Episode 3717

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Kingston Livingston III welcomes the viewer to Sesame Street, and tells us what he and his crew will be presenting today: the alphabet, the number 8, and other fun stuff. His crew arrives, but Loretta points out that his jersey doesn't have the number 8 on it like theirs do, and he explains that he felt like wearing something different today (sometimes, he feels like doing things his own way). They do their number 8 cheer, and Kingston suddenly comes up with another way to do the cheer. When he does it, the crew reacts negatively, because they intended to do everything in the same way today.
 	Cartoon 	"Captain Spacey" counts 8 planets until the 25-cent rocket machine runs out of juice.
 	Muppets 	Underwater #8
 	Cartoon 	Noodles & NeddNoodles accidentally breaks Nedd's toy airplane, but Nedd glues it back together, and all is forgiven.
 	Film 	A girl narrates a film of helping her dad, a pilot, fly a small plane. They fly through New York City, past the World Trade Center and the Statue of Liberty.
 	Cartoon 	The word AIRPORT (with photographs of such)
 	Muppets 	Elmo and his imaginary self sing about what he would do "If Elmo Had Teeth."
 	Cartoon 	In a circus setting, a girl becomes excited about getting her first loose tooth.Artist: Steven Fonti
 	SCENE 2 	The Kingston Crew intends to do the Alphabet Twist in the same way with some kids. When it's done, he comes up with another dance: the Funky Chicken Alphabet, which none of the other crew members seem to agree with. They are such conformists that they threaten to stop playing with Kingston if he doesn't follow their lead all the time. He decides that the crew is not for him, and feels sad as they walk away.
 	Film 	The letters of the alphabet are found in signs all over the city. (ska music, child voiceover)
 	Muppets 	Grover makes sure Carrington knows the difference between loud and soft.
 	Cartoon 	African quilt pattern
 	Film 	A three-year-old African boy narrates a film about a day in his life.
 	Cartoon 	"Four Friends" - a reggae song about a group of animals who wash a car together.(re-recorded version)Artist: Michael Sporn
 	Insert 	As the World Takes TurnsIn this soap opera parody, Telly is in desperate need for Gordon's help inserting his straw into his juice box, but Zoe also needs his assistance so she can blow her nose after sneezing. The problem is solved by taking turns.
 	Animation 	Ornate Vs spin around as a song about them plays.
 	Film 	V for violin: kids play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" on the violin.
 	Cartoon 	Speech Balloon: V for ViolinA musician plays a violin, which instantly breaks.
 	Muppets 	Guy Smiley sings "I'll Love You in Springtime."
 	Film 	Kids talk about how they like sledding down snowy hills.
 	Cartoon 	Snowmen show the word COLD.Artist: Lisa Crafts
 	Muppets 	Big Bird and Zoe play a "same and different" game.
 	Animation 	In a Van Gogh painting, a baby takes its first steps to Papa.
 	SCENE 3 	Ruthie encounters Kingston looking sad. He explains to her that his crew left him because he didn't want to conform to their ways all the time. He sits on her lap and they sing a "same/different" song, which inspires him to tell his friends how he feels.
 	Cartoon 	Different emotions are drawn on a face, until the character grabs the pencil.
 	Film 	Katie is going to be a big sister.
 	Cartoon 	Lillian discusses the adjustments she had to make when her parents had a new baby. She ultimately appreciates her sister.Artist: Craig Bartlett
 	Muppets 	The Two-Headed Monster is in a disagreement about where to go for vacation: the mountains or the seashore. Cookie Monster says he likes both, better than going to Cucamonga for the National Cookie Convention. 2-Head gets inspired, and heads off for Cucamonga, leaving Cookie to choose between the mountains and the seashore.
 	Song 	"Ja, Ja, That is the Mountain"Artist: Jane Aaron
 	Muppets / Celebrity	The Count waits for the rain, while Alice Walker explains to Elmo why rain is important. It finally rains, and they start counting the raindrops.
 	Cartoon 	"Imagination Rain" (re-recorded audio, opening shot cut)
 	Muppets 	
 	Film 	V for voice, violin, Victrola, etc.
 	Animation 	V Limerick: A vulture makes valentines.
 	Film 	Wegman's dogs form the letter V, for violin and valentine.
 	Cartoon 	A little boy asks his big brother questions about what happens at school. (new music added)Artist: John Korty
 	Song 	"Off to School" A parody of Chuck Berry's "Hail Hail Rock & Roll," accompanied by footage of a day at school.
 	Cartoon 	Sign Sounds: WALK TALL
 	SCENE 4 	The crew looks anxiously for Kingston, even asking the viewer for help. Kingston shows up, and explains that he wants to work out his conflict with them. Through talking it out, they each learn that they're happier with each other. Kingston decides to do a "Funky Chicken" close - announcing the sponsors while dancing. Ruthie announces that Slimey's ship is still moon-bound.
 	COMING SOON 	Coming soon on Sesame Street: Mr. Handford serves Telly a very tall sandwich with "everything" on it.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 29