PERFORMER | Andrea Martin |
DEBUT | 1989 |
Wanda Falbo (Word Fairy) appeared in a series of inserts that first appeared in season 21 of Sesame Street,[1] and continued to be shown through season 38. The storyline of Episode 2951 revolved around her, as she paid a visit to Sesame Street.
The fairy character was a carryover from SCTV, originally named Mrs. Falbo, the hostess of "Mrs. Falbo's Tiny Town." Her segment theme was written by Tony Geiss.
Segments[]
Picture | Segment / First Appearance | Description |
---|---|---|
Dog Episode 2621 |
Wanda, with the help of Barkley, presents a word which represents large, shaggy animals who like to chase sticks (or wands). | |
Food Episode 2652 |
Wanda demonstrates words for food with the help of a grocer's display. (The grocer is played by Leonard Jackson.) | |
Telephone Episode 2655 |
Wanda talks to Tinkerbell on a pay phone. She then demonstrates for the viewer how a phone works. Later airings of this segment end after the word "STUCK," omitting the part where Wanda says "DARN IT!" | |
Parents Episode 2678 |
Wanda presents a word about her parents (played by Sonia Manzano and Bob McGrath) explaining there is a word you call them both when they're your parents. The words are "mom" and "dad." |
Sources[]
- ↑ Reading Eagles: TV Times: "Sesame Street is returning for its 21st Season".