtyard between 123 Sesame Street and Hooper's Store. She started studying to be a vet in Season 30, and opened her practice in Season 32. [3]
In 2006, she travelled to Guatemala with Maria to adopt Marco. Her mother is Italian.[4]
She has appeared in songs such as "The Word is No" and "Rhyme Out."
Appearances
Gina in Big Bird's Favorite Party Games.
She has appeared in the following specials:
- The Sesame Street Special
- Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting
- Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake
- Elmopalooza
- The Street We Live On
She has also appeared in the following videos:
- The Best of Ernie and Bert
- Big Bird's Favorite Party Games
- Rock & Roll!
- Dance Along!
- Sesame Street Visits the Hospital
- Telling the Truth
- Elmo Visits the Doctor
- What's the Name of That Song?
- Elmo's Potty Time
See also
Sources
- ↑ "Growing Up Gina", sesame family newsletter, December 17, 2010.
- ↑ Davis, Michael Street Gang page 292
- ↑ Episode 3918
- ↑ Episode 4260, citing her love for the smell of garlic.