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* Story-Carry (book) in [[Episode 1788]] |
* Story-Carry (book) in [[Episode 1788]] |
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* Dirt-pusher (broom) in [[Episode 1813]] |
* Dirt-pusher (broom) in [[Episode 1813]] |
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* A machine that makes things that look different look the same in [[Episode 1844]] |
* A machine that makes things that look different look the same in [[Episode 1844]] |
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* Gravity in [[Episode 1845]] |
* Gravity in [[Episode 1845]] |
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* Woofer-rattattater-boomer (bell) in [[Episode 1871]] |
* Woofer-rattattater-boomer (bell) in [[Episode 1871]] |
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| + | * Eleven-Worder (eleven-word sign) in [[Episode 2008]] |
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| + | * Water-Whoosher (windshield wiper) in [[Episode 2078]] |
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| + | * Basketball in [[Episode 2085]] |
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* A flying cupcake in [[Episode 2195]]<ref>Footage from ''[[Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey]]'' when talking about Sesame Street characters that Kevin Clash performed.</ref> |
* A flying cupcake in [[Episode 2195]]<ref>Footage from ''[[Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey]]'' when talking about Sesame Street characters that Kevin Clash performed.</ref> |
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* A flower-holding, towel-drying, ear-scratching, sit upon, owl perchaphone in [[Episode 2255]] |
* A flower-holding, towel-drying, ear-scratching, sit upon, owl perchaphone in [[Episode 2255]] |
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| PERFORMER | Brian Muehl 1980-1984 |
| Kevin Clash 1984-1988 | |
| DEBUT | 1980 |
| PATTERN | Large Lavender Live Hand |
Dr. Nobel Price's island laboratory as depicted in the opening to the News Flash segments featuring him.
Dr. Nobel Price showing his invention, a flying cupcake, to Maria.
Dr. Nobel Price is an inventor whose only inventions are either of no use or have already been invented. He first appeared on Sesame Street in 1980 and remained on the show until about 1988.
He often appeared in Sesame Street News Flash segments, showing off his latest inventions to Kermit the Frog. These were always remotes from Dr. Price's "far-off island laboratory," which may explain why he kept inventing items that already existed, or discovering known creatures such as rabbits. His ineptitude was further emphasized by his constant tripping, due to a very long labcoat (as in a 1983 episode where he "discovers" Snuffleupaguses). Regardless, Kermit (or somebody else) always has the awkward task to breaking it to Dr. Price the truth about his inventions, which he never takes very well.
Dr. Price was also a regular in street scenes, where he often created complicated machines or conducted ridiculous experiments. One experiment in Episode 1851 involved removing legs from a table in the arbor, while another in Episode 2134 saw Dr. Price swindling David out of some free ice cream. The only known time that Dr. Price invented something original that actually works came in Episode 2255, where he combined various items to create an invention that can dry towels, scratch a dog's ears, holds flowers, plays music, and gives one a place to sit down.
His name is a pun on the Nobel Prize. The tie he wore was an actual tie that Brian Muehl had collected.[1] He can be seen in some background scenes from Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird.
"Inventions"
Street scenes
- String-winder (tricycle) in Episode 1455
- Carry-Keeper (lunchbox) in Episode 1472
- Groovy Table (record player) in Episode 1484
- Woodies (wooden blocks) in Episode 1499
- Talking Toaster in Episode 1550
- Catchy-Catcher in Episode 1554
- Rain-making machine in Episode 1740
- Story-Carry (book) in Episode 1788
- Dirt-pusher (broom) in Episode 1813
- Elegibunnymonkeybutterduck in Episode 1832
- A machine that makes things that look different look the same in Episode 1844
- Gravity in Episode 1845
- Woofer-rattattater-boomer (bell) in Episode 1871
- Eleven-Worder (eleven-word sign) in Episode 2008
- Water-Whoosher (windshield wiper) in Episode 2078
- Basketball in Episode 2085
- A flying cupcake in Episode 2195[2]
- A flower-holding, towel-drying, ear-scratching, sit upon, owl perchaphone in Episode 2255
- Wake-up machine (alarm clock) in Episode 2282
Sesame Street News
- The Great Poonga-Poonga (live rabbit)
- Tinkle Table (piano)
- Foot Snuggies (socks)
- Sherman the Hoppity-Hop (a replica of Kermit)
- Talking Stick (microphone)
- Slushabouts (galoshes)
Book appearances
Sources
- ↑ Muehl, Brian Getting Felt Up - A Puppetry Podcast interview
- ↑ Footage from Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey when talking about Sesame Street characters that Kevin Clash performed.