From Mister Rogers and Michelle Kwan, to the Backstreet Boys, 'Arthur' has featured guest appearances from many public figures and cultural icons.
It's the end of an generation for our favorite animated aardvark, Arthur Read. The beloved Emmy-winning sequence Arthur is coming to an finish after 25 seasons.
Based on the Arthur Adventure book sequence by Marc Brown, the PBS show has followed 8-year-old Arthur, his buddies, and his circle of relatives since 1996. Episodes have tackled various topics, from homework and chores, to sickness and divorce.
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Although fictional, the series shed a light on nowadays's ever-changing cultural panorama. In truth, the Season 22 premiere featured a same-sex marriage ceremony for Arthur's third-grade teacher Mr. Ratburn and his spouse.
Arthur is the longest-running youngsters's animated series in the U.S. and the second-longest-running animated series in the country, behind Fox's The Simpsons. Arthur's final 4 episodes will air on Feb. 21, 2022.
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But as we are saying our final goodbyes to Arthur, let's have a look again at a few of the series' most fun and enriching episodes — those who tapped current-day celebrities and public figures to guest-star. These famed figures all played a role in Arthur’s history.
Alex Trebek
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Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek appeared on Arthur right through the Season 5 episode "Arthur and the Big Riddle." He performed Alex Lebeck, the host of the sport display Riddle Quest, on which Arthur seemed as a contestant.
During the episode, a very stressed out Arthur, who were having riddle-induced nightmares main up his time on the recreation display, will have to ask himself the most essential question of all: "Is winning really everything?" As audience and Arthur learn, it's not at all times about being the best.
The Backstreet Boys
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Throughout its reign, Arthur even aired a couple of musical specials. During the Season 7 episode "It's Only Rock 'n' Roll," Arthur and his buddies come to a decision to start their very own competing rock bands. Unfortunately, this leads to a couple tension between the pals. Luckily, an look through the Backstreet Boys, who superstar as themselves, pulls the whole lot in combination. Plus, Muffy proves to be the final '90s lady as she swoons over band member Nick Carter.
Mister Rogers
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During Season 2, Fred Rogers appears as himself during the episode "Arthur Meets Mister Rogers." When Arthur finds out that Mister Rogers is coming to visit his faculty, he's ecstatic. However, when he tells his classmates about Mister Rogers's seek advice from, they have a special response. They declare Mister Rodgers "is for babies" and make Arthur feel bad. But as Mister Rogers later teaches Arthur, "Real friends don't make fun of real friends."
Michelle Kwan
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In Season 6, American determine skater Michelle Kwan stars as her herself in "The Good Sport." The nine-time U.S. champion, five-time global champion, and two-time Olympic medalist returns to Arthur's faculty, Lakewood Elementary, the place we learn she had graduated from years in the past. But Michelle is not right here only for a consult with, however somewhat to show the students the significance of excellent sportsmanship after Francine behaves childishly when she does not win the school's Athlete of the Year Award.
Taj Mahal and Koko Taylor
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During Season 8, Blues legends Taj Mahal and Koko Taylor guest-star in a unique musical episode dubbed “Big Horns George." In this installment, Arthur's classmate George meets Koko Taylor and is inspired by her to write and perform his own song. But as he tries to piece one together, he starts doubting himself and wants to give up.
Fortunately, Taj Mahal steps in to give George the encouragement he needs to keep singing the blues.
Frank Gehry
World-renown architect Frank Gehry, who is known for his work on the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and the Binoculars Building and Walt Disney Concert Hall in L.A., appeared on a Season 9 episode dubbed "Castles in the Sky."
In the episode, Arthur and his buddies are disappointed after their treehouse collapses. Fortunately, Frank Gehry steps in to help them rebuild it, however first, they will have to agree on a brand new design and discover ways to work together.
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