Episode 2880

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Big Bird greets the viewer as he prepares to visit his friend Francis' house, which he's never been to before. He has a wagon full of all his toys, not sure of what Francis will have to play with. He's also ordered some special birdseed sandwiches from Hooper's Store, which Gina will be delivering. As he wonders what's taking her so long, Gina finishes packing the sandwiches and heads over to Big Bird's nest. Big Bird decides to pick them up instead. The two push on his door at the same time...
 	SCENE 1 cont'd	... causing Big Bird to fall and spill his toys everywhere. Gina apologizes, helps him up, and suggests he leave the toys at home. She claims it could be an adventure to see what kind of things Francis has to play with. He heads off without the sandwiches as well, thinking Francis will have some new ones too. Gina decides to eat the sandwiches herself.
 	Cartoon 	"Ten Turtles"Artist: Bud Luckey
 	Muppets 	
 	Animation 	Teeny Little Super Guy: Two boys are fighting over a swing, so Teeny Little Superguy shows them how to share.Artist: Paul Fierlinger
 	Animation 	E / e (elephant / jazzy trumpet)
 	SCENE 2 	Big Bird arrives at the Bear Claw residence, where he finds Maria helping Karen and Lonn, Francis' parents, in packing their things. He becomes confused when they address themselves as Crows, specifically Crow Indians. They are preparing to visit their home back in Montana, where the other Crows live; the family are in New York while Lonn studies to become a doctor. Big Bird is excited to learn that they are American Indians, but a little disappointed they don't have any horses around. Lonn says they do have horses at their ranch, and Big Bird follows Francis to his room to see a picture.
 	Cartoon 	A blue triangle looks for his friend in a museum.
 	Film 	"It's Easy"
 	Cartoon 	A little girl shows the building and apartment where she lives -- both with the number 6.
 	Muppets 	Dicky Tick hosts "Lifestyles of the Big and Little."
 	Song 	A piece of land with water all around it is an "Island."Artist: Jane Aaron
 	Cartoon 	A blue man (voiced by Casey Kasem) explains that “Q” starts the word “quarter.”
 	Celebrity 	James Taylor sings "That Grouchy Face" to Oscar.
 	Animation 	Rubber Stamp #10
 	Muppets 	Here Is Your LifeGuy Smiley salutes a still life painting of a bowl of fruit.
 	Song 	David sings "Who You Looking At, Tiger?"Refilmed version
 	Cartoon 	E for elephant, eat, eagle, everybody, empty, and egg.Voice: Casey Kasem
 	Muppets 	Kermit sings about his youth, or as he calls it, "My Polliwog Ways".
 	Cartoon 	Two cavemen argue, each chanting "Me!" A large monolith bearing the word ME puts fear in both of them.
 	SCENE 3 	In Francis' room, Maria shows Big Bird where Montana is on the map of the United States of America, as well as a photo of the area. Big Bird notices some bells on Francis' desk, which his father explains will be going with them on their trip. He details that Francis will be performing his first Crow Indian dance, a special tradition, and the bells will be a part of his ceremonial outfit. Big Bird recalls his first dance - the Bunny Hop at a birthday party. Francis demonstrates how his dance will go.
 	Animation 	Stop-motion: tap-dancing shoes.
 	Song 	Bob sings Joe Raposo's "Look a Little Closer". (dog)
 	Muppets 	Grover talks to Chelsea about what their eyes, ears, nose, and mouth can do. Chelsea mentions that they both have them and also have hands, feet, bellies, necks, arms, backs, and shoulders. Grover replies they have a cornucopia of parts, which means they have a lot of good stuff.
 	Cartoon 	The Typewriter: "Q", Quiet
 	Film 	A look at how families do chores both on a farm and in the city.
 	Muppets 	"Wet and Dry": the sailors on the Good Ship Wet love when it rains, but the Arabs like living in the dry desert.
 	Cartoon 	A door opens behind a mouse, who shrieks when she sees the E.Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	SCENE 4 	Luis has joined Big Bird and the Bear Claws at the dinner table, where Big Bird fills him in on all he's learned today. Lonn recalls how it was when he did his first Crow dance at the age of six, just like Francis. Big Bird muses about being able to see it, so Karen invites him to Montana. He's hesitant at first, as he has a playdate with Snuffy and a Birdketeer meeting, but Maria points out this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Maria and Luis are then invited to join them as well. Maria shares Big Bird's concern, since they have a lot of fixing to do, until Big Bird restates what Maria just told him.
 	Film 	Russian nesting dolls 10-1
 	Muppets 	The Two-Headed Monster finishes a bag of popcorn, and almost leaves it on the brick wall, but then argues over which trash can to throw it in. Finally, it rips the bag in half to "share" the trash.
 	Song 	"Litter Rap"
 	Cartoon 	Que es Esto?: Horse
 	Muppets 	"Ladies and gentlemen, the Starlight Hotel takes great pride in presenting the world's favorite six-year-old entertainer, Miss Prairie Dawn!" Prairie sings "All By Myself" with a backup group of monsters.
 	Film 	Two boys walk though a city neighborhood to some funky break dancing music.
 	Animation 	Floating school materials create the capital letter E and the lowercase letter e.
 	SCENE 5 	Maria and Luis bring a half-asleep Big Bird back to his nest to sleep in preparation for tomorrow's big trip to Montana. Big Bird claims he's too excited to sleep, but conks out within an instant. As they head out, Maria debates with Luis over whether it's a good idea to go to Montana. Gina announces the sponsors while Big Bird mutters things about Montana in his sleep. The nighttime credit sequence from Episode 2255 follows.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 23