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)
Nov 11, 1969
Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street.
Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3
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)
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)
Nov 14, 1969
Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm.
Sponsors: E, W, S, 2, 3
B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster
Nov 19, 1969
B treasure hunt; Ernie erases Cookie Monster.
Sponsors: A, B, X,4, 5
Dec 15, 1969
Sponsors: G, O, Z, 1, 2, 3
Jan 7, 1970
The cast introduces L, Q and Y; Kermit explains big and small.
Sponsors: L, Q, Y, 6, 7
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
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.
Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His Nest
Mar 4, 1970
Big Bird moves birdseed to his nest.
Sponsors: A, H, T, 10
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".
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.
