PERFORMER | Martin P. Robinson |
DEBUT | 1980 |
Buster the Horse is Forgetful Jones' trusty horse. He first appeared on Sesame Street in 1980, and remained a regular until at least 1995, though he has since popped up from time to time.
Buster often helps Forgetful Jones remember things, like brushing his teeth. When he isn't seen in Forgetful's company, he is often teaching his various neighbors how to expand their vocabulary, with words such as "abominable," "flabbergasted," and "splendiferous." To say that Buster is no ordinary horse is an understatement. Besides having the ability to speak, Buster is capable of brushing his owner's teeth with his hooves, singing, and driving a jeep.
After the death of Richard Hunt (Forgetful's performer), Buster continued to make solo appearances. His appearances in Season 36 related to the season's focus on health. He appears in the cold open of Episode 4086 brushing his teeth, and in Episode 4089 buying fruit from Alan. In Episode 4201, Elmo and Abby Cadabby encounter Buster getting a horseshoe-shine.
Other performers[]
- Kevin Clash - Season 12 (1980-1981)
- Brian Muehl - Episode 1605
- Ed Christie - 1982 Daytime Emmy Awards
Notes[]
- The Buster puppet was originally used as Rodeo Rosie's faithful steed, Lance, and was sometimes used as a substitute for Fred the Wonder Horse. The puppet also appeared in Episode 1366 performed by Brian Muehl.
- According to a Here Is Your Life sketch, Buster has an identical twin brother, Whatshisname.
Filmography[]
- Sesame Street
- The Muppets Take Manhattan (wedding finale)
- Follow That Bird
- The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
- Learning About Letters
- Bedtime Stories & Songs
- Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake
- Sing, Hoot & Howl
- We All Sing Together
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Episodic appearances[]
- Season 13: 1579, 1605, 1673, 1678
- Season 14: 1719, 1746, 1781
- Season 15: 1838, 1922, 1935, 1949, 1963, 1964
- Season 16: 1969, 2008, 2026, 2035, 2046, 2054, 2077, 2080
- Season 17: 2129, 2138, 2192, 2198, 2199, 2212, 2225
- Season 18: 2290, 2298, 2330, 2349
- Season 19: 2356, 2420, 2426, 2430, 2446
- Season 20: 2523, 2526, 2540, 2550, 2577, 2578
- Season 21: 2658, 2668, 2669, 2677, 2714, 2722
- Season 22: 2754, 2819, 2825, 2837
- Season 23: 2914
- Season 24: 3044, 3053, 3063, 3077
- Season 25: 3136, 3166, 3244
- Season 26: 3357 (VO), 3380
- Season 28: 3533
- Season 32: 3929
- Season 36: 4086, 4089
- Season 37: 4120
- Season 40: 4201
Book appearances[]
- No Cookies 'Til Dinner (1987)