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| PERFORMER | Leslie Carrara-Rudolph |
| DEBUT | 2014 |
Penelope Penguin is an enthusiastic penguin who is Big Bird's pen pal. She comes for a visit in Sesame Street Episode 4505.
Penelope has trouble controlling her boundless excitement, which unfortunately affects her ability to make friends. As she tries to befriend Elmo, Telly, and Rosita, Chris gives Penelope a strategy to help rein in her energy; to "stop and think" about how others would feel. Her favorite ice cream topping is fish, a preference that is not shared by her Sesame Street friends.
Penelope's characterization originated from the penguin that appeared in the Elmo the Musical segment, "Airplane the Musical."[1] She also appeared in animated form during the opening titles for The Magical Wand Chase.[2] Penelope resurfaced a few years later in a musical insert alongside Billy Porter in Episode 5121.[3]
Sources[]
- ↑ Leslie Carrara-Rudolph interview (YouTube video, starts at 4:02)
- ↑ Paws As Hands: SESAME STREET_The Magical Wand Chase, Michael Lapinski, November 15, 2017.
- ↑ Leslie Carrara-Rudolph on Instagram