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!
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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
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