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[[Image:Gina1988.jpg|thumb|300px|Gina in ''[[Big Bird's Favorite Party Games]]''.]] |
[[Image:Gina1988.jpg|thumb|300px|Gina in ''[[Big Bird's Favorite Party Games]]''.]] |
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[[Image:GinaMom.jpg|thumb|300px|Gina and her mother at her high school graduation ([[Episode 2745]]).]] |
[[Image:GinaMom.jpg|thumb|300px|Gina and her mother at her high school graduation ([[Episode 2745]]).]] |
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+ | [[Image:3397d.jpg|thumb|300px|Gina at her daycare center.]] |
[[Image:3918scene4 1.jpg|thumb|300px|Linda and Barkley visit Gina's vet clinic.]] |
[[Image:3918scene4 1.jpg|thumb|300px|Linda and Barkley visit Gina's vet clinic.]] |
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[[Image:4131r.jpg|thumb|300px|Gina and baby Marco.]] |
[[Image:4131r.jpg|thumb|300px|Gina and baby Marco.]] |
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When she was introduced as a regular, she worked at [[Hooper's Store]], getting the job in [[Episode 2358]]. She has developed friendships with [[Mike]] and [[Savion]], and had a romantic relationship with [[Jesse (human)|Jesse]]. She graduated from high school (Class of 1990) at the end of [[Season 21 (1989-1990)|season 21]] in [[Episode 2745]] and continued to work at Hooper's Store while figuring out what life path to follow. |
When she was introduced as a regular, she worked at [[Hooper's Store]], getting the job in [[Episode 2358]]. She has developed friendships with [[Mike]] and [[Savion]], and had a romantic relationship with [[Jesse (human)|Jesse]]. She graduated from high school (Class of 1990) at the end of [[Season 21 (1989-1990)|season 21]] in [[Episode 2745]] and continued to work at Hooper's Store while figuring out what life path to follow. |
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| − | In [[Episode 3397]] ([[Season 27 (1995-1996)|Season 27]]), she revealed that she wished to work in child care and had taken night classes, earning her teaching certificate and working part-time at a |
+ | In [[Episode 3397]] ([[Season 27 (1995-1996)|Season 27]]), she revealed that she wished to work in child care and had taken night classes, earning her teaching certificate and working part-time at a daycare center. From season 27 to [[Season 29 (1997-1998)|season 29]], she ran the [[Day Care Center|daycare center]] located [[Around the Corner]]. |
In [[Season 30 (1998-1999)|season 30]], she began studying to become a veterinarian. In [[Season 32 (2001)|season 32]], she opened her own vet clinic in the building that used to serve as a garage in the [[The Arbor|courtyard]].<ref>[[Episode 3918]]</ref> |
In [[Season 30 (1998-1999)|season 30]], she began studying to become a veterinarian. In [[Season 32 (2001)|season 32]], she opened her own vet clinic in the building that used to serve as a garage in the [[The Arbor|courtyard]].<ref>[[Episode 3918]]</ref> |
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Gina last appeared in new material in [[Season 45 (2014-2015)|season 45]], though occasionally appears in new episodes using older footage. |
Gina last appeared in new material in [[Season 45 (2014-2015)|season 45]], though occasionally appears in new episodes using older footage. |
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| − | Gina's mother appeared off-screen in [[Episode 2595]], and later |
+ | Gina's mother appeared off-screen in [[Episode 2595]], and later on-screen at her daughter's graduation ceremony in [[Episode 2745]]. According to [[Episode 4260]], Gina's mother is [[Italy|Italian]].<ref>[[Episode 4260]], citing her love for the smell of garlic</ref> |
She has appeared in songs such as "[[The Word is No]]" and "[[Rhyme Out]]." |
She has appeared in songs such as "[[The Word is No]]" and "[[Rhyme Out]]." |
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| + | Gina has fair skin, gray eyes, and sandy blonde hair that varies in length and style, short, long, straight, and/or curly. Her hair is sometimes tied into a ponytail, including https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Big_Bird's_Birthday_or_Let_Me_Eat_Cake, https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Sesame_Street's_25th_Birthday:_A_Musical_Celebration, and others. |
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| + | == Personality == |
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| + | Gina is easily excitable. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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Revision as of 18:43, 22 June 2019
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| PERFORMER | Alison Bartlett |
| DEBUT | 1986 |
Gina in Big Bird's Favorite Party Games.
Gina and her mother at her high school graduation (Episode 2745).
Gina at her daycare center.
Linda and Barkley visit Gina's vet clinic.
Gina and baby Marco.
Gina Jefferson is a human character on Sesame Street, who first appeared in 1986.
The character was created by writer Nancy Sans, originally as a day player role. Her first episode, in season 18, involved her getting lost on the way to 123 Sesame Street, where Gordon and two directionally-abled science class students were watching the night sky.[1] She made a few more recurring appearances that season, including Episode 2263, 2293 and 2309.
When she was introduced as a regular, she worked at Hooper's Store, getting the job in Episode 2358. She has developed friendships with Mike and Savion, and had a romantic relationship with Jesse. She graduated from high school (Class of 1990) at the end of season 21 in Episode 2745 and continued to work at Hooper's Store while figuring out what life path to follow.
In Episode 3397 (Season 27), she revealed that she wished to work in child care and had taken night classes, earning her teaching certificate and working part-time at a daycare center. From season 27 to season 29, she ran the daycare center located Around the Corner.
In season 30, she began studying to become a veterinarian. In season 32, she opened her own vet clinic in the building that used to serve as a garage in the courtyard.[2]
In season 37, she travelled to Guatemala with Maria to adopt Marco.
Gina last appeared in new material in season 45, though occasionally appears in new episodes using older footage.
Gina's mother appeared off-screen in Episode 2595, and later on-screen at her daughter's graduation ceremony in Episode 2745. According to Episode 4260, Gina's mother is Italian.[3]
She has appeared in songs such as "The Word is No" and "Rhyme Out."
Appearance
Gina has fair skin, gray eyes, and sandy blonde hair that varies in length and style, short, long, straight, and/or curly. Her hair is sometimes tied into a ponytail, including https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Big_Bird's_Birthday_or_Let_Me_Eat_Cake, https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Sesame_Street's_25th_Birthday:_A_Musical_Celebration, and others.
Personality
Gina is easily excitable.
Notes
- Although the character was phased out of the show in 2016, her full name (Dr. Gina Jefferson) appears on the window of the "Community Vet Clinic" at Sesame Street at SeaWorld, opened in 2019.
Appearances
She has appeared in the following specials:
- The Sesame Street Special
- Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting
- Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake
- Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
- Elmopalooza
- The Street We Live On
She has also appeared in the following videos:
- The Best of Ernie and Bert
- Big Bird's Favorite Party Games
- Rock & Roll!
- Dance Along!
- Sesame Street Visits the Hospital
- Telling the Truth
- Elmo Visits the Doctor
- What's the Name of That Song?
- Elmo's Potty Time
Book appearances
- Sesame Street Stays Up Late (1995)
- Many Friendly Neighbors (2016)
See also
Sources
- ↑ "Growing Up Gina", sesame family newsletter, December 17, 2010.
- ↑ Episode 3918
- ↑ Episode 4260, citing her love for the smell of garlic