Sesame Street
Episode 1448
TV-Y
S12 • E3 Nov 25, 1980The episode opens with Ringmaster Big Bird showcasing his acts to Olivia, Mr. Hooper, and Luis. Highlights include daredevils walking a tightrope and Barkley the Wonder Dog crossing it with encouragement. Poco Loco demonstrates his sound imitation skills, causing confusion for Luis and Big Bird. Grover tries to sell Kermit a nose warmer, and Ernie plays a prank on Bert. Oscar, with help from Maria and Mr. Hooper, searches for a mysterious noise in his trash can, only to find it was his creaky bed. Additional segments feature a boy visiting his newborn sibling in the hospital, Billy Jo Jive helping at a bike race, and Big Bird pushing Grover to demonstrate numbers through chin-ups. Finally, Telly and Max navigate a dilemma over who gets to play jacks, culminating in a friendly solution. The episode closes with Ernie and a kid holding the Sesame Street sign, while Oscar holds the CTW sign.
