Sandbox:Script inconsistencies

Inconsistencies we've found in scripts as part of the project described at Thread:253692

Changes from script to broadcast version

• Episode 3214: script says "Sammy the Snake" song is the original, season 3 bit, but video footage confirms it's the Carol Channing song.

• Episode 1090: Script has a "Kermit News" bit at beginning. Noggin and CTW Archive doc from UMD have an E&B bit in its place.

• The script for Episode 1259 has a completely different street story from what ended up airing. The script's plot involved Oscar meeting Bruno and deciding to have his trash can moved to a different spot. While Bruno does appear in the episode as aired, he's only in one scene, which wasn't in the script. The episode's plot as broadcast ended up involving Big Bird wanting to be an animal trainer.

• The script for Episode 0099 features a plot about Mr. Hooper's birthday, but the aired version of the street scenes are drastically different. Many of the segments are the same, but in the wrong order and a different Buddy and Jim segment.

• The script for the Victor Borge segment first appearing in Episode 1178 calls for him to be playing the "Sesame Street Theme", but he's not.

• Episode 0664: Some details in Scenes 3 and 4 are changed; Scene 6 features The Count instead of Charming

Episode and season numbers

• Episode 1597 and Episode 1736 cite "Madrigal Alphabet"'s first appearance as Episode 0619, but the script for Episode 0619 lists "Jazz Alphabet (1:21)"

• Episode 3537: Script says "Grover Heavy & Light" sketch appears in episode. Video reference confirms Two-Headed Monster skit in its place.

• Scripts from season 19 and on cite the Kermit News "J Mine" segment as coming from season 18. The scripts for Episode 2302 and Episode 2322 (both from season 18) cite it as coming from season 17. No season 17 script includes the segment.

• All script references to Kermit News "Cinderella: Fairy Godmother" cite season 19 as it's origin, but no season 19 script acknowledges the first appearance (although the eka is 2442)

• "The Ballad of Casey McPhee": Season 13 scripts say first appearance is Episode 0516, while Season 10 scripts say Episode 0533.

• Script for Episode 0551 lists "Kermit News Three Little Pigs" with a first appearance of 462, but the script for Episode 0462 has "Kermit Rapunzel" penciled in.

• Season 13 scripts cite different firsts regarding Episode 1447:
  • Episode 1683 cites Warren Wolf segment first appearing in #1447
  • Episode 1659 cites "Alphabet Time (The Surgeon's Song)" first appearing in Episode 1505

• Script for Episode 1593 cites Victor Borge / Oscar bit first appearing in Episode 1181, while Episode 1295 script cites itself as first use of it

• "None Some All": some scripts cite first use as Episode 0585, others cite Episode 0615

• Script for Episode 1745 cites File:Film.Dragonkite.jpg as first appearing in Episode 0806, but our guides have (EKA: Episode 0470).

• Script for Episode 1745 claims the (original) powder version of Number Three Ball Film appeared in Episode 0744, but our video copy of 0744 confirms it as the first appearance of the cherry version.

Inconsistencies from program guides

• Starship Surprise
  • CTW doc says it's in Episode 1505
  • Neither in final cut or 1505 script.
  • 40 years book has this image
  • Michael references a recently posted BTS pic at Thread:256432

• Episode 1277: CTW Archives program doc describes one bit as "Bob, Telly, and the kids do exercises"; Final aired version script doesn't have such a segment.

• Episode 1415: CTW archives doc lists one segment as "Miscellaneous: Song, Leslie Mostly". No Leslie Mostly segments appear in script (and appears to be replaced with Kermit News segment).

• Episode 1441: CTW Archives doc mentions a Deena and Pearl segment. Final aired script doesn't have any Deena and Pearl segments.

• Episode 0671: the CTW Guide includes a scene where Luis fixes Ernie's Rubber Duckie at the Fix-It-Shop but it's not in the script or the final cut of the episode.

• Episode 0705: the CTW Guide includes a scene with Big Bird and Grover recycling newspapers, but it's not in the script or the final cut of the episode.

• Episode 1326: script highlights [1] include File:Big_Bird's_names_for_Mr._Hooper but the script itself does not.

• Episode 0291: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • Cartoon: W -- Wilbur
  • Cookie Monster Makes a Sandwich
  • Oscar fights litter.

• Episode 0293: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • Mr. Snuffleupagus wants to move in with Big Bird, who explains they both need enough space to live comfortably.
  • Luis, Mr. Hooper, and Molly are thankful for those who invented the pencil, pen, typewriter, spoon, and roller skates.

• Episode 0295: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • Speech Balloon: L -- Lake
  • Cartoon: Moths (more/less)
  • Scene involving Shovelin' Sam, a flower, and a fish meeting in the desert. They show how water is important to all of them. (The description doesn't indicate if this is a Muppet or cast bit.)
  • Kermit and Tracy: 1-10

• Episode 0296: "Speech Balloon: P -- Pillow" is listed in script highlights, but not in final script

• Episode 0298: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • Tom asks children what they are afraid of.
  • Rafael identifies a crab, lobster, and hermit crab.
  • A guessing game about clues: where Susan's apple came from, and why Rafael has fishing supplies

• Episode 0299: Luis appears in one scene to buy batteries for his flashlight; in final version Bob is the one buying them.

• Episode 0302: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • Cartoon: I'm Six
  • Molly sings the Classification Song to the kids, regrouping pictures of envelopes.

• Episode 0303: some cast changes in a couple of scenes:
  • "Maria watches some kids do more finger painting." She's swapped with David in final version.
  • For the "B" quickies scene, Luis replaces David in final version.

• Episode 0304: "Kermit Subtracts Eggs" is in script highlights, but not in final version

• Episode 0305: "G -- Giggle" is listed in script highlights, but not in final version

• Episode 0306: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • Bob tells the story of the Three Unicorns, camouflaged in a picture.
  • Maria piles 10 big books in Bob's arms, showing how "10 of anything is a lot."

• Episode 0307: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • "The Z sound -- Zip."
  • Big Bird and mr. Snuffleupagus discuss how they're similar and different. (Scene is moved to a later show.)
  • Molly and a kid count to 11 on their fingers.

• Episode 0308: a scene involving Luis explaining "above" and "below" using his body parts doesn't appear in final script.

• Episode 0309: scene with Tom asking kids about what makes them proud doesn't appear in the final script.

• Episode 0310: "Goldilocks" counting bit with Muppets listed in highlights, but cut from final script.

• Episode 0311: bit featuring Mumford raising and lowering Grover is listed in the script highlights, but not in the final script.

• Episode 0312: scene in which Big Bird and kids consult a drawing to build a wagon, but Bob finishes the job.

• Episode 0313: a "Classification Game" with David and the kids has either been rewritten or dumped by the final script. In the highlights the items used are a cob of corn, a shoe, a peach, a lamb chop, and an egg.

• Episode 0314: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • script highlights erroneously lists Molly as singing the "Same/Different Song" in Spanish using two shoes.
  • Bob explains what pride is.
  • Molly, Luis, and Oscar list what they are proud of.

• Episode 0315: An "R" sound bit is listed in script highlights, but not in final script.
  • Tom's sketch involving chairs is listed in script highlights as teaching subtraction; final air version demonstrates "over."

• Episode 0316: "The Adventures of Super-Duper Man" bits are cut from final script version and moved later in the season. (#394)

• Episode 0317: "Alphabet Chant" cartoon is listed in script highlights, but not in final script

• Episode 0318: scene in which Oscar looks at a starfish in his can doesn't appear in final script

• Episode 0320: script highlights lists two scenes not listed in final script:
  • BB and Mr. Snuffleupagus open a bike wash business.
  • "The ice cream scoop is a little invention that saves a lot of work."

• Episode 0321: script highlights lists two scenes not listed in final script:
  • Kermit Subtracts Eggs
  • Scene in which Bob and Rafael both want to borrow Tom's ladder.

• Episode 0322: "P -- Painting" film with kids is listed, but not in final script

• Episode 0323: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • B/E scene about Ernie listening to sounds
  • Professor Hastings "U" sketch
  • "The hammer and the eggbeater are presented as little inventions that save a lot of work."

• Episode 0324: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • "Sliding T" Spanish cartoon
  • Susan sings "Three of These Things" and sorts by form.
  • "T: Tigre" cartoon

• Episode 0325: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • "Egg Chant" cartoon
  • Mr. Hooper paints an "X" on his TV set.
  • Luis plays the Remembering Game, putting items in a box and counting to 20.

• Episode 0327: "David sorts by function" does not appear in final script

• Episode 0328:
  • Tom and Rafael are listed in scenes in the script highlights. In the final script they are replaced respectively by Gordon and Luis.
  • "Kermit and Tracy count 1-10" does not appear in final script

• Episode 0329: script highlights lists two scenes not listed in final script:
  • Film: Animal Babies Feeding
  • Scene done entirely in Spanish where Antonio looks for his school books.

• Episode 0330: two scenes demonstrating front and back are not in final script:
  • Luis (toy truck) and Tom (Hooper's Store doors)
  • Rafael (bicycle) and Oscar (his head)

• Episode 0331: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • "g --guy"
  • Two Hands -- Piece of Cake
  • Maria opens a fan like a peacock tail.
  • Film: Peacock Dance

• Episode 0332: A scene in which Big Bird looks everywhere for a screwdriver and exhausts himself in the process is cut.

• Episode 0333: Bob sings the Sorting Song as he decorates the yard with Rafael and Mr. Hooper.

• Episode 0334: the B/E "beach planning" bit is listed in script highlights, but not in final script

• Episode 0335: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • "Six umbrellas are opened, one at a time."
  • "Same/Different (getting dressed)"
  • Film: Boxes -- Same/Different
  • Oscar demonstrates subtraction as people walk away.

• Episode 0336:
  • "Speech Balloon: H -- Hole" is not in final script
  • "Herb's Hopping Poem" is listed in script highlights, but not in final script

• Episode 0337: two scenes listed in script highlights don't appear in final script:
  • The Weather Show
  • In/Out bit involving waiters is listed, but later moved to another episode

• Episode 0338: script highlights lists several scenes not in final script:
  • Film: Alphabet Song
  • Molly finds a paintbrush and deduces it belongs to David.
  • People in Your Neighborhood: baker and shoemaker
  • Mr. Hooper lists transparent things, leading to a film about skeleton fish. (The film also doesn't appear in the final script.)

Notes

• The scenes described in CTW guides seem to indicate that those researchers weren't watching a final cut of the episode after all. In cases where their descriptions also don't match the script, it's possible they were using early script drafts. (i.e. 0671 and 0705)

Other

• Filename and header of Episode 4124 is credited to Molly Boylan, but the "writer" field on the second page credits Joey Mazzarino. (it's probably Boylan, as ASCAP credits her for "You Can Do It if Trash Can")

• Episode 1781: script missing bits between Scene 2 and "L-Lake" too, but there's no jump in item numbers.