Bob (animated character)

PERFORMER	Jim Thurman
DEBUT	2006

Bob is an animated man with an orange nose who wears a derby and a bow tie. He appears in bookending segments attached to each episode of Sesame Street featured on Old School Volume 1. In his introductions, he starts to talk about the show, and slowly starts talking about himself before an off-camera voice tells him to start the show.

His design was modeled after the work of animator Cliff Roberts, bearing a close resemblance to the character seen in the 1969 "Poverty X" animation.

Segments

• Episode 0001 introduction

Bob warns that the included episodes might not reflect today's educational needs. He begins to talk about when he was a preschooler until the announcer instructs him to throw the switch.

• Episode 0131 introduction

Bob mentions some of the changes that occurred in season two, and also points out that he's got new shoes. He tries to pull the switch, which doesn't budge, and he tires out. The switch then falls and bonks him on the head. Bob says he'll lie down until the medics arrive.

• Episode 0276 introduction

Bob arrives too late to deliver his comments, and the announcer demands that he speed things along. Bob still gets carried away talking about the cast members who joined this season, including Charlotte Rae. The announcer cuts him off and orders him to turn on the show. Bob threatens to not come back but finds himself locked in.

• Episode 0406 introduction

Bob talks about how the shows have been researched, and asks for some research papers. After getting only one paper, he demands to have more, and gets flooded in paper.

• Episode 0536 introduction

Bob says that watching this episode could get the viewer lost in their childhood, assuring them that they'll only be lost temporarily.

• Closing

Unlike the introductions, the closing is the same on every episode. Bob starts to talk about a time in his life when the announcer tells him to say goodbye.