Episode 0355

	Sesame Street
	A big rainstorm hits Sesame Street
Air date	March 3, 1972
Season	Season 3 (1971-1972)
Directed by	Joost Van Rees
Production	January 5, 1972
Sponsors	B, M, 4
Syndication	Sesame Street Unpaved

Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Molly welcomes the viewers and tells them that she heard the weather report -- there's going to be a big rainstorm. She warns everyone that the rain is coming, and they get ready for the storm. David brings his laundry in, Big Bird and Chris put their checkerboard away, and Tom lowers the awning at Hooper's Store. Lightning flashes in the sky; the storm is approaching, and Molly starts putting on her raingear.
	Cartoon	Jack waters a B, which grows into a B-stalk. He climbs it and travels to the Land of B. (First: Episode 0277)
	Cartoon	Dot Bridge #14: Dots line up at the same time as some squares who ultimately dominate the board (First: Episode 0297)
	Film	The Mad Painter #4 (First: Episode 0344)
	Cartoon	Donnie Budd counts four lions. Artist: Bud Luckey (First: Episode 0300)
	Muppets	The Anything Muppets sing "Mah Na Mah Na." (First: Episode 0014)
	SCENE 2	At the Fix-It Shop, Rafael has finished fixing David's transistor radio. He's about to deliver it, but he hears the weather reporter (voice of Larry Block) announce the storm on the radio and realizes that he has to dress for the rain. He puts on a hat, coat and galoshes. Then David shows up to pick up the radio, just as the rain starts. Rafael gives David his hat, coat and galoshes so he can get home without getting wet.
	Cartoon	B is for bear, bicycle, bump, branch and bee. (First: Episode 0008)
	Muppets	Harvey Kneeslapper asks a man, "Do you know where I wanna be?" The man says he doesn't know. Harvey says, "I wanna B -- right here!" and slaps a letter B on the man's sweater. Harvey runs off, laughing. (First: Episode 0277)
	Cartoon	A boxer explains the letter "B". (Spanish remake) cut from the Noggin version
	Muppets	Anything Muppets: Alphabet Hide and Seek — Two boys in the park play hide and seek. (First: Episode 0278)
	Cartoon	M is for Moo Music: Larry Rosen and Charles Myers (First: Episode 0276) cut from the Noggin version
	SCENE 3	Tom asks the kids to help him take the plants outside into the rain, so they can get watered. He says that the plants are happier when they're watered by rain, rather than a watering can.
	Cartoon	Two lines intersect at the middle of the screen and have an argument; they cooperate by making a cross. (First: Episode 0276) cut from the Noggin version
	Muppets	Muppet & Kid Moment — Big Bird tells Shola that he's been having some trouble figuring out big and little. Shola says that she's little and Big Bird is big. Big Bird says, "Oh! That must be why they call me Big Bird." Shola answers, "Yeah! You're Big Bird. I'm Shola." (First: Episode 0306)
	Animation	Scanimate Films #4 (First: Episode 0132) cut from the Noggin version
	Muppets	Farley goes to the hat shop. (long take) (First: Episode 0244)
	SCENE 4	Molly slips on a slippery spot on the ground, and Big Bird helps her up. They worry about other people slipping on that spot, so Molly uses a piece of chalk to write a message -- "Don't Walk Here" -- with an arrow that points to the slippery spot.
	Muppets	Kermit Lecture: B — Kermit tries to present a lecture about the letter B, but Cookie Monster eats away at it. (First: Episode 0006)
	SCENE 5	Molly continues her rounds, but can't help but think that she forgot something about writing with chalk in the rain. David falls on the slippery spot, pointing out that her message has become indiscernible from the rain. Molly realizes that she has to make a sign that won't wash away.
	Muppets	Ernie and Bert: Ernie's Important Note for Bert — Ernie has an important note for Bert, but he can't find it. (First: Episode 0255)
	SCENE 6	Molly puts up a big sign that says "DON'T WALK HERE," but Rafael can't read it because of the rain on his glasses. He steps closer to read the sign, then slips. Frustrated, Molly puts a basket over the slippery spot.
	Cartoon	A man invites an M to dinner. The M is very appreciative, and makes "Mmmmmm" sounds. It eats all of the food at the table, and winds up eating the screen! Artists: The Hubleys (First: Episode 0276)
	Muppets	Japanese Story: The Mystery of the Four Dragons — The Emperor's son must find four dragons in order to take the throne. (First: Episode 0299)
	Cartoon	B is for bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles. And Bosco, who is taking a bath.
	Cartoon	Adding up five ladybugs and five lizards (First: Episode 0277)
	Muppets	Kermit Lecture: Eggs — Kermit counts four eggs, each of which contain baby chicks. (First: Episode 0282)
	SCENE 7	Oscar is enjoying the rainy day — nobody's playing outside, and everybody's getting wet and muddy. His fun is ruined when he gets splashed by a passing car, causing him to scream at the offscreen driver. David walks by in the middle of Oscar's outburst, and assures Oscar that the driver didn't do it on purpose, but Oscar insists otherwise. David then shows Oscar how he would handle the situation himself using a calmer approach, until the same thing happens to him when another car passes by, with the same result. Oscar, impressed by David's anger, tells David that he has the makings of a first-rate grouch. David gives him a sarcastic laugh as Oscar remarks, "Not a bad day after all!"
	Film	A kid recites a poem about adding penguins. Music: Joe Raposo (First: Episode 0255)
	Cartoon	Things say that other things are small, but then something comes along that's bigger, or smaller, or whatever. (First: Episode 0320)
	Muppets	Anything Muppets: Circle — A boy watches a circle around him get bigger and smaller. (First: Episode 0285)
	Cartoon	With one mighty blow of his baseball bat, a boy knocks several B items (including a basket, bandit, and ball) off of a wall. Voice: Casey Kasem (First: Episode 0237)
	Muppets	Grover: Surprise — Grover intends to teach the audience about "surprise" by sneaking up on Ernie. (First: Episode 0183)
	Cartoon	Dot Bridge #16: Dots kick aside a crumpled object (First: Episode 0283)
	Song	Joe Raposo sings "Dressed Up." (First: Episode 0302) cut from the Noggin version
	Cartoon	M is for Moo (repeat)
	Muppets	Ernie and Bert: Finger String — Ernie has a piece of string on each finger, in order to remind himself that they're all out of string. (First: Episode 0163)
	SCENE 8	Big Bird wants to help Tom by opening the door when he takes the garbage out. Big Bird has a bit of trouble with the task, as he leaves the door open when Tom isn't ready. Tom makes it clear to close the door once he's outside, and Big Bird finally gets the picture. When Tom goes out with the garbage, Big Bird refuses to let him back in. Tom enters soaking wet through the front door, glaring at a clueless Big Bird.
	Cartoon	Speech Balloon: B for Bug (First: Episode 0136) cut from the Noggin version
	Cast	Wally and Ralph try to figure out how to use an umbrella to keep dry.
	SCENE 9	The rainstorm ends, and the sun comes out. Everybody plays outside in the sunshine as Tom and Rafael have a pretend bullfight with one of the raincoats. Big Bird announces the sponsors of "slightly soggy Sesame Street": B, M, and the "slightly wet" number 4. The credits follow.
	CLOSING SIGNS	Molly and Tom hold the Sesame Street sign, while Big Bird holds the CTW sign.