Episode 3370

	Sesame Street
	Take a Bird to Work Day
Air date	April 14, 1995
Season	Season 26 (1994-1995)
Written by	Judy Freudberg
Directed by	Lisa Simon
Production	January 9-10, 1995
Sponsors	E, J, 8

Picture	Segment	Description
	COLD OPEN	Along Sesame Street, everyone seems to have a bird with them (both live and Muppet). Big Bird explains to the viewer that today is "Take a Bird to Work Day," where birds will be joining grown-ups at their jobs. He confirms with Gordon that he'll be visiting his science class today when he hears quacking. It's coming from the Furry Arms Hotel, where Benny Rabbit is talking with a duck that he can't understand and can't take to work with him since he's on his break. The duck continues quacking at him.
	SCENE 1	Everyone on the street shows off their bird companions while singing about the holiday. Maria is with a penguin, Ruthie has a turkey in the sidecar of her motorcycle, and Mr. Handford is assisted by a chicken.
	Animation	A mother bird brings ten worms for her 9 babies and herself.
	Muppets	Guy Smiley hosts "What's My Job?" in which blindfolded monster contestants guess the occupations of different professionals, including Sonny Friendly. (First: Episode 2573)
	Film	Ornate 8s stroll through a gate and pose in other remarkable places. (gate/plate/skate) (First: Episode 3231)
	Film	Wegman's dogs form the numbers 1-8. (First: Episode 3293)
	Cartoon	The Ringmaster showcases 8 skating penguins. (new sound effects added) Artist: Jeff Hale (First: Episode 1291)
	Film	"SCHOOL!" (high speed footage) (First: Episode 3278)
	SCENE 2	Benny is still having communication issues with the duck, reminding him that he's on his break.
	SCENE 2 cont'd	Meanwhile at high school, Big Bird takes his place by Gordon's desk and says he won't get in his way. However, he begins asking Gordon many questions about school, keeping Gordon from teaching anything. Big Bird learns that he must raise his hand to ask a question, so he raises his wing to ask what's taking Gordon so long to start his lesson.
	Song	"At School," with animation bookended by live-action footage. (First: Episode 2782)
	Animation	J / j Gregorian chant (First: Episode 3345)
	Muppets	Sesame Street News Flash: Alphabet Mine — Kermit interviews J miners. (First: Episode 2302)
	Cartoon	The Typewriter: J for jump (First: Episode 0772)
	Song	"Jump" (soul) (First: Episode 3136)
	Animation	A girl reads a book, a magazine, a newspaper, and a letter. (First: Episode 3142)
	SCENE 3	Telly points out to Oscar that he doesn't have a bird with him at his newsstand. Oscar theorizes he's too grouchy for any bird to want to hang around. At first Telly feels sorry for Oscar, but then gets an idea and dresses up like a bird to hang out with him!
	Song	Joe Raposo sings "There's a Bird On Me." (First: Episode 0416)
	Animation	Planet E / e (First: Episode 2840)
	Song	Ornate E's go easing by to a song. (First: Episode 2937)
	Animation	Sand E/e (First: Episode 0642)
	Song	Leon Redbone sings "What Do They Do When They Go Wherever They Go?" (First: Episode 3312)
	Muppets	Elmo and Zoe plays a new game were you have to do the opposite of each other.
	Animation	Cecille sings “Up Down, In Out, Over and Under.” (First: Episode 2746)
	SCENE 4	In Finders Keepers, Ruthie is amazed at how well her turkey friend has cleaned up around the shop, particularly the job on an elaborate headdress from The Alphabet Opera. She admits she'd like to be an opera singer and dons the hat. A spotlight shines on her and she sings a dramatic version of "The Alphabet Song." An unseen audience cheers before the two get back to work.
	SCENE 4 cont'd	Outside the shop, the duck still tries talking with Benny, who's still on his break.
	Film	Girls sing a jump-rope rhyme about naming a puppy. (First: Episode 3279)
	Muppets / Celebrity	Little Richard sings "Rosita," a song about feelings, to Rosita. (First: Episode 3225)
	Cartoon	A magician writes in his diary about the many mishaps during his performance. (First: Episode 2053)
	Song	"When You Grow Up" (First: Episode 2912)
	Film	Penguins take a bath. Music: Joe Raposo (First: Episode 0233)
	SCENE 5	Maria shows her penguin friend how to fix a clock radio at the Fix-It Shop when another penguin shows up, not having anyone to go to work with. The birds are amazed when Maria is able to tell how many penguins are with her, so Maria explains that she simply added them. More penguins continue to arrive, all amazed at how well Maria can add them, though she admits that six penguins is too many for her to take to work. The penguins don't mind a bit - after all, six penguins is enough for a penguin party! Confetti and balloons fall as the penguins dance around the confused fix-it person.
	SCENE 5 cont'd	Back at the Furry Arms, Benny and the duck still have issues communicating.
	Film	Joe Raposo sings "Dressed Up." (First: Episode 0302)
	Muppets	Biff sings "This Is My J." (First: Episode 1169)
	Cartoon	Consonant Sound: J, jaguar (First: Episode 1144)
	Animation	Dancing pepper pattern - which one comes next? (First: Episode 3079)
	SCENE 6	Big Bird and Gordon return from class and chat with the others (and their birds) about their day. They notice Benny still being driven nuts by the duck so Big Bird translates the quacking, explaining to Benny that the whole time the duck is wanting to know how to take a break! Benny shows the duck his teeth-squeaking and lounging abilities, which the duck is quick to master.
	SCENE 6 cont'd	Hoots the Owl, perched atop the newsstand, announces the sponsors. The credits follow.