Episode 2917

Sesame Street
A day with Hiroshi (repeat of 2661)
Air date	January 7, 1992
Season	Season 23 (1991-1992)
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Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Hiroshi washes some paintbrushes in his studio in the garage, when he's startled by a quacking duck. Big Bird runs in to translate - the duck explains the importance of water and points out that Hiroshi's faucet is leaking. He goes to get Maria to fix it, when the duck starts quacking about water again; this time, he and Big Bird need it to drink.
	Cartoon	"The Wasteroon Song" - three water drops complain about people wasting water, calling them "Wasteroons." Artist: ArtistMike (First: Episode 2851)
	Muppets	Cookie Monster and Ernie: Cookie Monster appears to Ernie as the Cookie Bunny. (First: Episode 1147)
	Film	Letter O hoist Music: Joe Raposo (First: Episode 0338)
	Cartoon	The O falls off a man's grocery store sign; he tries replacing it with a donut, then a pizza, neither of which work. Finally, the sign man paints it on. (First: Episode 1242)
	Muppets	Guy Smiley sings "I'll Love You in Springtime." (First: Episode 2088)
	Animation	Stop-motion: A bunny tries to make a bench with blocks, but needs a chick's help. (First: Episode 1463)
	SCENE 2	The duck dictates something as Big Bird writes it down on his large paper. They show Hiroshi it's a sign to make sure people don't waste water. However, it's written in duck language (nothing but "quack") and Hiroshi tells them nobody will understand it. Maria exits the garage, finished with the job, then reads the sign and rushes back home to check if her sink is running.
	Cartoon	A spoof of Alice Cooper's "Eighteen" - the number of sandwiches the singer has to choose from. (First: Episode 2859)
	Film	A man makes a shadow puppet of a rabbit. (First: Episode 0630)
	Muppets	Sesame Street News Flash: Don Music successfully "writes" the Alphabet Song, with help from his surroundings. (First: Episode 1227)
	Cartoon	A girl inflates a balloon in the shape of an S. (First: Episode 0414)
	Animation	Teeny Little Super Guy finds his friend Jane giving up on learning to ride the egg beater. He tells her that it takes time and practice to learn things, and gives Jane some training beaters to help her keep her balance. Artist: Paul Fierlinger (First: Episode 1972)
	Muppets	Muppet & Kid Moment — Chip Cat and Dip Cat hold a sign with the word "CAT" written on it and ask Danny if he knows what it says. When they learn that he can't read the sign, they give him clues. (First: Episode 2805)
	Cartoon	A song about a very curious cat, who explores until it rains pots and pans. (EKA: Episode 2238)
	SCENE 3	Hiroshi paints a special picture of fish for Wolfgang the Seal, who doesn't see any fish at all. Hiroshi points out the three fish hidden within the artwork. Wolfgang tries to eat it, but Hiroshi stops him and provides him with the fish he used as models.
	Animation	Sand S / s (First: Episode 0622)
	Muppets	Bert sings "Keep the Park Clean for the Pigeons" to address the importance of proper trash disposal for the sake of pigeons. (First: Episode 2727)
	Cartoon	Moonlight count to 20 (Maria voice-over added) (First: Episode 1456)
	Film	Empty / full playground (time-lapse) (First: Episode 0415)
	Muppets	Waiter Grover: Mr. Johnson eats at an airport restaurant and is on his way to South America. When Grover learns about Mr. Johnson's trip, he gives a big lecture on South America, causing Mr. Johnson to miss his flight. (First: Episode 2616)
	Cartoon	Kids try to guess what a bunch of shapes will form; eventually they form a chicken. (EKA: Episode 2838)
	Insert	Lou Diamond Phillips helps Snuffy practice writing his name. A starstruck Gina asks for Lou's autograph and Snuffy allows Lou to use his (large) pencil and crayon to write it. Snuffy also thanks Lou for his help by letting him have his autograph. (First: Episode 2661)
	Cartoon	Pirates sing a doo-wop song about how they are preparing for their journey. Artist: Michael Sporn (EKA: Episode 2236)
	Muppets	Director Kermit is filming Oklahoma with Forgetful Jones as the star. Forgetful is supposed to enter sing "Oklahoma!" but sings "Aklahoma!", "Eeklahoma!" and "Iklahoma!" instead. When he finally gets it right, the production assistant says it's time for lunch. (First: Episode 2544)
	Cartoon	What if I looked like George Washington... (First: Episode 0586)
	Song	"Me and My Chair" (First: Episode 1706)
	SCENE 4	Hiroshi tries to paint over by Oscar's trash can, where Oscar and the kids are trying to cure Grundgetta's Grouch headache, where she feels nice and calm. They remedy this by playing loud horns and banging on pots and pans. Hiroshi feels good now that Grundgetta's better, so Oscar and the kids make more noise to sour his mood.
	Cartoon	Two groups of mountain goats try to pass each other on a mountain road. (First: Episode 0780)
	Muppets	"It is I, Captain Vegetable!" (First: Episode 1741)
	Cartoon	I Love You, in American Sign Language Artist: Steve Finkin (First: Episode 1170)
	Song	"When You Grow Up" (First: Episode 2912)
	Cartoon	A girl puts imaginary things in a jar, which makes her laugh. Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 1304)
	SCENE 5	Hiroshi has a headache of his own now and goes back to his studio for some quiet. It is disrupted by a Honker, who honks much too loud. Hiroshi recommends he write down what he has to say instead of honking. The Honker first writes in honk, then in duck, cueing the presence of the duck once more.

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