Episode 2878

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Maria reads the kids Hickory Dickory Dock: the Continuing Story. After the well-known verse the story goes on, where the mouse (David Rudman) complains that the clock's hands keep poking him in the rear every time it strikes one. The issue is solved when he replaces it with a digital clock.
 	Cartoon 	Two hippie kids wonder how to make their droopy plant grow.
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Joe Williams sings "The Birdland Jump."
 	Cartoon 	The Ringmaster treats us to the balancing feats of ten brown bears. (new sound effects added)Artist: Jeff Hale
 	Film 	FlamingosMusic: Joe Raposo
 	SCENE 2 	Biff and Brittney (with her own hardhat) prepare a talk about the letter N. Biff asks Brittney to list some words that start with N. "No," she replies, making Biff think she's just being difficult.
 	Cartoon 	"Lowercase n"
 	Muppets 	Grover asks The Amazing Mumford if he could make his carrot disappear, provided that some smoke appears. Mumford performs the trick and Grover is impressed by the puff of smoke, however he fails to notice Mumford chomping on his carrot. When Grover asks Mumford to make the carrot reappear, he replies that he can't because he ate it ("You didn't say anything about magic!").
 	Video 	Four break-dancers dance.
 	Cartoon 	An elephant and a bear try to cross a bridge to deliver their packages, but they're in each other's way. All voices by Hal Smith.
 	Muppets 	Clementine and Elmo sing a song about things that are "Important".
 	Cartoon 	Geometry of Circles #4 "Six Circles Connected"
 	SCENE 3 	The Two-Headed Monster witnesses Maria and Jyah playing pat-a-cake in the yard. The monster tries to play it with himself but has much difficulty. Maria instructs him to cooperate, and the Two-Header is able to get it right.
 	Animation 	A map of China morphs into the shape of animals and things that are found there.
 	Muppets 	
 	Animation 	"¡Él juega beisbol!"
 	Film 	A boy visits the hospital to see his mother's new baby.
 	Muppets 	Kermit sings "A Song from Kermit."
 	Cartoon 	A girl picks the key that matches the keyhole in order to gain access to a cache of toys.Artist: Dan Haskett
 	SCENE 4 	Biff and Brittney now talk about the letter S. When instructed to name an S word Brittney starts smiling, which leads to another miscommunication between the two. Biff then calls for a coffee break, claiming all his brainwork is hurting him.
 	Cartoon 	S for sing
 	Film 	Two boys working at the family Mexican restaurant show how they prepare for the day, and how tacos and enchiladas are made.
 	Cartoon 	A girl has trouble closing her suitcase after she's packed it, but has help from her four-legged friend.
 	Muppets 	"I'm Going to Get My Hair Cut"
 	Cartoon 	The king of the Farcums wants a pyramid built; he and his subjects get inspiration from a seesaw.Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	SCENE 5 	Maria and some kids rap along with Moo Cow Hammer and the Barnyard Rappers.
 	Cartoon 	A baby bird falls from a tree. A boy puts him back, and in return, the mother bird saves the boy from embarrassment.
 	Film 	A zydeco band plays "Allons a Lafayette" while people dance.
 	Muppets 	While standing next to a tree being cut down, Professor Grover talks about the importance about listening... especially if the sound indicates some kind of danger.
 	Cartoon 	Mother Nature shows how earthworms help trees grow.Artist: ArtistMike
 	Song 	"Llama at Dentist"
 	Cartoon 	At the Pride Day Ceremony, Donald is waiting to describe his proudest accomplishment, and is initially unsure of himself next to other impressive students. He finally proudly acclaims his achievement, tying his shoes all by himself.Artist: John Korty
 	SCENE 6 	Big Bird recites a poem about front and back.
 	Cartoon 	Dr. Frankenstein makes sure his monster knows about front and back. (Voices: Rick Cimino)
 	Muppets 	The Count sings "One Potato" while counting the items vendors are selling.
 	Cartoon 	The Typewriter: N for Nose
 	Film 	Footage of a sunflower seed factory, where birdseed bells are manufactured.
 	Cartoon 	"Love" word animation
 	Film 	Ten hats on a hatrack
 	Cartoon 	Big, bigger, biggest (strongmen)
 	SCENE 7 	Biff and Brittney announce the sponsors, though Brittney is more familiar with them than Biff claims he is.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 23