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Season 1 Episode 39: Baseball Cards

In the next episode, Gordon introduces the kids to a Muppet boy and girl who share a bag of jellybeans, while Kermit attempts to broadcast a soothing message on the radio, but Grover's enthusiasm keeps interrupting his efforts.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 Stop Bothering Me

2. Stop Bothering Me

Aired: Nov 11, 1969

After being bothered one time too many, Oscar declared he'll find a way to sl...

Episode 11 Small Eggs

11. Small Eggs

Aired: Nov 24, 1969

A musical explanation of family roles. Letters: O, J, R and the alphabet. Num...

Episode 12 Feelin' Groovy

12. Feelin' Groovy

Aired: Nov 25, 1969

Letters J, R, O. Number seven. Comparison: over, around; animate, inanimate. ...

Episode 14 Yellow footprints

14. Yellow footprints

Aired: Nov 27, 1969

Film: where milk comes from. Letters: R, O and J. Numbers: six, seven and cou...

Episode 15 Happy Music

15. Happy Music

Aired: Nov 28, 1969

Letters: O, R. Numbers: six, seven. Comparisons: short, tall; big, bigger, bi...

Episode 16 Playing Tricks

16. Playing Tricks

Aired: Dec 1, 1969

A soap opera demonstrating sadness, happiness, confidence, fear and anger. Le...

Episode 17 Oscar's Hiccups

17. Oscar's Hiccups

Aired: Dec 2, 1969

Films: hands, transportation. Letters: E, M, D. Numbers: eight, nine. Putting...

Episode 19 Relatives

19. Relatives

Aired: Dec 4, 1969

Films: "What Are Kids Made Of?" and zoo birds. Alphabet: E, M. Counting: eigh...

Episode 20 Oscar Cleans House

20. Oscar Cleans House

Aired: Dec 5, 1969

Letters: H, R, T. Number: nine. Concepts: on, in. Films: a visit with a baker...

Episode 22 Birthday Party

22. Birthday Party

Aired: Dec 9, 1969

Letters: H, A, T. Number: 10. Concepts: most, through. Films: hands, dinner a...

Episode 23 Which Order

23. Which Order

Aired: Dec 10, 1969

No. 23. Letters: H, A, T. James Earl Jones counts. Concept: sequence of event...

Episode 25 Dangerous Dragon

25. Dangerous Dragon

Aired: Dec 12, 1969

The Muppets act out the story "Golden D and the Dangerous Dragon." Letters: D...

Episode 26 Ice Cream

26. Ice Cream

Aired: Dec 15, 1969

Letters: G, O, Z (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Films: a trip through...

Episode 27 Tony Saletan visits

27. Tony Saletan visits

Aired: Dec 16, 1969

Folk singer Tony Salatan sings "Noah's Ark," "I Had a Rooster" and "Mi Chara....

Episode 29 H for hello

29. H for hello

Aired: Dec 18, 1969

Elmo is sleeping at Luis and Maria's house when he hears a grasshopper in the...

Episode 30 Granny Bird visits

30. Granny Bird visits

Aired: Dec 19, 1969

Today, Big Bird receives a letter from his Granny Bird, telling him she's com...

Episode 31 Play tricks

31. Play tricks

Aired: Dec 22, 1969

Letters: G, L, Y. Numbers: two, three. Films: baking, flowers, walls.

Episode 32 Shapes and Sizes

32. Shapes and Sizes

Aired: Dec 23, 1969

Alphabet: C, F, I. Counting: two, three. Films: patterns, space, rhythm. Shap...

Episode 34 Windy Day

34. Windy Day

Aired: Dec 24, 1969

Letters: C, I, F. Counting: two, three. Films: big, bigger, biggest; fishing;...

Episode 35 Nap Time

35. Nap Time

Aired: Dec 26, 1969

Letters: C, I, F (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Numbers: two, three. ...

Episode 36 Dog Cart

36. Dog Cart

Aired: Dec 29, 1969

Letters: L, U, Y. Counting: four, five. Concepts: more, less, same. Films: no...

Episode 38 Gordon Runs Errands

38. Gordon Runs Errands

Aired: Dec 31, 1969

Alphabet: L, U, Y. Counting: four, five. Rhyming. Expressing feelings. Proble...

Episode 39 Baseball Cards

39. Baseball Cards

Aired: Jan 1, 1970

In the next episode, Gordon introduces the kids to a Muppet boy and girl who ...

Episode 40 Letter K

40. Letter K

Aired: Jan 2, 1970

In the next episode, the alphabet will explore the letters F, K, and N, while...

Episode 42 Oscar Takes a Trip

42. Oscar Takes a Trip

Aired: Jan 6, 1970

The next episode of our educational series will be centered around the letter...

Episode 45 Gordon Greets

45. Gordon Greets

Aired: Jan 9, 1970

In the next episode, the alphabet adventure continues as the friends learn ab...

Episode 46 Big Top Big Bird

46. Big Top Big Bird

Aired: Jan 12, 1970

In the next episode, we'll be exploring the fascinating world of body parts i...

Episode 47 Boxes

47. Boxes

Aired: Jan 13, 1970

The next episode will focus on the alphabet, counting, and basic concepts. Th...

Episode 50 Read a Story

50. Read a Story

Aired: Jan 16, 1970

In the next episode, the characters embark on a journey of self-discovery as ...

Episode 51 The art contest

51. The art contest

Aired: Jan 19, 1970

In the next episode, a mysterious triangle is seen hovering over a square-sha...

Episode 52 Talk with the Kids

52. Talk with the Kids

Aired: Jan 20, 1970

In the next episode, James Earl Jones recites the alphabet, focusing on the l...

Episode 57 Lou Rawls Sings

57. Lou Rawls Sings

Aired: Jan 27, 1970

In the next episode, the alphabet takes a thrilling ride with letters I, P, a...

Episode 60 Up and down

60. Up and down

Aired: Jan 30, 1970

In the next episode, a dramatic sequence unfolds as Burt Lancaster recites th...

Episode 62 Bathtub Rosie

62. Bathtub Rosie

Aired: Feb 3, 1970

In the next episode, a fishing boat sets off to sea, accompanied by the sound...

Episode 63 Forgiveness

63. Forgiveness

Aired: Feb 4, 1970

In the next episode, James Earl Jones recites the alphabet, using letters I, ...

Episode 64 Pile of Junk

64. Pile of Junk

Aired: Feb 5, 1970

In the next episode, a determined baker must stop at nothing to achieve their...

Episode 65 See-Saw

65. See-Saw

Aired: Feb 6, 1970

In the next episode, we'll explore the world of shapes and sizes as we learn ...

Episode 66 Octopus One-Man Band

66. Octopus One-Man Band

Aired: Feb 9, 1970

Letters: A, B (Pat Paulsen recites the alphabet). Counting: four, five. Films...

Episode 68 Get the Mail

68. Get the Mail

Aired: Feb 11, 1970

Alphabet: S, W, J. Number: four (Pat Paulsen counts). Family roles. Using clu...

Episode 70 Groovin' Grouches

70. Groovin' Grouches

Aired: Feb 13, 1970

Letters: J, O, R (Lou Rawls sings the alphabet). Numbers: six, seven (James E...

Episode 72 Ethel Kennedy visits

72. Ethel Kennedy visits

Aired: Feb 17, 1970

A magician visits. Alphabet: B, M, X. Numbers: six, seven (Burt Lancaster cou...

Episode 73 With the Kids

73. With the Kids

Aired: Feb 18, 1970

Alphabet: J, O, R. Counting: six, seven. Films: where milk comes from; manhol...

Episode 74 Magic Spells

74. Magic Spells

Aired: Feb 19, 1970

Letters: J, O, R. Counting: six, seven. Using utensils. The wind. Concepts: t...

Episode 75 Giant Letter O

75. Giant Letter O

Aired: Feb 20, 1970

Alphabet: D, E, M. Counting: eight, nine. Films: body parts, noises. Over, un...

Episode 78 What Everybody Does

78. What Everybody Does

Aired: Feb 25, 1970

Alphabet: B, D, E, M. Counting: eight, nine. Concepts: near, far. Social rela...

Episode 79 Help Me

79. Help Me

Aired: Feb 26, 1970

Letters: H, T, R (Pat Paulsen recites). Counting: nine. Wet, dry. Film: flowe...

Episode 80 Who Ate My Lunch?

80. Who Ate My Lunch?

Aired: Feb 27, 1970

Pat Paulsen explains the concepts full and empty. Alphabet: A, H, T. Counting...

Episode 82 Busy Day

82. Busy Day

Aired: Mar 3, 1970

Letters: A, H, T (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Number: 10 (James Ear...

Episode 85 Fun Things

85. Fun Things

Aired: Mar 6, 1970

Letters: C, G, O, Q, Z. Numbers: one, two, three. Concepts: over, around, thr...

Episode 86 Margay cat

86. Margay cat

Aired: Mar 9, 1970

Alphabet: G, O, Z. Numbers: four, five. Films: patterns, transportation, heig...

Episode 88 Oscar needs a job

88. Oscar needs a job

Aired: Mar 11, 1970

Letters: C, H, T (James Earl Jones recites the alphabet). Numbers: eight, nin...

Episode 89 T Words

89. T Words

Aired: Mar 12, 1970

A block party on Sesame Street. Letters: G, O, Z. How to cross the street. So...

Episode 90 Another block party

90. Another block party

Aired: Mar 13, 1970

Letters: G, L, Y. Numbers: two, three. Concepts: wet, dry; melting ice. Where...

Episode 91 Short Poems

91. Short Poems

Aired: Mar 16, 1970

Letters: C, F, I (Pat Paulsen recites the alphabet). Numbers: two, three. Fil...

Episode 92 Construction

92. Construction

Aired: Mar 17, 1970

Letters: C, F, I (Jackie Robinson recites the alphabet). Numbers: two and thr...

Episode 94 Fly and the Frog

94. Fly and the Frog

Aired: Mar 19, 1970

Alphabet: C, F, I (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Numbers: two and thr...

Episode 96 Nursing Shortage

96. Nursing Shortage

Aired: Mar 23, 1970

Lou Rawls sings the alphabet. Letters: L, U, Y. Numbers: four, five. Expressi...

Episode 97 Today's Sponsors

97. Today's Sponsors

Aired: Mar 24, 1970

Actor James Earl Jones counts. Numbers: four, five. Letters: L, U, Y. Concept...

Episode 98 Four Blind Mice

98. Four Blind Mice

Aired: Mar 25, 1970

Batman and Robin show the meaning of clean and dirty. Letters: L, U, and Y. N...

Episode 99 Clean and Dirty

99. Clean and Dirty

Aired: Mar 26, 1970

Mahalia Jackson sings "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." Letters: E, F,...

Episode 103 Hopscotch

103. Hopscotch

Aired: Apr 1, 1970

Letters: I, K, N (Pat Paulsen recites the alphabet). Numbers: six, seven. Sel...

Episode 104 Felt board

104. Felt board

Aired: Apr 2, 1970

Letters: I, K, N (Jackie Robinson recites the alphabet). Numbers: six, seven....

Episode 107 Upside down chairs

107. Upside down chairs

Aired: Apr 7, 1970

Pete Seeger sings "The Green Grass Grew All Around" and "There's a Hole in th...

Episode 108 Pete Seeger returns

108. Pete Seeger returns

Aired: Apr 8, 1970

Letters: A, Q, U (Lou Rawls recites). Numbers: six, nine. Body parts. Concept...

Episode 112 Chef's Hat

112. Chef's Hat

Aired: Apr 14, 1970

Letters: E, O, V (James Earl Jones recites). Pat Paulsen counts. Father and s...

Episode 113 Learn the alphabet

113. Learn the alphabet

Aired: Apr 15, 1970

Letters: E, O, V (James Earl Jones recites). Pat Paulsen counts. Father and s...

Episode 115 Imaginary Car Ride

115. Imaginary Car Ride

Aired: Apr 17, 1970

It's such a nice day on the Street that Susan, Gordon, and two kids set up ch...

Episode 116 Proud to be a Bird

116. Proud to be a Bird

Aired: Apr 20, 1970

Folk singer Odetta performs "If I Had a Hammer." Letters: I, P, U. Numbers: f...

Episode 117 A visit from Odetta

117. A visit from Odetta

Aired: Apr 21, 1970

Letters: I, P, U. Numbers: five, six, seven. Pat Paulsen shows the difference...

Episode 118 We Got It

118. We Got It

Aired: Apr 22, 1970

Letters: I, P, U (Jackie Robinson recites the alphabet). Numbers: eight, nine...

Episode 119 Jumping Jacks

119. Jumping Jacks

Aired: Apr 23, 1970

Letters: I, P (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Days of the week. Points...

Episode 120 Laundry Day

120. Laundry Day

Aired: Apr 24, 1970

Letters: D, X. Number: one. Body parts, musical instruments. Concepts: before...

Episode 121 Little Bo Peep

121. Little Bo Peep

Aired: Apr 27, 1970

Letters: B, O (Lou Rawls sings the alphabet). Identifying vehicles by sound. ...

Episode 123 Musicial Toys

123. Musicial Toys

Aired: Apr 29, 1970

Letter: C. Number: four (James Earl Jones counts). Big and little. Points of ...

Episode 124 Pencil Heads

124. Pencil Heads

Aired: Apr 30, 1970

Letters: G, Z. Number: five. Family roles. Expressing feelings. Shapes; patte...

Episode 126 Party Mouth

126. Party Mouth

Aired: May 4, 1970

Letter: I. Number: seven (Burt Lancaster counts). Concepts: around, up and th...

Episode 127 Magic Trick

127. Magic Trick

Aired: May 5, 1970

Letters: E, F. Number: eight. Concepts: tall and short; big and little.

Episode 128 Best Letter Writer

128. Best Letter Writer

Aired: May 6, 1970

Letters: P, R. Number: nine (Ruby Dee counts to 20). Concepts: near and far.

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Info about Sesame Street

Seasons: 54

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Countries: United States, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain

Genres:Comedy, Adventure, Family, Animation, Fantasy, Music, Game-Show, Musical, Talk-Show

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