Episode 3272

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	COLD OPEN 	An announcer (Martin P. Robinson) introduces today's production of The Tree Who Wanted to Leave the Park. He recites the cast list and tells the viewer to stay tuned after the opening theme song...
 	SCENE 1 	Narrator Maria begins the story, where a king (Gordon) and his son (Telly) hear sobbing over by the Subway Station. They find it's a tree (Bob), who intends to leave the park, board the subway, and never return. He explains that nobody cares about him in the springtime, thus has no need to be around.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd 	Just then, a "little bird" (Big Bird) comes by looking for the tree, since that's where his nest is. The tree sees that the birds love him, but still wants to leave. He requests a drink from the royals and will reveal why he can't stay afterward. The announcer throws to a brief break...
 	Film 	A park ranger speaks to a group of kids about trees and the fruits that come from them. Then all the kids hug a tree.
 	Muppets 	Ernie sings "Imagine That" about things that he sometimes imagines to be: first a knight in shining armor who battles a dragon, then a sailor, and finally, himself.
 	Cartoon 	Clown Honking #9
 	Film 	Wegman's dogs form numbers from 1 to 9.
 	Cartoon 	"Dinner for Nine" (new sound effects added)Artist: Paul Fierlinger
 	Song 	Kevin Clash sings "Skin."
 	SCENE 2 	Narrator Maria continues the story, as the king and prince provide the tree with a drink. The nobles don't understand why he's still sobbing; they've given him a reason to stay in the park. The tree adds that summer is the problem, claiming nobody needs him amongst the fun of swimming and playing ball. Just then, a farmer (Maria, as well) and her daughter (Tarah) wish to cool off and find the tree's shade perfect for having a picnic under. The tree sees he has more value than he thought, but still feels like crying and requests another drink. The announcer declares the story will resume shortly...
 	Song 	"Hot in the City"
 	Cartoon 	Don't be a Snerd when you sneeze.Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	Muppets 	"The Sneeze Song," with Kathleen the Cow with a Pig, a Sheep, and Fred the Wonder Horse.
 	Cartoon 	O for orangeArtist: Bruce Cayard
 	Muppets 	Director Kermit is filming Oklahoma with Forgetful Jones as the star. Forgetful is supposed to enter sing "Oklahoma!" but sings "Aklahoma!", "Eeklahoma!", and "Iklahoma!" instead. When he finally gets it right, the production assistant says it's time for lunch.
 	Animation 	Planting Letters: O
 	SCENE 3 	As the story continues, the tree finishes a second bucket of water and gives another reason for leaving: the autumn. All his leaves fall off and nobody wants to be around a bare tree. The Count and some of his friends arrive and start counting the many leaves on the ground. The tree realizes his usefulness in the fall and is ready to reveal the ultimate reason for his departure since he is no longer thirsty. The prince wants to wait until after lunch, however, and requests a tuna sandwich.
 	Film 	A boy narrates a film of what happens when it changes from fall to winter.
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Celia Cruz and the Anything Muppets sing "Numero Comparsa."
 	Animation 	Lillian is proud because she climbed a mountain all by herself.Artist: Craig Bartlett
center 	Song 	Joe Raposo sings "I'm an Aardvark."Re-filmed version
 	Cartoon 	The letter X appears on-screen.
 	Muppets 	Sherlock Hemlock sings "X Marks the Spot!"
center 	Cartoon 	The letter X
 	Song 	Kevin Clash sings "The Pasta Song."
 	Cartoon 	"Name That Food" game show hosted by Don CarrotArtist: Len Glasser
 	Insert 	Snuffy teaches the kids how to "Do the Spaghetti."
 	Cartoon 	Millie and Molly take a walk, and have different perspectives of their surroundings. (new sound effects added)
 	Muppets 	Mac TV host Old MacDonald introduces the newest music video, "A New Way to Walk" performed by The Oinker Sisters.
 	Film 	The sign flashes WALK and DON'T WALK as kids read the indications out loud, and people wait and cross the street in fast-motion.
 	Cartoon 	"The Room Is Full of Chickens"
 	Muppets 	The Rhymies go camping, but a bear disrupts their campsite.
 	Cartoon 	The O falls off a man's grocery store sign; he tries replacing it with a donut, then a pizza, neither of which work. Finally, the sign man paints it on.
 	Cartoon 	O for open, off, owl, ocean
 	Animation 	Isadora's sneakers describe all the fun they've had this past year, as the seasons change. (new sound effects added)
 	SCENE 4 	As the story resumes for the final chapter, the king and prince witness as the tree sheds into his winter attire. The little bird, farmer's daughter, and the Count all see nothing worth doing with the tree, which is what makes the tree so sad. Suddenly, a snowflake (Alice) falls from the sky and "hugs" him, followed by others. Everyone recognizes how beautiful he looks covered in snow and the tree decides to stay in the park forever!
 	SCENE 4 cont'd 	Everyone celebrates their happy ending as the announcer recites the sponsors.
==Notes==
*This episode was later re-aired in Season 28 as Episode 3571.
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Category:Environmentalism
Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 26