Episode 3916

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 (insert) 	Everybody on Sesame Street sings the "Sesame Street Theme."When this repeats as an insert in Episode 3952, Elmo mentions that it's "Sing-Along Day" before the segment ends.
 	Animation 	Stop-motion representation of "Happy Birthday," with balloons, gummi bears, glitter, etc.
 	SCENE 2 	Telly announces that today is Baby Bear’s birthday and everyone is making something for him. He spots Baby Bear in the garden and wonders what he’s drawing...
 	Muppets 	Hero Guy transforms into shapes for Baby Bear.
 	Film 	The floating kids form a triangle.
 	SCENE 3 	Telly marvels over the picture Baby Bear made him when Elmo, Tarah and the kids rush over with their presents for Baby Bear. They approach him and surprise him. They then display the drawings they made for him. Telly remarks how great they are, but finds he still needs to make Baby Bear something.
 	Film 	Kids create a mural inside a blank square using paints, markers and paper.
 	Muppets 	Ernie and Rubber Duckie introduce the letter of the day.
 	Film 	L is for look, legs, light, lemonade, and ladybug.
 	Muppets 	Grover watches Matthew type the letter L on a computer.
 	Film 	The letter L dances at the beach.
 	SCENE 4 	While Baby Bear observes his gifts, Telly laments to the viewer about his lack of a gift. Rosita then arrives with her present: a clay sculpture of her and Baby Bear hugging called “The Big Hug” (with each of them having three arms by mistake). Telly begins pounding his head for ideas.
 	Song 	John Pizzarelli sings about feeling "happy and proud" on your birthday.
 	SCENE 5 	Just when Baby Bear thinks his gifts have reached the tip of greatness, Zoe arrives with her gift. She explains that whenever she thinks of him, it makes her happy, so she incorporated that feeling into a dance. She then performs her “Baby Bear Makes Me Happy Ballet” for him, aided by two kids. Baby Bear loves the dance so much and performs the dance with her again. Telly still wishes he had an idea.
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Angel Corella dances the Ballet Alphabet, while Telly, Zoe and Elmo name the letters. (edited)
 	Muppets 	Ernie and Rubber Duckie introduce the number of the day.
 	Film 	Kid mural painting #19
 	Cartoon 	19s in space
 	SCENE 6 	Telly brings Baby Bear outside Big Bird’s nest because Big Bird and Snuffy too have a gift prepared. But, when they enter, they reveal that they have written a poem for him, but haven’t finished it yet. They read through, until the end where they’re missing a rhyme for “end.” Telly suggests “shplend”, when Baby Bear points out the poem is fine as it is. They then realize the missing rhyme is “friend!” Telly vows to make something better than “shplend” for Baby Bear.
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Squirrel Nut Zippers sings "Put a Lid on It", and put various objects on Mr. Johnson's head. (scene with Waiter Grover cut)
 	Muppets 	Ernie and Rubber Duckie laugh out loud, thinking the previous segment was funny.
 	Cartoon 	A strange poem with L words.
 	Film 	Alphaboy: LAlphaboy leaps into lots of lovely leaves and becomes lazy.
 	SCENE 7 	In the yard, Gabi and the adults have prepared an opera for the birthday bear about a kingdom with no porridge (starring Miles as Baby Bear), when his Fairy Bearmother (Linda) grants him his wish of birthday porridge. The opera finally gives Telly an idea as to what he can give to Baby Bear and dashes off.
 	Film 	Cookie Monster sings "What is Friend?" over scenes of kids playing with their friends.
 	SCENE 8 	Telly rushes back to give Baby Bear his gift, when Baby Bear points out he already gave him his gift, having everyone on Sesame Street make him something for his birthday. Everyone then arrives singing “Happy Birthday to You” and Alan presents Baby Bear with Telly’s gift, a porridge cake. He blows out his candle and everyone heads to Hooper’s to eat.
 	Muppets 	Elmo's World: Computers
 	SCENE 9 	While everyone enjoys some porridge, Snuffy announces the sponsors. Baby Bear remarks what a great birthday he's had and digs into his bowl. A full credit crawl follows, even though it's a Monday.
==Notes==
* Baby Bear's birthday, according to Sesame Street calendars and magazines, is May 12th.
* Zoe wears her tutu, which she previously wore in Episode 3851, throughout most of this episode. She began wearing it on a regular basis from the next season until Season 49.
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Category:Birthday Episodes
Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 32