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− | '''Granny Fanny Nesselrode''' is an old lady character who appeared on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' in the 1970s. She appeared |
+ | '''Granny Fanny Nesselrode''' is an old lady character who appeared on ''[[Sesame Street]]'' in the 1970s. She first appeared in [[Season 1 (1969-1970)|Season 1]], then made other appearances in [[Season 2 (1970-1971)|Season 2]] and [[Season 3 (1971-1972)|Season 3]]. |
+ | In her first appearance in [[Episode 0112]], the script describes her as "the [[The Southern Colonel|Southern Colonel]] puppet in gray wig and flower print dress. She's completely dotty." |
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+ | The often confused Granny was mostly known for her "Answer Lady" skits, in which she solved viewers' problems (or at least attempted to). The program was broadcast from her cozy, sun-filled kitchen in Goat Corners, [[New Hampshire]]. As late as the 1975 book ''[[See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil]]'', she was referred to as "the Answer Person" and consulted for advice in ridding the Sesame Street Clubhouse of all odors. In most book appearances, however, she functioned as an all-purpose feisty old lady. |
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⚫ | She was also featured in the "[[Here is Your Life]]" episode from 1972, celebrating the life of [[Oak Tree]] (where she's performed by [[Jim Henson]]). In that sketch, Granny Fanny visits from the farmhouse down the road to pay her respects to the tree, which she had planted in the ground when he was just an acorn. She even brings a picture of the acorn. [[Guy Smiley]] endearingly calls her "Farmer Fanny" (a reference to Fanny Farmer, author of the famous cookbook of the same name). |
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Although Granny has been depicted on many pieces of merchandise through the years, she never really became a main character. |
Although Granny has been depicted on many pieces of merchandise through the years, she never really became a main character. |
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+ | | align=center | Household Hints<hr/>[[Episode 0112]] |
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+ | | Granny demonstrates safety with a pencil by breaking its point off, soon realizing that the point is needed to write with the pencil. |
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+ | | align=center | Alphabet<hr/>[[Episode 0250]] |
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+ | | A viewer wants to know if there's a way to memorize the letters in the alphabet. Granny Fanny Nesselrode thinks it's impossible, while the announcer is able to recite it with ease. Instead, Granny Fanny shows off her "alphabet box," containing an item beginning with every letter of the alphabet. |
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==Book appearances== |
==Book appearances== |
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* ''[[The Sesame Street ABC Storybook]]'' (1974) |
* ''[[The Sesame Street ABC Storybook]]'' (1974) |
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* ''[[Big Bird's Busy Book]]'' (1975) |
* ''[[Big Bird's Busy Book]]'' (1975) |
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+ | * ''[[I'm My Mommy - I'm My Daddy]]'' (1975) |
+ | * ''[[See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil]]'' (1975) |
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* ''[[Sesame Street coloring books|The Sesame Street Neighborhood Coloring Book]]'' (1976) |
* ''[[Sesame Street coloring books|The Sesame Street Neighborhood Coloring Book]]'' (1976) |
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+ | * ''[[Tales of Sesame Gulch]]'' (1977) |
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+ | * ''[[Sesame Street coloring books|The Sesame Street Block Party Coloring Book]]'' (1977) |
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* ''[[The Sesame Street Cookbook]]'' (1978) |
* ''[[The Sesame Street Cookbook]]'' (1978) |
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* ''[[Sesame Street coloring books|Going for a Ride]]'' (1979) |
* ''[[Sesame Street coloring books|Going for a Ride]]'' (1979) |
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+ | * ''[[Sesame Stories (book)|Sesame Stories]]'' (1979) |
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* ''[[The Sesame Street Dictionary]]'' (1980) |
* ''[[The Sesame Street Dictionary]]'' (1980) |
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+ | * ''[[Sign Language Fun]]'' (1980) |
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+ | * ''[[Put & Play Magic Show]]'' (1981) |
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* ''[[The Sesame Street Circus of Opposites]]'' (1981) |
* ''[[The Sesame Street Circus of Opposites]]'' (1981) |
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+ | * ''[[What Do You Do?]]'' (1981) |
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+ | * "Grover's Gift" from ''[[Family Circle]]'' (1986) |
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[[Category:Sesame Street Characters]] |
[[Category:Sesame Street Characters]] |
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[[Category:Muppet Characters]] |
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Revision as of 12:36, 11 July 2019
PERFORMER | Caroll Spinney |
DEBUT | 1970 |
PATTERN | Large Lavender Live Hand |
Granny Fanny Nesselrode is an old lady character who appeared on Sesame Street in the 1970s. She first appeared in Season 1, then made other appearances in Season 2 and Season 3.
In her first appearance in Episode 0112, the script describes her as "the Southern Colonel puppet in gray wig and flower print dress. She's completely dotty."
The often confused Granny was mostly known for her "Answer Lady" skits, in which she solved viewers' problems (or at least attempted to). The program was broadcast from her cozy, sun-filled kitchen in Goat Corners, New Hampshire. As late as the 1975 book See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil, she was referred to as "the Answer Person" and consulted for advice in ridding the Sesame Street Clubhouse of all odors. In most book appearances, however, she functioned as an all-purpose feisty old lady.
She was also featured in the "Here is Your Life" episode from 1972, celebrating the life of Oak Tree (where she's performed by Jim Henson). In that sketch, Granny Fanny visits from the farmhouse down the road to pay her respects to the tree, which she had planted in the ground when he was just an acorn. She even brings a picture of the acorn. Guy Smiley endearingly calls her "Farmer Fanny" (a reference to Fanny Farmer, author of the famous cookbook of the same name).
Although Granny has been depicted on many pieces of merchandise through the years, she never really became a main character.
Answer Lady sketches
Picture | Segment / First Appearance | Description |
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Household Hints Episode 0112 |
Granny demonstrates safety with a pencil by breaking its point off, soon realizing that the point is needed to write with the pencil. | |
Classifying Kittens Episode 0171 |
Granny reads a letter from a viewer asking how to tell the difference between two kittens. Granny herself can't tell the difference, despite the fact that the two cats are different colors. | |
Ketchup Problem Episode 0199 |
Granny tries to solve the problem of why ketchup won't come out of a bottle. Her co-host points out that she should remove the bottle cap first. Having solved the problem, Granny ends up pouring ketchup all over the place. | |
Alphabet Episode 0250 |
A viewer wants to know if there's a way to memorize the letters in the alphabet. Granny Fanny Nesselrode thinks it's impossible, while the announcer is able to recite it with ease. Instead, Granny Fanny shows off her "alphabet box," containing an item beginning with every letter of the alphabet. | |
Telephone Episode 0382 |
Granny shows how to make a telephone call, but can't figure out how to use the phone. |
Book appearances
- The Sesame Street ABC Storybook (1974)
- Big Bird's Busy Book (1975)
- I'm My Mommy - I'm My Daddy (1975)
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil (1975)
- The Sesame Street Neighborhood Coloring Book (1976)
- Tales of Sesame Gulch (1977)
- The Sesame Street Block Party Coloring Book (1977)
- The Sesame Street Cookbook (1978)
- Going for a Ride (1979)
- Sesame Stories (1979)
- The Sesame Street Dictionary (1980)
- Sign Language Fun (1980)
- Put & Play Magic Show (1981)
- The Sesame Street Circus of Opposites (1981)
- What Do You Do? (1981)
- "Grover's Gift" from Family Circle (1986)