| Sesame Street | |||||||||
| Telly wants to be a dog | |||||||||
| Air date | December 2, 1998 | ||||||||
| Season | Season 30 (1998-1999) | ||||||||
| Written by | Luis Santeiro | ||||||||
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SCENE 1 | Telly waits for Baby Bear as they have an all-day playdate planned. Bob comes by with Barkley, and Telly has fun cuddling with him. Mara and Carla also come over with a doggie treat and some back scratches for Barkley. Telly observes how fun it seems to be a dog and wants to be one, but Bob tries to tell him being a dog is very hard; Telly's mind is already made up, and he observes Barkley and tries to do what he does. |
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Cartoon | A dog tries desperately to meow, but can only bark. (First: Episode 0829) |
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SCENE 2 | "Telly Dog" has perfected his dog impersonation as Bob and Barkley leave. Baby Bear arrives and is confused to see his best friend barking and panting. Baby Bear isn't too keen on the idea of Telly being a dog, even when Telly reminds him that he always wanted a dog for a pet but Papa Bear doesn't think he's ready for it - this could be good practice. Baby Bear gives it a try and they start counting together, Baby Bear saying the numbers and Telly barking the right amount. |
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Film | The McDoubles (Batty and Crooky) count to 10 on their fingers. (First: Episode 3224) |
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Muppets | Moe Cocker and a chorus of dogs sing "With a Little Yelp from My Friends." (First: Episode 3108) |
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Cartoon | A poem about dogs of different sizes, feelings and colors. Artist: Deanna Morse (First: Episode 2924) |
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SCENE 3 | Baby Bear and Telly Dog do the alphabet together, with Telly barking and growling as the letters appear over his head. Afterward, Telly points to Hooper's Store and rubs his tummy, indicating that he's hungry. |
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Film | A child in a classroom draws a picture of her dog Puck, and goes over the care required to keep a pet. A Bert and Baby Fozzie plush can be seen in the little girl's bedroom. (First: Episode 2853) |
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Cartoon | D-draw, dent, drop, dancer, done (First: Episode 3060) |
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Muppets | Big Bird wears a disguise and says "D-disguise". (new music added) (First: Episode 3188) |
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Cartoon | Consonant Sound Limerick: D—Dog (new music and sound effects added) Artist: Jeff Hale (First: Episode 1149) |
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SCENE 4 | Alan plays along as he and Baby Bear try to guess what Telly Dog wants. Telly hands Alan an issue of Berry Nice magazine with strawberries on the cover and indicates he wants something you can lick and is cold. They deduce he wants a strawberry ice cream cone, but Telly Dog realizes that dogs can't hold ice cream cones and he can't eat it unless he's Telly Monster again. Alan remembers having a dog, and he would sometimes put food in front of them so they could eat, and this method works with Telly. Baby Bear wonders when Telly will stop pretending when suddenly, a small cat (Peter Linz) runs past them being chased by Barkley (and Bob); Telly Dog decides to run after them, too! |
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Cartoon | Gerald's dog Sparky likes to pretend he's an alligator. (new sound effects and music tag added) (First: Episode 1519) |
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Song | "Washin' the Dog" (First: Episode 3020) |
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Cartoon | A dog chases a cat around, through, over, and under a doghouse. (First: Episode 1020) |
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SCENE 5 | The group (joined by Baby Bear with the ice cream) runs past the doors to Big Bird's nest, with Big Bird peeking over at the strange sight. |
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Cartoon | Dogs cheer D-O-G and fight with cats. (First: Episode 1148) |
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Film | Two girls sing "Dipsy Doodle D" while clapping each others hands. (First: Episode 3305) |
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Cartoon | Ds are found on a city street (First: Episode 3361) |
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Muppets / Celebrity |
"Pretty Great Performances" features Placido Flamingo singing "Italian Street Song" with the All-Animal Orchestra, led by conductor Seiji Ozawa (First: Episode 2485) cut from reruns |
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Cartoon | Babies and doggies pattern: What comes next? Artist: Keith Haring (First: Episode 3039) |
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SCENE 6 | The chase goes past Oscar's trash can and Oscar observes the chaos, hoping they can replicate it inside his can. |
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Muppets | Ernie and Bert: Ernie Brings Home a Surprise — Ernie brings a puppy home as a surprise for Bert. (First: Episode 1956) |
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SCENE 7 | Barkley loses sight of the cat, and he and Bob decide to go home for a rest. Telly Dog and Baby Bear also return but Baby Bear is getting tired of Telly pretending to be a dog and wants his best friend back. He decides not to play anymore, but can't bring himself to it when he sees how sad it makes Telly feel. He relents and starts scratching Telly Dog's back, remarking, "I think this is the beginning of a very weird friendship." |
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Cartoon | Bobby's dog narrates why Bobby is sad. (First: Episode 3455) |
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Muppets | Grover takes several dogs for a walk, explaining that dogs need exercise as much as people do. (First: Episode 2734) |
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Cartoon | A blue triangle looks for his friend in a museum. (First: Episode 1522) |
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SCENE 8 | Baby Bear brings Telly Dog a triangle, and the two use it to play fetch. |
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Film | "Simple Pleasures" by Bobby McFerrin is played over footage of a girl trying to play frisbee with a dog on the beach. (First: Episode 2876) |
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Muppets | Muppet & Kid Moment — Lexine and Cookie Monster tell each other they like each other, then hug. (First: Episode 3237) |
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Animation | Clown Honking #11 (First: Episode 3196) |
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Film | Milo Counting: 11 (First: Episode 3585) |
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Cartoon | The Ringmaster displays 11 purple pooches. (new sound effects added) Artist: Jeff Hale (First: Episode 1347) |
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SCENE 9 | Baby Bear has grown more into loving the idea of playing with Telly Dog. He thinks that he could make a great pet, and thinks of the various scenarios Telly would be involved in - eating and sleeping on the floor, watching others boing on pogo sticks, etc. Telly Dog finally breaks character and wants to be Telly Monster, realizing the life of a dog isn't always fun. Baby Bear is sad at first, but ultimately happy to have his best friend back. |
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Muppets | Elmo's World: Hats (First: Episode 3796) |
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SCENE 10 | Telly and Baby Bear announce the sponsors, and Baby Bear decides to start playing a game where this time, he's the pretend doggie! |
Alterations[]
| Picture | Segment | Description |
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Film | Cooperation: A girl gets a coconut handed down to her from a tree, by people on different-size stilts. (First: Episode 3404) This segment appeared after the Ringmaster #11 cartoon during summer reruns. |
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Muppets | Elmo's World: Transportation (First: Episode 3840) This segment replaced Elmo's World: Hats during summer reruns. |
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