| Sesame Street | |||||||
| Word play on Sesame Street | |||||||
| Air date | January 20, 1992 | ||||||
| Season | Season 23 (1991-1992) | ||||||
| Written by | John Weidman | ||||||
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SCENE 1 | An out of breath Elmo and Big Bird look for the word OPEN, explaining to Gina that they're playing tag with a sentient version of the word. They notice the new "OPEN" sign on the door of Hooper's Store, realizing it's actually the word they've been chasing. The word (performed by Jim Martin) pulls itself off the door so they can continue their game. Gina wonders aloud if other streets experience this type of zaniness. |
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Cartoon | Would you mind closing our OPEN? (First: Episode 0438) |
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Muppets | "Forty Blocks from My Home" (First: Episode 2614) |
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Cartoon | Ranger Armbuckle talks about how plants travel - by sowing their seeds. Artist: ArtistMike (First: Episode 2727) |
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Film | Song: "I Can Do It By Myself" (First: Episode 1727) |
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Muppets | Cookie Monster appears as a guest on Murphy Brownbag's "Lunch Talk" and shares his tips of a healthy, monster meal. (First: Episode 2714) |
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Cartoon | Fruta Manzana sings about being happy and healthy. Artist: Don Duga and Irra Verbitsky (First: Episode 1231) |
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SCENE 2 | Gina finds herself on Sonny Friendly's latest game show, "When You're Hot, You're Hot!" where she must identify the word "HOT." Gina finds it obvious, as the other two choices are a chicken (David Rudman) and a talking slice of apple pie, which she wins as her prizes. The word HOT (Pam Arciero) is then tagged by the rest and joins their game. |
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Cartoon | "Sixteen Blues" (First: Episode 2755) |
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Muppets | Pageant: Tooth (First: Episode 1160) |
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Cartoon | Ella juega tenis (sand) (First: Episode 2111) |
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Film | An Hispanic boy gets up, gets dressed and goes to school as Spanish music plays (A la luna no voy yo) (First: Episode 0429) |
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Cartoon | "Poverty Q": A figure demonstrates Q words, despite the unruly stem of his letter Q that keeps detaching itself. Animation by Cliff Roberts (First: Episode 0048) |
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SCENE 3 | An Anything Muppet boy (Martin P. Robinson) asks Gina if she's seen his dog. He gives a perplexing description of him, which turns out to be for a purple, polka-dotted word DOG instead. The gang rushes by and DOG is tagged, leading to another chaotic chase. |
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Muppets | Is Barkley a DOG or a BANANA? (First: Episode 2724) |
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Film | Kids talk about how many things they can do now that they're five years old. (First: Episode 1403) |
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Muppets | "Listen to the Bells" (First: Episode 1955) |
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Cartoon | Q for Quiet Artist: John Korty (First: Episode 0441) |
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Muppets | The Two-Headed Monster drives a car, but puts on the seat belt first. (First: Episode 1966) |
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Cartoon | All living things need water. (First: Episode 2731) |
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SCENE 4 | As the gang makes a ruckus in Hooper's Store, Gina is approached by an Anything Muppet man (Rudman) who needs some words for his dictionary; Gina calls for silence by yelling "HEY, YOU GUUUYYYYYS!" The only words missing are HOT, DOG, and OPEN, who all agree to leave with the man. With no words left to play tag with, Gina initiates a new game with Big Bird and Elmo. |
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Cartoon | Lillian discusses the adjustments she had to make when her parents had a new baby. She ultimately appreciates her sister. Artist: Craig Bartlett (First: Episode 2746) |
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Muppets / Cast | Ernie and Bert: The Picnic at the Movies — Ernie and Bert go to the movies to see a silent movie called "The Picnic." (First: Episode 2071) |
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Animation | Sand J/j (First: Episode 0631) |
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Muppets | Biff sings "This Is My J." (First: Episode 1169) |
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Cartoon | 5 Purple Konkers (First: Episode 0775) |
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SCENE 5 | Elmo and his friend Akinyele Copeland discuss how they're the same and different, then read Africa Dream by Eloise Greenfield. |
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Cartoon | Abstract count to 16. (First: Episode 2822) |
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Film | Sounds Around the House v1: a dripping water faucet, a man playing the violin, a woman vacuuming, a teenager listening to pop music, and a passing elevated train. (First: Episode 1706) |
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Muppets | Song: "The Batty Bat" (The Count) (First: Episode 2096) |
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Cartoon | Footprints move over to the tune of "Here Are Some Things". (First: Episode 0505) |
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SCENE 6 | Big Bird finds Duane, Lamar, and Tyrone impatiently waiting for the bus. Big Bird suggests that saying the alphabet will bring the bus and they start rapping "The Alphabet Song." The bus does show up, but instead blows right past them. "I said I could make it come, I didn't say I could make it stop," Big Bird sheepishly admits. |
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Song | "Playground Map Song" (First: Episode 2680) |
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Cartoon | Millie and Molly find a place for their picture of their favorite rock star, Danny. (First: Episode 1295) |
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Muppets | Randy Travis sings "How Should I Tell You I Love You" while Telly Monster acts out the lyrics. (First: Episode 2800) |
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Cartoon | A girl tries on big, bigger, and the biggest shoes. Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 0252) |
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SCENE 7 | Playing tag still, Gina hides out behind the garage steps and announces the sponsors before being pursued by Big Bird and Elmo. |
Notes
- This episode would later be rerun as part of season 25, renumbered 3186.
- This episode was Richard Hunt's last performance as Sonny Friendly.
- The Anything Muppet boy in this episode is seen wearing the sweater originally worn by the season one Ernie.
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