Handyman Negri

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Handyman Negri is the royal fix-it man in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Skilled at fixing, cleaning, and building things, Handyman Negri is often called upon for his help in keeping the Neighborhood in order. When a new school was being considered for the Neighborhood of Make-Believe children, Handyman Negri went to work and built a school at Someplace Else.[1461]

In addition to his handywork, Handyman Negri has also been asked to serve in other roles at the kings request including a Neighborhood border guard[0001] and a member of volunteer fire department.[1744]

Handyman Negri is a talented musician and often performs for and with his Neighbors. While he has been known to play guitar duets with King Friday XIII and to sing with Lady Elaine Fairchilde, Handyman Negri serves as a guitar instructor for Prince Tuesday. He has also taken an active role in several of the Neighborhood operas and plays.

On a few occasions, Handyman Negri has appeared in the real Neighborhood.


Operas and Plays

Handyman Negri appeared in several of the Neighborhood operas and plays including the following parts:


Images




Mr. Negri
[Episode 0001]
Handyman Negri
[Episode 1471]
Cleaning the castle
[Episode 1486]
A handy lady and a handy man
[Episode 1507]
Handyman Negri
[Episode 1542]
Playing the guitar
[Episode 1669]
W.I. Norton Donovan
[Episode 1475]
The Windstorm
[Episode 1475]
The Storyteller
[Episode 1505]
Father Elephant
[Episode 1610]
Illustrated in Time to Be Friends

Notes

  • In early episodes, Handyman Negri was referred to as "Mr. Negri" before taking on "handyman" status. He was also known to occasionally appear in the real Neighborhood as Handyman Negri.
  • The first reference to "Handyman" Negri comes in Episode 0020.

Puppet / Costume Variations

0004, 0005 Wears border guard uniform
0031 Wears a tuxedo
0040 Wears a tuxedo
0055 Dresses as Papa Bear
0086 Wears crested grebe costume
0093 Dressed in formal attire
0113 Wears pajamas
0116 Wears back end of horse costume
0119, 0120 Wears a bull costume
1056 Wears scout uniform
1076 Wears a royal uniform
1077 Changes into royal escort uniform and hat
1300 Dresses as Joe Bull
1326 Wears painting coveralls
1430 Wears soldier uniform
1475 Dress as W.I. Norton Donovan
1505 Dress as the storyteller
1523, 1528 Wears a dark blue bandana
1528, 1530 Wears a hard hat
1538 Wears a cape and false nose
1545 Wears a formal suit
1586, 1589 Wears a pajama shirt
1589 Wears a nightcap
1608-1610 Dresses as Father Elephant
1633, 1634 Wears troop uniform
1638 Tries on Chef Brockett's hat
1640 Changes into Handyman Bean costume
1672, 1675 Wears a three-cornered hat
1708 Wears cereal-proof armor
1744 Wears volunteer firefighter helmet

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