On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
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1. Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)In the first episode of Sesame Street, Gordon takes a girl named Sally on a tour of Sesame Street, introducing her (and the viewers) to the various characters on the show. On the street, Sally meets the human cast -- Gordon, Susan, Bob and Mr. Hooper -- as well as two Muppet characters, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. |
Nov 11, 1969 |
2. Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3 |
Nov 12, 1969 |
3. A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)Big Bird makes a sweater for Susan. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3 |
Nov 13, 1969 |
4. Gordon, Susan, and Bob Run Hooper's Store for the Day (0004)Gordon, Susan and Bob run Hooper's Store for the day. Sponsors: I, P, X, 2, 3 |
Nov 14, 1969 |
5. Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm. Sponsors: E, W, S, 2, 3 |
Nov 17, 1969 |
6. A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5 |
Nov 18, 1969 |
7. Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5 |
Nov 19, 1969 |
8. B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie MonsterB treasure hunt; Ernie erases Cookie Monster. Sponsors: A, B, X,4, 5 |
Nov 20, 1969 |
9. Lost Cat on Sesame StreetSponsors: J, S, W, 4, 5 |
Nov 21, 1969 |
10. Cooking in Susan's KitchenSponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5 |
Nov 24, 1969 |
11. Small EggsSponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7 |
Nov 25, 1969 |
12. Episode 12Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7 |
Nov 17, 1969 |
13. Big Bird Helps Mr. HooperSponsors: B, M, X, 6, 7 |
Nov 27, 1969 |
14. Yellow FootprintsSponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7 |
Nov 28, 1969 |
15. Happy MusicSponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7 |
Dec 01, 1969 |
16. Playing TricksSponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9 |
Dec 02, 1969 |
17. Oscar's HiccupsSponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9 |
Dec 03, 1969 |
18. Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket LaunchersSponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9 |
Dec 04, 1969 |
19. RelativesSponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9 |
Dec 05, 1969 |
20. Oscar Cleans HouseSponsors: H, R, T, 8, 9 |
Dec 08, 1969 |
21. Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The KitchenSponsors: A, H, T, 10 |
Dec 09, 1969 |
22. The Birthday PartySponsors: A, H, T, 10 |
Dec 10, 1969 |
23. Which OrderSponsors: A, H, T, 10 |
Dec 11, 1969 |
24. What's Wrong with Big BirdSponsors: A, H, T, 10 |
Dec 12, 1969 |
25. Dangerous DragonSponsors: D, G, Z, 10 |
Dec 15, 1969 |
26. Ice CreamSponsors: G, O, Z, 1, 2, 3 |
Dec 16, 1969 |
27. Tony Saletan VisitsSponsors: G, O, Z, 4, 5 |
Dec 17, 1969 |
28. Hooper Super ElevatorSponsors: G, O, Z, 6, 7 |
Dec 18, 1969 |
29. H for HelloSponsors: C, H, T, 8, 9 |
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30. Granny Bird Visits (0030)Sponsors: G, O, Z, 10 |
Dec 22, 1969 |
31. Play TricksSponsors: G, L, Y, 2, 3 |
Dec 23, 1969 |
32. Shapes and SizesSponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3 |
Dec 23, 1969 |
33. Michael Cooney VisitsSponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3 |
Dec 24, 1969 |
34. Windy DaySponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3 |
Dec 26, 1969 |
35. Shoe ShuffleSponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3 |
Dec 29, 1969 |
36. Mr. Glopper Sets Up His Hot Dog Cart on the StreetSponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5 |
Dec 30, 1969 |
37. Oscar's Missing Trash Can LidSponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5 |
Dec 31, 1969 |
38. Gordon's ErrandsSponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5 |
Jan 01, 1970 |
39. Episode 39Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5 |
Jan 02, 1970 |
40. Episode 40Sponsors: F, K, N, 4, 5 |
Jan 05, 1970 |
41. Mr. Hooper's Newspaper MachineSponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7 |
Jan 06, 1970 |
42. Tater & Tot Make a New FriendSponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7 |
Jan 07, 1970 |
43. The Kitchen CrewThe cast introduces L, Q and Y; Kermit explains big and small. Sponsors: L, Q, Y, 6, 7 |
Jan 08, 1970 |
44. The Largest WaterslideSponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7 |
Jan 09, 1970 |
45. Episode 45Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7 |
Jan 12, 1970 |
46. Big Top BirdSponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9 |
Jan 13, 1970 |
47. Episode 47Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9 |
Jan 14, 1970 |
48. We Say Night NightSponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9 |
Jan 15, 1970 |
49. Episode 49Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9 |
Jan 16, 1970 |
50. Episode 50Sponsors: K, N, V, 8, 9 |
Jan 19, 1970 |
51. The Art ContestSponsors: E, O, V, 10 |
Jan 20, 1970 |
52. Episode 52Sponsors: E, O, V, 10 |
Jan 21, 1970 |
53. Episode 53Sponsors: E, O, V, 10 |
Jan 22, 1970 |
54. Oscar Bakes a Cake / Mr. Hooper Invents a 10 MachineOscar bakes a cake; Mr. Hooper invents a 10 machine. Sponsors: P, Q, U, 10 |
Jan 23, 1970 |
55. Episode 55 |
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56. Mr. Hooper Bakes Oscar a Baked Bean Sundae (0056)An orange-colored Oscar demands a baked-bean sundae; Kermit the Frog explains the word "in". Gospel diva Mahalia Jackson sings "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", Animations of "Solomon Grundy" and "Wanda the Witch" make their debut. |
Jan 27, 1970 |
57. Episode 57 |
Jan 28, 1970 |
58. Episode 58 |
Jan 29, 1970 |
59. Balloon Activities / Big Bird's Rubber Love |
Jan 30, 1970 |
60. Episode 60 |
Feb 02, 1970 |
61. Episode 61 |
Feb 03, 1970 |
62. Episode 62 |
Feb 04, 1970 |
63. Episode 63 |
Feb 05, 1970 |
64. Episode 64 |
Feb 06, 1970 |
65. It's Nice to Have Friends You Can Play With |
Feb 09, 1970 |
66. Episode 66 |
Feb 10, 1970 |
67. Episode 67 |
Feb 11, 1970 |
68. Episode 68 |
Feb 12, 1970 |
69. Episode 69 |
Feb 13, 1970 |
70. Oscar Meets the Groovin' Grouches / Susan's Plant |
Feb 16, 1970 |
71. Episode 71 |
Feb 17, 1970 |
72. Ethel Kennedy Visits / Big Bird Builds a Television Set |
Feb 18, 1970 |
73. Episode 73 |
Feb 19, 1970 |
74. Episode 74 |
Feb 20, 1970 |
75. Episode 75 |
Feb 23, 1970 |
76. Episode 76 |
Feb 24, 1970 |
77. Oscar Watches the Grouch Bowl / Mr. Hooper's Missing Glasses |
Feb 25, 1970 |
78. Episode 78 |
Feb 26, 1970 |
79. Episode 79 |
Feb 27, 1970 |
80. Episode 80 |
Mar 02, 1970 |
81. Episode 81 |
Mar 03, 1970 |
82. Episode 82 |
Mar 04, 1970 |
83. Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His NestBig Bird moves birdseed to his nest. Sponsors: A, H, T, 10 |
Mar 05, 1970 |
84. Rufus Opens a Lemonade Stand |
Mar 06, 1970 |
85. Episode 85 |
Mar 09, 1970 |
86. Big Bird Draws an 'O' |
Mar 10, 1970 |
87. The Magnificent Block Building |
Mar 11, 1970 |
88. Oscar Needs a Job |
Mar 12, 1970 |
89. Episode 89 |
Mar 13, 1970 |
90. Another Block Party |
Mar 16, 1970 |
91. Episode 91 |
Mar 17, 1970 |
92. Episode 92 |
Mar 18, 1970 |
93. Episode 93 |
Mar 19, 1970 |
94. Episode 94 |
Mar 20, 1970 |
95. Oscar Sings 'I Love Trash' |
Mar 23, 1970 |
96. Susan Re-enters the Workforce |
Mar 24, 1970 |
97. Episode 97 |
Mar 25, 1970 |
98. Episode 98 |
Mar 26, 1970 |
99. Episode 99 |
Mar 27, 1970 |
100. Episode 100 |
Mar 30, 1970 |
101. Episode 101 |
Mar 31, 1970 |
102. Episode 102 |
Apr 01, 1970 |
103. Episode 103 |
Apr 02, 1970 |
104. Episode 104 |
Apr 03, 1970 |
105. Episode 105 |
Apr 06, 1970 |
106. Observing Seeds and Eggs |
Apr 07, 1970 |
107. Episode 107 |
Apr 08, 1970 |
108. Pete Seeger Returns |
Apr 09, 1970 |
109. Episode 109 |
Apr 10, 1970 |
110. Episode 110 |
Apr 13, 1970 |
111. Episode 111 |
Apr 14, 1970 |
112. Episode 112 |
Apr 15, 1970 |
113. Episode 113 |
Apr 16, 1970 |
114. Don McLean Visits |
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115. Gordon, Susan, and the Kids Go On An Imaginary Car Ride (0115)Kermit sings the original "Being Green". Ernie and Bert perform the classic "Banana Telephone" skit, Muppet Roosevelt Franklin sings "I'm Roosevelt Franklin", Bob sings an early version of "Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood?" plus Cookie Monster eats Ernie's cookie, and Oscar calls "Dial-a-Grouch". |
Apr 20, 1970 |
116. Episode 116 |
Apr 21, 1970 |
117. A Visit From Odetta |
Apr 22, 1970 |
118. Garbage on Sesame Street |
Apr 23, 1970 |
119. Episode 119 |
Apr 24, 1970 |
120. Episode 120 |
Apr 27, 1970 |
121. Treasure Hunt |
Apr 28, 1970 |
122. Big Bird Builds a Race Car |
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123. Big Bird Draws Letter R's (0123)Here comes Cookie Monster! A prank on Bert backfires on Cookie and Ernie. Cookie's call to his mommy ends when he eats the telephone. Song "One of These Things" and animated ABC song. |
Apr 30, 1970 |
124. Episode 124 |
May 01, 1970 |
125. Grover Prefers Capital G |
May 04, 1970 |
126. Episode 126 |
May 05, 1970 |
127. Episode 127 |
May 06, 1970 |
128. Episode 128 |
May 07, 1970 |
129. Oscar Hosts the Show (0129) |
May 08, 1970 |
130. Episode 130Sponsors: A, H, 10 |