Sesame Street Season 1, Episode 51: The Art Contest

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.

Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)

Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3

A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)

Big Bird makes a sweater for Susan. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3

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

Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)

Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm. Sponsors: E, W, S, 2, 3

A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)

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Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)

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B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster

B treasure hunt; Ernie erases Cookie Monster. Sponsors: A, B, X,4, 5

Lost Cat on Sesame Street

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Cooking in Susan's Kitchen

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Small Eggs

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Episode 12

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Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper

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Yellow Footprints

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Happy Music

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Playing Tricks

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Oscar's Hiccups

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Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers

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Relatives

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Oscar Cleans House

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Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen

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The Birthday Party

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Which Order

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What's Wrong with Big Bird

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Dangerous Dragon

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Ice Cream

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Tony Saletan Visits

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Hooper Super Elevator

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H for Hello

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Granny Bird Visits (0030)

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Play Tricks

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Shapes and Sizes

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Michael Cooney Visits

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Windy Day

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Shoe Shuffle

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Mr. Glopper Sets Up His Hot Dog Cart on the Street

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Oscar's Missing Trash Can Lid

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Gordon's Errands

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Episode 39

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Episode 40

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Mr. Hooper's Newspaper Machine

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Tater & Tot Make a New Friend

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The Kitchen Crew

The cast introduces L, Q and Y; Kermit explains big and small. Sponsors: L, Q, Y, 6, 7

The Largest Waterslide

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Episode 45

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Big Top Bird

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Episode 47

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We Say Night Night

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Episode 49

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Episode 50

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Episode 52

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Episode 53

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Oscar Bakes a Cake / Mr. Hooper Invents a 10 Machine

Oscar bakes a cake; Mr. Hooper invents a 10 machine. Sponsors: P, Q, U, 10

Episode 55

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.

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Balloon Activities / Big Bird's Rubber Love

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It's Nice to Have Friends You Can Play With

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Oscar Meets the Groovin' Grouches / Susan's Plant

Episode 71

Ethel Kennedy Visits / Big Bird Builds a Television Set

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Oscar Watches the Grouch Bowl / Mr. Hooper's Missing Glasses

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Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His Nest

Big Bird moves birdseed to his nest. Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

Rufus Opens a Lemonade Stand

Episode 85

Big Bird Draws an 'O'

The Magnificent Block Building

Oscar Needs a Job

Episode 89

Another Block Party

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Oscar Sings 'I Love Trash'

Susan Re-enters the Workforce

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Observing Seeds and Eggs

Episode 107

Pete Seeger Returns

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Don McLean Visits

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".

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A Visit From Odetta

Garbage on Sesame Street

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Treasure Hunt

Big Bird Builds a Race Car

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.

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Grover Prefers Capital G

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Oscar Hosts the Show (0129)

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