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, 2006 at 5:04 pm
Author: sawing14s

Length: 0:02:58
Rating: 4.82
Views: 83,500

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

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PandaMishima (Saturday 8th of November 2008 09:51:12 PM)
Well, why not? and now there's President Obama, what do you think about that? ;-)
Lordofjunggle (Saturday 1st of November 2008 05:00:18 AM)
This was so advanced for its time ,its almost like Rosevelt Franklin was in the year 1970.
Akira625 (Tuesday 28th of October 2008 07:09:25 PM)
Why did Roosevelt Franklin get the boot from Sesame Street? I guess he was just too badass for the show. :)
youngrebels75 (Friday 7th of November 2008 01:11:03 PM)
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.
sugarkissesz1 (Thursday 23rd of October 2008 10:24:09 PM)
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 (Wednesday 22nd of October 2008 02:52:01 PM)
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 (Wednesday 22nd of October 2008 02:38:25 PM)
Racist!???? Where is that shown? What is with his voice? That is what I am laughing about.
SnugglySara (Wednesday 22nd of October 2008 12:26:45 PM)
And the Jeffersons & What's Happening!!
SnugglySara (Wednesday 22nd of October 2008 12:22:34 PM)
I thought it was Rerun from WHAT'S HAPPENING!!
parsleyda (Sunday 19th of October 2008 03:06:32 PM)
Yeah, what is racist about it? My gosh, what has America come too! Political correctness run amuck!