Elmo is a fictional
character on the Sesame Street television show. He is
a furry red Muppet monster with googly eyes and an orange
nose. He currently hosts the last segment on Sesame Street,
called "Elmo's World", which is aimed at toddlers.
He is accompanied by his goldfish, Dorothy, and silent
Charlie Chaplin-like characters named Mr. Noodle and Mr.
Noodle's Brother. Elmo has been performed, since 1985,
by Kevin Clash. The character is supposed to be about
three and a half years old, and characteristically speaks
of himself in the third person. A popular doll called
the Tickle Me Elmo was manufactured in his likeness, and
became the must-have toy during Christmas in 1996. Other
Elmo toys include Hokey-Pokey Elmo and Limbo Elmo. Elmo
also routinely appeared on The Rosie O'Donnell Show and
starred in a full-length motion picture entitled Elmo
in Grouchland.
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