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Sesame Street Season 1

Sesame Street

Season 1

November 10, 1969 130 episodes

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Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)
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E1. Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)

Nov 10, 1969

In the first episode of Sesame Street, Gordon takes a girl named Sally on a tour of Sesame Street, introducing her (and the viewers) to the various characters on the show. On the street, Sally meets the human cast -- Gordon, Susan, Bob and Mr. Hooper -- as well as two Muppet characters, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.

Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)
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E2. Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)

Nov 11, 1969

Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3

A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)
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E3. A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)

Nov 12, 1969

Big Bird makes a sweater for Susan. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3

Gordon, Susan, and Bob Run Hooper's Store for the Day (0004)
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E4. Gordon, Susan, and Bob Run Hooper's Store for the Day (0004)

Nov 13, 1969

Gordon, Susan and Bob run Hooper's Store for the day. Sponsors: I, P, X, 2, 3

Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)
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E5. Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)

Nov 14, 1969

Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm. Sponsors: E, W, S, 2, 3

A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)
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E6. A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)

Nov 17, 1969

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)
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E7. Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)

Nov 18, 1969

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster
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E8. B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster

Nov 19, 1969

B treasure hunt; Ernie erases Cookie Monster. Sponsors: A, B, X,4, 5

Lost Cat on Sesame Street
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E9. Lost Cat on Sesame Street

Nov 20, 1969

Sponsors: J, S, W, 4, 5

Cooking in Susan's Kitchen
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E10. Cooking in Susan's Kitchen

Nov 21, 1969

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

Small Eggs
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E11. Small Eggs

Nov 24, 1969

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

Episode 12
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E12. Episode 12

Nov 25, 1969

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper
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E13. Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper

Nov 17, 1969

Sponsors: B, M, X, 6, 7

Yellow Footprints
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E14. Yellow Footprints

Nov 27, 1969

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

Happy Music
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E15. Happy Music

Nov 28, 1969

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

Playing Tricks
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E16. Playing Tricks

Dec 1, 1969

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

Oscar's Hiccups
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E17. Oscar's Hiccups

Dec 2, 1969

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers
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E18. Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers

Dec 3, 1969

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

Relatives
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E19. Relatives

Dec 4, 1969

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

Oscar Cleans House
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E20. Oscar Cleans House

Dec 5, 1969

Sponsors: H, R, T, 8, 9

Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen
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E21. Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen

Dec 8, 1969

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

The Birthday Party
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E22. The Birthday Party

Dec 9, 1969

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

Which Order
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E23. Which Order

Dec 10, 1969

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

What's Wrong with Big Bird
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E24. What's Wrong with Big Bird

Dec 11, 1969

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

Dangerous Dragon
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E25. Dangerous Dragon

Dec 12, 1969

Sponsors: D, G, Z, 10

Ice Cream
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E26. Ice Cream

Dec 15, 1969

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 1, 2, 3

Tony Saletan Visits
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E27. Tony Saletan Visits

Dec 16, 1969

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 4, 5

Hooper Super Elevator
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E28. Hooper Super Elevator

Dec 17, 1969

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 6, 7

H for Hello
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E29. H for Hello

Dec 18, 1969

Sponsors: C, H, T, 8, 9

Granny Bird Visits (0030)
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E30. Granny Bird Visits (0030)

Dec 19, 1969

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 10

Play Tricks
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E31. Play Tricks

Dec 22, 1969

Sponsors: G, L, Y, 2, 3

Shapes and Sizes
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E32. Shapes and Sizes

Dec 23, 1969

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

Michael Cooney Visits
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E33. Michael Cooney Visits

Dec 23, 1969

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

Windy Day
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E34. Windy Day

Dec 24, 1969

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

Shoe Shuffle
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E35. Shoe Shuffle

Dec 26, 1969

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

Mr. Glopper Sets Up His Hot Dog Cart on the Street
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E36. Mr. Glopper Sets Up His Hot Dog Cart on the Street

Dec 29, 1969

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

Oscar's Missing Trash Can Lid
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E37. Oscar's Missing Trash Can Lid

Dec 30, 1969

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

Gordon's Errands
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E38. Gordon's Errands

Dec 31, 1969

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

Episode 39
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E39. Episode 39

Jan 1, 1970

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

Episode 40
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E40. Episode 40

Jan 2, 1970

Sponsors: F, K, N, 4, 5

Mr. Hooper's Newspaper Machine
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E41. Mr. Hooper's Newspaper Machine

Jan 5, 1970

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

Tater & Tot Make a New Friend
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E42. Tater & Tot Make a New Friend

Jan 6, 1970

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

The Kitchen Crew
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E43. The Kitchen Crew

Jan 7, 1970

The cast introduces L, Q and Y; Kermit explains big and small. Sponsors: L, Q, Y, 6, 7

The Largest Waterslide
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E44. The Largest Waterslide

Jan 8, 1970

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

Episode 45
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E45. Episode 45

Jan 9, 1970

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

Big Top Bird
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E46. Big Top Bird

Jan 12, 1970

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

Episode 47
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E47. Episode 47

Jan 13, 1970

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

We Say Night Night
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E48. We Say Night Night

Jan 14, 1970

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

Episode 49
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E49. Episode 49

Jan 15, 1970

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

Episode 50
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E50. Episode 50

Jan 16, 1970

Sponsors: K, N, V, 8, 9

The Art Contest
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E51. The Art Contest

Jan 19, 1970

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

Episode 52
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E52. Episode 52

Jan 20, 1970

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

Episode 53
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E53. Episode 53

Jan 21, 1970

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

Oscar Bakes a Cake / Mr. Hooper Invents a 10 Machine
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E54. Oscar Bakes a Cake / Mr. Hooper Invents a 10 Machine

Jan 22, 1970

Oscar bakes a cake; Mr. Hooper invents a 10 machine. Sponsors: P, Q, U, 10

Episode 55
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E55. Episode 55

Jan 23, 1970
Mr. Hooper Bakes Oscar a Baked Bean Sundae (0056)
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E56. Mr. Hooper Bakes Oscar a Baked Bean Sundae (0056)

Jan 26, 1970

An orange-colored Oscar demands a baked-bean sundae; Kermit the Frog explains the word "in". Gospel diva Mahalia Jackson sings "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", Animations of "Solomon Grundy" and "Wanda the Witch" make their debut.

Episode 57
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E57. Episode 57

Jan 27, 1970
Episode 58
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E58. Episode 58

Jan 28, 1970
Balloon Activities / Big Bird's Rubber Love
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E59. Balloon Activities / Big Bird's Rubber Love

Jan 29, 1970
Episode 60
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E60. Episode 60

Jan 30, 1970
Episode 61
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E61. Episode 61

Feb 2, 1970
Episode 62
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E62. Episode 62

Feb 3, 1970
Episode 63
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E63. Episode 63

Feb 4, 1970
Episode 64
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E64. Episode 64

Feb 5, 1970
It's Nice to Have Friends You Can Play With
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E65. It's Nice to Have Friends You Can Play With

Feb 6, 1970
Episode 66
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E66. Episode 66

Feb 9, 1970
Episode 67
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E67. Episode 67

Feb 10, 1970
Episode 68
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E68. Episode 68

Feb 11, 1970
Episode 69
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E69. Episode 69

Feb 12, 1970
Oscar Meets the Groovin' Grouches / Susan's Plant
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E70. Oscar Meets the Groovin' Grouches / Susan's Plant

Feb 13, 1970
Episode 71
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E71. Episode 71

Feb 16, 1970
Ethel Kennedy Visits / Big Bird Builds a Television Set
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E72. Ethel Kennedy Visits / Big Bird Builds a Television Set

Feb 17, 1970
Episode 73
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E73. Episode 73

Feb 18, 1970
Episode 74
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E74. Episode 74

Feb 19, 1970
Episode 75
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E75. Episode 75

Feb 20, 1970
Episode 76
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E76. Episode 76

Feb 23, 1970
Oscar Watches the Grouch Bowl / Mr. Hooper's Missing Glasses
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E77. Oscar Watches the Grouch Bowl / Mr. Hooper's Missing Glasses

Feb 24, 1970
Episode 78
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E78. Episode 78

Feb 25, 1970
Episode 79
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E79. Episode 79

Feb 26, 1970
Episode 80
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E80. Episode 80

Feb 27, 1970
Episode 81
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E81. Episode 81

Mar 2, 1970
Episode 82
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E82. Episode 82

Mar 3, 1970
Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His Nest
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E83. Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His Nest

Mar 4, 1970

Big Bird moves birdseed to his nest. Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

Rufus Opens a Lemonade Stand
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E84. Rufus Opens a Lemonade Stand

Mar 5, 1970
Episode 85
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E85. Episode 85

Mar 6, 1970
Big Bird Draws an 'O'
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E86. Big Bird Draws an 'O'

Mar 9, 1970
The Magnificent Block Building
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E87. The Magnificent Block Building

Mar 10, 1970
Oscar Needs a Job
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E88. Oscar Needs a Job

Mar 11, 1970
Episode 89
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E89. Episode 89

Mar 12, 1970
Another Block Party
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E90. Another Block Party

Mar 13, 1970
Episode 91
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E91. Episode 91

Mar 16, 1970
Episode 92
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E92. Episode 92

Mar 17, 1970
Episode 93
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E93. Episode 93

Mar 18, 1970
Episode 94
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E94. Episode 94

Mar 19, 1970
Oscar Sings 'I Love Trash'
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E95. Oscar Sings 'I Love Trash'

Mar 20, 1970
Susan Re-enters the Workforce
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E96. Susan Re-enters the Workforce

Mar 23, 1970
Episode 97
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E97. Episode 97

Mar 24, 1970
Episode 98
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E98. Episode 98

Mar 25, 1970
Episode 99
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E99. Episode 99

Mar 26, 1970
Episode 100
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E100. Episode 100

Mar 27, 1970
Episode 101
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E101. Episode 101

Mar 30, 1970
Episode 102
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E102. Episode 102

Mar 31, 1970
Episode 103
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E103. Episode 103

Apr 1, 1970
Episode 104
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E104. Episode 104

Apr 2, 1970
Episode 105
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E105. Episode 105

Apr 3, 1970
Observing Seeds and Eggs
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E106. Observing Seeds and Eggs

Apr 6, 1970
Episode 107
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E107. Episode 107

Apr 7, 1970
Pete Seeger Returns
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E108. Pete Seeger Returns

Apr 8, 1970
Episode 109
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E109. Episode 109

Apr 9, 1970
Episode 110
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E110. Episode 110

Apr 10, 1970
Episode 111
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E111. Episode 111

Apr 13, 1970
Episode 112
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E112. Episode 112

Apr 14, 1970
Episode 113
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E113. Episode 113

Apr 15, 1970
Don McLean Visits
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E114. Don McLean Visits

Apr 16, 1970
Gordon, Susan, and the Kids Go On An Imaginary Car Ride (0115)
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E115. Gordon, Susan, and the Kids Go On An Imaginary Car Ride (0115)

Apr 17, 1970

Kermit sings the original "Being Green". Ernie and Bert perform the classic "Banana Telephone" skit, Muppet Roosevelt Franklin sings "I'm Roosevelt Franklin", Bob sings an early version of "Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood?" plus Cookie Monster eats Ernie's cookie, and Oscar calls "Dial-a-Grouch".

Episode 116
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E116. Episode 116

Apr 20, 1970
A Visit From Odetta
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E117. A Visit From Odetta

Apr 21, 1970
Garbage on Sesame Street
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E118. Garbage on Sesame Street

Apr 22, 1970
Episode 119
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E119. Episode 119

Apr 23, 1970
Episode 120
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E120. Episode 120

Apr 24, 1970
Treasure Hunt
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E121. Treasure Hunt

Apr 27, 1970
Big Bird Builds a Race Car
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E122. Big Bird Builds a Race Car

Apr 28, 1970
Big Bird Draws Letter R's (0123)
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E123. Big Bird Draws Letter R's (0123)

Apr 29, 1970

Here comes Cookie Monster! A prank on Bert backfires on Cookie and Ernie. Cookie's call to his mommy ends when he eats the telephone. Song "One of These Things" and animated ABC song.

Episode 124
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E124. Episode 124

Apr 30, 1970
Grover Prefers Capital G
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E125. Grover Prefers Capital G

May 1, 1970
Episode 126
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E126. Episode 126

May 4, 1970
Episode 127
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E127. Episode 127

May 5, 1970
Episode 128
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E128. Episode 128

May 6, 1970
Oscar Hosts the Show (0129)
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E129. Oscar Hosts the Show (0129)

May 7, 1970
Episode 130
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E130. Episode 130

May 8, 1970

Sponsors: A, H, 10

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