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| PERFORMER | Frank Oz |
| DEBUT | 1974 |
| PATTERN | Orange Gold |
The Woodsman is the deus ex machina hero in the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood." As a woodsman, he cuts down trees but isn't particularly careful when running around a room with his axe. In Sesame Street adaptations, he has been known to have difficulty showing up in the story on time.
On one occasion, the Woodsman chopped down the maple tree in front of Granny's house -- a particular favorite of the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood, an act which brings the two together to exact revenge on the Woodsman. (First: Episode 0621)
A similar looking woodsman, with a baritone singing voice by Jim Henson, musically professed the joys of the countryside. Another (this one with eyes) appeared in the Grouch fairy tale "Little Red Riding Grouch," performed by Martin P. Robinson. Both he and the Wolf retreat from Grandma's house when Little Red (Grundgetta) offers her repulsive Grouch dishes.