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A Prairie Dawn Companion - Of Smartness and Tinas
Manage episode 507083785 series 3410410
In 1973, Sesame Street introduced a new Muppet character named Tina. In 1974, Sesame Street introduced a second new Muppet character named Tina. In this episode, Becca and guest Drake Lucas talk about both Roosevelt Franklin's friend Smart Tina and the sometimes-smart Tina Twiddlebug, in an episode that is less confusing than it sounds. While neither of these characters became all-stars, they're a key part of the show's history and tell us a lot about how society views girls' intelligence. Grab your postage stamp pictures and get smart with us!
Credits:
Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca Petunia
Guest: Drake Lucas
Character Art by Becca Petunia
Podcast Artwork by Joe Hennes
Executive Producer: Joe Hennes
Research Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott Hanson
Special thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
178 episodes
Manage episode 507083785 series 3410410
In 1973, Sesame Street introduced a new Muppet character named Tina. In 1974, Sesame Street introduced a second new Muppet character named Tina. In this episode, Becca and guest Drake Lucas talk about both Roosevelt Franklin's friend Smart Tina and the sometimes-smart Tina Twiddlebug, in an episode that is less confusing than it sounds. While neither of these characters became all-stars, they're a key part of the show's history and tell us a lot about how society views girls' intelligence. Grab your postage stamp pictures and get smart with us!
Credits:
Written, Hosted, and Edited by Becca Petunia
Guest: Drake Lucas
Character Art by Becca Petunia
Podcast Artwork by Joe Hennes
Executive Producer: Joe Hennes
Research Help: Tony Whitaker, Shane Keating, Scott Hanson
Special thanks to Muppet Wiki, Michal Richardson, Katilyn Miller, Eli Lee, and the whole ToughPigs team
178 episodes
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