Episode 1761

	Sesame Street
	Oscar runs for mayor; (repeat of 1562)
Air date	February 7, 1983
Season	Season 14 (1982-1983)
Sponsors	O, W, 7

Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Oscar pens a letter regarding the city trash pick-up, as the trash was collected before he had his chance to rummage through and collect anything. He isn't sure who it should be addressed to, when Gordon states that the mayor is the one in charge of the whole city. "Who put him in charge?!" Oscar asks before learning about the election process. He decides right then and there to run for mayor of New York City, and promises a city even dirtier than before. He kicks off his campaign by tossing his crumpled letter on the sidewalk to start the littering process.
	Cartoon	The front and back of a costumed horse follow an ice cream truck. (First: Episode 0782)
	Muppets	Grover the Elevator Operator demonstrates front and back by telling the passengers on his elevator where to stand. (First: Episode 0469)
	Film	Kids ride horses. Music: Joe Raposo (First: Episode 0541)
	Cartoon	It's a squirrel Artist: Ishu Patel (First: Episode 1736)
	Cast / Celebrity	Bob tries to sing "Es lebt' eine Vilja, ein Waldmägdelein" from Die lustige Witwe, accompanied by Victor Borge. (First: Episode 1175)
	Cartoon	W For Wilbur (First: Episode 0366)
	SCENE 2	Telly Monster has been hired as Oscar's campaign manager. On his trash can is a sign reading "Oscar For Mayor. It's Time For A Grouch." Oscar yells at the people passing by to vote for him, but Telly informs him that the average citizen prefers a nice, friendly candidate. Oscar struggles at being pleasant as he practices on the grown-ups, even kissing Linda's baby niece. However, he gets too good at being nice, which turns off a potential Grouch voter (Kathryn Mullen).
	Film	George the Farmer uses barrels to count to ten. (First: Episode 0293)
	Muppets	On a cold day, the Twiddlebugs try to figure out what they should close to make themselves warm. After they try closing a book, a lunchbox and their mouths, Tina sees they must close the door. Once they're warm, they decide to go outside, but can't find what they should open. (First: Episode 1621)
	Cartoon	Rocks aren't alive, so it must be a turtle. (First: Episode 1519)
	Song	"Windy Day" (First: Episode 1645)
	Cartoon	O limerick (First: Episode 0146)
	Muppets	The Martians find a grandfather clock. (First: Episode 0407)
	Cartoon	"Wanda the Witch" Animation by Tee Collins (First: Episode 0001)
	SCENE 3	In Hooper's Store, Oscar asks to have the TV turned on to show off his new campaign ad (paid for by the Vote for Oscar Or Else Committee): "A vote for Oscar is a vote for trash!"
	Cartoon	Listening to sounds can tell you about danger. (First: Episode 1741)
	Film	Kids narrate a film of themselves at home with their younger siblings. (First: Episode 1722)
	Muppets	Three Anything Muppet babies sing "A Baby's Life." (First: Episode 1423)
	Cartoon	Two men compete to be in front. (First: Episode 0789)
	Celebrity	Victor Borge: "Pardon my back...pardon my front, but that's the way I'm built." (First: Episode 1219)
	Film	Kids go roller-skating in a playground as ragtime music plays. (First: Episode 1234)
	Cartoon	O for orange Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 0673)
	SCENE 4	Oscar drives the Sloppy Jalopy down the block, calling for voters on his PA system. Gordon asks the kids what things might be like around the city if Oscar were elected mayor. He then takes a quick poll of who would vote for him; none of the kids raise their hands.
	Animation	A roof finds its way to the top of a house. (First: Episode 0505)
	Film	SCHOOL: the sign spins around. (First: Episode 0685)
	Muppets	Mystery Mix-Up Game — Mrs. Rooney unscrambles the word "SCHOOL." (First: Episode 0834)
	Cartoon	Jack-in-the-Box School (First: Episode 0284)
	SCENE 5	Oscar holds a campaign rally out in the yard: "Other candidates may promise you what they want. I promise you one thing...nothing!" His Grouch singers lead everyone in his official campaign song, "O is for Oscar." Oscar especially enjoys the mess made by the falling streamers and confetti.
	Film / Cartoon	The letter O introduces many words he starts. (First: Episode 0621)
	Muppets	The Count counts seven flowers, and then explains that he loves to count flowers because then he gets to count sneezes. (First: Episode 0433)
	Cartoon	The Alligator King Artist: Bud Luckey (First: Episode 0411)
	Film	A warthog runs around. Music by Joe Raposo (First: Episode 0406)
	Muppets	Ernie and Bert: Ernie Plays Doctor — Ernie uses Bert as his patient while he practices being a doctor. (First: Episode 0937)
	Cartoon	Seven rabbits Artist: Owe Gustafson (First: Episode 1493)
	SCENE 6	Oscar calls for more votes in his car, when David makes him realize that if he's elected, his lifestyle is going to change. He'll have to ride in a nice, new limousine, move into a mayoral mansion, and deal with hundreds of constituents every single day. Oscar realizes what he's gotten himself into and calls out for people to not vote for him after all. Telly announces the sponsors.
	CLOSING SIGNS	Kermit and a girl hold the Sesame Street sign, and Maria holds the CTW sign.