Elmo Angler Fish



Elmo appeared as a deep sea angler fish in Elmo's World: Fish. The script had originally called for Elmo to morph into an electric eel and use his electric charge to light up underwater. However durring pre-production the fact was discussed that the charge from an electric eel doesn't actually generate light. Michael Schupbach brought up the idea of using an angler fish to executive producer Arlene Sherman.

Michael Schupbach designed the character and the puppet was built by Rollie Krewson. Fred Bucholz built the light on his forehead to actually light up on cue; however, a post-production effect was used in the final cut rather than the working light.