Episode 4060

Trivia

 * Natalie Portman was originally going to appear in three episodes as Natalie, but after this episode was taped, she began losing her voice, so Gabi took over Hooper's Store for the remaining episodes that Natalie was supposed to be in. Portman's appearance clearly displays her ailing speech, although her two songs were noticeably recorded during a separate session.


 * Big Bird is worried about somebody else watching the store besides Alan, but Hooper's Store had already had three previous owners: Mr. Hooper, David, and Mr. Handford. In fact, this theme of "change," particularly in regards to the Hooper's Store environment, is very reminiscent from the episode which dealt with saying goodbye to Mr. Hooper.