Episode 3407

3407

StreetScenes

Picture Segment Description
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SCENE 1 Telly runs into Gordon and Mara in the park and tells them about the Grand High Triangle Contest he entered recently, sending in a custom-made triangle in hopes of getting a great prize. Telly has received a letter, which will indicate whether or not he's won. Gordon reads the letter which states that Telly is the winner! It also tells them that Norm, the Grand High Triangle Lover's assistant, will visit to deliver the prizes. Telly couldn't be happier and wonders what the prizes will be.
Deargrandma
Film A girl writes to her grandmother about going to summer camp.
(First: Episode 3270)
Song.Island
Song A piece of land with water all around it is an "Island."
Artist: Jane Aaron
(First: Episode 2760)
ElmoZoe.AboveBelow
Muppets Elmo and Zoe demonstrate above and below with a cloud.
(First: Episode 3367)
Aboveitall
Cartoon A lizard sings about how she likes to be "Above it All" as well as below.
Artist: Sally Cruikshank
(First: Episode 2559)
D-d-d-dinosaur!
Animation D ... daring ... dazzling ... delightful ... dizzy ... dreaded ... dinosaur!
Bigbird-disguise
Muppets Big Bird appears in a disguise, representing the letter D. (new music added)
(First: Episode 3188)
Girlsclapyankeedoodle
Film Two girls sing a clap song about the letter D to the tune of Yankee Doodle.
(First: Episode 3305)
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SCENE 2 Norm arrives (as indicated by his incessant dinging) and tells Telly the prizes he'll be receiving: a collection of 40 triangles which he will get to count, a new musical triangle, and Norm will serve as his personal assistant for the rest of the day. Telly's not sure what an assistant is, but Norm tells him he'll soon find out as they go to get the prizes, with Norm dinging his triangle and yelling, "Make way for Telly Monster!"
Cartoon mydoghappy
Cartoon A boy demonstrates why his dog's name is Happy. (beginning trimmed)
(First: Episode 0537)
FayRayClock
Film Fay Ray moves clockwise and ticks, until an alarm sounds.
(First: Episode 2597)
1186i
Cartoon Dogs cheer D-O-G and fight with cats.
(First: Episode 1148)
Deedeedee
Muppets Ernie sings "Dee, Dee, Dee" as Cookie Monster hastily demonstrates each D word.
(First: Episode 0319)
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Cartoon Ds are found on a city street
(First: Episode 3361)
BigBirdBrushing
Muppets Big Bird talks about brushing teeth, but since he has none, he uses a horse's teeth instead.
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Cartoon Toothpaste March
Artist: Ray Favata
(First: Episode 1446)
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Muppets Elmo: Surprise with Tim RobbinsTim Robbins and Elmo talk about surprise.
(First: Episode 2766)
RabbitCow
Cartoon A man pulls a rabbit out of his hat, but the rabbit turns out to be a cow. "Surprise!"
Artist: John Schnall
(First: Episode 2770)
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SCENE 3 Norm explains that he will be helping Telly all day, as he does with the GHTL. Soon, three kids arrive to present Telly with his prizes and lay them out on a picnic table. However, Norm tells Telly to take it easy and let the kids count the 40 triangles for him. Telly becomes skeptical about this assisting arrangement, especially when Norm starts to unwrap his next prize for him.
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Song "I'm in Great Shape": Kids dance with triangles, circles and squares.
(First: Episode 3277)
4058.Countingto8
Animation Counting to 8
(First: Episode 3170)
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Film Ornate 8s stroll through a gate and pose in other remarkable places.
(First: Episode 3231)
Hatch8
Cartoon Seven chicks plus 1 alligator makes 8.
Artist: Owe Gustafson
(First: Episode 1510)
Song.IAmChicken
Muppets "I Am Chicken"
(First: Episode 2995)
Jugglingbear
Cartoon A juggling bear helps a little girl learn to juggle.
(First: Episode 1834)
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SCENE 4 Telly is eager to practice playing his new triangle, but Norm takes it away so he can practice on it for him. Telly tries to tell Norm something but gets shushed so he can keep practicing, so Telly runs off feeling frustrated.
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Cartoon A boy learns to play his violin by practicing.
(First: Episode 1513)
HaveYouEver
Song Leon Redbone sings "Have You Ever."
(First: Episode 3274)
Wigsalesmangrover
Muppets Grover and Mr. Johnson: Wig Salesman
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Cartoon Snacks on Parade - The Raisin
Artist: Bruce Cayard
(First: Episode 1171)
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SCENE 5 Zoe runs into Telly, who tells her about his problems with having an assistant (seen in flashbacks). Zoe thinks he should tell Norm how he feels and Telly agrees. Norm then appears to tell Telly how much he loves working with him, saying he's the best "boss" he's ever had. Telly doesn't have the heart to tell Norm his feelings.
HappySadVaudeville
Cartoon Vaudeville duo Herman Happy and Stanley Sad sing a song about how they live up to their names.
(First: Episode 0772)
3760-Dog
Film "DOG" - different kinds of dogs are shown, including a hot dog (which a dog eats).
(First: Episode 3326)
Signman.HotDog
Cartoon Sign Sounds: HOT DOG
(First: Episode 1142)
Zydeco
Muppets "It's Zydeco"
(First: Episode 2666)
Dinosaurrock
Cartoon A caveman sits on what he thinks is a rock, not realizing that it's a dinosaur, which is alive. (new sound effects added)
(First: Episode 1737)
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SCENE 6 Telly fesses up to Norm that he doesn't want him doing everything for him. Norm understands and explains that helping others is just something he loves to do, demonstrating by helping Zoe scratch her back. He comes up with a way he can still help Telly and leads him back to the picnic table.
Deadfish
Cartoon A girl narrates a poem about the sad time when her goldfish died.
Artist: Bruce Cayard
(First: Episode 1378)
123Family
Song "Mom and Me" (new vocal track)
(First: Episode 2462)
BB.blocks
Muppets Big Bird accidentally knocks over some block towers, but he puts them back up through reverse footage.
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Cartoon A little girl sings "There Is Only One Me."
(First: Episode 1942)
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SCENE 7 Telly counts his triangles and plays his musical one while Norm stands by, assisting Telly by restraining his assisting urges and not helping. Telly thanks him for his hard work and allows Norm to help say goodbye and announce the sponsors.
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COMING SOON Coming soon on Sesame Street: Big Bird and Gabi star in an adaptation of "The Alligator King."