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Bear is the central character of 'Bear in the Big Blue House,' a children's television series created by Mitchell Kriegman and produced by the Jim Henson Company. Portrayed as a seven-foot-tall gentle brown bear, he serves as the nurturing host who welcomes viewers and puppet characters into his home while addressing themes of friendship, problem-solving, and emotional development. The show originally aired on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney block from 1997 to 2006. Bear was performed by puppeteer Noel MacNeal and became one of the most recognized full-body puppet characters in children's television.
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Bear (Bear in the Big Blue House) ranks #11 of 278 in the Puppetry ranking, behind Lamb Chop, ahead of Big Bird.
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Who performed Bear in Bear in the Big Blue House?
Puppeteer Noel MacNeal performed and voiced Bear. The character was built as a large full-body puppet for the Jim Henson Television series.
Why does Bear sniff the viewer at the start of an episode?
Bear uses his sense of smell to welcome the child watching and often identifies a familiar scent. The routine helps establish the viewer as a visitor entering the Big Blue House.
Who are Bear's main friends in the Big Blue House?
The household includes Ojo, Tutter, Treelo, Pip, Pop, and Shadow. Bear also ends episodes by speaking with Luna the Moon and singing The Goodbye Song.
Is Bear in the Big Blue House a Disney or Jim Henson character?
Bear was created for a Jim Henson Television production that aired on Disney Channel beginning in 1997. Disney later acquired the series as part of its purchase of the Muppets and the Bear in the Big Blue House properties in 2004.
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