Sesame Street segments shot on location

Sesame Street insert segments that were shot on location as opposed to a set. A large amount of segments produced during season 10 were shot at various locations in New York City including Central Park and Chinatown.

This sketch guide excludes film inserts shot on location unless they feature the Muppets or human cast.

Sketches

Picture

Title / EKA

Description

Slow motion Big Bird

Episode 0393

Kids narrate a film in which footage is slowed down and sped up. Sequences include kids on a playground, riding a roller coaster, and Big Bird jumping around and being chased in the park.

Kermit asks Julia about animal sounds

Episode 0536

Kermit interviews Julia, a little girl, about the sounds animals make. When he asks her what sound a frog makes, she replies "Wiggit! Wiggit!" which doesn't amuse Kermit.

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Kermit asks a man about loud and soft

Episode 0546

Kermit asks a man on the street if he can help demonstrate the difference between loud and soft.

Kermit interviews John-John

Episode 0914

Kermit interviews John-John, asking him to make dog and cat sounds, and making them louder.

Gordon Bicycling

Episode 0927

Gordon rides his bike around the city.

Oscar spreading grouchiness in Chinatown

The Itinerant Grouch

Episode 1188

Bob is surprised to find Oscar holding a Grouchketeer meeting in Chinatown in an effort to spread grouchiness around the city.

candy wrapper on the ground

Episode 1197

Bob finds a Liver and Onion candy bar wrapper dropped on the ground by Oscar, who denies seeing it. Bob picks it up and puts it to Oscar's face until he admits it's his. Bob explains it's not right to throw trash on the ground and he should pick it up, though Oscar is quick to point out Bob's already done that for him

Big Bird Plays Red Light

Episode 1198

Big Bird plays Red Light/Green Light with the Kids in front of Engine Company 74.

Trash Wagon

Episode 1226

On the streets of New York City, Luis explains to the kids how a garbage truck collects and disposes of trash. He's surprised to see the truck is operated by Oscar, whose rented the truck from "Grouch Rent-a-Heap." Oscar doesn't intend on taking the load to any city dump, but rather to his trash can back on Sesame Street.

Bird's Nose

Episode 1246

Big Bird talks about noses and beaks, and what his beak can do. He tells Olivia, "I'm awful sorry about your nose."

Big Bird's Safety Talk

Episode 1256

Big Bird walks down the street, describing the difference between the actual street and sidewalks.

Chinatown Dragon

Episode 1261

Big Bird and Bob walk around Chinatown, where Big Bird expresses his fear the many dragons they have around. Bob explains the dragons are just puppets they use for celebrations. Just then, a dragon puppet pops out from a staircase, startling Bob. Big Bird comforts him, telling him it's only a puppet.

"Oscar's Bill of Gripes"

Episode 1262

Oscar holds a rally outside Central Park (by the USS Maine National Monument) to bring awareness of the Grouches' Bill of Rights, but more commonly referred to as the "Bill of Gripes." He sings about the various things the document protects a Grouch's right to do, such as the right to be miserable all the time or play their broken trumpet at night. His audience, consisting of people and Grouches (along with Gordon and Willy), eventually abandon the cause and leave.

Finding the Balloons

Episode 1264

In the park, Maria and some kids play with Barkley, telling him whether he's near or far some balloons they've hidden.

No Standing

Episode 1277

Big Bird waits at a bus stop in the city (with Jon Stone as a bystander). Big Bird sees "No Standing" on the sign and assumes that means he can't stand still. He walks around, then dances (singing "Hava Nagila") before sitting down on the curb. Gordon pulls up in his car and clarifies that "No Standing" means no cars can be parked there. The bus pulls up and honks at Gordon to move.

Laundry - Handkerchief

Episode 1277

In the city, Big Bird comes across a laundry. He confirms with the owner than any handkerchief can be washed and ironed for just thirty cents. Big Bird presents him with Mr. Snuffleupagus' giant, monogrammed handkerchief.

Big Bird calls Snuffy

Episode 1291

Big Bird telephones Mr. Snuffleupagus from Chinatown and describes a dragon puppet right next to him. Snuffy chuckles at the idea and compliments Big Bird's imagination. "Et tu, Snuffy?," he moans.

Dog Day Afternoon

Episode 1301

Olivia and the kids spend an afternoon with Barkley in the park. By the end of it all, he's much too tired to return to Sesame Street. They situate him in the backseat of a Hansom cab as they follow along.

Big Bird Horseback Riding

Episode 1304

Maria and Luis watch Big Bird ride a horse on the carousel in Central Park.

Lincoln Center Fountain

Episode 1311

Big Bird drags Bob, Gordon, Susan and Maria to the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center to finally meet Mr. Snuffleupagus, who comes to hear the opera rehearsals every day. However, once he arrives, he becomes blocked by the fountain in the plaza square.

David disco skates

Episode 1559

David struggles to roller-skate down Sesame Street. Big Bird helps him to Hooper's Store and reminds him that "practice makes perfect." David imagines being a great skater: in his fantasy, he roller-skates through Central Park with ease. Back in reality, David skates on his own and falls down, but he doesn't mind.
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Gordon jogs

Episode 1727

Gordon goes through a stretching routine in the arbor during the early morning and explains to the camera that he like so get up this early because there's very little traffic and it's a pretty time of the day. He invites the viewer along for a jog, which is set to a spoof of the Chariots of Fire music, and consists of a montage of Gordon running through the city.

Barkley and kids in the park

Episode 1855

In the park, Barkley watches some kids line up to demonstrate first and last.

Barkley looks for Snuffy at the park

Episode 1873

Mr. Snuffleupagus walks in Central Park, being followed by Barkley, who follows his scent.

Songs

Picture	Title / EKA	Description
	"Bicycling" Episode 1186	In Central Park, the adults ride bikes while the song "Bicycling" plays.
	"Vamps a Tomar" Episode 1193	Maria strolls through a Hispanic neighborhood of New York City singing "Vamos a Tomar el Fresco."
	"Jogging" Episode 1254	The cast, followed by Oscar in his trash can, jog in Central Park.
	"Without People" Episode 1570	In a school playground, Big Bird wanders around by himself singing about all the things you can't do without people: singing songs, swinging on swings, and other kinds of special things you can only do with people. At the end of the song, the classroom bell rings and dozens of children rush out to greet Big Bird.
	"Hand Talk" Episode 2622	A song about gesticulation. Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Oscar all make appearances in the song.
	"Dancin' Shoes" Episode 2949	Elmo, Ernie, Bert, and Count von Count dance along with the kids on location.
	"A New Way to Walk" Episode 3233	The Oinker Sisters sing "A New Way to Walk" in the park, intercut with shots of many celebrities dancing.