Hippie

A nameless bearded hippie character appeared during the first season of Sesame Street, often accompanied by other Anything Muppet hippies. His most notable speaking role was in the original version of the "First and Last" sketch, performed by Jim Henson, where he winds up in conflict with the early Grover.

As performed by Caroll Spinney he assisted Kermit the Frog in a lecture on hair, showing off his beard. He also assisted in a demonstration of forward and backward, trampling the hapless lecturer in the process. He also participated in two first-season pop song covers, singing back-up to Bob in "Good Morning Starshine" (where he was performed by Frank Oz) and joining other Muppets for a party in a "Yellow Submarine."

The character was also seen in some early season closings, holding up the Sesame Street and CTW signs.

The puppet is reworked from the early Grump (used in The Ed Sullivan Show sketches and the Sesame Street Pitch Reel), dressed in a shaggy brown beard and a pair of glasses.