1970s: Elmo first appears on “Sesame Street” as a generic baby monster. 1985: Elmo assumes his signature voice and personality, courtesy of puppeteer Kevin Clash (right). 1996: A shortage of Tickle Me ...
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It’s been more than a decade since a small, furry, red monster first incited parental riots at toy stores. But here it is 2007, and Elmo’s appeal — to kids and adults alike — still hasn’t abated. Sure ...
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