| Sesame Street | |||||||||
| Big Bird discovers a piece of wood | |||||||||
| Air date | December 24, 1982 | ||||||||
| Season | Season 14 (1982-1983) | ||||||||
| Written by | Tony Geiss | ||||||||
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SCENE 1 | On Ask Oscar, Telly reads a letter from the Grimm Brothers, who are laughed at by their peers for wearing matching shoes; they want to know how they can make sure their shoes are different. Oscar produces a pair of two different shoes and points out how they are different and the same. Telly argues with Oscar over whether two different shoes can be called a pair. |
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Cartoon | A man shows the difference between a regular slice of bread and a toasted one. (First: Episode 1497) |
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Muppets | Ernie and Bert: Bart Visits — Ernie notes the differences between Bert and his brother Bart. (First: Episode 0594) |
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Film | A boy narrates a film of cows being fed hay during winter. Music: Robert Dennis (First: Episode 0787) |
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Cartoon | A for Ape (who crashes into a tree and forms a SHAPE) (First: Episode 0602) |
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Muppets | "ABC Disco" (First: Episode 1324) |
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Cartoon | Words that begin with A, ending with ambulance (Spanish soundtrack) Animated by Cliff Roberts (First: Episode 0371) |
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SCENE 2 | Big Bird greets Linda as she reads a book. Mr. Snuffleupagus then happens in with a bouquet of flowers to give to her. He calls her name, but doesn't get any response. He follows her around the block and remains unseen. He fears she's mad at him and runs off to Big Bird's nest all upset. Big Bird reminds him that Linda is deaf, thus couldn't hear him. Since Linda has no trouble seeing Big Bird, Snuffy asks him to give her the flowers on his behalf. Big Bird does so, even though Linda doesn't believe in Snuffy. She does give Big Bird a hug for him, which Big Bird imparts onto Snuffy. "It's the next best thing to being there," he says. |
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Muppets | Same Sound Brown shows Farley that "That's What Reading's All About." (First: Episode 1088) |
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Film | Footage of a baby learning to walk. Music: Joe Raposo (First: Episode 0427) |
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Insert | Three of These Kids are playing policeman, but the other one is playing fireman. (First: Episode 0408) |
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Muppets | The Two-Headed Monster looks at different shapes. (First: Episode 1629) |
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Animation | Sand B/b (First: Episode 0627) |
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Song | "Come into the Garden" (First: Episode 1357) |
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SCENE 3 | Luis clears out some junk from the back room of the Fix-It Shop, including a piece of wood. Big Bird takes it, thinking he can give it a new purpose. He thinks of things he could use it for, such as pretending to play for the Cardinals in the World Series (recalling how he learned at camp this year) or leading a parade. He pretends it's a horse and rides to Hooper's Store, where he orders himself a glass of water and a bucket for his "horse." He sighs to Mr. Hooper that he still hasn't thought of something to do with the wood. |
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Cartoon | The word EXIT walks out of the room. (First: Episode 0635) |
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Film / Song | "At the Animal Doctor": Two boys take their dog to the vet (First: Episode 1016) |
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Muppets | Cookie Monster uses the EXIT. (First: Episode 0210) |
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Cartoon | A story about an ape and a bird, using the letter A. (First: Episode 0158) |
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Muppets | Ernie and Bert: Four Cookies — Ernie eats one of Bert's cookies and doesn't know what to tell him. (First: Episode 0238) |
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SCENE 4 | Telly and Linda join Big Bird as he thinks of something else to use the wood for. He places it on the ground and imagines it's a high wire, 100 feet in the air. He walks across, followed by Linda. Big Bird tells Telly his turn is next, but he's scared of heights. |
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Cartoon | "Two headlights, two eyes, two schoolbooks, two pies..." (First: Episode 0926) |
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Muppets | Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats sing "Count it Higher." (First: Episode 0553) |
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Film | A scuba diver collects shells, which some kids count in voice-over. Music: Joe Raposo (First: Episode 0474) |
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Cartoon | Several circles try to get past a large square. (First: Episode 1486) |
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Song | Joe Raposo sings "Two is You and Me." (First: Episode 0375) |
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Cartoon | Two giraffes Artist: Owe Gustafson (First: Episode 1468) |
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SCENE 5 | Luis is working on a birdhouse and needs a smaller piece of wood to place it on. He doesn't want to cut up a larger piece, then remembers the small piece he gave to Big Bird earlier. Elsewhere, Big Bird uses the wood as a makeshift sail, pretending his nest is a boat. Luis drops by in the midst of his pretending and asks to have it back. But first, the two need to "sail" back to Sesame Street. Once they reach home, the two can't decide who should have the wood. |
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Film | Some kids observe a woman drawing pictures of a building, and eventually guess that she's an architect. (First: Episode 0768) |
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Cartoon | "Jazz #2" (First: Episode 0001) |
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Muppets | Muppet & Kid Moment — Ernie, Bert, and Shola observe a letter A. Ernie calls out, "A, Bert!" (First: Episode 0551) |
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Animation | Stop-motion: A bunny tries to make a bench with blocks, but needs a chick's help. (First: Episode 1463) |
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Muppets | An Anything Muppet discusses the concept of "same" using her reflection in the mirror. The reflection begins speaking on its own. The girl faints and the reflection decides to do the same. (First: Episode 0376) |
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SCENE 6 | Luis finishes the birdhouse thanks to Big Bird's piece of wood. He gives Big Bird a wheel to play with instead and Big Bird pretends it's a steering wheel. After he drives off, the kids arrive with a broken wagon. Luis sees the problem: one of the wheels is missing. Mr. Hooper announces the sponsors, and the credits follow. |
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CLOSING SIGNS | Gordon poses with both signs. |
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