Episode 2985

Sesame Street
Jelani works at Birdland (repeat of 2712)
Air date	April 10, 1992
Season	Season 23 (1991-1992)
Written by	Cathi Rosenberg-Turow
Sponsors F, W, 14 This episode guide has been compiled from script materials provided by a trusted source. ⓘ

Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Hoots jams in an empty Birdland, when a young teen enters. He introduces himself as Jelani Jones and is looking for an after school job, pointing out the club's "Help Wanted" sign. Hoots is need of a waiter and isn't sure Jelani, a human, would be capable of working with mostly avian clientele. He gives Jelani a shot anyhow.
	Song	En Vogue sings "Adventure." (First: Episode 2951)
	Animation	Abstract count to 14. (First: Episode 2811)
	Muppets	The Count sings "The Batty Bat." (First: Episode 2096)
	Animation	Lillian discusses the adjustments she has had to make as a big sister. She ultimately appreciates her little sister. Artist: Craig Bartlett (First: Episode 2746)
	Song	Jerry Nelson sings "I'm the Big One Now." (First: Episode 2876)
	SCENE 2	The club is now full of customers. Jelani takes a duck's dinner order, constantly having to check in with Hoots to translate the quacks. As he tends to a chicken customer, Hoots starts to see promise in his new hire.
	Cartoon	W For Wilbur (EKA: Episode 0433)
	Muppets	In a Dragnet parody, Sergeant Thursday and Ben hunt for a wanted W. (EKA: Episode 0693)
	Cartoon	Leanna Williams explains why she loves her brother’s shoes - she has fun with the box they came in. Artist: ArtistMike
	Film	A boy narrates a film of what happens when it changes from fall to winter. (EKA: Episode 2459)
	Cartoon	A man talks about how much he loves his bones. Artist: Bruce Cayard (EKA: Episode 2628)
	SCENE 3	Jelani serves a pair of birdseed juices to two different birds. However, both drinks are different sizes, and their respective beaks won't be able to fit in the glass they've been given. Instead of getting them each new glasses, he simply switches their drinks. "What a fast-thinking dude," Hoots notes.
	Cartoon	David reminds a boy to wash his face and brush his teeth before going to bed. (EKA: Episode 2447)
	Muppets	"African Alphabet Song" (EKA: Episode 2404)
	Cartoon	The letter F morphs into cartoon faces. (First: Episode 2916)
	Song	Joe Raposo sings "I'm an Aardvark." Re-filmed version (EKA: Episode 2594)
	Muppets	Elmo explains the importance of sleep, but the audience won't stop applauding and let him sleep afterwards.
	Cartoon	How they say "good night" in Haiti and in India. (EKA: Episode 2062)
	Song	"Around and Around" (First: Episode 2753)
	SCENE 4	Hoots gets a call from his secondary waiter (covering once Jelani leaves), who has come down with Chirp-itis. He also reports the bird who tends to the club's phone has flown south with no intention of returning. Jelani thinks he can cover their jobs and demonstrates (in fast-motion).
	Cartoon	F for fire, fountain, face, farmer, etc. (EKA: Episode 2496)
	Cast	Maria and Luis perform "You Say Hola and I Say Hola." (EKA: Episode 2062)
	Cartoon	Joe's Lap (limerick) (EKA: Episode 0825)
	Film / Animation	A class of Navajo kids use art to describe their families, or clans.
	Muppets	Biff says he will count to 40, but Roxie Marie does it for him first.
	Animation	Number creatures #14 (EKA: Episode 2757)
	SCENE 5	The crowd starts chanting for some entertainment, when Hoots informs the crowd that their singer is stuck in a snowstorm over Chicago. Jelani again thinks he can substitute. As Hoots and the house band plays, Jelani sings "Believe in Yourself."
	Cartoon	F - finished (First: Episode 0128)
	Film	A gymnastics team practices tricks for the circus. (First: Episode 2889)
	Animation	Cecille sings “Up Down, In Out, Over and Under.” (First: Episode 2746)
	Film	Fay Ray gets on and under a rug. (EKA: Episode 2707)
	Cartoon	We Are Kids from Far and Wide: Rice harvesting in Sierra Leone (First: Episode 2774)
	Muppets	Ernie sings "Dance Myself to Sleep." (First: Episode 1705)
	Cartoon	Speech Balloon: W for water (First: Episode 0062)
	SCENE 6	Hoots is very impressed with Jelani's work performance tonight. Jelani states there's one thing he can't do - stay (he's got studying to do).

Notes

• This episode was originally intended to be "Snuffy's Parents Get a Divorce," before it was pulled following test screenings.

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