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X the OwlFirst MRN Appearance: 0001 X the Owl is a blue-feathered owl who lives in the oak tree found at the center of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. X is happy, inquisitive and eager to learn[1]; however, he is also known to become frustrated when things do not go his way.[2][3][4] One of X the Owl's main talents is printmaking -- a trade he appreciates due to his admiration of Benjamin Franklin. He has printed various documents throughout the Neighborhood including invitations[5], admission tickets[6], and pretend money.[7] X's admiration of Benjamin Franklin goes far beyond printmaking. At times, X has been known to dress in costume as Ben Franklin[8][9][10][11][12][13] and involve himself in a variety of "Ben Franklin experiments."[14] Forever a student, X the Owl is an eager learner and frequently immerses himself into lessons delivered by the Owl Correspondence School on subjects ranging from counting[15] and safety[16] to Native American culture[17] and his hero, Ben Franklin.[18] When he finds something especially pleasing, X often describes the task/object/idea as "niffty galifty." X loves poetry and often writes his own poems.[19][20] He also loves oranges[21] and occasionally gives the fruit to his friends as a gift.[22] Another of X the Owl's passions is nature. While he greatly enjoys birdwatching,[23] his other scientific interests include astronomy,[24] botany,[25][26] and general people watching.[27] X finds great joy in teaching others.[28][29][30] No stranger to hard work, X the Owl helped Handyman Negri build a balcony at the castle,[31] was once strapped to the Musuem-Go-Round to keep in moving,[32] and has occasionally served in business/sales roles.[33][34] When a tunnel was found under the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, X was sent to explore the uncharted ground.[35] X the Owl's extended family includes Cousin Mary Owl, Cousin Stephen Owl, and a younger brother named Y.[36] With a very helpful and caring spirit, X often looks to provide comfort to his fellow neighbors whether it be comforting a frightened friend[37] or offering shelter to a family in need.[38][39] According to a Neighborhood census, X the Owl cannot whistle and his favorite color is blue.[40] He is a friend to Sesame Street's Big Bird[41] and once had a television show of his own -- Flying with X -- on Lady Elaine Fairchilde's MGR-TV.[42] Images
Operas and PlaysX the Owl's experience with the Neighborhood operas and plays includes the following parts and duties:
Puppet DemonstrationMister Rogers demonstrates the X the Owl puppet in Episode 1384 and Episode 1530. X the Owl's Name and BackgroundX the Owl's name is based on the word "escape" as detailed in the 1954 Children's Corner book, Our Small World:[43]
FamilyA picture of X the Owl's parents is shown in a book called Fur, Feathers, and Hair shared by Mister Rogers in Episode 0047. SongsMerchandise
NotesIn Episode 0047, Marion and Nicholas Petrov dance for King Friday as they wear costumes of Henrietta Pussycat and X the Owl. Lady Aberlin wears an X the Owl costume in Episode 0075. In Episode 1514, as he flies over the Amaze in Time Game, a rare glimpse of X the Owl's full body can be seen. Daniel Tiger's NeighborhoodIn Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, X lives in the Neighborhood with his nephew O the Owl. AppearancesMister Rogers' Neighborhood
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