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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
The season's main curriculum elements include pre-reading, science concepts, health and nutrition.
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The season's main curriculum elements include pre-reading, science concepts, health, and nutrition.
   
 
New recurring Muppet characters are introduced this season; including [[Telly Monster]] (debuting in [[episode 1257]] as a monster obsessed with television) and [[Oscar the Grouch|Oscar's]] chauffeur [[Bruno the Trashman]] (introduced in [[episode 1259]]). Also introduced this season are the Polka Dot People, a family of Muppets who teach cultural diversity and a physically disabled Muppet. A large Muppet dog, previously introduced in [[Episode 1177]] as "Woof Woof," is established as [[Barkley]] in [[episode 1186|the season premiere]].
 
New recurring Muppet characters are introduced this season; including [[Telly Monster]] (debuting in [[episode 1257]] as a monster obsessed with television) and [[Oscar the Grouch|Oscar's]] chauffeur [[Bruno the Trashman]] (introduced in [[episode 1259]]). Also introduced this season are the Polka Dot People, a family of Muppets who teach cultural diversity and a physically disabled Muppet. A large Muppet dog, previously introduced in [[Episode 1177]] as "Woof Woof," is established as [[Barkley]] in [[episode 1186|the season premiere]].
   
The season's locations also extend beyond the basic street set. New locations such as a hospital, day care, the rooftop and basement of 123, and the apartments of the human cast are explored. Several segments of the show are shot on-location in various [[New York City]] hot spots, including [[Central Park]], [[Lincoln Center]] and [[Chinatown]].<ref>CTW Newsletter, June 1979</ref>
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The season's locations also extend beyond the basic street set. New locations such as a hospital, day care, the rooftop and basement of 123, and the apartments of the human cast are explored. Several segments of the show are shot on-location in various [[New York City]] hot spots, including [[Central Park]], [[Lincoln Center]], and [[Chinatown]].<ref>CTW Newsletter, June 1979</ref>
   
 
==Episodes==
 
==Episodes==
 
''Episodes 1186 - 1315 (130 episodes)''
 
''Episodes 1186 - 1315 (130 episodes)''
   
* [[Episode 1186]] -- 10th season premiere; The Count counts hellos and Barkley gets a name
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* [[Episode 1186]] -- 10th season premiere; The Count counts hellos and Barkley gets a name.
* [[Episode 1187]] -- Bob and Big Bird try to train Barkley
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* [[Episode 1187]] -- Bob and Big Bird try to train Barkley.
* [[Episode 1188]] -- Grover in the rain
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* [[Episode 1188]] -- Grover in the rain.
 
* [[Episode 1189]] -- David teaches Barkley to roll over
 
* [[Episode 1189]] -- David teaches Barkley to roll over
 
* [[Episode 1190]] -- Biff and Sully dig a subway tunnel
 
* [[Episode 1190]] -- Biff and Sully dig a subway tunnel
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* [[Episode 1193]]
 
* [[Episode 1193]]
 
* [[Episode 1194]] -- A rainy day
 
* [[Episode 1194]] -- A rainy day
* [[Episode 1195]] -- Oscar's friend Georgie visits
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* [[Episode 1195]] -- Oscar's friend Georgie visits.
* [[Episode 1196]] -- Gordon and Susan wash cars
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* [[Episode 1196]] -- Gordon and Susan wash cars.
* [[Episode 1197]] -- Big Bird waits for the sun
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* [[Episode 1197]] -- Big Bird waits for the sun.
 
* [[Episode 1198]] -- Brad's baby teeth
 
* [[Episode 1198]] -- Brad's baby teeth
* [[Episode 1199]] -- Big Bird takes a telephone message for Olivia
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* [[Episode 1199]] -- Big Bird takes a telephone message for Olivia.
 
* [[Episode 1200]]
 
* [[Episode 1200]]
* [[Episode 1201]] -- The Count counts and sorts items at Hooper's Store
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* [[Episode 1201]] -- The Count counts and sorts items at Hooper's Store.
 
* [[Episode 1202]] -- Big Bird prepares a tortilla for Luis's lunch
 
* [[Episode 1202]] -- Big Bird prepares a tortilla for Luis's lunch
 
* [[Episode 1203]] -- Playing a ball-carrying game
 
* [[Episode 1203]] -- Playing a ball-carrying game
 
* [[Episode 1204]]
 
* [[Episode 1204]]
* [[Episode 1205]] -- Mr. Hooper injures his arm
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* [[Episode 1205]] -- Mr. Hooper injures his arm.
* [[Episode 1206]] -- Rooftop picnic
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* [[Episode 1206]] -- A rooftop picnic.
* [[Episode 1207]] -- Bert meets Bertha
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* [[Episode 1207]] -- Bert meets Bertha.
 
* [[Episode 1208]] -- Big Bird's missing book
 
* [[Episode 1208]] -- Big Bird's missing book
 
* [[Episode 1209]]
 
* [[Episode 1209]]
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* [[Episode 1309]]
 
* [[Episode 1309]]
 
* [[Episode 1310]]
 
* [[Episode 1310]]
* [[Episode 1311]] -- Oscar creates WORM TV
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* [[Episode 1311]] -- Oscar creates WORM TV.
* [[Episode 1312]] -- Prince Charming looks for a princess
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* [[Episode 1312]] -- Prince Charming looks for a princess.
* [[Episode 1313]] -- A visit from the Hines brothers
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* [[Episode 1313]] -- A visit from the Hines brothers.
* [[Episode 1314]] -- Gloria moves to Sesame Street
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* [[Episode 1314]] -- Gloria moves to Sesame Street.
* [[Episode 1315]] -- 10th season finale; Oscar's WALK sign
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* [[Episode 1315]] -- 10th season finale; Oscar's WALK sign.
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* For the tenth season, Jim Henson and [[Michael K. Frith|Michael Frith]] were given the task of coming up with some new Muppet characters to revitalize the show. One of Frith's suggestions was a living pile of trash who would act as a font of wisdom. This idea was rejected by the ''Sesame Street'' team, but was recycled a few years later to become ''[[Fraggle Rock]]'''s [[Marjory the Trash Heap]].<ref>[[Fraggle Rock: Complete Third Season bonus material]]</ref> Another proposed character was [[Snuffy's brother|a younger brother for Mr. Snuffleupagus]].
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* For the tenth season, Jim Henson and [[Michael K. Frith|Michael Frith]] were given the task of coming up with some new Muppet characters to revitalize the show. One of Frith's suggestions was a living pile of trash who would act as a font of wisdom. This idea was rejected by the ''Sesame Street'' team, but was recycled a few years later to become ''[[Fraggle Rock]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Marjory the Trash Heap]].<ref>[[Fraggle Rock: Complete Third Season bonus material]]</ref> Another proposed character was [[Snuffy's brother|a younger brother for Mr. Snuffleupagus]].
   
* Starting with this season (all the way up to 1982), an alternate version of the [[Children's Television Workshop]] logo is featured. The exact same Roman-style plaque is used, except that it was printed with standard font (in the same font as the show's letters and numbers) as opposed to the crudely-painted text on the earlier logo.
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* Starting with this season (all the way up to 1982), an alternate version of the [[Sesame Workshop|Children's Television Workshop]] logo is featured. The exact same Roman-style plaque is used, except that it was printed with the Futura font (the same font as the show's letters and numbers) as opposed to the crudely-painted text on the earlier logo.
   
 
==Cast==
 
==Cast==
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'''[[:category:Sesame Street Guest Stars|Guest Stars]]'''
 
'''[[:category:Sesame Street Guest Stars|Guest Stars]]'''
:[[Canadian Brass]], [[George Benson]]
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:[[Canadian Brass]], [[George Benson]], [[The Deadly Nightshade]]
   
 
===Characters===
 
===Characters===

Revision as of 22:52, 27 June 2020

Sesame Street
Premiere November 27, 1978 (1186)
Finale May 25, 1979 (1315)
Episodes 130
SSseason10

10th Anniversary logo by Michael J. Smollin

MSmollin-10thLogos

Alternate logos by Smollin

Season 10 with fruit
SSSeason10Cast2

The Sesame Street cast of season 10.

Sesame-season10cast
MeetingtheTellyMonster

Mr. Hooper and David meet Telly Monster, a monster obsessed with watching television.

2485v

Bert teaches his pet pigeon Bernice how to play checkers.

OscarBob-Litter

Many segments take the cast out on-location in New York City.

Oscartaxi1252

Sesame Street Season 10 aired from November 27, 1978 to May 25, 1979.

Overview

The season's main curriculum elements include pre-reading, science concepts, health, and nutrition.

New recurring Muppet characters are introduced this season; including Telly Monster (debuting in episode 1257 as a monster obsessed with television) and Oscar's chauffeur Bruno the Trashman (introduced in episode 1259). Also introduced this season are the Polka Dot People, a family of Muppets who teach cultural diversity and a physically disabled Muppet. A large Muppet dog, previously introduced in Episode 1177 as "Woof Woof," is established as Barkley in the season premiere.

The season's locations also extend beyond the basic street set. New locations such as a hospital, day care, the rooftop and basement of 123, and the apartments of the human cast are explored. Several segments of the show are shot on-location in various New York City hot spots, including Central Park, Lincoln Center, and Chinatown.[1]

Episodes

Episodes 1186 - 1315 (130 episodes)

Notes

  • Starting with this season (all the way up to 1982), an alternate version of the Children's Television Workshop logo is featured. The exact same Roman-style plaque is used, except that it was printed with the Futura font (the same font as the show's letters and numbers) as opposed to the crudely-painted text on the earlier logo.

Cast

Cast

Linda Bove, Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Will Lee, Loretta Long, Sonia Manzano, Bob McGrath, Roscoe Orman, Alaina Reed, Buffy Sainte-Marie

Jim Henson's Muppets

Caroll Spinney, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt (Uncredited: Cheryl Blaylock, Fran Brill, Michael Earl, Olga Felgemacher, Brian Muehl, Kathryn Mullen, Bob Payne, Toby Towson)

Guest Stars

Canadian Brass, George Benson, The Deadly Nightshade

Characters

Humans

Linda, David, Luis, Mr. Hooper, Susan, Maria, Bob, Gordon, Olivia, Buffy

Muppets

The Amazing Mumford, Anything Muppets, Barkley, Bert, Biff, Big Bird, Bruno the Trashman, Cookie Monster, Count von Count, Don Music, Ernie, Gladys the Cow, Grover, Herry Monster, Kermit the Frog, Lefty the Salesman, Oscar the Grouch, Prairie Dawn, Sinister Sam, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Sully, Telly Monster, Two-Headed Monster

Credits

Season_10_credit_crawl

Season 10 credit crawl

credit crawl

Sources


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