Tue, Jan 1, 1980
Big Bird makes an interesting discovery - when he stands up, his lap disappears. He asks Buffy why this is and before she can answer, he asks several more questions. Buffy slows him down so she can sing "Questions, Questions" with him. She then tells him he needs to ask one question at a time. He begins pondering what that question should be - Cartoon- P is for Pillow. Muppets Ernie and Bert- Ernie is wearing winter gear, and asks Bert to guess what is in his gloves and hat.
Wed, Jan 2, 1980
Olivia takes some action shots of Barkley. Big Bird comes by with his own camera, wishing to be a photographer too someday. Olivia promises he can take some pictures of her when she's through, but Big Bird keeps talking and interrupting the process. Big Bird decides to give up this dream, claiming people would be constantly getting in his way. Cartoon- A photographer shows off his first picture of cows, his next picture of ducks, and his last picture of a pig.
Thu, Jan 3, 1980
David feels hungry and makes himself a nice, big sandwich. After he sets it out, Maria comes by and, not realizing it belongs to him, starts snacking on it. David starts making himself a bigger sandwich, which is similarly eaten by Bob. He finally prepares the biggest sandwich of all, when Luis comes in and tells him that Mrs. Williams needs some milk delivered for her baby. As David reluctantly heads out, Luis assures David that he'll finish the sandwich for him. Cartoon- A girl tries on big, bigger, and the biggest shoes. Artist: Bruce Cayard.
Fri, Jan 4, 1980
Oscar wants to know what all the commotion is outside. It turns out that Sesame Street is having a street fair and he's told there's nothing he can do to stop the festivities. Oscar starts to hope for some rain. Muppets Ernie and Bert- Ernie answers the telephone. Bert overhears the conversation, which involves a baseball game, a rainy day, and a gorilla stealing a bologna sandwich. When Bert asks who just called, Ernie says it was a wrong number. Cartoon- K is for kitten.
Mon, Jan 7, 1980
At night, Grover thinks he hears noises in the dark. When he sees a shadow on the wall, he cowers under the covers - but the shadow turns out to be his Mommy. Cartoon L is for Lips. Film- Some kids observe a woman drawing pictures of a building, and eventually guess that she's an architect. David, Big Bird and the kids identify items used to keep dry with. Cartoon- A man jumps into a poster of Lake Lillian. Maria reads the "Legend of Lord Lester." Lord Lester and his wife, Lady Lulu, love the letter L so much, they send their loyal lackey Louie to fetch things that start with L. He returns with a multitude of items, becoming so exhausted, he quits and decides to live in a lighthouse.
Tue, Jan 8, 1980
Cody becomes David's assistant at Hooper's Store, doing some simple tasks. Cartoon- A rooster finds a purpose in his life when he's given the job to wake everyone on a farm. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Muppets- Ernie wonders what it would be like if everyone was exactly the same, and sees four balls who can't discern each other. Ernie decides to help the balls recognize each other by dressing each of them.
Wed, Jan 9, 1980
Big Bird is feeling lonely today and asks some of the grown-ups to hang out, but they're all too busy. He heads back to his nest, as Buffy, David and Olivia all decide to spend some time with him after all. Big Bird appreciates their gesture, but wishes to be on his own as he finishes his drawing. Cartoon The Ringmaster displays 12 fluttering finches. Film - A boy visits the hospital to see his mother's new baby.
Thu, Jan 10, 1980
Maria and Olivia join the kids as they watch some girls do some double dutch routines. The two even get in on the act. Cartoon- A man gets a letter C in the mail. Muppets Ernie and Bert- Ernie and Bert play tricks on each other in order to sit in the TV chair, until they realize they both fit in it. Herry tricks Ernie and Bert into leaving their chair so that he can sit in it. Ernie and Bert decide that if the chair can hold two, it can hold three as well, so they cram their way into the chair with Herry. When they realize that they're watching something only Bert would enjoy, they leave Bert alone.
Fri, Jan 11, 1980
Big Bird and Olivia wait in a long line at Hooper's Store. Big Bird imagines different ways to get served first: he could force his way in, or he could trick the others into going home, or throw a tantrum - but he's just not that kind of bird. When Big Bird finally gets to the front of the line, Mr. Hooper asks what he wants - but he forgets. Cartoon and Film- A cartoon man climbs a live-action boy.
Mon, Jan 14, 1980
Bob and Luis put together two halves of a painting of a train tunnel. When they fit the parts together, a train goes through the tunnel and zooms to take up the entire screen, frightening Bob and Luis so much, they take down the tunnel again. Animation- Lollipop and feathers - what goes where? Cartoon- Speech Balloon: C for cat (imposter). Sheldon and Cody brush their teeth after lunch.
Tue, Jan 15, 1980
Maria can't remember where she put the book she borrowed from the library. After retracing her steps in her memory, she realizes it's been in her bag all along. Cartoon R is for Rooster, and Robber, and Rake - Artist: Fred Calvert. Film Letter R hoist. Music: Joe Raposo. Bert is preparing to give his nephew Brad a bath, but Ernie chastises him for not providing any bath toys. He brings so many toys that Bert feels there is no longer room for Brad. So as not to waste the water, Ernie hops into the tub.
Wed, Jan 16, 1980
Oscar is in the midst of his annual "Spring mess-up." He overhears Buffy talking with Susan about how messy Cody can be at home, so he brings Cody into the can to help out. However, Susan and Buffy don't notice this and wonder where Cody has gone. Film - Two kids help an old Chinese man get his dragon kite in the air.
Thu, Jan 17, 1980
Big Bird and Cody visit Hooper's Store, where David is dusting the shelfs. He's saved the hardest parts for last - the top and bottom shelves, which aren't easy to reach for someone his size. Big Bird offers to help and thinks he should take the bottom shelf, while Cody takes the top one. He realizes this won't work and they switch. David rewards them with some beverages. Muppets- Roosevelt Franklin spells his name.
Fri, Jan 18, 1980
Capital I, he's quite a guy. Bert can't go on a trip with Ernie because his hand has purple paint on it. Ernie puts a mitten on Bert's hand to cover it, but Bert still won't go because he looks silly wearing one mitten. So Ernie completes the outfit with another mitten, a hat, a scarf, and a sled. Ernie then reveals that they are going to the beach. A boy passes by various signs before reaching the SALIDA. Big Bird narrates as Linda strolls down the block. He blocks out the various sounds she encounters so the viewers can understand what it's like to be deaf. Big Bird notes that despite being deaf, Linda can still do everything a normal person does, including paying a visit to a nice, feathered friend.
Mon, Jan 21, 1980
Big Bird attaches signs reading "Front" and "Back" to Mr. Snuffleupagus' front and back to help him remember which is which. However, he's unable to see either sign. Big Bird notes that he may not be able to read them, but others will. Cartoon Two men compete to be in front. Muppets - Super Grover: Little Joanie Jenkins can't figure out how to get into her new school. As Super Grover blunders through many solutions, Joanie realizes she can use the door marked "IN" to get inside.
Tue, Jan 22, 1980
Maria, Luis, and David set up the arbor for Olivia's surprise birthday party. They run home to change and wrap gifts, while Count von Count volunteers to hang around and put the candles on her cake. When Olivia arrives, she's taken aback by the cake, which has 126 candles on it. Maria asks why the Count put that many candles on the cake, and he replies that was as many as he could before he ran out. Cartoon Gloria talks about 'W'
Wed, Jan 23, 1980
Oscar can't stand hearing Maria, David and Bob exchange pleasantries near his trash can. David remarks that Oscar wouldn't be happy unless the whole world was full of Grouches like him. Oscar pictures them all in separate trash cans, all acting equally rotten to each other. Oscar comes to realize that if everyone is as grouchy as he is, then he won't have anyone to be truly grouchy toward. Cartoon- Various renderings of the word DANGER. Artists: The Hubleys.
Thu, Jan 24, 1980
Gordon goes down to the basement laundry room of 123 Sesame Street. He thinks Olivia has come to help him, but she's just on her way downtown to develop some photos. Gordon thinks she needs a darkroom closer to home and points out how the basement would make for an ideal space. Cartoon- What if an anteater had the features of a giraffe? Artist: Cliff Roberts. Muppets- Cookie Monster and Ernie: Ernie and Cookie Monster discuss hope. Ernie has something in a brown paper bag, and asks Cookie Monster what he hopes it is. Cookie Monster hopes that it is a cookie. It turns out that Ernie has ten cookies in the bag.
Fri, Jan 25, 1980
Biff and Sully get some work done on the block, but feel thirsty. Maria, who is waiting for an important piece of mail to come, suggests they go to Hooper's Store for lemonade. Biff asserts that they can't leave their equipment unsupervised. Biff tries figuring out a solution as to who can stay and watch the tools and wait for the mail. While he does this, the mailperson comes by and gives Maria her mail. Maria must now go open the Fix-It Shop and suggests they ask Susan to help. Susan is also waiting for an important package and starts flip-flopping on a solution.
Mon, Jan 28, 1980
Maria walks in on Big Bird as he prepares dinner for Mr. Snuffleupagus, who will be spending the night. He recommends Maria stop by to visit, claiming Snuffy believes she is the one who is imaginary. Cartoon- A vaudeville act of two SAME people (voiced by Daws Butler and Bob Arbogast) ends when one of them falls off the stage. Song- "Llama at Dentist"
Tue, Jan 29, 1980
The cast congregates around Oscar's trash can, where Slimey will be performing in concert. Oscar sets out his sheet music and Slimey plays "My Country 'Tis of Thee" on a series of horns. However, he only plays the first few notes of the song, as the other part is on the next page - being a worm, he's unable to flip them. Cartoon Find the camouflaged parrot. Voice: Paul Dooley. Muppets- Bert says his favorite number is Six.
Wed, Jan 30, 1980
Bert tells Ernie not to eat cookies in bed, because he might get crumbs in the bed. Ernie decides to eat cookies in Bert's bed instead. Cartoon- Y for yawn. Film - A gazelle runs fast across a plain. Music: Joe Raposo. Maria, Linda and the kids play a game where they act out different actions for the others to guess. Cartoon The Typewriter: Y for Yo-Yo.
Thu, Jan 31, 1980
Big Bird sees a flying saucer land in the yard behind the courtyard, and two metal men getting out. The adults just think it's his imagination, but are soon shocked when two droids from Star Wars (C-3PO and R2-D2) quickly shuffle (and roll) by. Cartoon- Different ways to use a string Artist: Paul Fierlinger. Film- A boy imagines seeing everything in slow-motion. Music: Joe Raposo.
Fri, Feb 1, 1980
Consonant Sound Limerick: D-Dog. Artist: Jeff Hale. Things you can carry. Music: Joe Raposo. Buffy sings "I'm Gonna Be a Country Girl." After watching the Jazz #8 cartoon, Ernie gets Bert to play a game with him, in which he says, "I one the sandbox," and Bert says, "I two the sandbox," and so on until Bert gets to "I eight the sandbox." "You ate the sandbox? How'd it taste?" Ernie asks. Song- "Rockabye Baby" is sung to a sleepy koala.
Mon, Feb 4, 1980
Big Bird plays with Cody, when Buffy points out that the family is heading back to Hawaii today. Big Bird decides to make the most of the time they have and suggests they play fast. The two play a series of games in fast-motion, which ends as Big Bird now proposes they take a fast nap. Cartoon- B is for bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles. And Bosco, who is taking a bath.. Song- Joe Raposo sings George Gershwin's "Funny Face."
Tue, Feb 5, 1980
Big Bird presides over the meeting of the "Small People of Sesame Street," which mainly consists of the kids (he's a member because of his age, not his height). He shows Susan a list they've made of all the reasons being big is best, when Susan sings about the differences between big people and small people. Big Bird concedes that being small is a good thing and takes a vote to ensure they stay small "for a while." Cartoon- "K" - Kangaroo - A man (voiced by Gary Owens) explains what a kangaroo is, and ends up in the pouch of one.
Wed, Feb 6, 1980
Olivia and David hear the sound of a racing car nearby and trace the sound to Oscar's trash can. David peeks inside and sure enough spots Oscar zooming around until he crashes into the refrigerator. Oscar finds his arm really hurts now and the others insist on bringing him to the hospital, which he dreads (since it's so nice and clean). Sesame Street News Flash: With Kermit's help, Don Music manages to rewrite "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" as "Drive, drive, drive your car."
Thu, Feb 7, 1980
David comes into Hooper's Store and finds some broken eggshells sitting on the counter. He wonders who could've left them behind, when Sherlock Hemlock arrives to solve the mystery. David finds more clues - a used bus ticket and a baby photo of himself. While Sherlock believes this is the doing of a traveling chicken, David realizes that his grandmother Grace has come for a visit.
Fri, Feb 8, 1980
Oscar and the kids sing "Ta da dump" (to the tune of The Lone Ranger theme) for a trick, making others think they're actually going to the dump. They try it on Luis, who points out that tricks can backfire sometimes. Luis takes the kids to play ball, when Oscar now tries pulling the trick on Bruno the Trashman. Bruno picks up Oscar's trash can and starts heading for the dump. Animation- "The King of Eight".
Mon, Feb 11, 1980
Ernie and Bert- Lefty the Salesman wants to sell Ernie a painting of a tree, which he says is a picture of four elephants. Ernie doesn't see the four elephants, so Lefty offers to show him the elephants if Ernie will buy the picture for a nickel. Lefty points out the elephants, which are actually spaces in the tree's branches. Ernie shells out for the picture. Ernie wants to pull the same trick on Bert, but Bert notices the elephants right away.
Tue, Feb 12, 1980
Big Bird wonders about Luis' strange behavior inside the Fix-It Shop. Luis explains that he's learning to do T'ai Chi and shows Big Bird how it's done. He mentions a class he'll be taking today on it and assures Big Bird that Maria will mind the store while he's gone. She then phones the shop to let Luis know she's come down with the flu and is staying home. Instead of letting Luis cancel his lesson, Big Bird and Bob volunteer to mind the store.
Wed, Feb 13, 1980
Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit the Frog witnesses how the mailman and salesman knock at the door while the Big Bad Wolf chases Little Red Riding Hood around the bed. Eventually, the Woodsman shows up, and Red and the Wolf chase him for cutting down a maple tree which was their favorite one. The Alphabet Dancers form the letter T.
Fri, Feb 15, 1980
Big Bird orders a glass of water from David. The glass he's given is too small, so David gives him a bigger glass, then biggest glass in the store. The water turns out to be for Mr. Snuffleupagus. Cartoon The Dog and The Bone. Film - Counting six oryx. Music: Joe Raposo. After a bunch of kids come running by, a girl goes before the man and says it's Saturday. That leaves him to say: "No school."
Mon, Feb 18, 1980
"Imagination Rain". Muppets Ernie and Bert- Ernie is planning to go to the library, when he hears on the radio that it might rain. So he gets out his umbrella, and puts on his raincoat, rain hat, and galoshes. Then, in case it floods, he takes a bag of groceries and a life preserver. Finally, he makes Bert go to the library with him, so he won't be stranded in the flood without him.
Tue, Feb 19, 1980
Big Bird and Grover clean the Fix-It Shop window, when they notice a conflict: Grover is hanging upside down cleaning the top, while Big Bird is squatting down to clean the bottom. Since Big Bird is taller than Grover, they decide to switch places. Cartoon- An alligator and an elephant chat about how to remember their names. Muppets Ernie and Bert- Ernie makes a mess of the apartment in order to find a note he wrote to Bert.
Wed, Feb 20, 1980
Big Bird discovers a hole in his washtub, which means he can't wash his clothes. Maria tells him about the washing machine in the basement of 123 Sesame Street, which Big Bird has never seen before. She takes him down there and shows him the machine. He's certain he knows how to use it and Maria leaves him be. Big Bird tosses in the clothes and begins waiting, despite having not activated the machine - A man assembles the word LOVE, and a bird pecks the O into the shape of a heart. Bert is having trouble getting to sleep. Ernie suggests singing a lullaby to him. He sings one to the tune of "Brahms' Lullaby" and Bert falls into a deep peaceful sleep. Ernie tells Bert to wake up now; it's Ernie's turn to go to sleep, so it's Bert's turn to sing a lullaby now.
Thu, Feb 21, 1980
Bob meets Linda's dog, Snoopy, who understands sign language commands very well. "This dog puts me to shame," Bob remarks. Cartoon A rooster finds a purpose in his life when he's given the job to wake everyone on a farm. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Kids count 18 backflips. Herbert Birdsfoot invents a complicated machine, to test Cookie Monster's problem-solving abilities. Cookie Monster needs to pull the string to raise the glass cover off the plateful of cookies at the other end -- but when he lets go to retrieve the cookies, the cover will fall again. Herbert hears Cookie Monster approaching, and hides to observe him. Cookie investigates the machine for a moment, then gets the cookies by karate-chopping the glass cover.
Fri, Feb 22, 1980
Bert is reading a book when Ernie startles him by asking if he wants to play checkers. Bert says, "I thought maybe you weren't here!" Ernie starts to search to see if he can find himself. "Egg Chant": A girl skips rope as a boy sits with an egg on his knee. They recite an alphabet poem together. The egg hatches and a dancing lizard emerges. Maria takes a lunch and relaxation break outside the Fix-It Shop. Elsewhere, Olivia needs to ride to a job, but her bike is broken. She sees Maria is relaxing and hesitates asking for help. She eventually does and Maria gladly helps out. Maria concludes that it feels good to relax and to help out a friend.
Mon, Feb 25, 1980
Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit the Frog reports from Gepetto's workshop, the home of the world-famous wooden toy Pinocchio. Pinocchio demonstrates how he can make his nose grow longer by telling lies. He tells so many crazy stories that his nose pushes Kermit through the wall. Cartoon- A little girl sings "The Alphabet Song," while continually admonished by an adult in voice-over.
Tue, Feb 26, 1980
"Professor" Fred the Wonder Horse tries to teach the kids about body parts, but sticks to parts only horses have. Film - The letter T is a very useful letter. Little Andy doesn't understand why everyone's noses turn pink when he greets them. He comes to realize that he didn't take a bath. Beat the Time with Grover.
Wed, Feb 27, 1980
Maria finishes repairing a TV set. She tests it out just in time to see the ending of "The Big Trip," where a contestant dressed as a slice of pizza has just won a trip to Paris. Maria explains to David that the show awards people who show up in amazing costumes. Host Guy Smiley teases tomorrow's program, where the grand prize is an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Hawaii. Big Bird thinks he can get on the show and win the trip for himself and Mr. Snuffleupagus. Maria thinks if she and David go along too, and bring more of their friends, they might have a better chance of winning the trip for Big Bird.
Thu, Feb 28, 1980
Maria finishes repairing a TV set. She tests it out just in time to see the ending of "The Big Trip," where a contestant dressed as a slice of pizza has just won a trip to Paris. Maria explains to David that the show awards people who show up in amazing costumes. Host Guy Smiley teases tomorrow's program, where the grand prize is an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Hawaii. Big Bird thinks he can get on the show and win the trip for himself and Mr. Snuffleupagus. Maria thinks if she and David go along too, and bring more of their friends, they might have a better chance of winning the trip for Big Bird.
Fri, Feb 29, 1980
Big Bird is excited because today he is going on a trip to Hawaii, along with Maria, Bob, Olivia, Mr. Hooper, and a most reluctant Oscar. Snuffy had also intended to go, but unfortunately, he misses first the bus and then the plane. The time spent in the airport turns out to be an adventure in itself. First, they have to pass through the metal detector, and Oscar has more metal in his can than anyone can believe. Then, Big Bird chats with the pilot and learns about the workings of a plane. He is surprised to discover that planes and birds have many similar 'body parts'. The sponsors for this particular episode are letters B and P and the number 7.
Mon, Mar 3, 1980
After a long flight, the gang finally lands in Hawaii, where they are greeted by Buffy, Sheldon, and Cody, who introduce them to their friends and neighbors (who arrive on an old fashioned fire engine). They also learn about Hawaiian flowers and fruits and what it's like to live in a teepee. Best of all, Snuffy makes it to Hawaii after all, with the help of a helicopter, and Big Bird learns from Buffy's friend, Keola, the legend of Mount Snuffleupagus, which he decides to try to find with Snuffy. Today's sponsors are the letters D and M and the number 2.
Thu, Mar 6, 1980
Still determined to find Mount Snuffleupagus, Big Bird and Snuffy take some kids along on their journey. They spot "Mount Sleeping Giant", which looks like a giant man sleeping. A goose and gander visit the land of the G's. Artist: Jeff Hale. Kermit tests two blindfolded monsters and asks them which number they're feeling. Herry Monster minus his blindfold describes how he knew the number was a five and in the process breaks the five into pieces. Cookie Monster attempts to feel the number and Kermit tells him that he can't since its broken. Cookie Monster devours the pieces and tells Kermit it tastes like a five.
Fri, Mar 7, 1980
Big Bird explains to Herb the Horse that everyone is going to have a luau for Cody, who is turning one year old today. Then, he calls his friends to get ready for the big day in Hawaii, but they're still sleeping in the teepee. Then, when his friends get ready for Cody's first birthday party, Big Bird tries to look for Snuffy so he can ask him what he could bring to Cody. When Big Bird arrives back at the party, he thinks he didn't help his friends. Buffy says it's all right.
Mon, Mar 10, 1980
The gang sulks in Hooper's Store, wondering where the others could be. Just then, their bus pulls up and they rant about where the travelers were. They notice Oscar's can is back and the two groups share a nice reunion. Oscar can't take all the pleasantries. Cartoon- Tiger likes going to school. And all return from Hawaii.