Episode 3407

	Sesame Street
	Telly wins a contest
Air date	December 5, 1995
Season	Season 27 (1995-1996)
Written by	Adam Rudman
Production	October 2, 1995
Sponsors	D, 8

Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Telly runs into Gordon and Mara in the park and tells them about the Grand High Triangle Contest he entered recently, sending in a custom-made triangle in hopes of getting a great prize. Telly has received a letter, which will indicate whether or not he's won. Gordon reads the letter which states that Telly is the winner! It also tells them that Norm, the Grand High Triangle Lover's assistant, will visit to deliver the prizes. Telly couldn't be happier and wonders what the prizes will be.
	Film	A girl writes to her grandmother about going to summer camp. (First: Episode 3270)
	Song	A piece of land with water all around it is an "Island." Artist: Jane Aaron (First: Episode 2760)
	Muppets	Elmo and Zoe demonstrate above and below with a cloud. (First: Episode 3367)
	Cartoon	A lizard sings about how she likes to be "Above it All" as well as below. Artist: Sally Cruikshank (First: Episode 2559)
	Animation	D ... daring ... dazzling ... delightful ... dizzy ... dreaded ... dinosaur!
	Muppets	Big Bird appears in a disguise, representing the letter D. (new music added) (First: Episode 3188)
	Film	Two girls sing a clap song about the letter D to the tune of Yankee Doodle. (First: Episode 3305)
	SCENE 2	Norm arrives (as indicated by his incessant dinging) and tells Telly the prizes he'll be receiving: a collection of 40 triangles which he will get to count, a new musical triangle, and Norm will serve as his personal assistant for the rest of the day. Telly's not sure what an assistant is, but Norm tells him he'll soon find out as they go to get the prizes, with Norm dinging his triangle and yelling, "Make way for Telly Monster!"
	Cartoon	A boy demonstrates why his dog's name is Happy. (beginning trimmed) (First: Episode 0537)
	Film	Fay Ray moves clockwise and ticks, until an alarm sounds. (First: Episode 2597)
	Cartoon	Dogs cheer D-O-G and fight with cats. (First: Episode 1148)
	Muppets	Ernie sings "Dee, Dee, Dee" as Cookie Monster hastily demonstrates each D word. (First: Episode 0319)
	Cartoon	Ds are found on a city street (First: Episode 3361)
	Muppets	Big Bird talks about brushing teeth, but since he has none, he uses a horse's teeth instead.
	Cartoon	Toothpaste March Artist: Ray Favata (First: Episode 1446)
	Muppets	Tim Robbins and Elmo talk about surprise. (First: Episode 2766)
	Cartoon	A man pulls a rabbit out of his hat, but the rabbit turns out to be a cow. "Surprise!" Artist: John Schnall (First: Episode 2770)
	SCENE 3	Norm explains that he will be helping Telly all day, as he does with the GHTL. Soon, three kids arrive to present Telly with his prizes and lay them out on a picnic table. However, Norm tells Telly to take it easy and let the kids count the 40 triangles for him. Telly becomes skeptical about this assisting arrangement, especially when Norm starts to unwrap his next prize for him.
	Song	"I'm in Great Shape": Kids dance with triangles, circles and squares. (First: Episode 3277)
	Animation	Counting to 8 (First: Episode 3170)
	Film	Ornate 8s stroll through a gate and pose in other remarkable places. (First: Episode 3231)
	Cartoon	Seven chicks plus 1 alligator makes 8. Artist: Owe Gustafson (First: Episode 1510)
	Muppets	"I Am Chicken" (First: Episode 2995)
	Cartoon	A juggling bear helps a little girl learn to juggle. (First: Episode 1834)
	SCENE 4	Telly is eager to practice playing his new triangle, but Norm takes it away so he can practice on it for him. Telly tries to tell Norm something but gets shushed so he can keep practicing, so Telly runs off feeling frustrated.
	Cartoon	A boy learns to play his violin by practicing. (First: Episode 1513)
	Song	Leon Redbone sings "Have You Ever." (First: Episode 3274)
	Muppets	Grover and Mr. Johnson: Wig Salesman
	Cartoon	Snacks on Parade - The Raisin Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 1171)
	SCENE 5	Zoe runs into Telly, who tells her about his problems with having an assistant (seen in flashbacks). Zoe thinks he should tell Norm how he feels and Telly agrees. Norm then appears to tell Telly how much he loves working with him, saying he's the best "boss" he's ever had. Telly doesn't have the heart to tell Norm his feelings.
	Cartoon	Vaudeville duo Herman Happy and Stanley Sad sing a song about how they live up to their names. (First: Episode 0772)
	Film	"DOG" - different kinds of dogs are shown, including a hot dog (which a dog eats). (First: Episode 3326)
	Cartoon	Sign Sounds: HOT DOG (First: Episode 1142)
	Muppets	"It's Zydeco" (First: Episode 2666)
	Cartoon	A caveman sits on what he thinks is a rock, not realizing that it's a dinosaur, which is alive. (new sound effects added) (First: Episode 1737)
	SCENE 6	Telly fesses up to Norm that he doesn't want him doing everything for him. Norm understands and explains that helping others is just something he loves to do, demonstrating by helping Zoe scratch her back. He comes up with a way he can still help Telly and leads him back to the picnic table.
	Cartoon	A girl narrates a poem about the sad time when her goldfish died. Artist: Bruce Cayard (First: Episode 1378)
	Song	"Mom and Me" (new vocal track) (First: Episode 2462)
	Muppets	Big Bird accidentally knocks over some block towers, but he puts them back up through reverse footage.
	Cartoon	A little girl sings "There Is Only One Me." (First: Episode 1942)
	SCENE 7	Telly counts his triangles and plays his musical one while Norm stands by, assisting Telly by restraining his assisting urges and not helping. Telly thanks him for his hard work and allows Norm to help say goodbye and announce the sponsors.
	COMING SOON	Coming soon on Sesame Street: Big Bird and Gabi star in an adaptation of "The Alligator King."