Harlem native Tee Collins was the first African-American animator to establish his own studio in New York. He was best known for his creation of the character Wanda the Witch on “Sesame Street.” It was the story of a witch with a pet weasel who washed her wirey wig on Wednesday. His new animation would play on the first episode of “Sesame Street” in 1969 and would carry over into the book, “All About Sesame Street.” The favored skit would be followed by words from comedian Carol Burnett.
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