Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was a scientist, engineer, and inventor, most famous for his invention of the telephone.
References[]
- Big Bird calls himself "Alexander Graham Bird" in Episode 0474 of Sesame Street.
- In the coloring book Great Muppets in American History, Statler appeared as "Alexander Grump Bell," with Waldorf as his assistant (in reference to Bell's real assistant, Watson).
- One of Big Bird's ancestors pictured in Episode 3606 of Sesame Street was named Alexander Graham Bird.
- Alexander Graham Bell appears in animated form on the Telephone Channel in "Elmo's World: Telephones."
- When giving Elmo, Telly Monster, and Baby Bear words of encouragement in Episode 4123 of Sesame Street, Marissa the mouse asks them, "Did Alexander Graham Bell give up on inventing the telephone?"
Connections[]
- John Bach played Alexander Graham Bell in The Sound and the Silence