Episode 2880

	Sesame Street
	Trip to Montana — Big Bird goes to Francis' house
Air date	November 15, 1991
Season	Season 23 (1991-1992)
Written by	John Weidman
Directed by	Jon Stone
Production	September 10-11, 1991
Sponsors	E, Q, 10

Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Big Bird greets the viewer as he prepares to visit his friend Francis' house, which he's never been to before. He has a wagon full of all his toys, not sure of what Francis will have to play with. He's also ordered some special birdseed sandwiches from Hooper's Store, which Gina will be delivering. As he wonders what's taking her so long, Gina finishes packing the sandwiches and heads over to Big Bird's nest. Big Bird decides to pick them up instead. The two push on his door at the same time...
	SCENE 1 cont'd	... causing Big Bird to fall and spill his toys everywhere. Gina apologizes, helps him up, and suggests he leave the toys at home. She claims it could be an adventure to see what kind of things Francis has to play with. He heads off without the sandwiches as well, thinking Francis will have some new ones too. Gina decides to eat the sandwiches herself.
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	Animation	E / e (elephant / jazzy trumpet) (First: Episode 2222)
	SCENE 2	Big Bird arrives at the Bear Claw residence, where he finds Maria helping Karen and Lonn, Francis' parents, in packing their things. He becomes confused when they address themselves as Crows, specifically Crow Indians. They are preparing to visit their home back in Montana, where the other Crows live; the family are in New York while Lonn studies to become a doctor. Big Bird is excited to learn that they are American Indians, but a little disappointed they don't have any horses around. Lonn says they do have horses at their ranch, and Big Bird follows Francis to his room to see a picture.
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	SCENE 3	In Francis' room, Maria shows Big Bird where Montana is on the map of the United States of America, as well as a photo of the area. Big Bird notices some bells on Francis' desk, which his father explains will be going with them on their trip. He details that Francis will be performing his first Crow Indian dance, a special tradition, and the bells will be a part of his ceremonial outfit. Big Bird recalls his first dance - the Bunny Hop at a birthday party. Francis demonstrates how his dance will go.
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	SCENE 4	Luis has joined Big Bird and the Bear Claws at the dinner table, where Big Bird fills him in on all he's learned today. Lonn recalls how it was when he did his first Crow dance at the age of six, just like Francis. Big Bird muses about being able to see it, so Karen invites him to Montana. He's hesitant at first, as he has a playdate with Snuffy and a Birdketeer meeting, but Maria points out this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Maria and Luis are then invited to join them as well. Maria shares Big Bird's concern, since they have a lot of fixing to do, until Big Bird restates what Maria just told him.
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	SCENE 5	Maria and Luis bring a half-asleep Big Bird back to his nest to sleep in preparation for tomorrow's big trip to Montana. Big Bird claims he's too excited to sleep, but conks out within an instant. As they head out, Maria debates with Luis over whether it's a good idea to go to Montana. Gina announces the sponsors while Big Bird mutters things about Montana in his sleep. The nighttime credit sequence from Episode 2255 follows.