Dr. Kvetch

 Earliest Known Appearance: Episode 2630  Doctor Kvetch  is a Grouch  doctor who has appeared in Sesame Street  episode 2630. This episode , so far , has been his only appearance.

At the beginning of the episode ,  Oscar the Grouch  is distraught , as his niece  Irvine  won't say " bleah ". Bob doesn't think anything is wrong with her :  she  is smiling & laughing, &  she  gives him a kiss. He suggests that she just doesn't feel like being grouchy --maybe  she  woke up on the right side of the bed. Oscar, however , recognizes the symptoms of the  Grouch   Flu. He calls Doctor Kvetch, who says she should rest, keep drinking plenty of fluids, & stay away from nice people. Oscar tells Bob to get lost.

Gina, Linda, & the ki ds make Irvine  a  Grouch  soup that includes onions, mustard , sardines , peanut butter , pickles , chocolate syrup , & vinegar. The ki ds learn the signs for the foods. Oscar comes to get the soup cause he could smell something good cooking. He tells them he doesn't even appreciate it, but they know he does.

Bob asks Oscar  how  Irvine  is feeling. She is eating the  Grouch  soup, & is back to saying " bleah ". Bob credits her  quick recovery to  Oscar 's care. Oscar tells him to scram, w/ all his nice talk , he's making  Oscar  sick. All of a sudden, Oscar  says that on 2nd thought , he'd like Bob around to keep him company. Only, now Oscar  has caught the  Grouch   Flu  , & he doesn't like it 1 bit.

Gina, Linda, & the ki ds stop by Oscar 's  trash can  to see how he's doing. Oscar says he is very happy & he hates it, especially when he asks Linda for a hug. He calls Dr. Kvetch, who tells everyone to leave Oscar  alone. Oscar hugs him, then asks for help. Instead of helping Oscar , Dr. Kvetch fears for his own safety & runs off to avoid catching the Flu  from  Oscar.

TV / Movies / Specials

 * Sesame Street ( 1969 - present )


 * Episode 2630 ( 1989 )