Episode 131: Why?

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Plot	Tingo tries to get Jake to play in the snow.
Writer	Louise Gikow
Director	Greg Lehane

Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Niki finds Tingo staring at the snowfall outside the window, mesmerized. He tells the viewer how much he loves the winter.
	Muppets	Guy Smiley sings "I'll Love You in Springtime." ("Winter" verse only)
	SCENE 2	Tingo wants to bring Jake outside to make a snowman and Niki asks to help as well. However, Tingo has a hard time getting Jake to settle on a coat and hat.
	Film	Kid mural painting #15
	Animation	Counting to 15 (Oriental music)
	SCENE 3	Jake doesn't want a scarf, claiming not only the one he's given is too long, but he's feeling hot now. Tingo assures him it'll be cold outside, but Jake continues to be difficult.
	SCENE 3 cont'd	After a brief film interstitial showing the snow and ice starting to thaw, Tingo gives Jake an ultimatum - he needs to have his gloves on by the time he finishes counting to 10. Jake doesn't budge and Tingo, at the end of his rope, decides to go outside on his own. He opens the door and is shocked to see Spring has already started.
	Muppets	"I'll Love You in Springtime" ("Spring" verse only)
	SCENE 4	Tingo is upset he's missed the winter, but now Jake wants to play outside; he loves Spring. Together, they all have fun outside.