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In an [[Fraggle Rock Season Two: Interviews with Fraggle Rock Creators & Puppeteers|interview]], Dave Goelz discussed the three character flaws that define Matt's personality: his ''misperceptions'', his ''clumsiness'' (created by Goelz to make taping Matt's segments more interesting), and his ''denial'' of the first two flaws. |
In an [[Fraggle Rock Season Two: Interviews with Fraggle Rock Creators & Puppeteers|interview]], Dave Goelz discussed the three character flaws that define Matt's personality: his ''misperceptions'', his ''clumsiness'' (created by Goelz to make taping Matt's segments more interesting), and his ''denial'' of the first two flaws. |
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| − | Traveling Matt is the only Fraggle, and one of the few ''Fraggle Rock'' characters in general, to make solo cameo appearances in other Muppet productions, without other Fraggles. He appeared at [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] and [[Miss Piggy|Miss Piggy]]'s [[The_Muppets_Take_Manhattan_Wedding_Seating_Chart|wedding]] in ''[[The Muppets Take Manhattan]]'', and promoted the film on [[Germany|German]] television in [[1985]]. That same year, he was the only ''Fraggle Rock'' character present when [[the Muppets]] appeared on ''[[Night of 100 Stars]]''. In [[1986]], he received company in the form of [[Sprocket]] when introducing scenes in ''[[The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years]]''. Reuniting with his fellow Fraggles, he participated in mass appearances in the [[1987]] [[Television Academy Hall of Fame]] induction of Jim Henson, and in ''[[A Muppet Family Christmas]]''. Matt also graced [[CBS]] interstitial segments for [[Fraggle Rock (animated)|the animated version]] of ''Fraggle Rock''. Most recently, he made an illustrated appearance at a dance in Volume 1 of the ''[[Return to Labyrinth]]'' manga series |
+ | Traveling Matt is the only Fraggle, and one of the few ''Fraggle Rock'' characters in general, to make solo cameo appearances in other Muppet productions, without other Fraggles. He appeared at [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] and [[Miss Piggy|Miss Piggy]]'s [[The_Muppets_Take_Manhattan_Wedding_Seating_Chart|wedding]] in ''[[The Muppets Take Manhattan]]'', and promoted the film on [[Germany|German]] television in [[1985]]. That same year, he was the only ''Fraggle Rock'' character present when [[the Muppets]] appeared on ''[[Night of 100 Stars]]''. In [[1986]], he received company in the form of [[Sprocket]] when introducing scenes in ''[[The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years]]''. Reuniting with his fellow Fraggles, he participated in mass appearances in the [[1987]] [[Television Academy Hall of Fame]] induction of Jim Henson, and in ''[[A Muppet Family Christmas]]''. Matt also graced [[CBS]] interstitial segments for [[Fraggle Rock (animated)|the animated version]] of ''Fraggle Rock''. Most recently, he made an illustrated appearance at a dance in Volume 1 of the ''[[Return to Labyrinth]]'' manga series, asking if they have radishes. |
A [[Wikipedia:Matte (filmmaking)|travelling matte]] is a technique used in television and film to insert a foreground object into a prerecorded background image. This technique was often used in ''Fraggle Rock'', especially when the Fraggles are walking through the many underground caves. |
A [[Wikipedia:Matte (filmmaking)|travelling matte]] is a technique used in television and film to insert a foreground object into a prerecorded background image. This technique was often used in ''Fraggle Rock'', especially when the Fraggles are walking through the many underground caves. |
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Uncle Traveling Matt in "Outer Space".
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Travelling Matt as a child, with his uncle.
Uncle Traveling Matt is a brave Fraggle explorer and Gobo's uncle on Fraggle Rock. In "Beginnings," he ventured out of the Rock to explore the human world of Outer Space.
To document his exploits, Matt sends Gobo a series of postcards recounting his experiences with the Silly Creatures and their culture from his Fraggley point of view. Uncle Matt prides himself on his bravery and resourcefulness, but also tends towards clumsiness, frequently falling backwards or tripping during his travels.
He makes a brief return visit back to Fraggle Rock in the second season episode "Uncle Matt Comes Home," but in the fourth season episode "Uncle Matt's Discovery," he returns to the Rock for good. Although he still makes a few occasional trips to Outer Space, he mostly recounts his travels to the other Fraggles orally, as flashbacks are shown.
As a boy, Matt discovered the Gorgs' Garden and, with it, a new source of food (radishes) during a mushroom blight. He was raised by his Uncle Gobo, also a great Fraggle explorer.
In an interview, Dave Goelz discussed the three character flaws that define Matt's personality: his misperceptions, his clumsiness (created by Goelz to make taping Matt's segments more interesting), and his denial of the first two flaws.
Traveling Matt is the only Fraggle, and one of the few Fraggle Rock characters in general, to make solo cameo appearances in other Muppet productions, without other Fraggles. He appeared at Kermit and Miss Piggy's wedding in The Muppets Take Manhattan, and promoted the film on German television in 1985. That same year, he was the only Fraggle Rock character present when the Muppets appeared on Night of 100 Stars. In 1986, he received company in the form of Sprocket when introducing scenes in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years. Reuniting with his fellow Fraggles, he participated in mass appearances in the 1987 Television Academy Hall of Fame induction of Jim Henson, and in A Muppet Family Christmas. Matt also graced CBS interstitial segments for the animated version of Fraggle Rock. Most recently, he made an illustrated appearance at a dance in Volume 1 of the Return to Labyrinth manga series, asking if they have radishes.
A travelling matte is a technique used in television and film to insert a foreground object into a prerecorded background image. This technique was often used in Fraggle Rock, especially when the Fraggles are walking through the many underground caves.
See Also
External Links
- Postcards from Traveling Matt - Traveling Matt Postcard Transcriptions