Bert's TV roommate (5)

I believe the answer is:

ernie

(Other definitions for ernie that I've seen before include "It picks Premium Bond winners" , "Selector of winning premium bond numbers" , "Wise fellow" , "Old computer" , "One regularly drawing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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