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{{Seasonsesame|premiere=November 17, 1997 ([[Episode 3656|3656]])|finale=May 15, 1998 ([[Episode 3785|3785]])|episodes=130}}
  
{{Seasonsesame|premiere=November 17, 1997 ([[Episode 3656|3656]])|finale=May 15, 1998 ([[Episode 3785|3785]])|episodes=130}}
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[[Image:3740-moon.jpg|thumb|300px|Season 29 focuses on space and science. For over half of the season, [[Slimey]] is aboard the [[Wiggleprise]], and exploring [[The Moon|the moon]] and space.]]
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[[Image:3740-moon.jpg|thumb|300px|Season 29 focuses on space and science, over half of which is dedicated to [[Slimey to the Moon|Slimey going to the moon]].]]
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[[Image:WASA-MuppetGroup.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Lynne Thigpen]] and the Muppets at the launch of the Wiggleprise in [[Episode 3698]].]]
 
[[Image:3656d.jpg|thumb|300px|In the [[Episode 3656|season premiere]], Big Bird meets Jerome, a new friend who just moved to the street.]]
  
[[Image:3656d.jpg|thumb|300px|In the [[Episode 3656|season premiere]], Big Bird meets Jerome, a new friend who just moved to the street.]]
 
[[Image:3699b.jpg|thumb|300px|The famous ''Sesame Street'' sign goes missing.]]
  
[[Image:3699b.jpg|thumb|300px|The famous ''Sesame Street'' sign goes missing.]]
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[[Image:3740r.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Kermit the Frog]] makes his first new appearance on the show since 1990, covering the events of the moon trip in [[Episode 3740]] and [[Episode 3785]].]]
 
[[Image:MonsterMusic1.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Wynton Marsalis]]' Monster Music Class.]]
  
[[Image:MonsterMusic1.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Wynton Marsalis]]' Monster Music Class.]]
 
[[Image:3785-parade2.jpg|thumb|300px|Slimey arrives home in the [[Episode 3785|season finale]].]]
  
[[Image:3785-parade2.jpg|thumb|300px|Slimey arrives home in the [[Episode 3785|season finale]].]]
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==Overview==
  
==Overview==
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The season's main focus is "The Science of Discovery," featuring many story lines pertaining to the excitement of discovering science. The season also features the "Slimey in Space" story line, told over the course of the 18-week season.<ref name=ctw>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980502172231/http://ctw.org/sesame/tv/season/ Sesame Street: The TV Show (Season 29)] at CTW.org (archived)</ref>
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The season's main focus is "The Science of Discovery," featuring many story lines pertaining to the excitement of discovering science. The season also features the "[[Slimey to the Moon]]" story line, told over the course of the 18-week arc.<ref name=ctw>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980502172231/http://ctw.org/sesame/tv/season/ Sesame Street: The TV Show (Season 29)] at CTW.org (archived)</ref>
   
 
The season also features special theme weeks, where each episode in the week pertain to a specific curriculum: Music ([[Episode 3721]] - [[Episode 3725]]), Health and Safety ([[Episode 3731]] - [[Episode 3735]]), Literacy ([[Episode 3766]] - [[Episode 3770]]) and Laughter ([[Episode 3776]] - [[Episode 3780]]).<ref name=ctw></ref>
  
The season also features special theme weeks, where each episode in the week pertain to a specific curriculum: Music ([[Episode 3721]] - [[Episode 3725]]), Health and Safety ([[Episode 3731]] - [[Episode 3735]]), Literacy ([[Episode 3766]] - [[Episode 3770]]) and Laughter ([[Episode 3776]] - [[Episode 3780]]).<ref name=ctw></ref>
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* [[Episode 3757]] -- Alice's first day at day care
  
* [[Episode 3757]] -- Alice's first day at day care
 
* [[Episode 3758]] -- Slimey celebrates his birthday in space
  
* [[Episode 3758]] -- Slimey celebrates his birthday in space
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* [[Episode 3759]] -- Telly Loses Sweetie Pie
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* [[Episode 3759]] -- Telly loses Sweetie Pie
 
* [[Episode 3760]] -- Science On Sesame Street
  
* [[Episode 3760]] -- Science On Sesame Street
 
* [[Episode 3761]] -- Baby Bear sleeps over at Gina's Pt. 1 (repeat)
  
* [[Episode 3761]] -- Baby Bear sleeps over at Gina's Pt. 1 (repeat)
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==Notes==
  
==Notes==
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* Slimey makes [[Slimey to the Moon|an historic trip to the moon]] over a six episode arc, with references to the journey in additional episodes. The events were later included in a timeline montage of clips from the show when ''Sesame Street'' celebrated its [[Sesame Street Anniversaries|35th Anniversary]] with the television broadcast of ''[[The Street We Live On]]''.
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* Slimey makes [[Slimey to the Moon|an historic trip to the moon]] over a six episode arc, with references to the journey in additional episodes. The events were later included in a timeline montage of clips from the show when ''Sesame Street'' celebrated its [[Sesame Street anniversaries|35th Anniversary]] with the television broadcast of ''[[The Street We Live On]]''.
   
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* Episodes made during Slimey's moon mission story arc would always end with the progress of Slimey's moon mission, typically by a character (usually the one announcing the sponsors) saying "And Slimey's spaceship is still on its way to the moon" for when the Wiggleprise is heading toward the moon, or "And Slimey's spaceship is still on its way back to Sesame Street" for the return trip. Episodes that [[Sesame Street episodes with recycled plots|recycled street scenes from previous seasons]] would have a generic bumper at the end of the episode, before the credits or "Coming Soon on Sesame Street" segment, with [[Martin P. Robinson]] announcing the same lines (depending on the progress of the mission) accompanied by the Worms in Space theme music.
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* Episodes made during Slimey's moon mission story arc would always end with the progress of Slimey's moon mission, typically by a character (usually the one announcing the sponsors) saying "And Slimey's spaceship is still on its way to the moon" for when the Wiggleprise is heading toward the moon, or "And Slimey's spaceship is still on its way back to Sesame Street" for the return trip. Episodes that [[Sesame Street episodes with recycled plots|recycled street scenes from the 27th season]] would have a generic bumper at the end of the episode, before the credits or "Coming Soon on Sesame Street" segment, with [[Martin P. Robinson]] announcing the same lines (depending on the progress of the mission) accompanied by the Worms in Space theme music.
   
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* This was the first season in which [[Susan]] appears only occasionally.
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* This is the last season [[Mr. Handford]], [[Celina]], [[Lexine Bondoc|Lexine]] and [[Carlo]] appear in.
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* This is the last season [[Mr. Handford]], [[Celina]], and [[Carlo]] appear in.
  
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* This was also [[Jeff Moss]]'s final season as head lyricist for the series. After the season finale, Moss passed away due to cancer, and the following season was dedicated in his memory.
  
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* [[Tim Robbins]] appears as a celebrity guest, while his son Miles tapes segments with [[Baby Bear]], that appeared throughout the season.
  
   
 
* This was the final season to feature the [[Around the Corner]] setting, as well as the final season to use the calypso version of the opening [[Sesame Street Theme]], introduced in [[Season 24 (1992-1993)|Season 24]]. However, the animated end credits, also introduced at that time, will continue to be used on later seasons until 2007.
  
* This was the final season to feature the [[Around the Corner]] setting, as well as the final season to use the calypso version of the opening [[Sesame Street Theme]], introduced in [[Season 24 (1992-1993)|Season 24]]. However, the animated end credits, also introduced at that time, will continue to be used on later seasons until 2007.
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* This was the last season produced with 130 episodes.
  
* This was the last season produced with 130 episodes.
   
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* This season introduces an even fuzzier puppet build for [[Elmo]], the design of which has been used ever since.
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* This season introduces a fuzzier puppet build for [[Elmo]], the design of which has been used ever since.
   
 
* This was the final season before the filming of ''[[The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland]]'' despite that the film was not released until five months after [[Season 30 (1998-1999)|Season 30]] finished airing. This is evidenced by [[Alan Muraoka]]'s absence in the movie, Hooper's Store retaining its original exterior design and the use of the Around the Corner sets.
  
* This was the final season before the filming of ''[[The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland]]'' despite that the film was not released until five months after [[Season 30 (1998-1999)|Season 30]] finished airing. This is evidenced by [[Alan Muraoka]]'s absence in the movie, Hooper's Store retaining its original exterior design and the use of the Around the Corner sets.
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==Cast==
  
==Cast==
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'''Human Cast:'''
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'''[[:category:Sesame Street Cast|Cast]]'''
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:[[Gordon]], [[Susan]], [[Maria]], [[Luis]], [[Gabi]], [[Miles]], [[Carlo]], [[Celina]], [[Gina]], [[Mr. Handford]], [[Bob]], [[Linda]], [[Ruthie]], [[Tarah]], [[WASA Training Officer]]
  
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'''[[:category:Sesame Street Cast|Actors]]:'''
  
 
: [[Carlo Alban]], [[Alison Bartlett|Alison Bartlett-O'Reilly]], [[Lexine Bondoc]], [[Linda Bove]], [[Ruth Buzzi]], [[Desiree Casado]], [[Annette Calud]], [[Emilio Delgado]], [[Loretta Long]], [[Sonia Manzano]], [[Bob McGrath]], [[Roscoe Orman]], [[Imani Patterson]], [[Tarah Schaeffer]], [[David L. Smyrl]]
  
: [[Carlo Alban]], [[Alison Bartlett|Alison Bartlett-O'Reilly]], [[Lexine Bondoc]], [[Linda Bove]], [[Ruth Buzzi]], [[Desiree Casado]], [[Annette Calud]], [[Emilio Delgado]], [[Loretta Long]], [[Sonia Manzano]], [[Bob McGrath]], [[Roscoe Orman]], [[Imani Patterson]], [[Tarah Schaeffer]], [[David L. Smyrl]]
   
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'''[[:Category:Muppet Performers|Jim Henson's Muppets]]'''
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'''Muppets:'''
  
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:[[Caroll Spinney]], [[Frank Oz]], [[Jerry Nelson]], [[Martin P. Robinson]], [[Kevin Clash]], [[Fran Brill]], [[David Rudman]], [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Carmen Osbahr]], [[Alice Dinnean]], [[Pam Arciero]], [[Judy Sladky]], [[Jim Martin]], [[Bryant Young]], [[Bruce Connelly]], [[Lisa Buckley]] (Uncredited: [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]], [[John Kennedy]], [[Peter Linz]], [[Rick Lyon]], [[Noel MacNeal]], [[John Tartaglia]], [[Matt Vogel]], [[Steve Whitmire]])
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: [[Alice Snuffleupagus]], [[The Amazing Mumford]], [[Anything Muppets]], [[Baby Bear]], [[Baby Natasha]], [[Baby Tooth and the Funky Funk]], [[Barkley]], [[Benny Rabbit]], [[Bert]], [[Betty Lou]], [[Big Bad Wolf]], [[Big Bird]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Count von Count|The Count]], [[Dingers]], [[Dusty and Eartha]], [[Horatio the Elephant|The Elephant]], [[Elizabeth]], [[Elmo]], [[Ernie]], [[Farley]], [[Frazzle]], [[Goldilocks]], [[The Grand High Triangle Lover]], [[Grover]], [[Grundgetta]], [[Herry Monster]], [[Honkers]], [[Humphrey]], [[Ingrid]], [[Jerome]], [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Kingston Livingston III]], [[Loretta]], [[Lurlene]], [[Mama Bear]], [[The Martians]], [[Merry Monster]], [[Mimsy]], [[Mommy Snuffleupagus]], [[Mrs. Grouch]], [[Norman (assistant)|Norman]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], [[Papa Bear]], [[Penguins]], [[Poco Loco]], [[Prairie Dawn]], [[Professor Albert Einslime]], [[Rosita]], [[Selma Worm]], [[Shelley the Turtle]], [[Sherry Netherland]], [[Slimey]], [[Sloppy]], [[Mr. Snuffleupagus]], [[Stinky the Stinkweed]], [[Telly Monster|Telly]], [[The Three Little Pigs]], [[Wolfgang the Seal]], [[Zoe]]
  
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'''[[:Category:Muppet Performers|Muppet Performers]]:'''
  
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:[[Caroll Spinney]], [[Pam Arciero]], [[Fran Brill]], [[Lisa Buckley]], [[Kevin Clash]], [[Bruce Connelly]], [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]], [[Alice Dinnean]], [[Eric Jacobson]], [[Peter Linz]], [[Rick Lyon]], [[Noel MacNeal]], [[Jim Martin]], [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Jerry Nelson]], [[Carmen Osbhar]], [[Frank Oz]], [[Martin P. Robinson]], [[David Rudman]], [[Judy Sladky]], [[John Tartaglia]], [[Steve Whitmire]], [[Bryant Young]]
  
   
 
'''[[:category:Sesame Street Guest Stars|Guest Stars]]'''
  
'''[[:category:Sesame Street Guest Stars|Guest Stars]]'''
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:[[Erykah Badu]], [[Tony Bennett]], [[Tracy Chapman]], [[Angel Corella]], [[Dominique Dawes]], [[Celine Dion]], [[Doug E. Doug]], [[Dennis Franz]], [[Denyce Graves]], [[Rebecca Lobo]], [[Robert MacNeil]], [[Wynton Marsalis]], [[Bill Nye]], [[Tim Robbins]], [[Lynne Thigpen]], [[Alice Walker]]
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:[[Erykah Badu]], [[Tony Bennett]], [[Tracy Chapman]], [[Angel Corella]], [[Dominique Dawes]], [[Celine Dion]], [[Doug E. Doug]], [[Dennis Franz]], [[Denyce Graves]], [[Rebecca Lobo]], [[Robert MacNeil]], [[Wynton Marsalis]], [[Bill Nye]], [[Lynne Thigpen]], [[Alice Walker]]
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===Characters===
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'''[[:category:Sesame Street Human Characters|Humans]]'''
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:[[Gordon]], [[Susan]], [[Maria]], [[Luis]], [[Gabi]], [[Miles]], [[Carlo]], [[Lexine Bondoc|Lexine]], [[Celina]], [[Gina]], [[Mr. Handford]], [[Bob]], [[Linda]], [[Ruthie]], [[Tarah]], [[WASA Training Officer]]
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'''Muppets'''
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: [[Alice Snuffleupagus]], [[The Amazing Mumford]], [[Anything Muppets]], [[Baby Bear]], [[Baby Natasha]], [[Baby Tooth and the Fuzzy Funk]], [[Barkley]], [[Benny Rabbit]], [[Bert]], [[Betty Lou]], [[The Big Bad Wolf|Big Bad Wolf]], [[Big Bird]], [[Cookie Monster]], [[Count von Count|The Count]], [[Dingers]], [[Dusty and Eartha]], [[Horatio the Elephant|The Elephant]], [[Elizabeth]], [[Elmo]], [[Ernie]], [[Farley]], [[Frazzle]], [[Goldilocks]], [[The Grand High Triangle Lover]], [[Grover]], [[Grundgetta]], [[Herry Monster]], [[Honkers]], [[Humphrey]], [[Ingrid]], [[Jerome]], [[Kermit the Frog]], [[Kingston Livingston III]], [[Loretta]], [[Lurlene]], [[Mama Bear]], [[The Martians]], [[Merry Monster]], [[Mimsy]], [[Mommy Snuffleupagus]], [[Mrs. Grouch]], [[Norman (assistant)|Norman]], [[Oscar the Grouch]], [[Papa Bear]], [[Penguins]], [[Poco Loco]], [[Prairie Dawn]], [[Professor Albert Einslime]], [[Rosita]], [[Selma Worm]], [[Shelley the Turtle]], [[Sherry Netherland]], [[Slimey]], [[Sloppy]], [[Mr. Snuffleupagus]], [[Stinky the Stinkweed]], [[Telly Monster|Telly]], [[The Three Little Pigs]], [[Wolfgang the Seal]], [[Zoe]]
   
 
==Credits==
  
==Credits==
 
[[File:Season 29 credit crawl|thumb|300px|credit crawl]]
  
[[File:Season 29 credit crawl|thumb|300px|credit crawl]]
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* Executive Producer: [[Michael Loman]]
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*Executive Producer: [[Michael Loman]]
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* Supervising Producer: [[Arlene Sherman]]
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*Supervising Producer: [[Arlene Sherman]]
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* Coordinating Producer: [[Carlos Dorta]]
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*Coordinating Producer: [[Carlos Dorta]]
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* Directed by: [[Emily Squires]], [[Lisa Simon]], [[Ted May]], [[Steve Feldman]], [[John Ferraro]], [[Regge Life]], [[Victor DiNapoli]], [[Gary Shimokawa]], [[Ken Diego]], [[Chris Kelly]]
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*Directors: [[Emily Squires]], [[Lisa Simon]], [[Ted May]], [[Regge Life]], [[Steve Feldman|Steven Feldman]]
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* Head Writer: [[Lou Berger]]
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*Head Writer: [[Lou Berger]]
 
*Writers: [[Sara Compton]], [[Christine Ferraro]], [[Judy Freudberg]], [[Tony Geiss]], [[David Korr]], [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Jeff Moss]], [[Luis Santeiro]], [[Josh Selig]], [[Cathi Rosenberg-Turow|Cathi R. Turow]], [[Molly Boylan]], [[Annie Evans]], [[Ian Ellis James]], [[Emily Perl Kingsley|Emily Kingsley]], [[Sonia Manzano]], [[Adam Rudman]], [[Nancy Sans]], [[Belinda Ward]], [[John Weidman]], [[Mo Willems]]
  
*Writers: [[Sara Compton]], [[Christine Ferraro]], [[Judy Freudberg]], [[Tony Geiss]], [[David Korr]], [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Jeff Moss]], [[Luis Santeiro]], [[Josh Selig]], [[Cathi Rosenberg-Turow|Cathi R. Turow]], [[Molly Boylan]], [[Annie Evans]], [[Ian Ellis James]], [[Emily Perl Kingsley|Emily Kingsley]], [[Sonia Manzano]], [[Adam Rudman]], [[Nancy Sans]], [[Belinda Ward]], [[John Weidman]], [[Mo Willems]]
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* Co-Producer: Teri Weiss
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*Co-Producer: Teri Weiss
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* Production Supervisor: [[Karen Ialacci]]
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*Production Supervisor: [[Karen Ialacci]]
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*Talent Supervisor: [[Danette DeSena]]
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* Associate Producers: [[Melissa Dino]], [[Tim Carter]], [[Carol-Lynn Parente]]
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*Associate Producers: [[Melissa Dino]], [[Tim Carter]], [[Carol-Lynn Parente]]
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* Production Designer: Victor DiNapoli
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*Production Designer: [[Victor DiNapoli]]
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* Costume Designers: [[Bill Kellard]], Terry Roberson
  
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*Lighting Designer: Dan Kelley
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* Muppets, Costumes, Props: [[Ed Christie]], [[Mark Zeszotek]] with [[Ann Marie Holdgruen]], [[Lara MacLean]], [[Stephen Rotondaro]], [[Jason Weber]], [[Karena Wienands]], [[Carlo Yannuzzi]]
  
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*Costume Designers: [[Bill Kellard]], Terry Roberson
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* Muppet Coordinator: [[Kevin Clash]]
  
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*Muppets, Costumes, Props: [[Ed Christie]], [[Mark Zeszotek]], with [[Ann Marie Holdgruen]], [[Lara MacLean]], [[Stephen Rotondaro]], [[Jason Weber]], Karena Wienands, [[Carlo Yannuzzi]]
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* Music Director: [[Robby Merkin]]
  
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*Muppet Coordinator: [[Kevin Clash]]
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* Associate Music Director: [[Dave Conner]]
  
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* Music Coordinator: [[Danny Epstein]]
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*Music Director: [[Robby Merkin]]
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* Art Director: [[Bob Phillips]]
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*Associate Music Director: [[Dave Conner]]
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*Music Coordinator: [[Danny Epstein]]
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* Senior Graphic Designer: [[Mike Pantuso]]
  
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*Original Songs and Arrangements: [[Christopher Cerf|Chris Cerf]], Dave Conner, [[Sarah Durkee]], Tony Geiss, [[Paul Jacobs]], [[Gail Sky King]], [[Stephen Lawrence]], Robby Merkin, Jeff Moss, [[Joe Raposo]]
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* Graphic Designer: [[Pete Ortiz]]
  
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* Set Decorator: [[Nat Mongioi]]
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*Art Director: [[Bob Phillips]]
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*Senior Graphic Designer: [[Mike Pantuso]]
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* Associate Directors: Ken Diego, Ted May
  
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* Sound Effects: [[Dick Maitland]]
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*Graphic Designer: [[Pete Ortiz]]
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* Audio: [[Blake Norton]]
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*Set Decorator: [[Nat Mongioi]]
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*Editing Supervisor: Robert J. Emerick
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* Cameras: [[Frank Biondo]], Jimmy O'Donnell, Mark Whitman
  
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*Associate Directors: [[Ken Diego]], Ted May
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* Vice President for Research: [[Joel Schneider|Joel Schneider, Ph.D.]]
  
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*Production Stage Manager: Frieda Lipp
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* Director of Research: [[Rosemarie Truglio|Rosemarie T. Truglio, Ph.D.]]
  
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*Stage Manager: [[Chris Kelly]]
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* Taped at [[Kaufman Astoria Studios]] in New York
  
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*Curriculum Supervisor: [[Cher Jung]]
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*Senior Production Associates: Heather L. Dick, Kim J. Kennedy
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*Children's Casting: Merri Park
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*Production Assistants: Ted Pierson, Lori Robinson, Kristen Presutti, Birgit Maier
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*Post-Production Coordinator: Pamela Liu
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*Unit Manager: Chari Topol-Allison
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*Technical Director: Ralph Mensch
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*Sound Effects: [[Dick Maitland]]
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*Audio: [[Blake Norton]]
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*Second Audio: Carla Bandini
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*Video: Dick Sens
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*Cameras: [[Frank Biondo]], Jimmy O’Donnell, Mark Whitman
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*Videotape Editors: Evamarie Keller, Tony D'Alauro, John Tierney
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*Make Up: Joe Cuervo
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*Hairstylist: Karen Specht
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*Wardrobe: Arlene Konowitz
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*Scenic Artist: Jill Sternberg
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*Stagehands: Steve Dannenberg, Craig Evans, Steve Ruggero
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*Utility: Chuck Tutino
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*Boom: Mel Becker
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*Tape: Ernie Albritton
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*Director of Production Finance: Nancy Moten
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*Production Secretaries: Rodeena Stephens, Lien Fu
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*Script Supervisor: [[Thelma Moses]]
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*Script Production Assistants: Tom Harris, Lynda Holder
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*Senior Vice President for Production: Marjorie Kalins
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*Vice President of Research: Joel Schneider, Ph.D.
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*Director of Research: [[Rosemarie Truglio|Rosemarie T. Truglio, Ph.D.]]
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*Researchers: Susan Scheiner, Ivelisse Segui-Baez, Ph.D., Tracey Black
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*Opening Sequence: Balsmeyer & Everett, Inc.
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*NEP Facilities: Tom Carey, Greg Zaremba
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*Post Production by Unitel Post 38
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*Taped at [[Kaufman Astoria Studios]] in [[New York]]
   
 
==Sources==
  
==Sources==
 
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[[Category:Sesame Street Seasons| 29]]
  
[[Category:Sesame Street Seasons| 29]]

Revision as of 22:17, 28 February 2020

Sesame Street
Premiere November 17, 1997 (3656)
Finale May 15, 1998 (3785)
Episodes 130
3740-moon

Season 29 focuses on space and science, over half of which is dedicated to Slimey going to the moon.

WASA-MuppetGroup

Lynne Thigpen and the Muppets at the launch of the Wiggleprise in Episode 3698.

3656d

In the season premiere, Big Bird meets Jerome, a new friend who just moved to the street.

3699b

The famous Sesame Street sign goes missing.

3740r

Kermit the Frog makes his first new appearance on the show since 1990, covering the events of the moon trip in Episode 3740 and Episode 3785.

MonsterMusic1

Wynton Marsalis' Monster Music Class.

3785-parade2

Slimey arrives home in the season finale.

Song

"Girl of the World"

Song

"Slimey to the Moon" with Tony Bennett.

Wormsinspace

"Worms in Space" sketches were introduced this season.

3785l

This season was dedicated to Jon Stone.

Sesame Street Season 29 aired from November 17, 1997 to May 15, 1998.

Overview

The season's main focus is "The Science of Discovery," featuring many story lines pertaining to the excitement of discovering science. The season also features the "Slimey to the Moon" story line, told over the course of the 18-week arc.[1]

The season also features special theme weeks, where each episode in the week pertain to a specific curriculum: Music (Episode 3721 - Episode 3725), Health and Safety (Episode 3731 - Episode 3735), Literacy (Episode 3766 - Episode 3770) and Laughter (Episode 3776 - Episode 3780).[1]

Episodes

Episodes 3656 - 3785 (130 episodes)

Notes

  • Episodes made during Slimey's moon mission story arc would always end with the progress of Slimey's moon mission, typically by a character (usually the one announcing the sponsors) saying "And Slimey's spaceship is still on its way to the moon" for when the Wiggleprise is heading toward the moon, or "And Slimey's spaceship is still on its way back to Sesame Street" for the return trip. Episodes that recycled street scenes from the 27th season would have a generic bumper at the end of the episode, before the credits or "Coming Soon on Sesame Street" segment, with Martin P. Robinson announcing the same lines (depending on the progress of the mission) accompanied by the Worms in Space theme music.
  • This was the final season to feature the Around the Corner setting, as well as the final season to use the calypso version of the opening Sesame Street Theme, introduced in Season 24. However, the animated end credits, also introduced at that time, will continue to be used on later seasons until 2007.
  • This was the last season produced with 130 episodes.
  • This season introduces a fuzzier puppet build for Elmo, the design of which has been used ever since.
  • This was the final season before the filming of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland despite that the film was not released until five months after Season 30 finished airing. This is evidenced by Alan Muraoka's absence in the movie, Hooper's Store retaining its original exterior design and the use of the Around the Corner sets.
  • Several episodes from this season were later rebroadcast in 1999 shortly before the premiere of Season 31, most of them being from the "Slimey to the Moon" storyline. Some inserts and songs produced that year would debut in some of the re-aired episodes.

Cast

Cast

Carlo Alban, Alison Bartlett-O'Reilly, Lexine Bondoc, Linda Bove, Ruth Buzzi, Desiree Casado, Annette Calud, Emilio Delgado, Loretta Long, Sonia Manzano, Bob McGrath, Roscoe Orman, Imani Patterson, Tarah Schaeffer, David L. Smyrl

Jim Henson's Muppets

Caroll Spinney, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Martin P. Robinson, Kevin Clash, Fran Brill, David Rudman, Joey Mazzarino, Carmen Osbahr, Alice Dinnean, Pam Arciero, Judy Sladky, Jim Martin, Bryant Young, Bruce Connelly, Lisa Buckley (Uncredited: Stephanie D'Abruzzo, John Kennedy, Peter Linz, Rick Lyon, Noel MacNeal, John Tartaglia, Matt Vogel, Steve Whitmire)

Guest Stars

Erykah Badu, Tony Bennett, Tracy Chapman, Angel Corella, Dominique Dawes, Celine Dion, Doug E. Doug, Dennis Franz, Denyce Graves, Rebecca Lobo, Robert MacNeil, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Nye, Lynne Thigpen, Alice Walker

Characters

Humans

Gordon, Susan, Maria, Luis, Gabi, Miles, Carlo, Lexine, Celina, Gina, Mr. Handford, Bob, Linda, Ruthie, Tarah, WASA Training Officer

Muppets

Alice Snuffleupagus, The Amazing Mumford, Anything Muppets, Baby Bear, Baby Natasha, Baby Tooth and the Fuzzy Funk, Barkley, Benny Rabbit, Bert, Betty Lou, Big Bad Wolf, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, The Count, Dingers, Dusty and Eartha, The Elephant, Elizabeth, Elmo, Ernie, Farley, Frazzle, Goldilocks, The Grand High Triangle Lover, Grover, Grundgetta, Herry Monster, Honkers, Humphrey, Ingrid, Jerome, Kermit the Frog, Kingston Livingston III, Loretta, Lurlene, Mama Bear, The Martians, Merry Monster, Mimsy, Mommy Snuffleupagus, Mrs. Grouch, Norman, Oscar the Grouch, Papa Bear, Penguins, Poco Loco, Prairie Dawn, Professor Albert Einslime, Rosita, Selma Worm, Shelley the Turtle, Sherry Netherland, Slimey, Sloppy, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Stinky the Stinkweed, Telly, The Three Little Pigs, Wolfgang the Seal, Zoe

Credits

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Season 29 credit crawl

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Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sesame Street: The TV Show (Season 29) at CTW.org (archived)


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