| Sesame Street | |||||||
| Wanda Cousteau visits | |||||||
| Air date | April 28, 1993 | ||||||
| Season | Season 24 (1992-1993) | ||||||
| Written by | Judy Freudberg | ||||||
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COLD OPEN | Elmo introduces today's sponsors as they pass by him. He can't believe what he sees go by him next... a walking fish! |
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SCENE 1 | Elmo and the fish are equally curious about each other, so they decide to take turns in asking questions. Elmo learns the fish is named Wanda Cousteau, who is boldly exploring life outside of her pond in the park. She also explains how she is able to do so, noting the help of her fishbowl helmet to supply her with water for breathing. Telly enters, and is initially in disbelief when he sees Wanda. Elmo introduces the two to each other, and Telly excitedly rushes off to find more people for her to "explore." |
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Film | The floating kids form an L. |
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Muppets | Sesame Street News Flash: Cinderella's Fairy Godmother — The Fairy Godmother prepares Cinderella's gown. (First: Episode 2442) |
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Song | "(Sittin' On) A Boat on a Lake" Artist: Jane Aaron (First: Episode 2807) |
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Animation | A kerosene lamp assembles itself in stop-motion. (First: Episode 1473) |
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Cartoon | A man chases a runaway "no". (First: Episode 0794) |
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SCENE 2 | Elmo, Telly, Savion, Bob, and Lateaka have assembled to meet Wanda, who explores each of them and points out all the differences between everyone. They then explain what's similar about them all, making Wanda feel too different and wishing to go back to the pond. Savion tells her being different is fine and they're honored to have her on the street. Wanda decides to stay, asking everyone to go about their daily routine as she observes them. She's left with Elmo and Telly when she spots a number 5 straight ahead... |
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Cartoon | A lost number 5 looks for his brother. (First: Episode 0934) |
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Film | The Count (in voiceover) counts five children standing behind a park bench. (First: Episode 2931) |
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Cartoon | A red scribble demonstrates out and in. Artist: Fred Garbers |
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Muppets / Cast | Ernie & Bert — Ernie and Bert go see a silent movie, "The Picnic" (starring Maria as Chaplin and Linda as the girl). (First: Episode 2071) |
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Cartoon | Speech Balloon: L for Light (First: Episode 0147) |
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Film | Footage of kids playing professions, alternating with footage of analogous real-life jobs. (First: Episode 2811) |
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Cartoon | A gorilla names "G" words. (First: Episode 1831) |
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SCENE 3 | Wanda reacts to the previous segment, learning that the letter G stands for "gorilla." |
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Animation | Planet G / g (First: Episode 2844) |
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Muppets | Monsterpiece Theater: The Postman Always Rings Twice — Grover waits for the postman to deliver his important letter. (First: Episode 2729) |
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Cartoon | "Wash Your Hands Before You Eat" Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 1523) |
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Film | Two boys working at the family Mexican restaurant show how they prepare for the day, and how tacos and enchiladas are made. (First: Episode 1890) |
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Cartoon | Five butterflies Artist: Owe Gustafson (First: Episode 1471) |
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Muppets | "Barn in the USA" (First: Episode 2991) |
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Film | Paper crumples to reveal G, g, and Gg. |
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SCENE 4 | Wanda hears a strange noise and boldly learns it's from Savion's tap dance class. Wanda tries replicating the moves, but finds she's unable to dance with fins. Savion demonstrates a dance she can do - moonwalking. She joins Elmo as they moonwalk to Bob's apartment for his violin lesson. |
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Film | Kids rehearse a large group African dance in the park, get their faces painted, and perform. (First: Episode 3079) |
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Cartoon | A baby climbs up the stairs all by himself. (First: Episode 1717) |
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Muppets | Muppet & Kid Moment — Chip and Dip 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) |
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Cartoon | A caterpillar dances in ten socks. (First: Episode 2246) |
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Muppets / Celebrity | Celia Cruz and the Anything Muppets sing "Numero Comparsa." (First: Episode 2318) |
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Film | A group of girls do a playground cheer ("One step forward, one step back"). (First: Episode 3031) |
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SCENE 5 | Bob and Elmo introduce Wanda to the violin as the kids play a brief tune for her. Wanda wants to boldly try the violin, but they discover she has no way of holding it. She thinks she won't be able to boldly make music until Bob tells her she can make music by singing. He begins singing "Sing" as Wanda, Elmo, and the others join in. |
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Cartoon | L for Laugh Artists: Vincent Cafarelli & Candy Kugel (First: Episode 2767) |
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Muppets | "I Am Chicken" (First: Episode 2995) |
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Film | Some Navajo kids narrate a film about how their blankets are woven, and how they make paper blankets in school. (First: Episode 2990) |
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Muppets | Underwater #5 (First: Episode 2923) |
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Animation | Yellow drops don't want to play with a red ball at first, but they make a good flower together. (First: Episode 1895) |
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SCENE 6 | Wanda recaps what she's learned today, including today's sponsors. Elmo signs off as Wanda heads back to the pond to boldly eat dinner. |
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