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(we don't need to call him "Typewriter Guy"; best evidence sources just call him the Typewriter, see talk page)
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[[Image:Typewriter-Clear.jpg|thumb|300px]]
 
[[Image:Typewriter-Clear.jpg|thumb|300px]]
   
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An animated '''typewriter''' with eyes and arms, and mobile wheels appeared on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' beginning in [[Season 7 (1975-1976)|Season 7]]. Typewriter Guy would demonstrate letters by typing out the letter, and a word beginning with it, on himself. He often fumbled, which frustrated him. Typewriter Guy'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]].
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An animated '''typewriter''' with eyes and arms, and mobile wheels appeared on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' beginning in [[Season 6 (1974-1975)|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]].
   
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The Typewriter Guy segments were animated by [[Jeff Hale]] for Imagination Inc. <ref>''[[Old School: Volume 2]]'' booklet credits</ref>
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The typewriter segments were animated by [[Jeff Hale]] for Imagination Inc. <ref>''[[Old School: Volume 2]]'' booklet credits</ref>
   
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In 2007, new Typewriter Guy shorts were produced for the ''[[Old School: Volume 2]]'' DVD set. [[Joey Mazzarino]] provided the character's voice for these segments.
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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.
 
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==Segments==
 
==Segments==
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| [[A]] - Airplane
 
| [[A]] - Airplane
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0965]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0965]]
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| Typewriter Guy's experiment in flight.{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter's experiment in flight.{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:1090-20.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:1090-20.jpg|200px|center]]
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| [[C]] - Cat
 
| [[C]] - Cat
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2313]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 2313]]
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| Typewriter Guy 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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| 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]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:1706j1.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:1706j1.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[D]] - Daisy
 
| [[D]] - Daisy
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1706]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1706]]
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| A giant daisy grows beneath Typewriter Guy.<br />{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| A giant daisy grows beneath the Typewriter.<br />{{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:1446f.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:1446f.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[E]] - Ear
 
| [[E]] - Ear
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1446]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1446]]
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| Typewriter Guy and a giant Ear. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter and a giant Ear. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:200006.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:200006.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[F]] - Fly
 
| [[F]] - Fly
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0812]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0812]]
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| Typewriter Guy again flies into the air. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| Not the insect, but rather, the Typewriter again soars into the air. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:2125u.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:2125u.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[G]] - Glue
 
| [[G]] - Glue
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0852]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0852]]
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| Typewriter Guy accidentally gets stuck on a spot of glue. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter gets stuck on a spot of glue. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriterhand.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriterhand.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[H]] - Hand
 
| [[H]] - Hand
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0836]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0836]]
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| Typewriter Guy encounters a giant hand. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter encounters a giant hand. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriter-I.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriter-I.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[I]] - Ink
 
| [[I]] - Ink
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1261]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1261]]
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| Typewriter Guy runs out of fluid.
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| The Typewriter runs out of fluid.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.J.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.J.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[J]] - Jump
 
| [[J]] - Jump
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1957]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1957]]
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| Typewriter Guy types J for Jump, then jumps after a frog.
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| The Typewriter types J for Jump, then jumps after a frog.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:1041typewriter-K.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:1041typewriter-K.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[K]] - Key
 
| [[K]] - Key
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0913]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0913]]
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| Typewriter Guy unlocks a door.
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| The Typewriter unlocks a passage.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.L.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.L.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[L]] - Lion
 
| [[L]] - Lion
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3038]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3038]]
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| Typewriter Guy encounters another "large" feline. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter encounters another "large" feline. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[M]] - Magic
 
| [[M]] - Magic
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3079]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3079]]
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| Typewriter Guy performs a few tricks. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter performs a few tricks. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:1092-16.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:1092-16.jpg|200px|center]]
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| [[O]] - Owl
 
| [[O]] - Owl
 
| align=center |
 
| align=center |
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| Typewriter Guy is always a hoot.
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| The Typewriter is always a hoot.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriter_P.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriter_P.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[P]] - Pencil
 
| [[P]] - Pencil
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0796]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0796]]
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| Typewriter Guy tries another writing implement. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter tries another writing implement. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:0871p.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:0871p.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Q]] - Quiet
 
| [[Q]] - Quiet
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0871]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0871]]
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| Typewriter Guy tries to quiet a bunch of laughing, but unseen, children. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter seeks silence. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:1800-10.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:1800-10.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[R]]- Rope
 
| [[R]]- Rope
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1800]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1800]]
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| Typewriter Guy plays jumprope. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter plays jumprope. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriter-S.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriter-S.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[S]] - Spring
 
| [[S]] - Spring
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0886]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0886]]
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| Typewriter Guy has a loose spring. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter has a loose spring. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:TypewriterT.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:TypewriterT.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[T]] - Train
 
| [[T]] - Train
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1046]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1046]]
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| Typewriter Guy and a toy electric train. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter and an electric train. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:TGUmbrella.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:TGUmbrella.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[U]] - Umbrella
 
| [[U]] - Umbrella
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0891]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0891]]
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| Typewriter Guy accidentally traps himself in an umbrella. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter traps himself in an umbrella. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:TypewriterV.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:TypewriterV.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[V]] - Vacuum
 
| [[V]] - Vacuum
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0952]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0952]]
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| Typewriter Guy deals with a cleaning implement. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter deals with a cleaning implement. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:1710w.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:1710w.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[W]] - Wall
 
| [[W]] - Wall
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1710]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1710]]
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| Typewriter Guy hits a barrier. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter hits a barrier. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.X.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.X.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[X]] - X-Ray
 
| [[X]] - X-Ray
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3486]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 3486]]
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| Typewriter Guy gets a check-up. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter gets a check-up. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.Y.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:Typewriter.Y.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Y]] - Yo-yo
 
| [[Y]] - Yo-yo
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1858]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 1858]]
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| Typewriter Guy knocks himself for a loop. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter knocks himself for a loop. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|-
 
|-
 
| [[Image:2356-3.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Image:2356-3.jpg|200px|center]]
 
| [[Z]] - Zoo
 
| [[Z]] - Zoo
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0915]]
 
| align=center | [[Episode 0915]]
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| Typewriter Guy and wildlife. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
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| The Typewriter and wildlife. {{sketchrelease|Online: [[Sesamestreet.org]]}}
 
|}
 
|}
   
 
==Old School: Volume 2==
 
==Old School: Volume 2==
 
[[Image:OStypewriter-oldschool.jpg|thumb|300px]]
 
[[Image:OStypewriter-oldschool.jpg|thumb|300px]]
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Typewriter Guy 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]].
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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]].
 
*[[Episode 0666]]:
 
*[[Episode 0666]]:
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:'''Introduction:''' Typewriter Guy sees a computer which says (like in ''[[Old School: Volume 1]]'') that these early Sesame Street episodes are intended for grown-ups and may not suit the needs of today's preschool child. He unplugs the computer, and types "Old School."
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:'''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."
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:'''Closing:''' Typewriter Guy plays ''Pong'' on his computer. Unfortunately, he loses and crossly storms off (with the computer behind him).
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:'''Closing:''' The typewriter plays ''Pong'' on his computer.
   
 
*[[Episode 0796]]
 
*[[Episode 0796]]
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:'''Introduction:''' Typewriter Guy types the letter "h". Then, he notices a few strands of hair growing on him. He types "hair" and grows more hair all over his body.
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:'''Introduction:''' The typewriter types "hair" and grows hair all over his body.
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:'''Closing:''' Typewriter Guy changes the word to "haircut." Unfortunately, the scissors were too swift for him.
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:'''Closing:''' The typewriter changes the word to "haircut."
   
 
*[[Episode 0926]]:
 
*[[Episode 0926]]:
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:'''Introduction:''' Typewriter Guy types "sβ€”suit" and gets a big, light blue suit.
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:'''Introduction:''' The typewriter types "sβ€”suit" and gets a big suit.
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:'''Closing:''' Typewriter Guy now types "suitcase." Unfortunately, the suitcase comes to life and scares him away.
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:'''Closing:''' The typewriter now types "suitcase."
   
 
*[[Episode 1056]]:
 
*[[Episode 1056]]:
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:'''Introduction:''' Typewriter Guy types "macho," and a muscular man appears.
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:'''Introduction:''' The typewriter types "macho," and a muscular man appears.
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:'''Closing:''' Typewriter Guy changes "macho" to "nacho".
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:'''Closing:''' The typewriter changes "macho" to "nacho."
   
 
*[[Episode 1186]]:
 
*[[Episode 1186]]:
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:'''Introduction:''' Typewriter Guy types "disco" and starts dancing. Unfortunately, he lost his balance and slipped.
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:'''Introduction:''' The typewriter types "disco."
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:'''Closing:''' Typewriter Guy now types "disco ball." Unfortunately again, the disco ball accidentally knocked him out.
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:'''Closing:''' The typewriter now types "disco ball."
   
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==

Revision as of 01:12, 4 November 2012

Typewriter-Clear

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
Typewriter.A
A - Airplane Episode 0965 The Typewriter's experiment in flight.
1090-20
B - Ball Episode 1090 An encounter with a giant ball.
Typewriterguy
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!"
1706j1
D - Daisy Episode 1706 A giant daisy grows beneath the Typewriter.
1446f
E - Ear Episode 1446 The Typewriter and a giant Ear.
200006
F - Fly Episode 0812 Not the insect, but rather, the Typewriter again soars into the air.
2125u
G - Glue Episode 0852 The Typewriter gets stuck on a spot of glue.
Typewriterhand
H - Hand Episode 0836 The Typewriter encounters a giant hand.
Typewriter-I
I - Ink Episode 1261 The Typewriter runs out of fluid.
Typewriter.J
J - Jump Episode 1957 The Typewriter types J for Jump, then jumps after a frog.
1041typewriter-K
K - Key Episode 0913 The Typewriter unlocks a passage.
Typewriter.L
L - Lion Episode 3038 The Typewriter encounters another "large" feline.
Typewriter
M - Magic Episode 3079 The Typewriter performs a few tricks.
1092-16
N- Nose Episode 1092 More fun with body parts.
Noimage
O - Owl The Typewriter is always a hoot.
Typewriter P
P - Pencil Episode 0796 The Typewriter tries another writing implement.
0871p
Q - Quiet Episode 0871 The Typewriter seeks silence.
1800-10
R- Rope Episode 1800 The Typewriter plays jumprope.
Typewriter-S
S - Spring Episode 0886 The Typewriter has a loose spring.
TypewriterT
T - Train Episode 1046 The Typewriter and an electric train.
TGUmbrella
U - Umbrella Episode 0891 The Typewriter traps himself in an umbrella.
TypewriterV
V - Vacuum Episode 0952 The Typewriter deals with a cleaning implement.
1710w
W - Wall Episode 1710 The Typewriter hits a barrier.
Typewriter.X
X - X-Ray Episode 3486 The Typewriter gets a check-up.
Typewriter.Y
Y - Yo-yo Episode 1858 The Typewriter knocks himself for a loop.
2356-3
Z - Zoo Episode 0915 The Typewriter and wildlife.

Old School: Volume 2

OStypewriter-oldschool

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 "sβ€”suit" 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

  1. ↑ Old School: Volume 2 booklet credits

External links