Ernie and Bert: Ernie Calls Bert When He's Away

Ernie and Bert Sketches: Nighttime
First Appearance	Episode 1943
Broadcast	April 18, 1984
Additional Appearances

At night, Ernie can't sleep because he's thirsty. Bert is out of town visiting his brother, so Ernie calls Bert on the phone to tell Bert he's thirsty. He follows Bert's advice to get a glass of water, but calls Bert again to thank him, and say he can't sleep. Bert suggests that he count sheep ... except Ernie doesn't hang up the phone.

Production

• Taped on November 10, 1983
• Written by Judy Freudberg
• Directed by Jon Stone

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