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| − | '''[[Oscar the Grouch]]''' as he appears in stage shows and theme parks including ''[[Sesame Street Live]]'' and [[Sesame Place]]. There are two variations of the character: the puppet/costume hybrid and the full-bodied walk-around. The former is operated from inside a large trash can that serves as his body (when entering and leaving the scene, Oscar walks while inside the can, his legs worn by the puppeteer). This puppet, bigger than the actual Oscar, is intended to not look small compared to the other ''Sesame Street'' walk-around characters, but very often this is the case. The full-bodied walk-around debuted in 2012. In stage shows, Oscar is performed to a vocal track by [[Caroll Spinney]] (or in the case of international appearances, the person who dubs Oscar's voice in that country). |
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| + | Walk-around version of [[Oscar the Grouch]] created for public appearances, including [[Sesame Place]] and ''[[Sesame Street Live]]''. |
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| + | Despite being one of ''Sesame Street''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> major characters, Oscar would not get a walk-around of his own until 2012. Prior to 2012, Oscar was portrayed as a puppet whose appearances were mostly limited to ''Sesame Street Live'' and Sesame Place. At the behest of [[Sesame Workshop]], Oscar became a walk-around character, allowing him to fulfill his abilities as well as interact with parkgoers (a move similar to [[Disney]] changing the [[Alice in Wonderland|Mad Hatter]] at their theme parks from a costumed character to a live actor, for the same purpose). |
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| − | Like all the other ''Sesame Street'' walk-around characters, Oscar was originally designed and fabricated by the [[Muppet Workshop]], who eventually handed these duties over to [[VEE Corporation]]. |
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| + | The standard design consists of Oscar wearing his trash can around his waist with his legs sticking out from the bottom of the can. Just as he does in many illustrated appearances and merchandise, he wears the lid on his head like a hat. |
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| + | Outside of Sesame Place, Oscar also appears at [[SeaWorld]] parks (since 2014), [[Busch Gardens Tampa]] (since 2016), [[Beaches Resorts]] (since 2012), [[Universal Studios Singapore]], and [[Selva Mágica]]. Oscar also appeared at the now defunct [[La Feria de Chapultepec]] (in 2019). |
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| + | Oscar is maintained by [[VStar Entertainment Group|VStar Entertainment]] (née VEE Corporation) and [[Animax Designs]]. |
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| + | Oscarwalkaroundinitial.jpg|Oscar's initial design at Sesame Place. |
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| − | | Mid-late 1970s |
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| + | Oscargetup.jpg|Oscar has the ability to crouch down and get up while inside his trash can. |
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| − | | [[Ice Follies|Ice Follies/Holiday on Ice]] |
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| − | | Oscar as he appears in the Ice Follies / ''Holiday on Ice'' shows from 1974 to 1980. |
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| + | Oscarwalkuniversal.jpg|At Universal Studios Singapore, Oscar has a sneaker attached to a string from inside his can that he shows to guests. |
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| − | | [[Image:OscarGrundgettaSSLSillyDancing.jpg|250px|center]] |
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| + | Oscarseaworldtx copy.jpg|SeaWorld San Antonio |
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| − | | [[1989]] |
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| + | Oscarbusch.jpg|Busch Gardens Tampa |
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| − | | ''[[Silly Dancing]]'' |
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| + | Ssliveoscar2017.jpg|Oscar made his debut as a walk-around in ''Sesame Street Live'' in 2017, designed by Animax. Unlike the regular walk-around, this version cannot crouch down while inside the can, nor does he wear the lid on his head. He also appears in a different trash can. |
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| − | | In one of his rare appearances as a full-bodied character (until 2012) - and one of his rare appearances outside of his trash can - Oscar joins Grundgetta in the "[[Everything in the Wrong Place Ball]]". |
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| + | OscarseaworldFL.jpg|SeaWorld Orlando |
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| − | | [[2000]] |
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| − | | ''[[Let's Be Friends]]'' |
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| + | '''Seasonal/special attire''' |
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| − | | Oscar as he appears in ''Sesame Street Live''. |
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| + | Image:Ussgrouchxmas.jpg|Oscar dressed up for Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore |
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| + | Image:Oscarchinesenewyear.jpeg|Oscar in his Chinese New Year attire at Universal Studios Singapore. |
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| − | | [[2004]] |
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| − | | ''[[Sesame Place]]'' |
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| + | Image:Oscarbeachesparade.jpg|Oscar in the Junkanoo parade at Beaches Resorts (with [[Slimey]] on his hat). |
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| + | Image:Oscarthepumpkin.jpeg|Oscar dressed as a pumpkin for Halloween at Busch Gardens Tampa. |
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| − | At Sesame Place, Oscar's trash can is perched on top of building blocks. |
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| + | Image:Oscarthepiratebuschtampa.jpg|As a pirate at Busch Gardens Tampa |
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| + | orlandobanditoscar.jpg|As the Trash Bandit, Halloween at SeaWorld Orlando |
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| − | | [[2007]] |
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| − | | ''[[Sesame Place]]'' |
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| + | ===Other=== |
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| − | | Appears in the show ''[[Abby Cadabby's Treasure Hunt]]''. This Oscar puppet is much smaller, and is operated by a stick mechanism inside the puppet. |
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| + | Selvamagicaoscar.jpg|Oscar at Selva Magica. Does not wear the lid on his head, but is able to crouch down while inside his can. |
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| − | | [[Image:Oscarlivelegs.jpg|250px|center]]<br>[[File:Oscar_(Elmo's_Green_Thumb)_1.png|250px|center]] |
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| + | Laferiaoscar.jpg|Oscar at La Feria de Chapultepec. |
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| − | |[[2009]] |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| − | |''[[Elmo's Green Thumb]]'' |
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| − | | Oscar walking while inside his trash can. Appears this way when making an entrance or leaving. |
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| + | ===Pre-2012=== |
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| + | Oscar previously appeared in walk-around form in the ''Sesame Street Live'' show ''[[Silly Dancing]]'', when he [[Oscar outside of his can|emerges from his trash can]] to sing "[[Everything in the Wrong Place Ball]]" with [[Grundgetta]]. However, this was only a one-shot appearance. |
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| − | | [[2012]] |
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| − | | The full-bodied Oscar, debuted in 2012. The trash can is attached to Oscar's body, allowing him to walk and crouch down while inside it. Like in his many illustrated appearances, Oscar wears the lid on his head (at other times he appears without it). |
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| + | ===See also=== |
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| + | * [[Oscar the Grouch stage puppets]] |
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[[Category:Sesame Street Stage Characters|Oscar]] |
[[Category:Sesame Street Stage Characters|Oscar]] |
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Revision as of 16:24, 27 December 2019
Oscar at SeaWorld Orlando
Walk-around version of Oscar the Grouch created for public appearances, including Sesame Place and Sesame Street Live.
Despite being one of Sesame Street's major characters, Oscar would not get a walk-around of his own until 2012. Prior to 2012, Oscar was portrayed as a puppet whose appearances were mostly limited to Sesame Street Live and Sesame Place. At the behest of Sesame Workshop, Oscar became a walk-around character, allowing him to fulfill his abilities as well as interact with parkgoers (a move similar to Disney changing the Mad Hatter at their theme parks from a costumed character to a live actor, for the same purpose).
The standard design consists of Oscar wearing his trash can around his waist with his legs sticking out from the bottom of the can. Just as he does in many illustrated appearances and merchandise, he wears the lid on his head like a hat.
Outside of Sesame Place, Oscar also appears at SeaWorld parks (since 2014), Busch Gardens Tampa (since 2016), Beaches Resorts (since 2012), Universal Studios Singapore, and Selva Mágica. Oscar also appeared at the now defunct La Feria de Chapultepec (in 2019).
Oscar is maintained by VStar Entertainment (née VEE Corporation) and Animax Designs.
Oscar's initial design at Sesame Place.
Oscar has the ability to crouch down and get up while inside his trash can.
At Universal Studios Singapore, Oscar has a sneaker attached to a string from inside his can that he shows to guests.
SeaWorld San Antonio
Busch Gardens Tampa
Oscar made his debut as a walk-around in Sesame Street Live in 2017, designed by Animax. Unlike the regular walk-around, this version cannot crouch down while inside the can, nor does he wear the lid on his head. He also appears in a different trash can.
SeaWorld Orlando
Seasonal/special attire
Oscar dressed up for Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore
Oscar in his Chinese New Year attire at Universal Studios Singapore.
Easter, Universal Studios Singapore.
Oscar in the Junkanoo parade at Beaches Resorts (with Slimey on his hat).
Oscar dressed as a pumpkin for Halloween at Busch Gardens Tampa.
As a pirate at Busch Gardens Tampa
As the Trash Bandit, Halloween at SeaWorld Orlando
Other
Oscar at Selva Magica. Does not wear the lid on his head, but is able to crouch down while inside his can.
Oscar at La Feria de Chapultepec.
Pre-2012
Oscar previously appeared in walk-around form in the Sesame Street Live show Silly Dancing, when he emerges from his trash can to sing "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball" with Grundgetta. However, this was only a one-shot appearance.