Episode 3802

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Gordon informs the viewer that Big Bird has a cold and is confined to his nest to get some much-needed rest. Big Bird feels bad because he had a playdate planned with Zoe. Meanwhile, Gina watches over Zoe, who too has a cold and her parents are at work.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd	They see Telly coming by on the street and tell him to relay to Big Bird that Zoe is also sick. Telly delivers the message to Big Bird, who asks Telly to send a similar message back to Zoe.
 	Cartoon 	"Why Bears Smile" - a story of a bear who learned which body part to cover when sneezing. (new music and sound effects added)Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	Film 	Jodi goes to the doctor for a check-up.
 	Cartoon 	"How I Got the Hives," a true story by Corky Pumpkin.Artist: ArtistMike
 	SCENE 2 	Telly reports Big Bird's message to Zoe, who wishes he could've seen her letter E drawing. Telly offers to deliver it and takes off (scored by "Ride of the Valkyries").
 	Film 	I hab a cauld ib by dose.Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	SCENE 2 cont'd	Telly passes by 123 Sesame Street with Zoe's picture.
 	Animation 	Writing utensils form the upper and lowercase letter E.
 	Animation 	Planting Letters: E
 	Cartoon 	An old man recites a poem about the time he had the flu. (new music added)Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	SCENE 3 	Telly gives Big Bird the picture, and Big Bird responds with an E picture of his own. Gordon worries Telly will wear himself out, but Telly presses onward. He brings the picture to Zoe, who asks Telly to tell Big Bird it's time to watch some E films. Telly returns to Big Bird with the message and they watch the following films...
 	Animation 	E / e Gregorian chant
 	Film 	Jaws spoof presenting the letter E.
 	SCENE 3 cont'd	Telly is about to leave, when Big Bird remembers he and Zoe were going to say the alphabet at this point in their playdate. Telly wearily makes his way to Zoe's to say it for Big Bird, then back to the nest to say it for Zoe. Telly takes a quick rest.
 	Cartoon 	"Beginning, Middle End" (new sound effects added)Artist: Sally Cruikshank
 	Muppets 	
 	SCENE 4 	Big Bird now claims this would be the time where he and Zoe would play with the number 7. Telly staggers on his way to bring the number 7 to Zoe. "Funny, I think my music has slowed down a little," he remarks.
 	Cartoon 	Rap #7
 	SCENE 4 cont'd	Telly trips and breaks the number 7 in half, which Oscar admires. Telly rushes to the Fix-It Shop.
 	Cartoon 	The Alligator KingArtist: Bud Luckey
 	SCENE 4 cont'd	Telly impatiently waits as Luis repairs the 7. Telly then trudges onward, his music even slower than before.
 	Cartoon 	Cab Callowmouse demonstrates here and there in song.
 	Muppets 	Grover gives the viewer a brief explanation of "here" and "there."
 	Song 	Leon Redbone sings "Blueberry Mouth."
 	Animation 	In a classic painting, a boy blows a bubble. It pops, and some kids yell "Surprise!"
 	SCENE 5 	Telly reaches Zoe's apartment outside with the 7, only Zoe wants to send Big Bird seven flowers! They provide him a basket and rope and they exchange items.
 	Animation 	Flower pattern - what goes in the middle?
 	Celebrity 	Little Richard sings "Rubber Duckie."
 	Muppets 	
 	Cartoon 	I am dry, he is wet (Shark fishing)Artist: Cliff Roberts
 	Animation 	Kids are surprised when animated things pop up out of nowhere.Artist: Lisa Crafts
 	Animation 	African quilt pattern #2
 	SCENE 6 	Telly, completely worn out, brings the flowers to Big Bird, who states now is when he and Zoe would sing together. Seeing how tired he is, Big Bird instead sings "Sing" with Gordon. Their song is overheard by Gabi, her friends, Alan, Gina and Zoe, who join in.
 	Muppets 	Elmo's World: Dancing
 	SCENE 7 	The whole gang announces the sponsors.
==Alterations==
Picture	Segment 	Description
 	Muppets 	Ernie and Elmo sing "Sing After Me."This and the below segment replaced the two before Scene #6 during summer reruns.
 	Animation	Ocean countdown 10-1
 	Muppets 	Elmo's World: WaterThis segment replaced "Elmo's World: Dancing" during summer reruns.
==Notes==
*Matt Vogel takes over as Big Bird in Scene 6, providing most of his spoken dialogue.
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Category:Medical
Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 30