Orange Muppet in a striped shirt (5)

I believe the answer is:

ernie

(Other definitions for ernie that I've seen before include "Eric's TV partner" , "Machine that randomly selects Premium Bond winners" , "Eric Morecambe & - - Wise" , "Name given to selector" , "Wise, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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