Episode 3571

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	COLD OPEN 	An announcer (Martin P. Robinson) introduces today's production of The Tree Who Wanted to Leave the Park. He recites the cast list and tells the viewer to stay tuned after the opening theme song...
 	SCENE 1 	Narrator Maria begins the story, where a king (Gordon) and his son (Telly) hear sobbing over by the Subway Station. They find it's a tree (Bob), who intends to leave the park, board the subway, and never return. He explains that nobody cares about him in the springtime, thus has no need to be around.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd 	Just then, a "little bird" (Big Bird) comes by looking for the tree, since that's where his nest is. The tree sees that the birds love him, but still wants to leave. He requests a drink from the royals and will reveal why he can't stay afterward. The announcer throws to a brief break...
 	Cartoon 	In the forest, a small tree feels insignificant, until a mother bird gives him a pep talk.
 	Muppets 	Cookie Monster sings "Eating Cookie" -- there's another reason every season.
center 	Film 	Fay Ray climbs over a box.
 	Cartoon 	A woman sings the "O" sound in a brief opera.
 	Animation 	Planting Letters: O
 	Animation 	Fans reveal the letter O.
 	Film 	Three girls clap rhythms while naming vegetables.
 	Cartoon 	Kids sing about the joys of celery.Artist: ArtistMike
 	Film 	A park ranger speaks to a group of kids about trees and the fruits that come from them. Then all the kids hug a tree.
 	SCENE 2 	Narrator Maria continues the story, as the king and prince provide the tree with a drink. The nobles don't understand why he's still sobbing; they've given him a reason to stay in the park. The tree adds that summer is the problem, claiming nobody needs him amongst the fun of swimming and playing ball. Just then, a farmer (Maria, as well) and her daughter (Tarah) wish to cool off and find the tree's shade perfect for having a picnic under. The tree sees he has more value than he thought, but still feels like crying and requests another drink. The announcer declares the story will resume shortly...
 	Song 	Kevin Clash sings "Skin."
 	Cartoon 	I am dry, they are wet (man laying on the beach)Artist: Cliff Roberts
 	Muppets 	At the beach, the Twiddlebugs notice that only Thomas has a beach umbrella, which they decide to share. They soon notice that they have no idea where the ocean is.
 	Animation 	Characters on a quilt form the letter O.Artist: Karen Aqua
 	Muppets 	"Would You Like to Buy an O?"
 	Film 	A gymnast twirls ribbons to form the letter O.
 	SCENE 3 	As the story continues, the tree finishes a second bucket of water and gives another reason for leaving: the autumn. All his leaves fall off and nobody wants to be around a bare tree. The Count and some of his friends arrive and start counting the many leaves on the ground. The tree realizes his usefulness in the fall and is ready to reveal the ultimate reason for his departure since he is no longer thirsty. The prince wants to wait until after lunch, however, and requests a tuna sandwich.
 	Film 	A boy narrates a film of what happens when it changes from fall to winter.
 	Cartoon 	Clown Honking #9
 	Animation 	Rubber Stamp #9
 	Cartoon 	9 AntsArtist: Owe Gustafson
 	Muppets 	
 	Song 	Joe Raposo sings "Bein' a Pig."
 	Cartoon 	Ball-dribbling characters count the feet on a wall ruler. Artist: Bill Davis
 	Muppets 	Elmo explains the importance of sleep, but the audience won't stop applauding and let him sleep afterwards.
 	Song 	Joe Raposo sings "Everybody Sleeps" (re-filmed version)
 	Cartoon 	A girl explains why she likes the poet Grubby Groo.Artist: Mo Willems
 	Cast 	Savion sings the “Rhyming Tap Rap."
 	Cartoon 	A girl recites a poem about her first loose tooth.Artist: ArtistMike
 	Song 	"Take Care of That Smile"
 	Animation 	A group of 19th-century sportsmen have fun with an X ball, which falls out of the painting. (Martin P. Robinson voiceover)
 	Muppets 	Harvey Kneeslapper: X Marks the Spot!
 	Film 	Ornate Xs spin around in accompaniment to a song.
 	Muppets 	Super Grover: A fat blue girl loses her wind-blown hat in a tree, but she can't cross the street to get it. Super Grover comes to the rescue, and tries to call the cap back. The girl realizes that she needs a grown-up to cross the street, and with her Aunt Edna she gets her hat back. (new music added)
 	Cartoon 	Don't cross the street alone.
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Kadeem Hardison says the alphabet with Natasha.
 	Animation 	Isadora's sneakers describe all the fun they've had this past year, as the seasons change.
 	SCENE 4 	As the story resumes for the final chapter, the king and prince witness as the tree sheds into his winter attire. The little bird, farmer's daughter, and the Count all see nothing worth doing with the tree, which is what makes the tree so sad. Suddenly, a snowflake (Alice) falls from the sky and "hugs" him, followed by others. Everyone recognizes how beautiful he looks covered in snow and the tree decides to stay in the park forever!
 	SCENE 4 cont'd 	Everyone celebrates their happy ending as the announcer recites the sponsors.
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Category:Environmentalism
Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 28