Episode 3864

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Telly is glad to see the viewer, because he wants to count to 10 with them. Just as he begins, Big Bird interrupts with the Birdketeers so they can say the alphabet with the viewer. They have a brief argument, which Alan settles by having them take turns. Telly allows Big Bird to go first and they watch the next segment...
 	Film 	Children on a playground form the letters of the alphabet. (new music added and Big Bird voice-over added)
 	SCENE 1cont'd 	Big Bird thanks the viewer for their participation, then tells them to go find Telly in the yard to count.
 	Cartoon 	Leanna and her best friend Sarah have a tea party which goes well at first, until they argue over which cupcakes are better.Artist: ArtistMike
 	Song 	"You're Important"
 	SCENE 2 	Telly has found a nice "counting to 10 spot" in the yard, but as he counts, he gets blocked by Miles and his friends. Miles politely asks Telly to count somewhere else, since this is the only spot they can play basketball. Telly agrees and looks for someplace else.
 	Cartoon 	Aliens have a hard time playing basketball, until they decide to take turns.
 	Song 	"My Friend U"
 	Muppets 	The Martians discover a "U."
 	Cartoon 	U knocks on the door of P's apartment. When she answers the door, they go UP.Artist: ArtistMike
 	SCENE 3 	Telly looks for somewhere to count, when Oscar convinces him to count right by his trashcan and promises not to bother him as he counts. Telly begins, but gets disrupted by Fluffy and her bowling game. Telly heads off for someplace quieter...
 	Cartoon 	Underwater, there's a 9Artist: Joey Ahlbum
 	Cast 	Chef Ruthée hosts "Cooking by the Numbers," in which she demonstrates a fruity way to cook the number 9.
 	Animation 	Rubber Stamp #9
 	SCENE 4 	Telly happens by the Fix-It Shop and explains to Maria what's been happening to him. She believes right in front of the store is a fine place and demonstrates how well she can count to 10 there. Telly goes along with it, but just as he begins, the next segment slides into frame. Telly tries to push it out of the way, but it makes its way back...
center 	Song 	Joe Raposo sings "I'm an Aardvark."Re-filmed version
 	SCENE 4cont'd 	Telly ultimately gives up on this location and moves off to a new one.
 	Song 	"It's a Long Hard Road, But I'm Gonna Get There."
 	SCENE 5 	Telly finds himself in a peaceful pasture, perfect for counting. However, he's interrupted by a stampede of sheep (and a goat).
 	Cartoon 	Number Guy: "How Many Sheep Will Jump Over My Bed?" The answer is 9.
 	Film 	Milo Counting: 9
 	Cartoon 	A girl explains why she likes the poet Grubby Groo.Artist: Mo Willems
 	SCENE 6 	Telly happens upon a castle, where inside, the princess and royal subjects are planning a surprise party for the king. They surprise Telly instead just as he starts, then the king surprises all of them. Telly declines an invitation to join their festivities and heads back to Sesame Street.
 	Animation 	Luxo Sr. examines a box. Luxo Jr. pops out of the box, demonstrating "surprise."
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Robin Williams shows Elmo the many fun things one can do with a stick.
 	Film 	The letter U dances at the beach.
 	Cartoon 	A dog learns about U.
 	SCENE 7 	Telly reaches the street and tells Maria all the ridiculous things that have happened to him today. He tells the world he's given up and won't be counting to 10 with the viewer. Maria calms him down and tells him she can put him inside the Fix-It Shop, where it's nice and quiet and she won't let anyone bother him inside. Telly gives it a try and successfully counts to 10 without any interruptions!
 	SCENE 7 cont'd 	Outside, Telly finds that the royal subjects, sheep and Fluffy have all gathered, with Maria stopping them from entering.
 	Muppets 	Elmo's World: Exercise
 	SCENE 8 	Telly and his friends count to 10 together, then announce the sponsors.
==Notes==
*Additional performers include Eric Jacobson (sheep), Joey Mazzarino (jester), Fran Brill (king's daughter), Jerry Nelson (king), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (royal subject), and David Rudman (royal subject).
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Category:Numbers
Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 31