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Character Debuts

TotallySpiesFan

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Simon actually debuted in 1970, with a different nose, hat, fringe, and moustache.
 

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Question on Forgetful Jones' debut

Just a question...I've heard when Forgetful Jones debuted he actually had teeth. Can anyone confirm this?
 

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Anyone know when Bernice the Pigeon first appeared? A year/season would be helpful, but an episode number/airing date would be even more helpful. Also looking for the debut of Radar the teddy bear.
 

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Here is a list Iv'e made of the years all the charachters have debut. Feel free to ad some, if you see any missing.

1969: Big Bird, Oscar, Bert, Kermit, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster (annoynomous Monster) Beautiful Day Monster, Guy Smiley, Proffesor Hastings, Bob, Gordon, Mr. Hooper Susan.

1970: Farley, Little Bird, Prarie Dawn, Mumford, Grover, Herbert Birdsfoot, Sherlock Hemlock, Roosevelt Franklin, Herry Monster.

1971: Snuffleupagus, Tom, Molly the mail Lady, Rafael, Luis, Maria, David.

1972: Slimey (Richard Hunt), The Count, Sam the Robot, Gordon (Hal Miller)

1973: Don Music, Biff, Sully

1974: Rodeo Rosie, Gordon (Roscoe Orman)

1975: Gladys the Cow

1976: Olivia, Buffy

1977: Linda, Snuffy (Richard Hunt) not the voice.

1978: Barkley, Bruno, Two Headed Monster, Slimey (Michael Earl Davis) Snuffy (Michael Earl Davis) Not the voice.

1979: Telly Monster, Elmo, (Brian Meehl) Snuffy (Michael Earl Davis) Body and voice.

1980: Forgetful Jones, (Michael Earl Davis) Clementine (Brian Meehl), Buster, (Kevin Clash)Dr. Nobel Price, Deena, Pearl, Poco Loco.

1981: Snuffy (Marty Robbinson) Forgetful Jones (Richard Hunt) Buster (Marty Robbinson)

1982: Grungetta Grouch (Brian Meehl), Aristoltle

1983: Fernezeti Donizetti

1984: Shelly Turtle, Uncle Wally, Petey, Telly (Marty Robbinson) Clementine (Kevin Clash) Grungetta (Pam Arcerio) Elmo (Richard Hunt).

1985: Hoots the Owl, Elmo (Kevin Clash) Miles (Miles Orman)

1986: Gina, Placido Flamingo, Athena, Sonny Friendly, Flo Bear Leo the Party Monster, Natasha.

1987: Meryhl Sheep, Alice Snuffleupagus, Chip and Dip Clementine (Camile Bonora).

1988: Ruby Monster, Hiroshi, Dexter.

1989: Preston Rabbit, Mr. Handford (Leonard Jackson) Wolfgang the Seal, Mike, The Great Blecheni, Preposterous the dog, Gabriella.

1990: Benny Rabbit, Lillian, Alex, Jelani, Mr. Handford (David L. Smyrl) Prarie Dawn (as a full time charachter).

1991: Baby Bear, Goldilocks, Roxy Marie, Chicago the Lion, Monkey, Savion, Monty, Rosita, Merry Monster.

1992: Kingston Livingston the 3rd, Davey and Joey Monkey.

1993: Zoe, Angela, Jamal, Celina, Ruthie, Wanda the Fish, Ingrid, Henry, Stinky, Betty Lou (As a full time charachter), Tara, Nathan, Gabriella (Desiree Casado), Carlo

1994: Lexine

1995: Miles (Imani Patterson)

1996 and 1997: No new charachters that I know of.

1998: Alan, Mr. Noodle.

2000: Lulu Monster

2001: Elizabeth and Little Murray Sparkles

2002: The Monster Clubhouse Gang.

2003: Miles (Olamide Fasion) Gladys (Jennifer Barnhart)

2004: Curly Bear, New Goldilocks.

2005: Hoots the Owl and Buster the Horse (First time either of them was seen since 1994), Baby Bear's Teacher Mother Goose.

2006: Abby Cadaby


Actually, Grover has been around since the show's first season(1969). Just that he was an anonymous monster(like Cookie back then).
 

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one more addition

Most of you may be too young to remember, but in 1970 Jaime Sanchez joined as Miguel. He didn't stay too long, but he was the first human addition to the original cast, and the first Hispanic, before Rafael, Maria, or Luis.
 

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Actually the guide its incorrect.. It should been


1969: Big Bird, Oscar, Bert, Kermit, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster (annoynomous Monster) Beautiful Day Monster, Guy Smiley, Proffesor Hastings, Bob, Gordon, Mr. Hooper Susan.

1970: Farley, Little Bird, Prarie Dawn, Mumford, Grover, Herbert Birdsfoot, Sherlock Hemlock, Roosevelt Franklin, Herry Monster.

1971: Snuffleupagus, Tom, Molly the mail Lady, Rafael, Luis, Maria, David.

1972: Slimey (Richard Hunt), The Count, Sam the Robot, Gordon (Hal Miller)

1973: Don Music, Biff, Sully

1974: Rodeo Rosie, Gordon (Roscoe Orman)

1975: Gladys the Cow

1976: Olivia, Buffy

1977: Linda, Snuffy (Richard Hunt) not the voice.

1978: Barkley, Bruno, Two Headed Monster, Slimey (Michael Earl Davis) Snuffy (Michael Earl Davis) Not the voice.

1979: Telly Monster, Elmo, (Brian Meehl) Snuffy (Michael Earl Davis) Body and voice.

1980: Forgetful Jones, (Michael Earl Davis) Clementine (Brian Meehl), Buster, (Kevin Clash)Dr. Nobel Price, Deena, Pearl, Poco Loco.

1981: Snuffy (Marty Robbinson) Forgetful Jones (Richard Hunt) Buster (Marty Robbinson)

1982: Grungetta Grouch (Brian Meehl), Aristoltle

1983: Fernezeti Donizetti

1984: Shelly Turtle, Uncle Wally, Petey, Telly (Marty Robbinson) Clementine (Kevin Clash) Grungetta (Pam Arcerio) Elmo (Richard Hunt).

1985: Hoots the Owl, Elmo (Kevin Clash) Miles (Miles Orman)

1986: Placido Flamingo, Athena, Sonny Friendly, Flo Bear Leo the Party Monster, Natasha.

1987: Meryhl Sheep, Alice Snuffleupagus, Gina, Chip and Dip Clementine (Camile Bonora).

1988: Ruby Monster, Hiroshi, Dexter.

1989: Preston Rabbit, Mr. Handford (Leonard Jackson) ,Mike, The Great Blecheni, Preposterous the dog, Gabriella.

1990: Benny Rabbit, Lillian, Alex, Jelani, Mr. Handford (David L. Smyrl) Prarie Dawn (as a full time charachter)Savion,Wolfgang the Seal.

1991: Baby Bear, Goldilocks, Roxy Marie, Chicago the Lion, Monkey, Monty, Rosita, Merry Monster.

1992: Kingston Livingston the 3rd, Davey and Joey Monkey,Miles (Imari Patterson),Lexine.

1993: Zoe, Angela, Jamal, Celina, Ruthie, Wanda the Fish, Ingrid, Henry, Stinky, Betty Lou (As a full time charachter), Tara, Nathan, Gabriella (Desiree Casado), Carlo

1994:

1995: None

1996 and 1997: No new charachters that I know of.

1998: Alan, Mr. Noodle.

2000: Lulu Monster

2001: Elizabeth and Little Murray Sparkles

2002: The Monster Clubhouse Gang.

2003: Miles (Olamide Fasion) Gladys (Jennifer Barnhart)

2004: Curly Bear, New Goldilocks.

2005: Hoots the Owl and Buster the Horse (First time either of them was seen since 1994), Baby Bear's Teacher Mother Goose.

2006: Abby Cadaby, Murry Monster
2007: Chris
2008: Leela
 

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Accurate lists, but you forgot to mention Gina's friend Mike to the list, ErnieandTelly.
 

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Now here's the revised version since I forgot a character

1969: Big Bird, Oscar, Bert, Kermit, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster (annoynomous Monster) Beautiful Day Monster, Guy Smiley, Proffesor Hastings, Bob, Gordon, Mr. Hooper Susan.

1970: Farley, Little Bird, Prarie Dawn, Mumford, Grover, Herbert Birdsfoot, Sherlock Hemlock, Roosevelt Franklin, Herry Monster.

1971: Snuffleupagus, Tom, Molly the mail Lady, Rafael, Luis, Maria, David.

1972: Slimey (Richard Hunt), The Count, Sam the Robot, Gordon (Hal Miller)

1973: Don Music, Biff, Sully

1974: Rodeo Rosie, Gordon (Roscoe Orman)

1975: Gladys the Cow

1976: Olivia, Buffy

1977: Linda, Snuffy (Richard Hunt) not the voice.

1978: Barkley, Bruno, Two Headed Monster, Slimey (Michael Earl Davis) Snuffy (Michael Earl Davis) Not the voice.

1979: Telly Monster, Elmo, (Brian Meehl) Snuffy (Michael Earl Davis) Body and voice.

1980: Forgetful Jones, (Michael Earl Davis) Clementine (Brian Meehl), Buster, (Kevin Clash)Dr. Nobel Price, Deena, Pearl, Poco Loco.

1981: Snuffy (Marty Robbinson) Forgetful Jones (Richard Hunt) Buster (Marty Robbinson)

1982: Grungetta Grouch (Brian Meehl), Aristoltle

1983: Fernezeti Donizetti

1984: Shelly Turtle, Uncle Wally, Petey, Telly (Marty Robbinson) Clementine (Kevin Clash) Grungetta (Pam Arcerio) Elmo (Richard Hunt).

1985: Hoots the Owl, Elmo (Kevin Clash) Miles (Miles Orman)

1986: Placido Flamingo, Athena, Sonny Friendly, Flo Bear Leo the Party Monster, Natasha.

1987: Meryhl Sheep, Alice Snuffleupagus, Gina, Chip and Dip Clementine (Camile Bonora).

1988: Ruby Monster, Hiroshi, Dexter.

1989: Preston Rabbit, Mr. Handford (Leonard Jackson) ,Mike, The Great Blecheni, Preposterous the dog, Gabriella.

1990: Benny Rabbit, Lillian, Alex, Jelani, Mr. Handford (David L. Smyrl) Prarie Dawn (as a full time charachter)Savion,Wolfgang the Seal.

1991: Baby Bear, Goldilocks, Roxy Marie, Chicago the Lion, Monkey, Monty, Rosita, Merry Monster.

1992: Kingston Livingston the 3rd, Davey and Joey Monkey,Miles (Imari Patterson),Lexine.

1993: Zoe, Angela, Jamal, Celina, Ruthie, Wanda the Fish, Ingrid, Henry, Stinky, Betty Lou (As a full time charachter), Tara, Nathan, Gabriella (Desiree Casado), Carlo

1994:

1995: None

1996 and 1997: No new charachters that I know of.

1998: Alan, Mr. Noodle.

2000: Lulu Monster

2001: Elizabeth and Little Murray Sparkles

2002: The Monster Clubhouse Gang.

2003: Miles (Olamide Fasion) Gladys (Jennifer Barnhart)

2004: Curly Bear, New Goldilocks.

2005: Hoots the Owl and Buster the Horse (First time either of them was seen since 1994), Baby Bear's Teacher Mother Goose.

2006: Abby Cadaby, Murry Monster
2007: Chris
2008: Leela
 
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