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| align=center | [[Episode 0965]] |
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| The Typewriter's experiment in flight.{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter's experiment in flight.{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 1090]] |
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| An encounter with a giant ball.{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| An encounter with a giant ball.{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| [[Image:Typewriterguy.jpg|200px|center]] |
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| [[C]] - Cat |
| [[C]] - Cat |
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| align=center | [[Episode 2313]] |
| align=center | [[Episode 2313]] |
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β | | The Typewriter encounters a large cat, which he reduces in size by typing "little cat," and scaring it off with a "WOOF-WOOF!"<br>{{sketchrelease|Special:''[[The Street We Live On]]'', Online:[[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
+ | | The Typewriter encounters a large cat, which he reduces in size by typing "little cat," and scaring it off with a "WOOF-WOOF!"<br />{{sketchrelease|Special:''[[The Street We Live On]]'', Online:[[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| [[Image:1706j1.jpg|200px|center]] |
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| [[D]] - Daisy |
| [[D]] - Daisy |
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| align=center | [[Episode 1706]] |
| align=center | [[Episode 1706]] |
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β | | A giant daisy grows beneath the Typewriter.<br>{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
+ | | A giant daisy grows beneath the Typewriter.<br />{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 1446]] |
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| The Typewriter and a giant Ear. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter and a giant Ear. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0812]] |
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| Not the insect, but rather, the Typewriter again soars into the air. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| Not the insect, but rather, the Typewriter again soars into the air. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0852]] |
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| The Typewriter gets stuck on a spot of glue. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter gets stuck on a spot of glue. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0836]] |
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| The Typewriter encounters a giant hand. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter encounters a giant hand. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 1261]] |
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| The Typewriter runs out of fluid. |
| The Typewriter runs out of fluid. |
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| [[J]] - Jump |
| [[J]] - Jump |
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| The Typewriter types J for Jump, then jumps after a frog. |
| The Typewriter types J for Jump, then jumps after a frog. |
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| [[K]] - Key |
| [[K]] - Key |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0913]] |
| align=center | [[Episode 0913]] |
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β | | The Typewriter unlocks a passage. |
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| align=center | [[Episode 3038]] |
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| The Typewriter encounters another "large" feline. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter encounters another "large" feline. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 3079]] |
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| The Typewriter performs a few tricks. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter performs a few tricks. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 1092]] |
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| More fun with body parts. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| More fun with body parts. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| [[Image:Noimage.png|100px|center]] |
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| [[O]] - Owl |
| [[O]] - Owl |
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+ | | The Typewriter is always a hoot. |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0796]] |
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| The Typewriter tries another writing implement. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter tries another writing implement. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0871]] |
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| The Typewriter seeks silence. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter seeks silence. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 1800]] |
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| The Typewriter plays jumprope. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter plays jumprope. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0886]] |
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| The Typewriter has a loose spring. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter has a loose spring. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| The Typewriter and an electric train. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter and an electric train. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0891]] |
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| The Typewriter traps himself in an umbrella. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter traps himself in an umbrella. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Episode 0952]] |
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| The Typewriter deals with a cleaning implement. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter deals with a cleaning implement. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| The Typewriter hits a barrier. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter hits a barrier. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| The Typewriter gets a check-up. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter gets a check-up. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| The Typewriter knocks himself for a loop. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter knocks himself for a loop. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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| The Typewriter and wildlife. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
| The Typewriter and wildlife. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}} |
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Revision as of 20:03, 25 May 2012
An animated typewriter with eyes and arms, and mobile wheels appeared on Sesame Street beginning in Season 6. The Typewriter would demonstrate letters by typing out the letter, and a word beginning with it, on himself. He often fumbled, which frustrated him. The Typewriter's most notable dialogue, apart from announcing the letter and the word, was his trademark "Noo-nee-noo-nee-noo" sounds. Twenty-six shorts were produced, one for each letter of the alphabet, and continued to appear on Sesame Street as late as Season 35.
The typewriter segments were animated by Jeff Hale for Imagination Inc. [1]
In 2007, new Typewriter shorts were produced for the Old School: Volume 2 DVD set. Joey Mazzarino provided the character's voice for these segments.
Segments
Picture | Letter | Earliest Known Appearance | Description |
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A - Airplane | Episode 0965 | The Typewriter's experiment in flight.
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B - Ball | Episode 1090 | An encounter with a giant ball.
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C - Cat | Episode 2313 | The Typewriter encounters a large cat, which he reduces in size by typing "little cat," and scaring it off with a "WOOF-WOOF!" | |
D - Daisy | Episode 1706 | A giant daisy grows beneath the Typewriter. | |
E - Ear | Episode 1446 | The Typewriter and a giant Ear.
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F - Fly | Episode 0812 | Not the insect, but rather, the Typewriter again soars into the air.
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G - Glue | Episode 0852 | The Typewriter gets stuck on a spot of glue.
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H - Hand | Episode 0836 | The Typewriter encounters a giant hand.
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I - Ink | Episode 1261 | The Typewriter runs out of fluid. | |
J - Jump | Episode 1957 | The Typewriter types J for Jump, then jumps after a frog. | |
K - Key | Episode 0913 | The Typewriter unlocks a passage. | |
L - Lion | Episode 3038 | The Typewriter encounters another "large" feline.
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M - Magic | Episode 3079 | The Typewriter performs a few tricks.
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N- Nose | Episode 1092 | More fun with body parts.
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O - Owl | The Typewriter is always a hoot. | ||
P - Pencil | Episode 0796 | The Typewriter tries another writing implement.
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Q - Quiet | Episode 0871 | The Typewriter seeks silence.
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R- Rope | Episode 1800 | The Typewriter plays jumprope.
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S - Spring | Episode 0886 | The Typewriter has a loose spring.
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T - Train | Episode 1046 | The Typewriter and an electric train.
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U - Umbrella | Episode 0891 | The Typewriter traps himself in an umbrella.
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V - Vacuum | Episode 0952 | The Typewriter deals with a cleaning implement.
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W - Wall | Episode 1710 | The Typewriter hits a barrier.
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X - X-Ray | Episode 3486 | The Typewriter gets a check-up.
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Y - Yo-yo | Episode 1858 | The Typewriter knocks himself for a loop.
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Z - Zoo | Episode 0915 | The Typewriter and wildlife.
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Old School: Volume 2
The typewriter later appeared in special openings and closings that appear in Old School: Volume 2 (now voiced by Joey Mazzarino). These new segments were made by Wachtenheim/Marianetti, who also produced several TV Funhouse cartoons for Saturday Night Live.
- Introduction: The typewriter sees a computer which says that the episodes included are meant for adults and may not meet today's educational needs. He unplugs the computer, and types "Old School."
- Closing: The typewriter plays Pong on his computer.
- Introduction: The typewriter types "hair" and grows hair all over his body.
- Closing: The typewriter changes the word to "haircut."
- Introduction: The typewriter types "sβsuit" and gets a big suit.
- Closing: The typewriter now types "suitcase."
- Introduction: The typewriter types "macho," and a muscular man appears.
- Closing: The typewriter changes "macho" to "nacho."
- Introduction: The typewriter types "disco."
- Closing: The typewriter now types "disco ball."
Sources
- β Old School: Volume 2 booklet credits