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| − | + | | [[Image:TLSG.Reallygoodhat.jpg|250px|center]] || sizcache09677456454087262="188 273 14" sizset="false"| Redhat<ref>[http://ottawa.awn.com/archives/hamilton86.html Ottawa International Animal Festival program]. 1986</ref> || [[Episode 2755]] || sizcache09677456454087262="188 273 15" sizset="false"| R.W. Shipshape gets a "really good hat" for his birthday, and it blows into the street. R.W. remembers not to cross the street without an adult; Teeny Little Superguy helps him across.<br />Note: The pet spoon that appears in this cartoon is given the name "Arthur J. Cronk", a reference to a character from ''[[The Electric Company]]''.{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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Revision as of 20:38, 8 November 2012
Template:Performer
Template:Designer1 Teeny Little Super Guy appeared in animated segments created by Paul Fierlinger for Sesame Street, beginning in Season 15.[1] Though ostensibly a superhero, Teeny Little Super Guy was actually more of a practical problem solver. Writer Jim Thurman provided the character's gravelly voice, and scripted the segments. The segments were distinguished by Fierlinger's unique animation method, wrapping cels around transparent plastic cups, so that a movement cycle could be achieved by simple rotation of the cups. This also allowed Fierlinger to use a kitchen counter and assorted dishes and kitchenware as props, inside his own kitchen. Some segments featured flashbacks to Teeny Little Super Guy's childhood. Reruns of these segments carried on until 2001.
The first Teeny Little Super Guy cartoon took two months to create. Fierlinger spoke at length about the character and production process in a 2005 Livejournal post. He initially pitched the idea to producer Dave Connell.
A total of 13 segments were produced. The theme song and background score were composed by Larry Gold, with lyrics by Stuart Horn. Essra Mohawk sang the vocals, recorded to create the illusion of four-part harmony.[2]
In Episode 4196, Luis was inspecting Leela's troubled washing machine. He managed to extract seven items, including the famous Teeny Little Super Guy. Luis, Leela and Elmo give a rather befuddled look, indicating they are surprised to see the famous character after so many years.
Segments
| Picture | Theme | Earliest Known Appearance | Description |
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Sharing a Swing | Episode 2363 | Two boys are fighting over a swing. Teeny Little Super Guy shows them how to share. |
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Baseball[3] | Episode 2481 | Teeny Little Super Guy notices that his friend Alice wants to join a baseball game. He encourages her to go over there and ask them whether she can play.
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The Importance of Sleep | Episode 2613 | Teeny Little Super Guy shows his friend Harry the importance of sleep.
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| School | Episode 2621 | Teeny Little Super Guy reminisces to his friend Eugene, who starts kindergarten tomorrow, about his own first day at school.
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Egg Beater | Episode 2628 | Teeny Little Super Guy finds his friend Janey giving up on learning how to ride an eggbeater (as one would ride a bicycle) because she keeps falling off. Teeny Little Superguy tells her that it takes practice to be good at something and gives her a set of training beaters to help keep her balance.
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Pet Spoon | Episode 2640 | R.W. Shipshape wants a pet spoon, so Teeny Little Super Guy teaches him the importance of being responsible with a pet.
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Safety and Danger | Episode 2675 | Teeny Little Super Guy talks about the time he learned the importance of safety. |
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Redhat[4] | Episode 2755 | R.W. Shipshape gets a "really good hat" for his birthday, and it blows into the street. R.W. remembers not to cross the street without an adult; Teeny Little Superguy helps him across. Note: The pet spoon that appears in this cartoon is given the name "Arthur J. Cronk", a reference to a character from The Electric Company. |
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Grouch Messing Machine | Episode 4196 | During the street story, Luis pulls the Teeny Little Super Guy out of the broken washing machine. |
Credits
Teeny Little Superguy as part of the display at the Brooklyn Public Library
- Executive Producer: Dave Connell & Dulcy Singer
- Producer: Lisa Simon
- Supervising Producer: Edith Zornow
- Director: Paul Fierlinger
- Writer/Voices: Jim Thurman
- Engineer: John Avarnese
- Editor: Patrick McMahon
- Music Composer: Larry Gold
- Theme song vocals: Essra Mohawk[2]
Sources
- ↑ CTW Archives, Season 15 presskit.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Paul Fierlinger. Teeny Little Super Guy Livejournal community comment. April 11, 2005
- ↑ Ottawa International Animal Festival program. 1986
- ↑ Ottawa International Animal Festival program. 1986