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| Grundgetta enjoys the rain (repeat of 1921) | |||||||
| Air date | December 10, 1985 | ||||||
| Season | Season 17 (1985-1986) | ||||||
| Written by | Emily Perl Kingsley | ||||||
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SCENE 1 | Susan, Olivia, David, and Bob prepare to have a picnic in the park for an outdoor concert. Grundgetta brings them something else they might need - her portable radio, which broadcasts a Grouch weather report indicating rain. The adults' fun event is now ruined, but Grundgetta goes to enjoy sitting in the rain without having to hear any pleasant music. |
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Cartoon | A boy thinks it's raining outside, so he puts on his rain gear and goes outside, only to find sunny weather. It turns out the lawn sprinkler was near his window. (First: Episode 1627) |
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Muppets | Ernie and Bert: Planning for the Flood — Ernie makes an elaborate plan for his trip to the library. (First: Episode 1148) |
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Film | A giant panda walks around. (First: Episode 0920) |
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Cartoon | Pinball #10 Artist: Jeff Hale (First: Episode 0990) |
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Cast | Bob, Olivia, and David sing a song about the rain outside on a rainy day. (First: Episode 1921) |
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Cartoon | O for orange Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 0673) |
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SCENE 2 | Two Honkers come out of the rain and into Hooper's Store. One Honker honks thrice, but David doesn't comprehend. He thinks of some things that find the same syllable pattern (such as cherry pie or lollipop), but nothing seems to please the Honkers. He finally decides to call Big Bird, who speaks honk, to translate. It turns out the Honker is asking David to "dance with me." They flip on the radio and dance around the store. |
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Cartoon | A penguin repeats the rhythms of the sounds it hears, which include a drum, a door knock, a saw and a typewriter. Artists: The Hubleys (First: Episode 0239) |
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Muppets | At night, Ernie sings "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon." (First: Episode 1910) |
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Cartoon | Would you mind closing our OPEN? (First: Episode 0438) |
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Film | A baby messes around (literally) with a chocolate cookie, as Cookie Monster (in voice-over) wishes it were for him. (First: Episode 0407) |
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Cartoon | "Ten Turtles" Artist: Bud Luckey (First: Episode 0425) |
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Song | Luis sings "Three of These Kids" -- three kids are playing basketball, and one is playing baseball. (First: Episode 0418) |
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SCENE 3 | Per Oscar's request, Grundgetta makes sure his trash can lid is open during the rain so it can pour in and make a mess in the can. However, Bob and Susan pass by while it's open and close it, forcing Grundgetta to open it back up. She catches Olivia in the act and decides the best course of action is to leave a sign on the can, indicating others to leave it alone. Moments later, the rain stops, to Grundgetta's dismay. She decides to close the can to prevent any sunlight coming in, but the passing neighbors read the sign and keep opening it. |
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Animation | Counting six red balls (First: Episode 0278) |
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Muppets | Sesame Street News Flash: Holiday Mix-Up — Kermit interviews a witch, the Easter Bunny, and Santa Claus. (First: Episode 0711) |
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Film | Kids have a lost-dog poster made using an old-style printing press. (First: Episode 1222) |
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Muppets | Muppet & Kid Moment — Grover and Katie think of rhymes. (First: Episode 1644) |
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Cartoon | What if an elephant and a mouse had their features switched around? Artist: Cliff Roberts (First: Episode 0212) |
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Celebrity | B. B. King and company perform a song about counting to 10. (First: Episode 1961) |
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Animation | Three rocks use different methods to get across a lake. Artist: Al Jarnow (First: Episode 1459) |
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Muppets | Waiter Grover: Mr. Johnson orders bacon and eggs, but he can't decide how many of each he wants. Mr. Johnson says that Grover takes too long and asks for two hot dogs and two pickles for lunch. Grover then throws a tantrum in the kitchen. (First: Episode 0408) |
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Cartoon | A lion named Kent gets a Kick out of being King of the forest. (First: Episode 0619) |
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Cast | (Same and Different) Maria and Linda dress the same, then Linda dresses differently. (First: Episode 1819) |
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Cartoon | Things that are same and different. (First: Episode 0300) |
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Insert | Big Bird recounts his trip to the circus to Barkley (who doesn't pay much attention). Big Bird was especially enamored by the lion tamer and imagines himself in such a role, with Barkley as his trained animal. Back in reality, Big Bird tries getting Barkley to do some tricks, but he just lays on the ground instead. (First: Episode 1259) |
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Cartoon | Millie and Molly take a walk, and have different perspectives of their surroundings. (First: Episode 1309) |
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Muppets / Film | Sneak Peek Previews: Song of Ten — Ernie and Bert watch Telly and Oscar's review of the "Song of Ten." Afterwards, Ernie shocks Bert by carrying a stack of ten chocolate layer cakes like the baker from the film. (First: Episode 1963) |
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Cartoon | A woman serves milk to her cat. Several other cats join him, including a lion. Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 1017) |
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Film | Kids compete in a speed skating competition (version two). Music: Joe Raposo (First: Episode 0414) |
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Cartoon | "Song of the Inuit Child" |
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Cartoon | "Presenting -- the bumper jack!" (First: Episode 0537) |
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SCENE 4 | Olivia wipes down the window sill as Grundgetta announces the sponsors. |
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