Josh Radnor Reveals He’s the Proud Owner of the Blue French Horn from HIMYM
So, it turns out that when it comes to keepsakes from the classic sitcom “How I Met Your Mother,” Josh Radnor scored the big win by walking away with the iconic blue French horn. In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE, the actor, who famously played Ted Mosby, revealed that the horn is the sole treasure he took from the set, quipping, “That’s all you need, right? Why get greedy?” Well, when your character’s romantic gimmick involves stealing it to woo your love interest, it makes sense to hold onto it!
Let’s rewind for a second. The blue French horn isn’t just any old prop; it’s THE symbol of Ted and Robin’s tumultuous love story. First appearing in the pilot episode, Ted swipes the horn from a restaurant after Robin (played by Cobie Smulders) admires it on their first date. The horn reappears throughout the series, marking significant moments in their on-and-off romance. In season two, Ted had to return the instrument to the restaurant, a bittersweet plot twist that hit fans in the feels. Fast forward to season five; Ted tries to woo Robin again with the horn, but it’s left behind as she moves out.
Eagle-eyed fans will remember that in season seven, the horn gets a cozy upgrade—it’s literally chained to the wall of the restaurant to avoid further theft. Ted even mentions it again in season nine, signaling to viewers that the horn is more than a prop; it’s a metaphor for lasting love. And spoiler alert—season finale was a tearjerker as Ted shows up on Robin’s doorstep, blue French horn in hand, in a heartfelt nod to their complicated history.
Radnor knows how treasured the horn is among fans and admitted to PEOPLE that he sometimes gets nervous about its safety. As for the future, he plans to spill more tidbits about the show in his upcoming rewatch podcast, “How We Made Your Mother,” set to kick off on March 10. So, if you’ve ever held your breath during the series’ finale or shouted at your screen during those will-they-won’t-they moments, you’ll want to tune in!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, TV Guide, Entertainment Weekly
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