In Episode 3688 he also revealed he was part of a doo-wop group called "The Handford Five" in his youth. Mr. Handford also appeared in the specials Elmo Saves Christmas and Elmopalooza.

Uploaded by request, Mr. Handford (Leonard Jackson) became the new owner of Hooper's Store in season 21 after David's (Northern Calloway) retirement. Unfortunately, Northern died on January 9th...

Mr. Handford closes the store to go to the dentist. When he returns, Big Bird wants to learn what a dental appointment is like, and they act it out. Meanwhile, Elmo spends the day showing the …

Mar 25, 2016 · David Smyrl, with Elmo, on “Sesame Street” in 1992. He played the role of Mr. Handford from 1990 to 1998. Children's Television Workshop.

Elmo arrives to say hello to the two of them, having said it to everybody else. Mr. Handford decides to rest having spent half the night working on the plumbing when he is greeted by Elmo once more - he …

By contrast, Smyrl played Mr. Hanford as a store owner who smiled and sang to the residents of Sesame Street. [2] Smyrl remained on Sesame Street from 1990 until 1998.

Mar 22, 2016 · David Langston Smyrl, sometimes credited professionally as David L. Smyrl, was an American actor and television writer. He was best known for his role of Mr. Handford, the fictional …

February 15, 1990 Did you know Mr. Handford used to be a firefighter? Neither did Snuffy—who can't recognize him under all that gear and mistakes his oxygen mask hose for a "snuffle." Gordon...

No one was hurt, but the store was ruined, and Mr. Handford considered closing the store for good. Everyone convinced him that they needed him, and the store, so they all pitched in to rebuild it.

Mr. Handford on Fire Safety: Directed by J. Squires Emily, Jon Stone. With Pam Arciero, Alison Bartlett, Camille Bonora, Fran Brill.