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Sesame Street
Oscar has no one to bother, and Fred Rogers visits
Air date May 22, 1981
(season finale)
Season Season 12 (1980-1981)
Directed by Jon Stone
Production January 30, 1981
Sponsors H, K, 12
Syndication Sesame Street Unpaved

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StreetScenes
Picture Segment Description
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1575-01b
SCENE 1 Maria doesn't like the current heat wave, but Oscar does, saying it's the perfect weather for a Grouch like himself. They briefly discuss their differences until Oscar suggests that she go to Hooper's Store since it's air conditioned. Oscar admits to himself that the main reason Grouches enjoy the heat is because everyone else is inside to stay cool... so he yells at the viewer to go away as well.
1575-02
SCENE 1
cont'd
The camera follows Maria to Hooper's, and Olivia invites the viewer to come inside.
Madscientisth
Cartoon A mad scientist (voice of Arnold Stang) puts together a capital H.
(First: Episode 0284)
Ssnews.cinderellaball
Muppets Sesame Street News Flash: Cinderella at the Ball โ€” Kermit interviews Cinderella and Prince Charming at the ball.
(First: Episode 0516)
SpanishBodyPartSong
Film Body parts song sung in Spanish.
(First: Episode 1113)
cut from the Noggin version
Hathosehook
Cartoon Two boys peek into a fire house, and write HAT, HOSE and HOOK on the window using their breath. Two dogs come by and wonder what a HAT HOSE HOOK is, but their question is answered when the fire truck leaves the station.
Artist: Paul Fierlinger
(First: Episode 1204)
Jumpjive
Muppets / Celebrity Cab Calloway sings "Jumpin' Jive" when the Two-Headed Monster can't decide whether to jump or jive.
Hisforhorn
Cartoon A red man tries to think of words that begin with H, but a yellow man keeps spewing them out until Red draws a hole under Yellow, who yells "HELP!!"
(First: Episode 0020)
1575-03
SCENE 2 Basking in the heat, Oscar entertains himself by making noise with his car horn, jackhammer, and cassette tape of his elephants blaring. He finds that it isn't as much fun as he thought since everybody is inside the store keeping cool, and even regrets scaring away a bird as it was his only company. Oscar begins to feel very sad and lonely.
KforKarate
Cartoon K is for Karate
(First: Episode 0489)
Song.prettybaby
Song Joe Raposo sings "Pretty Baby."
(First: Episode 0040)
cut from the Noggin version
1041kkick
Cartoon K is for Kick
(First: Episode 0463)
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1575-04b
SCENE 3 At Hooper's, Telly notices Oscar feeling sad, and suggests that everyone go over to him so he can annoy them and be happy. Everyone is reluctant, but Telly reminds him that Oscar is their friend, so they should help.
1575-05
SCENE 3
cont'd
Everyone follows Telly's suggestion, and subject themselves to the heat and Oscar's loud noises. Telly remarks to Maria, "I did good, huh?" as he beams with pride.
20numbersinboat
Cartoon A ship captain orders the numbers 1-20 into a boat - which promptly sinks.
Artist: Harvey Kurtzman
(First: Episode 0614)
Yomama
Muppets Juanita looks for "YO", asking, "ยฟEsto es yo?" Nope, it's a toy car, and a tomato, and a mirror. Looking in the mirror, she finds herself. "ยกHola, yo!" she cries.
(First: Episode 0454)
Ringmaster12
Cartoon The Ringmaster displays 12 fluttering finches.
(First: Episode 1295)
Baldeagle
Film Kids narrate what a bald eagle sees when it flies over islands.
Music: Joe Raposo
(First: Episode 0424)
12birds
Cartoon A mother bird brings her babies a huge number 12.
(First: Episode 0493)
Hayfield
Film Field of hay (kid voice-overs)
Music: Joe Raposo
(First: Episode 0504)
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SCENE 4 Telly chats with Oscar about how he knew how he was feeling, acknowledging that's what friends do. He then sings him a friendship song, which Oscar finds dreadful.
Gloveschoolyard
Cartoon A schoolyard of gloves invites other gloves to join them.
(First: Episode 1481)
EBnap
Muppets Ernie & Bert โ€” As Bert takes a nap, Ernie tells the viewer how he knows that Bert is asleep - thus waking Bert up, just to tell him it's time for his nap.
(First: Episode 0027)
Footprints
Cartoon A janitor sweeps up his own footprints the wrong way, then the right way. Just then, a giant centipede leaves tracks all over the floor.
Music: Joe Raposo
(First: Episode 0247)
HerryChris
Muppets Muppet & Kid Moment โ€” Herry Monster and Christopher explore the ways they're the same and different.
(First: Episode 1200)
Trollmirror
Cartoon A troll draws different faces on herself in front of a mirror.
(First: Episode 0800)
Lobstercrab
Film A lobster and a crab.
Music: Joe Raposo
(First: Episode 0317)
Rhymeswithballtoon
Cartoon Words that rhyme with BALL (voices of Bob Arbogast and Daws Butler)
(First: Episode 0773)
MarchingBand20
Film A marching band counts from 1 to 20.
(First: Episode 0504)
Typewriterhand
Cartoon The Typewriter: H for Hand
(First: Episode 0771)
cut from the Noggin version
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1575-07b
SCENE 5 As familiar theme music plays, Big Bird passes by a well-dressed man reading while waiting in front of Hooper's Store. Big Bird wonders, "Where have I seen that face before?" before going into Hooper's.
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1575-08b
SCENE 5
cont'd
Big Bird announces to everyone that he's preparing to have a race around the block with Snuffy. Since everyone thinks Snuffy is imaginary and it's such a hot day, nobody agrees to judge the race. Luckily, the man in front of the store is willing to oblige.
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1575-09b
SCENE 5
cont'd
Big Bird goes to Snuffy at his nest area to give the low-down on the race, and soon they're off! Since Snuffy is so slow, however, Big Bird ends up way ahead and crosses the finish line.
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1575-10b
SCENE 5
cont'd
Big Bird suddenly fears that he may have hurt Snuffy's feelings by finishing before him. The man sees the issue from both sides, but points out that Big Bird can still be Snuffy's friend. Just then, the man has to leave, and it is at that point that Big Bird finds out who he was just talking to: Mr. Rogers!
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1575-11b
SCENE 5
cont'd
Snuffy comes to the finish line, and tells Big Bird that he doesn't feel bad for finishing last, because he knows that he and Big Bird are still friends. However, he doesn't believe Big Bird when he hears that Mr. Rogers judged the race. An upset Big Bird laments to Maria, "It was the most exciting day of my life, and I don't want to talk about it!" before storming off.
TravisTravel
Cartoon Travis Travel demonstrates different methods of transportation.
(First: Episode 1459)
cut from the Max version
MeetMeAtTheBusStop
Muppets On a boring day, two hipsters sing "Meet Me at the Bus Stop" and decide to do so.
(First: Episode 1451)
2963-C3
Film Kids climb in and out of a tire.
Music: Joe Raposo
(First: Episode 0450)
Wearaseatbelt
Cartoon A father explains to his son why it is important to wear a seat belt when riding in a car.
Artist: Cliff Roberts
(First: Episode 1446)
cut from the Noggin version
Bertdavid
Muppets Muppet & Kid Moment โ€” Bert and David display their mad and happy faces.
(First: Episode 0343)
Toast toon
Cartoon A man shows the difference between a regular slice of bread and a toasted one.
(First: Episode 1497)
Celeb.mrrogers

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SCENE 6 Mr. Rogers comes to visit Big Bird at his nest. Big Bird wonders if Mr. Rogers is really here, because no one believed him before. Mr. Rogers observes that sometimes it's hard to distinguish between fantasy and reality, and suggests that they both pretend some more. Big Bird imagines a teddy bear riding a unicycle, and realizes that he can't touch him - except in his imagination. On the other hand, he's able to confirm that Mr. Rogers is indeed real, and they both share a hug.

Snuffy announces the sponsors as Big Bird introduces Mr. Rogers to his teddy bear Radar, and the credit crawl follows. So ends the 12th season of Sesame Street.
BobLinda1186
CLOSING SIGNS Bob and Linda hold the CTW sign, which appears by itself.

Notes[]

  • Part of Scene 6, where Mr. Rogers and Big Bird discuss real and pretend, is available on 40 Years of Sunny Days.

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