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Hoots the Owl is a Muppet character from the children's television program Sesame Street. He is portrayed as a jazz musician, most often playing the saxophone, and speaks and sings in a relaxed style influenced by jazz performance. Hoots is closely associated with the song Put Down the Duckie, in which he advises Ernie that holding a rubber duck prevents him from playing the saxophone with both hands.
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Who is Hoots the Owl on Sesame Street?
Hoots is Sesame Street's jazz-musician owl, usually shown playing the saxophone. He is most closely associated with puppeteer Kevin Clash.
What is Hoots the Owl's role in Put Down the Duckie?
In the 1986 song Put Down the Duckie, Hoots helps Ernie learn that he cannot play the saxophone properly while holding his Rubber Duckie. The number teaches the simple idea of putting one distraction aside to focus on a task.
Was Hoots the Owl influenced by Louis Armstrong?
Yes, Hoots's relaxed voice and jazz style were influenced by Louis Armstrong. That musical influence fits the character's role as a saxophone player rather than a general-purpose Muppet.
Where does Hoots the Owl perform, and does he have family?
Hoots often performs at the fictional jazz club Birdland and has a granddaughter named Athena. His career and family background are discussed in Sesame Street material from the 1980s.
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