Episode 3747
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| Sesame Street | |
| Plot | Telly, a Jack of all Stories |
| Air date | March 24, 1998 |
| Season | Season 29 (1997-1998) |
| Sponsors | H, 9 |
| Syndication | |
| Releases | |
| Picture | Segment | Description |
|---|---|---|
  | | Telly and Rosita take turns reading the nursery rhymes in their book “Jack of All Rhymes”. They get half-way through “Little Jack Horner”, when the titular character runs in and tells them to stop reading his story. He says he’s “all the Jacks, man!” meaning he plays Jack in all the fairy tales and nursery rhymes. He is frustrated with being busy all the time and not having time for “jack.” He decides to quit and nominates Telly to take his place. He offers to help and promises children all over the world will read about him (and he gets to wear his hat). |
  | | In an homage to the musical cartoons of the 1930's, Cab Callomouse hosts the "Mother Goose Jamboree" at night in a bookstore. (EKA: Episode 3656) |
 | | Big Bird hosts "Big Bird's Poetry Corner," with guest Rita Dove. |
 | | A girl recites a poem about her first loose tooth. Artist: ArtistMike (EKA: Episode 3465) |
 | | Jerry Nelson, Roscoe Orman and Fran Brill narrate "Great Moments at the Sink," in which Timothy brushes his teeth. (EKA: Episode 3726) |
 | | Water travels from a cloud to a river, into a reservoir, and through pipes, and finally ends up in a bathroom sink. (EKA: Episode 3009) |
 | | A variety of H's are grown in a garden. (EKA: Episode 3139) |
 | | H for Hat - kids try on different hats as camera shutters go off. (EKA: Episode 3368) |
   | | Telly puts the hat on and is ready to learn about being Jack. The first Jack he’s going to be is “Jack Be Nimble.” He shows he can run nimble and quick, but when the candlestick is brought it, it’s much bigger than Telly expected. Jack tells him the size of the candle depends on who draws it. Telly takes a running start and jumps over the candlestick with a crash landing. Now they move onto one of the harder ones... |
 | | Wegman's dogs: "Jack Be Nimble" |
 | | A girl writes a poem about the number of fleas on her dog, which add up. (EKA: Episode 3481) |
 | | Muppet & Kid Moments: Morgan sings the alphabet for Grover. (EKA: Episode 3133) |
 | | "Alphabet Jungle" (EKA: Episode 2879) |
 | Kids play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on the Shpritzer. (EKA: Episode 3451) | |
 | | The next Jack-job is “Jack and Jill”. Two stagehands bring in the hill and Jack calls in Jill, who seems less enthusiastic about working. Rosita reads as Telly and Jill climb up the hill and fetch some water. Telly then remembers what happens next – he falls down the hill. His pain is doubled when Jill lands on him. |
 | | Wegman dogs: Jack and Jill (EKA: Episode 3491) |
 | | A girl sits on her mom's lap in a Picasso painting. (EKA: Episode 3524) |
 | | Wanda the Word Fairy introduces the viewer to her parents. (introduction edited) (EKA: Episode 3023) |
 | | A cat learns not to be scared of its shadow. |
 | | Grover sings about his furry little shadow. (EKA: Episode 2914) |
 | | A man (Jim Thurman) is told that his dog looks thirsty, and says that his dog is a hot dog. Artist: Paul Fierlinger (EKA: Episode 2573) |
 | | The letter H appears in words on buildings. (EKA: Episode 3368) |
 | | Soul H! (EKA: Episode 3368) |
 | | A boy anticipates the arrival of his new baby sibling. He listens to the heartbeat of both his mom and the baby, then sounds them out with pots, colanders and a grater. |
 | | Alligators, rabbits, birds, cheetahs, lizards and a monkey contribute to a rhythm and dance together. Artist: Karen Aqua |
 | | Now, Telly must learn how to be Jack from “Jack and the Beanstalk.” They skip over the start and jump right to the climbing of the beanstalk. A beanstalk is wheeled in and Telly begins to climb. He does alright, but Rosita learns that if he looks down, he may get dizzy and fall from the large height. She yells to him from below to not look down, but he does anyway and clings to the stalk for his life. Jack and Rosita panic, not knowing what to do. |
 | | A lizard sings about how she likes to be "Above it All" as well as below. Artist: Sally Cruikshank (EKA: Episode 2572) |
 | | Worms in Space The worms form the number 9. (EKA: Episode 3726) |
 | | Milo Counting: 9 (EKA: Episode 3689) |
 | | "Nine Chickens" Artist: ArtistMike |
 | Ernie and Bert: Ernie and Bert explore an Egyptian pyramid. (new music added) (EKA: Episode 1706) | |
 | | "Felines" (EKA: Episode 3314) |
 | | Wegman dogs play "Jack Sprat" (EKA: Episode 3522) |
   | | A crowd has gathered around the beanstalk. Luis brings a ladder, but it’s not nearly tall enough. Rosita tells Jack to go up and get Telly, since he’s the only one capable. He reaches Telly and has him hang onto him while they climb down, telling him to not let his fear get in the way. Once back down on the ground, everyone cheers and Jack offers to take his job back; it makes him who he is. Telly is relieved and Luis announces the sponsors and Slimey’s progress to Earth. |
 | | Coming soon on Sesame Street: Big Bird has a dilemma: how can he go to the doctor’s with Maria and let Snuffy know they can’t play? |
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