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Professor Television is a recurring Sesame Street segment debuting in season 28. Starring Bill Irwin as the title character, the skits usually involved the professor demonstrating words and always ending in disaster. As his name implies he works within the realm of the television itself, experiencing his limitations with the screen and sides of the TV frame.


Picture Theme / First Appearance Description
ProfTV.Nearfar
Near and Far
Episode 3617
Professor Television tries to demonstrate near and far, with help from Maria's voice.
ProfTV.DANGER
Danger
Episode 3627
Professor Television tries to demonstrate "Danger" by putting a "Danger" sign above a deep drop. The sign falls, however, so he gets a large flashing "Danger" sign, which traps him.
A version of the segment with all of the dialogue muted was featured on Sesamestreet.org when the video upload was upgraded in 2012.
BillIrwin-open
Open and Closed
Episode 3637
Professor Television tries to demonstrate open and closed, but his efforts backfire when the door does the opposite of what the sign says. So, he just puts up a sign saying "Nevermind".
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