This is another two-sided pillowcase created by Michael Paraskevas, who illustrated Betty Paraskevas's Marvin, The Tap-Dancing Horse. On the side featuring the red WGBH "TwoTag" Marvin is seen with his friends including "Diamonds" the elephant, "Stripe" the tiger, and "Elizabeth" the emotional pig. They are drawn cartoon style in black and white.

On the reverse, Paraskevas has drawn a colorful alien, nattily attired in a blue suit, white shirt and a striped tie. We have no idea where this alien came from, but it's clear from its big blue eyes and toothy smile that it is the friendly type of alien. This side of the Channel Two pillowcase would be a colorful addition to the room of anyone fascinated by space travel.

The pillowcase itself measures about 21 by 31 inches, but the alien drawing is 11 by 15 inches. The illustrator signed both sides of this pillowcase.

About the Illustrator: Michael Paraskevas's illustration work has appeared in magazines all over the world including: Time, Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, Town and Country, Esquire, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. He is the creator, writer, and producer of a number of children's television shows. Michael Paraskevas has been illustrating for over 25 years. He has illustrated 18 children's' book all written by his mother Betty Paraskevas. The prolific team has also created and executive produced three animated television series. Maggie and the Ferocious Beast was the most famous of them and is still airing around the world on Nickelodeon. Betty and Michael have now teamed up yet again for a very odd project called The Cheap Show. Michael has a gallery in Westhampton that sells his paintings, animation drawings and illustration. He now resides in Southampton, NY.