Episode 2450

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Telly welcomes the viewer as he struggles to write the letter X. Maria shows him how to make a proper one and assures Telly that with practice, he'll be much better at writing.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd	Telly muses that one day he'll be able to write the whole alphabet when he hears a semi-heavenly voice singing. Suddenly, a puff of smoke appears (which also causes Oscar's furnace to explode) and Telly's Fairy Godmonster arrives! She turns her magic wand into a magic pencil that can write anything; he uses it to write the entire alphabet perfectly in seconds. She poofs herself up, up and away which sets off some more smoke to Oscar's delight.
 	Cartoon 	A dog has a discussion with his master about where to go.Artist: Dan Haskett
 	Film 	A kindergarten class takes a field trip to the fire station.
center 	Cartoon 	The letter X
 	Cast 	David sings "Mary Had a Little Lamb" while Linda signs it.
 	Animation 	Sand X/x
 	SCENE 2 	Maria is impressed with the multiple alphabets Telly has written, but doesn't buy his "magic pencil" story. He's upset that the pencil tip has been worn down when Maria points out there's a sharpener at the Fix-It Shop and Telly rushes over.
 	SCENE 2 cont'd	Inside the shop, Luis takes a call from Oscar about his furnace and agrees to fix it in a week. Telly sharpens his pencil and frets when it's shorter than before, which as Luis explains is what happens when pencils get sharpened. He then asks Telly to relay to Maria he's in the basement when she arrives, but Telly doesn't want to wait that long. His Fairy Godmonster re-appears but explains that she can't send the message; only Telly can see/hear her. She does point out that the magic pencil can help him write notes, and Telly writes one for Maria.
 	SCENE 2 cont'd	Telly runs out just as Maria comes in and sees the note. She doesn't understand how Telly has become good at writing so fast and goes to show Luis. Telly's Fairy Godmonster comments to the viewer how she's enjoying how the proceedings are going and attempts to leave in a puff of smoke. When she has trouble poofing away she decides to walk, needing the exercise.
 	Cartoon 	"Dinner for Nine"Artist: Paul Fierlinger
 	Film 	A gym instructor helps children perform a variety of stretching and bending exercises.
 	Muppets 	Cookie Monster sings "Healthy Food."
 	Cartoon 	The great Alphonso and his trained X's
 	Muppets 	Ernie, Bert, Shola and a letter X
 	Cartoon 	Edgar Turtle plays the banjo as some kids sing the "Bird Song."
 	SCENE 3 	Maria tries to explain the situation to Luis when Telly runs back in to sharpen his pencil. He's been writing a story, but doesn't think the pencil will last to finish it. His Fairy Godmonster appears in a bubble above him and gives him a vote of confidence. He runs out, while Maria and Luis are left confused as to who he was talking to.
 	Cartoon 	A man sets up a bus stop sign so that a giant can eat the buses that come.
 	Muppets 	On Vacation with Guy SmileyGuy Smiley and his tour guide have difficulty taking pictures of animals in the jungle because of Guy's uncontrollably loud voice. A tiger recognizes him, and offers to take a picture of him and some other animals. "Say TREES!"
 	Cartoon 	A man explains the letter R with a radio. Once he starts singing, the radio decides to turn him off by tweaking his nose.
 	Insert 	Big Bird watches the shape dancers make a rectangle.
 	Song 	"Cow Dog Song"
 	Cartoon 	Nine sheep (Swedish)
 	SCENE 4 	Telly is concerned his pencil will reach its end before his story is finished. His Fairy Godmonster appears and encourages him to keep going with a cheer. Telly heeds her message and continues writing. (Fairy Godmonster: "And I didn't even have to use my pom-poms!")
 	Cartoon 	R is for Rooster, Robber, and Rake... Artist: Fred Calvert
 	Muppets 	
 	Film 	The Mad Painter #9
center 	Cartoon 	Two men try to go over a very steep hill.
 	Muppets 	Ernie and Elmo sing about the parts that make up "One Fine Face."
 	Film 	Circles in everyday objects.
 	Animation 	Blocks form a ramp and a tunnel.
 	SCENE 5 	Telly's pencil lasts just long enough for him to write "THE END," meaning he's finished his story! He calls out Luis and Maria to show them, but is upset that he won't be able to write anymore. His Fairy Godmonster appears (unseen by the others) and assures him with all the practicing he's done today, he won't need a magic pencil anymore. To prove it, Luis provides him with a marker and Telly successfully writes his name. His Fairy Godmonster takes her leave and, from beyond, bids Maria and Luis farewell, which only they can hear.
 	Film 	A dolphin walks backwards on the water.Music: Joe Raposo
 	Muppets 	Waiter Grover prepares a table for a family who's celebrating their grandmother's birthday, but Grover doesn't know her name, so when each family member refers to her as a different relative each time, Grover thinks there's more than one party going on, so he ends up bringing out seven cakes.
 	Film 	Photographic collage demonstration of ALL, MOST, SOME and NONE of an apple.Artist: Frank and Caroline Mouris
 	Cartoon 	A curious cat chases after a ball of string and explores various places in its home.Artist: Michael Sporn
 	SCENE 6 	Telly has written a new story using a regular marking pen and reads it to Maria and Luis. His Fairy Godmonster appears in her bubble to announce the sponsors, and the credits follow.
==Notes==
* This episode was later repeated in Season 21 as Episode 2680.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 19