Sun, Jan 2, 1972
Susan engages Big Bird, John-John, and Shola in a guessing game on the steps of 123 Sesame Street. Matching items to the words they rhyme with, Susan says the last item in the box rhymes with "big". Big Bird asks if it could be a pig - Baby pigs run in a field, and drink their mother's milk.
Tue, Jan 4, 1972
Outside the Fix-it Shop, Luis welcomes the viewer while putting tacks into a coffee can. He leaves for the bank, and Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus find the coffee can. Snuffy thinks it's a perfect thing to keep his crayons in, but he accidentally knocks it over. Big Bird gets the idea to find Luis and tell him the truth about the accident.
Thu, Jan 6, 1972
Big Bird encounters his friends collecting empty bottles to be recycled, and offers to help out. Cartoon-A man creates an avalanche on the letter A. Artist: Cliff Roberts. Big Bird brings some bottles over, but learns that they can't be recycled because they are full. His friends help themselves to some soda, making the bottles empty.
Tue, Jan 18, 1972
Big Bird is feeling a little gloomy when he greets Luis and Rafael on the street. He feels that he's not very special, but Rafael says that he's the most beautiful yellow bird he's ever seen. As he begins to talk about how many friends Big Bird has, Rafael whispers to Luis and the two depart, promising to return shortly.
Sun, Jan 23, 1972
Oscar is tired of his trash can being in one place all the time. He wants a change of view and decides to move. Cartoon The great Alphonso and his trained X's. SCENE 2-Oscar sets up his can at the top of the steps in front of 123 Sesame Street. Luis bumps into him, and warns him that his can could be knocked down the steps if he stays there. Oscar agrees to move somewhere else.
Wed, Jan 26, 1972
Luis, Gordon and the Kids are greeted by the sound of a siren coming from Oscar's trash can. While Oscar is in love with the sound, everyone insists that he cut out the racket. A police car passes, Oscar wants to know why policemen can have a siren and he can't. Luis explains why, and Oscar decides to become a policeman.
Sun, Jan 30, 1972
Susan needs her broken picture frame repaired and heads toward the library to find a book regarding frame repairs. She discovers the library has now been converted into the "L and R Fix-It Shop," manned by Luis and Rafael. Susan realizes she no longer needs a book - the new business can take care of her broken frame. The two provide Susan with a free flashlight, a gift to all new customers on their grand opening day.
Thu, Feb 10, 1972
Oscar retreats back into his can upon seeing the viewer has arrived. A large Muppet youngster carries in a large sack of bricks past, when he notices part of a discarded trike in Oscar's trash pile. He sets down the bricks, creating a loud crash. Oscar pops out and asks who's responsible. The boy introduces himself as Tough Eddie and asks who the trike wheel belongs to. Oscar tells him to buzz off and get rid of these bricks, which he can't move himself. Eddie lifts them up with ease and takes umbrage to the rude way Oscar speaks to him. He promises to return to return after he delivers the bricks. Oscar begins to panic, seeing how tough Eddie really is. Oscar tries to get Mr. Hooper to stay with him when Eddie returns, but when Oscar denies that he's afraid, Mr. Hooper goes back to work.
Sun, Feb 13, 1972
Big Bird sees a chair has been set upside down in the yard. Tom explains he did that in order to paint its bottom. Big Bird envisions what the street would be like if everything were upside down. In his fantasy, Sesame Street becomes Upside Down Street, where he's the only thing right side up. This makes it hard for him to get birdseed from Hooper's Store, however.
Mon, Feb 14, 1972
Cookie Monster is confronted with a dripping faucet in Susan's kitchen. In an attempt to remedy the situation, Cookie first tries stuffing the faucet with a banana. When this fails, he tries placing a pot under the faucet, which only results in amplifying the dripping. Cookie places a dishrag in the pot, which reduces the noise, but he still doesn't like the idea of wasting water. The solution finally occurs to him -- he'll stand under the faucet and drink the dripping water. Susan returns, and with a firm twist of the faucet, she ends the dripping. Cookie is certainly glad that he has a smart friend.
Tue, Feb 15, 1972
Kids are busy drawing with crayons outdoors. When a stiff breeze begins to blow the papers about, Tom suggests that the kids come into his store to play. Once inside, the kids decide to play catch. Tom suggests that the store isn't the best place to play catch. The kids agree and go outside. Tom observes that there are some things that it's better to do inside and some things it's better to do outside.
Wed, Feb 16, 1972
Luis must leave the Fix-It Shop for a while, and asks Big Bird to mind the store for him; he's to take whatever customers bring in, and have them put their name on it. Molly brings her kettle to be fixed, and Mr. Hooper brings in his radio. Big Bird decides to surprise Luis, and fix both the kettle and the radio.
Thu, Feb 17, 1972
Big Bird notices a line outside Hooper's Store where he asks Tom what's going on. Tom explains that the store has been set up as a vaccination clinic today and Susan has volunteered some time away from her nursing job to help out. Big Bird meets Dr. Marzullo who's administering the measles shot, and gets in line behind the kids to get one of his own.
Mon, Feb 21, 1972
Big Bird sings about "The Sound of the Letter A." Cartoon-"The Story of A": A witch tells bored kids a story about the letter A involving an ant's apple getting stolen by an archer. Muppets-A hippie lines up a group of monsters to demonstrate first and last, but a monster doesn't want to be last in line. The hippie compromises and lets him be first - but the line keeps changing directions.
Tue, Feb 22, 1972
Big Bird finds a Muppet boy sobbing on the street. He says he's lost and can't find his way back home. Big Bird offers to help and proposes he come live in his nest, but the boy doesn't like this idea. Animation- The Queen of Six explores her garden. Big Bird now suggests the boy go home and tell his mommy he's lost, then she can help him; the boy points out how illogical this is. Big Bird's next bright idea is to mail the boy back home in an envelope. As he runs off to get what he needs, Gordon and Bob approach the boy. He tells them he lives at 456 Dilly Street and they offer to take him there.
Wed, Feb 23, 1972
Pete Seeger pays another visit to the street, where he plays "Seek and You Shall Find." Between choruses, he tells a riddle. Big Bird tries one as well, which isn't as good as Pete's. Muppets Ernie and Bert - Ernie comes from finishing his bath, and tells Bert that there's something that he forgot. Bert asks if he's washed behind his ears, his neck, and his elbows. Finally, Ernie remembers that he forgot to turn off the water in the tub -- as the water level rises. Cartoon Speech Balloon: L for Light.
Thu, Feb 24, 1972
Big Bird holds a softball, waiting for Tom and Rafael to bring a bat and baseball gloves so they can play. Mr. Snuffleupagus comes along, and Big Bird invites his friend to play. Cartoon- P is for Puppy. While in Big Bird's nest area, Snuffy throws the ball over the doors, and can't figure out how to get it back. Rafael and Tom approach from the outside and find the ball, assuming Big Bird left it there for them. They lean against the doors and wait for Big Bird, when Snuffy taps Rafael on the shoulder with his snuffle. Rafael assumes Tom tapped him, which Tom denies. Snuffy then taps Tom's shoulder, and the same thing happens. Big Bird then comes back, and is about to introduce Snuffy to Tom and Rafael, but before he opens the door, Snuffy leaves, feeling ashamed that he lost Big Bird's ball. Big Bird opens the door, only to find no Snuffleupagus.
Tue, Feb 29, 1972
Big Bird says hello to the viewer, then introduces us to Snuffy. Snuffy says goodbye, because he's going home to a big bowl of spaghetti, his favorite food. When Snuffy leaves, Molly enters and gives Big Bird his mail, not believing his "Snuffleupagus" claim. Muppets-Two children, who can only read some words, resolve their fight over a large book by helping each other and reading alternate words.
Thu, Mar 2, 1972
Bob drags his old carpet sweeper to the Fix-It Shop. He fears it's too old to even repair. He accidentally bumps into Oscar's trash can, eliciting the typical grouchy responses from Oscar. He likes Bob's carpet sweeper and says he'd do anything for it. Bob promises he can have it, as long as he asks nice all morning.
Mon, Mar 6, 1972
Molly welcomes the viewers and tells them that she heard the weather report -- there's going to be a big rainstorm. She warns everyone that the rain is coming, and they get ready for the storm. David brings his laundry in, Big Bird and Chris put their checkerboard away, and Tom lowers the awning at Hooper's Store. Lightning flashes in the sky; the storm is approaching.
Thu, Mar 9, 1972
Herry Monster is drinking an ice cream soda at Hooper's Store. Ferris comments how slowly Herry drinks it. Herry doesn't know the difference between fast and slow, so Ferris teaches him. He drinks the rest of Herry's beverage in one fast slurp. Herry hopes Ferris can run just as fast and chases him out of the store.