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{{character|image=Olivia 1220.jpg|performer=[[Alaina Reed]]|debut=1976}} |
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'''Olivia Robinson''' is [[Gordon|Gordon's]] sister, who worked as a photographer. She first appeared in [[episode 0950|a 1976 episode]] with Gordon. She was officially welcomed to [[Sesame Street (location)|Sesame Street]] by [[Oscar the Grouch]] [[episode 0957|a week later]]. |
'''Olivia Robinson''' is [[Gordon|Gordon's]] sister, who worked as a photographer. She first appeared in [[episode 0950|a 1976 episode]] with Gordon. She was officially welcomed to [[Sesame Street (location)|Sesame Street]] by [[Oscar the Grouch]] [[episode 0957|a week later]]. |
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| − | Olivia appeared on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' from 1976 to 1988. In the 1985 film ''[[Follow That Bird]]'', she searches for [[Big Bird]] with Gordon, [[Linda]], [[Cookie Monster]] and [[Grover]] in a yellow Volkswagen bug |
+ | Olivia appeared on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' from 1976 ([[Season 8 (1976-1977)|Season 8]]) to 1988 ([[Season 19 (1987-1988)|Season 19]]). In the 1985 film ''[[Follow That Bird]]'', she searches for [[Big Bird]] with Gordon, [[Linda]], [[Cookie Monster]], and [[Grover]] in a yellow Volkswagen bug. |
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| + | Some of her notable appearances on the show include comparing photography with [[Oscar]] in [[Episode 1217]], taking [[Herry Monster]] to (and inspiring him to become) an eye doctor in [[Episode 1261]], dating a piano tuner named Bernie in [[Episode 1859]], teaching Big Bird how to vote in [[Episode 1957]], performing at [[Birdland]] in [[Episode 2447]] and [[Episode 2504]], and singing opera with [[Placido Flamingo]] in [[Episode 2517]]. |
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| + | She was also present for several milestones on ''Sesame Street'' including [[Sesame_Street_story_arcs#miles|Miles' adoption]], the trips to [[Sesame_Street_story_arcs#hawaii|Hawaii]] and [[Sesame_Street_story_arcs#miles|Puerto Rico]], explaining [[Mr. Hooper]]'s death to Big Bird in [[Episode 1839]], and searching for Big Bird in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in ''[[Don't Eat the Pictures]]'' with some kids. |
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| + | In the tradition of ''Sesame Street'' characters [[:Category:Sesame Street Stories|reading a story]] acted out by Muppets, Olivia has read "[[The Two-Headed Monster (story)|The Two-Headed Monster]]" (in which the [[Two-Headed Monster]] is named Horn and Hardart), "[[Katie and the King]]", and "[[How the King Got His Kazoo]]". |
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==Songs== |
==Songs== |
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Olivia is known for performing many songs on ''Sesame Street'', as well as in the specials and movies: |
Olivia is known for performing many songs on ''Sesame Street'', as well as in the specials and movies: |
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| + | Imabiggirlnow.jpg|"[[Little Sister is a Big Girl Now]]"<br>{{eka|0950}} |
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File:Olivia-Sad.jpg|"[[Sad (Pottle-Hall)|Sad]]"<br>{{eka|0977}} |
File:Olivia-Sad.jpg|"[[Sad (Pottle-Hall)|Sad]]"<br>{{eka|0977}} |
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File:WalkinDownMyStreet.jpg|"[[Walkin' Down My Street]]"<br>{{first|1044}} |
File:WalkinDownMyStreet.jpg|"[[Walkin' Down My Street]]"<br>{{first|1044}} |
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| + | Swingin' Alphabet - Olivia.jpg|"[[Swingin' Alphabet]]"<br>{{first|1052}} |
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File:1056d.jpg|"[[Children of the World]]"<br>{{eka|1056}} |
File:1056d.jpg|"[[Children of the World]]"<br>{{eka|1056}} |
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File:QuietIs.jpg|"[[Quiet Is]]"<br>{{eka|1063}} |
File:QuietIs.jpg|"[[Quiet Is]]"<br>{{eka|1063}} |
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| + | Olivia Everything Grows.jpg|"[[Everything Grows]]"<br>{{eka|1106}} |
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| + | Olivia.Windblow.jpg|"[[Listen to the Wind]]"<br>{{eka|1132}} |
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| + | LoveAMarch.jpg|"[[I Love a March]]"<br>{{eka|1135}} |
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| + | LikeMyName.jpg|"[[I Like My Name]]"<br>{{eka|1169}} |
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| + | 1220b.jpg|"[[It Takes Some Time]]"<br>{{eka|1220}} |
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| + | 1246a.jpg|"[[Wonderful to Be You]]"<br>{{eka|1246}} |
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File:Singolivialinda.jpg|"[[Sing]]"<br>{{eka|1446}} |
File:Singolivialinda.jpg|"[[Sing]]"<br>{{eka|1446}} |
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+ | Deena and Olivia in 1458.jpg|"[[Takes a Little Time]]"<br>{{eka|1458}} |
| + | Hello Hello Hello Song.jpg|"[[Hello Hello Hello Song]]"<br>[[Season 12 (1980-1981)|Season 12]] |
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File:1563n.jpg|"[[It Feels Good When You Sing a Song]]"<br>{{eka|1563}} |
File:1563n.jpg|"[[It Feels Good When You Sing a Song]]"<br>{{eka|1563}} |
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File:Friendforallseasons.jpg|"[[A Friend for All Seasons]]"<br>{{eka|1646}} |
File:Friendforallseasons.jpg|"[[A Friend for All Seasons]]"<br>{{eka|1646}} |
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| + | 2073n.jpg|"[[Rainy Day Madrigal]]"<br>{{eka|2073}} |
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| + | 2107o.jpg|"[[If You Listen to a Tune]]"<br>{{eka|2107}} |
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File:2963-C10.jpg|"[[Singing in the Shower]]"<br>{{eka|2227}} |
File:2963-C10.jpg|"[[Singing in the Shower]]"<br>{{eka|2227}} |
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| + | Film.WhoAmI-Olivia.song.jpg|"[[Who Am I? (song)|Who Am I?]]"<br>{{eka|2269}} |
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| + | RockMusicSchool.jpg|"[[Rock Music School]]"<br>{{eka|2365}} |
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| + | PutACircle.jpg|"[[Put a Circle]]"<br>{{eka|2406}} |
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| + | 3161x.jpg|"[[Birdland (song)|Birdland]]"<br>{{eka|2417}} |
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| + | Lovebirds.jpg|"[[Lovebirds]]"<br>{{eka|2447}} |
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| + | OneTwoBlues.jpg|"[[One Two Blues]]"<br>{{eka|2496}} |
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File:Motherandchildren.jpg|"[[Mothers and Children]]"<br>(''[[Don't Eat the Pictures]]'') |
File:Motherandchildren.jpg|"[[Mothers and Children]]"<br>(''[[Don't Eat the Pictures]]'') |
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File:Onelittlestar.JPG|"[[One Little Star]]"<br>(''[[Follow That Bird]]'') |
File:Onelittlestar.JPG|"[[One Little Star]]"<br>(''[[Follow That Bird]]'') |
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| + | People in Your Neighborhood - Olivia and David.jpg|"[[The People in Your Neighborhood (song)|The People in Your Neighborhood]]" |
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| + | TakingAPicture.jpg|"[[Taking a Picture]]" |
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| + | WashYourHands02.jpg|"[[Wash Your Hands]]" |
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</gallery> |
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Revision as of 01:36, 13 September 2015
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| PERFORMER | Alaina Reed |
| DEBUT | 1976 |
Olivia Robinson is Gordon's sister, who worked as a photographer. She first appeared in a 1976 episode with Gordon. She was officially welcomed to Sesame Street by Oscar the Grouch a week later.
Olivia appeared on Sesame Street from 1976 (Season 8) to 1988 (Season 19). In the 1985 film Follow That Bird, she searches for Big Bird with Gordon, Linda, Cookie Monster, and Grover in a yellow Volkswagen bug.
Some of her notable appearances on the show include comparing photography with Oscar in Episode 1217, taking Herry Monster to (and inspiring him to become) an eye doctor in Episode 1261, dating a piano tuner named Bernie in Episode 1859, teaching Big Bird how to vote in Episode 1957, performing at Birdland in Episode 2447 and Episode 2504, and singing opera with Placido Flamingo in Episode 2517.
She was also present for several milestones on Sesame Street including Miles' adoption, the trips to Hawaii and Puerto Rico, explaining Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird in Episode 1839, and searching for Big Bird in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Don't Eat the Pictures with some kids.
In the tradition of Sesame Street characters reading a story acted out by Muppets, Olivia has read "The Two-Headed Monster" (in which the Two-Headed Monster is named Horn and Hardart), "Katie and the King", and "How the King Got His Kazoo".
Songs
Olivia is known for performing many songs on Sesame Street, as well as in the specials and movies:
She also performed songs on Sesame albums, including:
- "I'd Like to Tell a Story" (Aren't You Glad You're You?, 1977)
- "Block Party" (On the Street Where We Live - Block Party!, 1978)
- "Sing Me Your Song" (Let Your Feelings Show!, 1977)
- "Filling the Air with Love" (Love, 1980)
- "Cubbies", "Scissors, Paper and Glue", "Snack Time" ("Getting Ready for School", 1981)
Specials appearances
- Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978)
- A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979)
- Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983)
Book appearances
- Frazzle's Fantastic Day (1980)
- I'll Miss You, Mr. Hooper (1984)
- Don't Be Shy (1987)