1969
TV-Y
55m

Summary On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs. View more details

1969
TV-Y
55m

Sesame Street

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Frank Oz Jerry Nelson Caroll Spinney Martin P. Robinson

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Genres : Adventure Comedy Fantasy Animation Family Musical Music Game-Show Talk-Show

Release date : Jul 20, 1969

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English Spanish American Sign Language

Filming locations : Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Production companies : Curious Pictures Sesame Workshop Children's Television Workshop (CTW)

Summary On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs. View more details

Details

Genres : Adventure Comedy Fantasy Animation Family Musical Music Game-Show Talk-Show

Release date : Jul 20, 1969

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English Spanish American Sign Language

Filming locations : Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Production companies : Curious Pictures Sesame Workshop Children's Television Workshop (CTW)

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Julianna Margulies and Chris Knowings in Sesame Street (1969)

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph in Sesame Street (1969)

Nitya Vidyasagar in Sesame Street (1969)

Neil Patrick Harris in Sesame Street (1969)

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Jul 20, 1969

Pilot

In the first ever pilot, two boys named David and Donald arrive in Sesame Street greeted by Gordon who finishes repaving the sidewalk. Since David and Donald's names both begin with the letter D, that became the main subject for the pilot. The in between segments of the pilot either featured words beginning with the letter D or just featured other educational topics like counting and singing the alphabet. Special guests include Superman, Batman, Carol Burnett, Gary Owens, and the music group "Listen My Brother".

Episode 1 • Nov 09, 1969

Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street

Gordon welcomes a girl named Sally to Sesame Street, and we meet the various denizens who call the neighborhood home.

Episode 2 • Nov 10, 1969

Stop Bothering Me

After being bothered one time too many, Oscar declared he'll find a way to sleep at piece even if it means moving out of his trash can. Meanwhile Bob shows the neighborhood kids a pack of chihuahuas and a young gray squirrel. Mr. Hooper reads "Gwendelyn the Miracle Hen" in its entirety. The letters E, S, W and the numbers 2 and 3 are the sponsors.

Episode 3 • Nov 11, 1969

Big Bird makes a sweater for Susan

Big Bird attempts to make a sweater for Susan as a gift he forgotten to give to her on Susan's last year's birthday. Meanwhile Mr. Hooper tries to convince Gordon that his "Super Duper Abracadabra Two Maker" can make any single object into "two". Bob sings "Good Morning Starshine" with the Anything Muppets, and in turn the Anything Muppets sing "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". The letters E, S, W and the numbers 2 and 3 are the sponsors.

Episode 4 • Nov 12, 1969

3 folks run Hooper's Store for the day

The neighborhood is more noisy than its suppose to as a construction group is currently digging a hole where a new building will be built. Bob, Gordon, Susan, and some of the neighborhood kids watch in amazement at the development in progress. The only resident in Sesame Street who isn't too thrilled by the construction is Mr. Hooper. Due to the noise level, he isn't able to tend his shop at peace. So he announces that his shop will remain closed for the day while he takes a peaceful break at the park. Gordon, Susan, and Bob didn't want the local neighborhood shop closed, so Gordon suggests to Mr. Hooper that he, Bob, and Susan can run the shop during Hooper's day off. Mr. Hooper didn't object to the idea as long as it means he can spend time at a park that is far away from the construction. As the three substitute clerks reopen the shop, each of them had a different way of running things. Which lead to the decision of having Gordon, Bob, and Susan take turns as the clerk of the shop. They soon learn its not easy to run a shop successfully even while using the letters W,E,S and the numbers 2 and 3 as the sponsors.

Episode 5 • Nov 13, 1969

Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm

Mr. Hooper displays his newest invention called the "Super Duper Secret Stealer Stopper" a guaranteed system that stops burglars from stealing his sodas with humorous results. Gordon spends time with the Anything Muppets and neighborhood kids. Bob shows the neighborhood kids a doe deer and two box turtles. Susan sings "Going for a Ride in the Car-Car" and reads the book "If I were a Mother". Jennie draws for the neighborhood kids and guest celebrities Burt Lancaster and James Earl Jones make a visit in Sesame Street.

Episode 6 • Nov 16, 1969

Block party on Sesame Street

Letters: A, B, X (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet) Numbers: four, five. Concepts: same, different. Song: "Brotherhood of Man."

Episode 7 • Nov 17, 1969

Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans

An explanation of nighttime. How to fold blankets. Concepts: before, after. Letters: A, B, X and the alphabet.

Episode 8 • Nov 18, 1969

Ernie erases Cookie Monster

Mr. Hooper realizes that Big Bird starts with B. He asks Big Bird to come to his store with him, but redacts once he realizes that he's also holding a banana. When Big Bird feels less important than a banana, Mr. Hooper changes his mind again, pointing out that Big Bird is bigger than a banana. Song "B is for Bubble."Susan has a B word too -- she's bought bread for sandwiches.

Episode 9 • Nov 19, 1969

Lost cat on Sesame Street

A visit from a magician. Film: magnets. Concepts: some, none. Numbers: four, five. Letters: J, S and W. Song: "Four Blind Mice." Animals: monkey, cats.

Episode 10 • Nov 20, 1969

Cooking in Susan's Kitchen

How people and animals protect themselves from rain. Film: skin. How a seesaw works. What Swiss cheese is. Letters: A, B, X. Numbers: four, five (Burt Lancaster counts). Song: "Would You Like to Swing on a Star?"

Episode 11 • Nov 23, 1969

Small Eggs

A musical explanation of family roles. Letters: O, J, R and the alphabet. Numbers: six, seven and counting. Featured story: "One, Two, Where's My Shoe?"

Episode 12 • Nov 24, 1969

Feelin' Groovy

Letters J, R, O. Number seven. Comparison: over, around; animate, inanimate. Parts of the body. Sounds.

Episode 13 • Nov 25, 1969

Big Bird "helps" Mr. Hooper

Letters: B, X, M and the alphabet. Numbers: six, seven and counting. Comparisons: before and after. Parts of the body. Round shapes. Problem solving.

Episode 14 • Nov 26, 1969

Yellow footprints

Film: where milk comes from. Letters: R, O and J. Numbers: six, seven and counting. Recognizing objects. Story: "Whistle for Willie." Guest: James Earl Jones.

Episode 15 • Nov 27, 1969

Happy Music

Letters: O, R. Numbers: six, seven. Comparisons: short, tall; big, bigger, biggest; triangular, square. Animals: chicken, opossum and marsupials.

Episode 16 • Nov 30, 1969

Playing Tricks

A soap opera demonstrating sadness, happiness, confidence, fear and anger. Letters: D, E, M (Burt Lancaster recites). Counting: eight, nine. Concepts: big, little, short, long. A visit with a giraffe. Round shapes.

Episode 17 • Dec 01, 1969

Oscar's Hiccups

Films: hands, transportation. Letters: E, M, D. Numbers: eight, nine. Putting on shoes. Game: "What Am I?"

Episode 18 • Dec 02, 1969

Mr. Hooper's rocket launchers

Letters: M, D. Counting: nine. Concepts: same, different. A visit with a lion family. Story: "Tom in the Middle." Song: "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." Games: hide and seek and Simon says.

Episode 19 • Dec 03, 1969

Relatives

Films: "What Are Kids Made Of?" and zoo birds. Alphabet: E, M. Counting: eight, nine. A look at an aquarium. How a magnifying glass works. How to eat soup.

Episode 20 • Dec 04, 1969

Oscar Cleans House

Letters: H, R, T. Number: nine. Concepts: on, in. Films: a visit with a baker, walls. Round shapes. Story: "Who Will Wake Up Spring?"

Episode 21 • Dec 07, 1969

Big Bird discovers balloons

New- Elmo tries to enjoy a dream a second time by reading and singing about chickens.

Episode 22 • Dec 08, 1969

Birthday Party

Letters: H, A, T. Number: 10. Concepts: most, through. Films: hands, dinner and dessert, manhole covers. Story: "ABC of Cars and Trucks." Songs: "Happy Talk," "Puff, the Magic Dragon."

Episode 23 • Dec 09, 1969

Which Order

No. 23. Letters: H, A, T. James Earl Jones counts. Concept: sequence of events. Song: "Good Morning Starshine."

Episode 24 • Dec 10, 1969

What's Wrong with Big Bird?

An artist illustrates a sequence of events. Letters: H, A, T (James Earl Jones recites).

Episode 25 • Dec 11, 1969

Dangerous Dragon

The Muppets act out the story "Golden D and the Dangerous Dragon." Letters: D, G, Z. Counting: number 10. A film about walls. Song: "Happiness."

Episode 26 • Dec 14, 1969

Ice Cream

Letters: G, O, Z (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Films: a trip through the woods, a kangaroo baby, dinner and dessert. Numbers: two, three. Concept: different. How to clean.

Episode 27 • Dec 15, 1969

Tony Saletan visits

Folk singer Tony Salatan sings "Noah's Ark," "I Had a Rooster" and "Mi Chara." Letters: Z, Q, G. Counting: four. Films: the baker, wheels. Concepts: more, less; awake, asleep.

Episode 28 • Dec 16, 1969

Hooper Super Elevator

Letters: O, G, Z. Counting: six, seven. Film: a fishing trip. Concepts: big, little. How a calendar works. Song: "When You're Smiling."

Episode 29 • Dec 31, 1969

H for hello

Elmo is sleeping at Luis and Maria's house when he hears a grasshopper in the house.

Episode 30 • Dec 18, 1969

Granny Bird visits

Today, Big Bird receives a letter from his Granny Bird, telling him she's coming for a visit. He spends the day making preparations for her arrival. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters G, O, and Z and the number 10.

Episode 31 • Dec 21, 1969

Play tricks

Letters: G, L, Y. Numbers: two, three. Films: baking, flowers, walls.

Episode 32 • Dec 22, 1969

Shapes and Sizes

Alphabet: C, F, I. Counting: two, three. Films: patterns, space, rhythm. Shapes: square, circle, rectangle, triangle. Outer space. How a metronome works. Song: "Spinning Wheel."

Episode 33 • Dec 23, 1969

Michael Cooney visits

Folk singer Michael Cooney explains how to make up songs and how to follow directions. He sings "Sesame Street Gals" and "Apple Pickers Peel." Letters: E, I, C, F. Counting: two, three. Films: body parts, water, scrap-yard. How to button a coat.

Episode 34 • Dec 24, 1969

Windy Day

Letters: C, I, F. Counting: two, three. Films: big, bigger, biggest; fishing; what kids are made of; machines; rectangles. Using clues to solve problems. What flies and what doesn't.

Episode 35 • Dec 25, 1969

Nap Time

Letters: C, I, F (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Numbers: two, three. Films: over, around, through; sounds; hands; wheels; while. Differences between animals and people. Arranging pictures in a sequence.

Episode 36 • Dec 28, 1969

Dog Cart

Letters: L, U, Y. Counting: four, five. Concepts: more, less, same. Films: noises, body parts. Problem solving. Triangles and squares. Points of view. Story: "I'll Fix Anthony."

Episode 37 • Dec 29, 1969

Oscar's missing trash can lid

Alphabet: L, U, Y. Numbers: four, five (with James Earl Jones counting). Film: transportation. Concepts: over, under, round; cooperation. Problem solving.

Episode 38 • Dec 30, 1969

Gordon Runs Errands

Alphabet: L, U, Y. Counting: four, five. Rhyming. Expressing feelings. Problem solving. Concepts: big, little; cooperation.

Episode 39 • Dec 31, 1969

Baseball Cards

Gordon tells the kids about a Muppet boy and girl and some jellybeans. Meanwhile, Kermit tries to demonstrate "soft" on a radio, but Grover (in his first named appearance) keeps turning it up.

Episode 40 • Jan 01, 1970

Letter K

Alphabet: F, K, N. Counting: four, five. Clothing for different kinds of weather. Films: round, water, space, dinner, dessert. Making friends. Musical instruments. How to group objects.

Episode 41 • Jan 04, 1970

Mr. Hooper's newspaper machine

Alphabet: I, K, N. Counting: six, seven. Films: patterns, wheels, a hand story. Concepts: all, some, none. Grouping similar objects. Problem solving. Body parts. Building with wood.

Episode 42 • Jan 05, 1970

Oscar Takes a Trip

Alphabet: I, K, N. Counting: six, seven. Concepts: some, more, most. Films: baker, scrap-yard, boy at the beach, rectangles, dinner, dessert. Using clues.

Episode 43 • Jan 06, 1970

The cast introduces L, Q and Y

Letters: L, Q, Y (with Lou Rawls singing the alphabet). Counting: six, seven. Concepts: big, little; short, tall. Films: a flower, the woods, manhole covers. Sequence of events.

Episode 44 • Jan 07, 1970

Cookie Monster moves in with Oscar

The future Darth Vader (voice): Letters: I, K, N (James Earl Jones recites the alphabet). Counting: six, seven. Expressing feelings. Body parts. Making friends.

Episode 45 • Jan 08, 1970

Gordon Greets

Alphabet: B, S, I, K, N. Counting: six, seven. Films: beginnings; rocks; where milk comes from; transportation; triangles and squares.

Episode 46 • Jan 11, 1970

Big Top Big Bird

Alphabet: A, Q. U. Counting: eight, nine. Concepts: none, some, all. Films: body parts; sounds. What happens at a circus.

Episode 47 • Jan 12, 1970

Boxes

Alphabet: A, Q. U. Counting: eight, nine. Concepts: none, some, all. Films: body parts; sounds. What happens at a circus.

Episode 48 • Jan 13, 1970

A visit from Pete Seeger

Guest Pete Seeger sings "Where's Your Point Finger?" "Skip to My Lou," "John Henry" and "Abiyoyo." Alphabet: A, Q, U. Numbers: eight, nine (James Earl Jones counts).

Episode 49 • Jan 14, 1970

Let's Play a Board Game

Alphabet: K, N, V. Counting: eight, nine. Films: patterns, noises, wheels, body parts, fishing boat. Concepts: here, there.

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