Episode 3407

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Telly runs into Gordon and Mara in the park and tells them about the Grand High Triangle Contest he entered recently, sending in a custom-made triangle in hopes of getting a great prize. Telly has received a letter, which will indicate whether or not he's won. Gordon reads the letter which states that Telly is the winner! It also tells them that Norm, the Grand High Triangle Lover's assistant, will visit to deliver the prizes. Telly couldn't be happier and wonders what the prizes will be.
 	Film 	A girl writes to her grandmother about going to summer camp.
 	Song 	A piece of land with water all around it is an "Island."Artist: Jane Aaron
 	Muppets 	Elmo and Zoe demonstrate above and below with a cloud.
 	Cartoon 	A lizard sings about how she likes to be "Above it All" as well as below.Artist: Sally Cruikshank
 	Animation 	D ... daring ... dazzling ... delightful ... dizzy ... dreaded ... dinosaur!
 	Muppets 	Big Bird appears in a disguise, representing the letter D. (new music added)
 	Film 	Two girls sing a clap song about the letter D to the tune of Yankee Doodle.
 	SCENE 2 	Norm arrives (as indicated by his incessant dinging) and tells Telly the prizes he'll be receiving: a collection of 40 triangles which he will get to count, a new musical triangle, and Norm will serve as his personal assistant for the rest of the day. Telly's not sure what an assistant is, but Norm tells him he'll soon find out as they go to get the prizes, with Norm dinging his triangle and yelling, "Make way for Telly Monster!"
 	Cartoon 	A boy demonstrates why his dog's name is Happy. (beginning trimmed)
 	Film 	Fay Ray moves clockwise and ticks, until an alarm sounds.
 	Cartoon 	Dogs cheer D-O-G and fight with cats.
 	Muppets 	Ernie sings "Dee, Dee, Dee" as Cookie Monster hastily demonstrates each D word.
 	Cartoon 	Ds are found on a city street
 	Muppets 	Big Bird talks about brushing teeth, but since he has none, he uses a horse's teeth instead.
 	Cartoon 	Toothpaste MarchArtist: Ray Favata
 	Muppets 	Tim Robbins and Elmo talk about surprise.
 	Cartoon 	A man pulls a rabbit out of his hat, but the rabbit turns out to be a cow. "Surprise!"Artist: John Schnall
 	SCENE 3 	Norm explains that he will be helping Telly all day, as he does with the GHTL. Soon, three kids arrive to present Telly with his prizes and lay them out on a picnic table. However, Norm tells Telly to take it easy and let the kids count the 40 triangles for him. Telly becomes skeptical about this assisting arrangement, especially when Norm starts to unwrap his next prize for him.
 	Song 	"I'm in Great Shape": Kids dance with triangles, circles and squares.
 	Animation 	Counting to 8
 	Film 	Ornate 8s stroll through a gate and pose in other remarkable places.
 	Cartoon 	Seven chicks plus 1 alligator makes 8.Artist: Owe Gustafson
 	Muppets 	"I Am Chicken"
 	Cartoon 	A juggling bear helps a little girl learn to juggle.
 	SCENE 4 	Telly is eager to practice playing his new triangle, but Norm takes it away so he can practice on it for him. Telly tries to tell Norm something but gets shushed so he can keep practicing, so Telly runs off feeling frustrated.
 	Cartoon 	A boy learns to play his violin by practicing.
 	Song 	Leon Redbone sings "Have You Ever."
 	Muppets 	Grover attempts to sell Mr. Johnson a wig, but when he finally finds one that suits him, it turns out to be a guinea pig.
 	Cartoon 	Snacks on Parade - The RaisinArtist: Bruce Cayard
 	SCENE 5 	Zoe runs into Telly, who tells her about his problems with having an assistant (seen in flashbacks). Zoe thinks he should tell Norm how he feels and Telly agrees. Norm then appears to tell Telly how much he loves working with him, saying he's the best "boss" he's ever had. Telly doesn't have the heart to tell Norm his feelings.
 	Cartoon 	Vaudeville duo Herman Happy and Stanley Sad sing a song about how they live up to their names.
 	Film 	"DOG" - different kinds of dogs are shown, including a hot dog (which a dog eats).
 	Cartoon 	Sign Sounds: HOT DOG
 	Muppets 	"It's Zydeco"
 	Cartoon 	A caveman sits on what he thinks is a rock, not realizing that it's a dinosaur, which is alive. (new sound effects added)
 	SCENE 6 	Telly fesses up to Norm that he doesn't want him doing everything for him. Norm understands and explains that helping others is just something he loves to do, demonstrating by helping Zoe scratch her back. He comes up with a way he can still help Telly and leads him back to the picnic table.
 	Cartoon 	A girl narrates a poem about the sad time when her goldfish died.Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	Song 	"Mom and Me" (new vocal track)
 	Muppets 	Big Bird accidentally knocks over some block towers, but he puts them back up through reverse footage.
 	Cartoon 	A little girl sings "There Is Only One Me."
 	SCENE 7 	Telly counts his triangles and plays his musical one while Norm stands by, assisting Telly by restraining his assisting urges and not helping. Telly thanks him for his hard work and allows Norm to help say goodbye and announce the sponsors.
 	COMING SOON	Coming soon on Sesame Street: Big Bird and Gabi star in an adaptation of "The Alligator King."
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 27