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| The Tree Who Wanted to Leave the Park | |||||||
| Air date | November 29, 1994 | ||||||
| Season | Season 26 (1994-1995) | ||||||
| Written by | Jeff Moss | ||||||
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COLD OPEN | An announcer (Martin P. Robinson) introduces today's production of The Tree Who Wanted to Leave the Park. He recites the cast list and tells the viewer to stay tuned after the opening theme song... |
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SCENE 1 | Narrator Maria begins the story, where a king (Gordon) and his son (Telly) hear sobbing over by the Subway Station. They find it's a tree (Bob), who intends to leave the park, board the subway, and never return. He explains that nobody cares about him in the springtime, thus has no need to be around. |
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SCENE 1 cont'd | Just then, a "little bird" (Big Bird) comes by looking for the tree, since that's where his nest is. The tree sees that the birds love him, but still wants to leave. He requests a drink from the royals and will reveal why he can't stay afterward. The announcer throws to a brief break... |
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Film | A park ranger speaks to a group of kids about trees and the fruits that come from them. Then all the kids hug a tree. (First: Episode 2891) |
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Muppets | Ernie sings "Imagine That" about things that he sometimes imagines to be: first a knight in shining armor who battles a dragon, then a sailor, and finally, himself. (First: Episode 2142) |
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Cartoon | Clown Honking #9 (First: Episode 3219) |
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Film | Wegman's dogs form numbers from 1 to 9. |
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Cartoon | "Dinner for Nine" (new sound effects added) Artist: Paul Fierlinger (First: Episode 1658) |
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Song | Kevin Clash sings "Skin." (First: Episode 2749) |
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SCENE 2 | Narrator Maria continues the story, as the king and prince provide the tree with a drink. The nobles don't understand why he's still sobbing; they've given him a reason to stay in the park. The tree adds that summer is the problem, claiming nobody needs him amongst the fun of swimming and playing ball. Just then, a farmer (Maria, as well) and her daughter (Tarah) wish to cool off and find the tree's shade perfect for having a picnic under. The tree sees he has more value than he thought, but still feels like crying and requests another drink. The announcer declares the story will resume shortly... |
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Song | "Hot in the City" (First: Episode 2751) |
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Cartoon | Don't be a Snerd when you sneeze. Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 1487) |
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Muppets | "The Sneeze Song," with Kathleen the Cow with a Pig, a Sheep, and Fred the Wonder Horse. (First: Episode 2784) |
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Cartoon | O for orange Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 0673) |
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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) |
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Animation | Planting Letters: O (First: Episode 3010) |
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SCENE 3 | As the story continues, the tree finishes a second bucket of water and gives another reason for leaving: the autumn. All his leaves fall off and nobody wants to be around a bare tree. The Count and some of his friends arrive and start counting the many leaves on the ground. The tree realizes his usefulness in the fall and is ready to reveal the ultimate reason for his departure since he is no longer thirsty. The prince wants to wait until after lunch, however, and requests a tuna sandwich. |
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Film | A boy narrates a film of what happens when it changes from fall to winter. (First: Episode 2459) |
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Muppets / Celebrity | Celia Cruz and the Anything Muppets sing "Numero Comparsa." (First: Episode 2318) |
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Animation | Lillian is proud because she climbed a mountain all by herself. Artist: Craig Bartlett (First: Episode 2749) |
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Song | Joe Raposo sings "I'm an Aardvark." Re-filmed version (First: Episode 2520) |
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Cartoon | The letter X appears on-screen. (First: Episode 2779) |
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Muppets | Sherlock Hemlock sings "X Marks the Spot!" (First: Episode 0351) |
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Cartoon | The letter X (First: Episode 0482) |
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Song | Kevin Clash sings "The Pasta Song." (First: Episode 3137) |
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Cartoon | "Name That Food" game show hosted by Don Carrot Artist: Len Glasser (First: Episode 1491) |
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Insert | Snuffy teaches the kids how to "Do the Spaghetti." (First: Episode 3216) |
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Cartoon | Millie and Molly take a walk, and have different perspectives of their surroundings. (new sound effects added) (First: Episode 1309) |
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Muppets | Mac TV host Old MacDonald introduces the newest music video, "A New Way to Walk" performed by The Oinker Sisters. (First: Episode 2268) |
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Film | The sign flashes WALK and DON'T WALK as kids read the indications out loud, and people wait and cross the street in fast-motion. |
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Cartoon | "The Room Is Full of Chickens" (First: Episode 2971) |
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Muppets | The Rhymies go camping, but a bear disrupts their campsite. (First: Episode 1389) |
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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) |
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Cartoon | O for open, off, owl, ocean (First: Episode 3091) |
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Animation | Isadora's sneakers describe all the fun they've had this past year, as the seasons change. (new sound effects added) (First: Episode 2758) |
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SCENE 4 | As the story resumes for the final chapter, the king and prince witness as the tree sheds into his winter attire. The little bird, farmer's daughter, and the Count all see nothing worth doing with the tree, which is what makes the tree so sad. Suddenly, a snowflake (Alice) falls from the sky and "hugs" him, followed by others. Everyone recognizes how beautiful he looks covered in snow and the tree decides to stay in the park forever! |
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SCENE 4 cont'd | Everyone celebrates their happy ending as the announcer recites the sponsors. |
Notes[]
- This episode was later re-aired in Season 28 as Episode 3571.
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