TravellingMatt
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Come on, what's there to hate about Ol' Brown Ears himself?
Besides Kermit, Rowlf is probably the most sane of the Muppet family. He's been around as long as Kermit has and he's probably seen everything, so he knows what to expect out of the rest of his friends, and like Kermit, he accepts them for who they are. Very rarely does a snide remark escape from Rowlf's mouth.
Rowlf also has the same level of patience for others that Kermit has, possibly even more so. He's dealt with Miss Piggy's temper tantrums, Fozzie's awful jokes, and just about anything else with the same level of class and professionalism. This is why I wrote him in a backstage segment with Don Music, because I see those two characters working quite well together. Don, as a songwriter looking for his big break, always seems to get frustrated while writing, and I feel that Rowlf would always be there to lend a helping paw or some words of encouragement, as he is a musician himself.
Speaking of performing, it is Rowlf's showmanship that also endears him to so many. As both a comedian and a musician, he reminds me so much of the greats that came before and after him, particularly Victor Borge and Tom Lehrer. Much like Rowlf, they were/are (Mr. Lehrer, to my knowledge, is still with us) piano players with quick wits that were able to apply both skills. One can't help but laugh whenever Rowlf makes a crack on Veterinarian's Hospital or sings a song like "You and I and George" or "I Never Harmed An Onion". Even when he's serious he can move a crowd, such as when he sang "What A Wonderful World" to a real puppy. He's even pulled a few surprises...only two words come to mind when I think of this quality about Rowlf..."NINE LIGHTS!" (I remember how shocked I was the first time I saw that bit on the Street, because it was the first time I saw a TMS character outside of Kermit on Sesame Street.) Even jazz fans (who are hard to please) love Rowlf, as they've given him the title of TDWR (talent deserving wider recognition) on piano.
So hats off to Rowlf, one of the classiest Muppets around. This is one dog I'd feed from the table ANYTIME. Heck, I'd let him sit at the table!
Besides Kermit, Rowlf is probably the most sane of the Muppet family. He's been around as long as Kermit has and he's probably seen everything, so he knows what to expect out of the rest of his friends, and like Kermit, he accepts them for who they are. Very rarely does a snide remark escape from Rowlf's mouth.
Rowlf also has the same level of patience for others that Kermit has, possibly even more so. He's dealt with Miss Piggy's temper tantrums, Fozzie's awful jokes, and just about anything else with the same level of class and professionalism. This is why I wrote him in a backstage segment with Don Music, because I see those two characters working quite well together. Don, as a songwriter looking for his big break, always seems to get frustrated while writing, and I feel that Rowlf would always be there to lend a helping paw or some words of encouragement, as he is a musician himself.
Speaking of performing, it is Rowlf's showmanship that also endears him to so many. As both a comedian and a musician, he reminds me so much of the greats that came before and after him, particularly Victor Borge and Tom Lehrer. Much like Rowlf, they were/are (Mr. Lehrer, to my knowledge, is still with us) piano players with quick wits that were able to apply both skills. One can't help but laugh whenever Rowlf makes a crack on Veterinarian's Hospital or sings a song like "You and I and George" or "I Never Harmed An Onion". Even when he's serious he can move a crowd, such as when he sang "What A Wonderful World" to a real puppy. He's even pulled a few surprises...only two words come to mind when I think of this quality about Rowlf..."NINE LIGHTS!" (I remember how shocked I was the first time I saw that bit on the Street, because it was the first time I saw a TMS character outside of Kermit on Sesame Street.) Even jazz fans (who are hard to please) love Rowlf, as they've given him the title of TDWR (talent deserving wider recognition) on piano.
So hats off to Rowlf, one of the classiest Muppets around. This is one dog I'd feed from the table ANYTIME. Heck, I'd let him sit at the table!