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Classic Sesame Street - Roosevelt Franklin's Alphabet

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Lo and behold, here's a classic lip-synced Muppet bit from 1969, featuring the voices of Matt Robinson and Loretta Long (the original Gordon and Susan). Note how incredibly butch Roosevelt sounds here - this must have been his very first appearance. Whew! Even I'm amazed I was able to post this.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: sawing14s

Length: 02:58
Rating: 4.82
Views: 83431

Tags: 1969  Classic  Franklin  Long  Loretta  Matt  Muppets  Robinson  Roosevelt  Sesame  Street  

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PandaMishima (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Well, why not? and now there's President Obama, what do you think about that? ;-)
youngrebels75 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Basically, one group decided it was best for all not to see this cartoon. One groupd decided to pull the character for being deemed as offensive. And as an African American peaking on the behalf of African Americans who are not offended by this muppet... the only thing I'm offended by is that one group decided what was best for all. :-/ But ... hey, that's just MY opinion.
Lordofjunggle (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
This was so advanced for its time ,its almost like Rosevelt Franklin was in the year 1970.
Akira625 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Why did Roosevelt Franklin get the boot from Sesame Street? I guess he was just too badass for the show. :)
sugarkissesz1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
do all of yall realize that you have no life..this is a little kid cartoon its not meant to be racist..its meant to teach a lesson...and a name is just a name..and as for his actions dont you think its supposed to teach kids how to not act and behave properly?...[SIGH]
byronbenguche (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
How is this racist?.I grew up watching Roosevelt Franklin when I was a kid so please this is no way racist at any point.
zoeydebra (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Racist!???? Where is that shown? What is with his voice? That is what I am laughing about.
SnugglySara (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
And the Jeffersons & What's Happening!!
SnugglySara (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I thought it was Rerun from WHAT'S HAPPENING!!
parsleyda (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Yeah, what is racist about it? My gosh, what has America come too! Political correctness run amuck!

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