Street Scenes / Stories

Gordon tunes his radio to station WJOE, in reference to music director Joe Raposo.

Oscar's competition in a local election is named Mr. Kingsley.

One of the letters Molly counts out during scene 7 is addressed to a Mr. "Nat Mongoio."

Molly displays a letter written to Dulcy Singer, care of "Children's TV Workshop."

During his Alphabet Show, Big Bird periodically calls out to "Danny" to provide music cues.

Oscar disguises himself as "Officer Cooney" and "Dr. Ganz," both in reference to Joan Ganz Cooney.

David reads a copy of the November 1973 edition of Sesame Street Magazine during the first scene.

A child is seen with the same issue of Sesame Street Magazine from the previous episode.

Big Bird shows the number 9 by spinning around nine times. He adds, "You'll really be able to call me a spinney."

Susan leaves to go to Bailey's Garage to get a bumper jack.

During a game of "Guess Who?" Count von Count rattles off various names in order to keep counting wrong guesses. Among those named are Norman Stiles.

Farley tells Olivia about a mean trick he played on his friend, Jerry, where he ran away and hid when he saw him coming.

Oscar attempts to write various jingles to enter for a contest held by Myhrum's maple syrup.

Big Bird mentions to Buffy that Ms. Squires is doing a poetry reading at the library.

After David's grandmother Grace greets Oscar grouchily, he calls her a "regular ol' picklepuss" in reference to one of Caroll Spinney's own (then) non-Muppet characters.

The airplane pilot whom Big Bird chats with turns out to be named Cooney, as he reveals in his intercom announcement.

Luis receives a delivery of a sewing machine at the Fix-It Shop for Mr. Geiss.

Big Bird imagines telling his friends lies in order to get to the front of a line. He tells Susan that she's getting a call from her cousin in Paw Paw, a reference to Loretta Long's hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan. The same place is referenced in Episode 1444 as where she and Gordon first met.

Big Bird names his dolls Emily and Dulcy.

Several actual copies of Sesame Street Magazine, The Electric Company Magazine, and Sesame Street coloring books have been seen at the Day Care Center. Examples include a copy of The Sesame Street Block Party coloring book in episodes 1224 and 1342, and issue 71 of Sesame Street Magazine in Episode 1358. In several episodes, the Magnetic Muppets board can also be seen.

Big Bird befriends two birds who fly in from Denver named Emily and Dulcy.

Olivia asks Telly Monster to name some M words. He instead lists some TV shows that start with M. Included in his list is "Muppet Show."

A girl is seen wearing a Sesame Street rain poncho depicting Big Bird, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Bert during David's song.

One of the pigeons that Bert checks on is named Sonia.

The WORM-TV camerman is named Richie, named after the show's own cameraman Richard King.

Big Bird prepares Di Napoli-brand spaghetti for Mr. Snuffleupagus.

Dulcy Singer's name appears as a part of the return address on an envelope.

The names Big Bird lists when he sings "What's Your Name" include two producers, the director, and five writers from Season 12: "Lisa, Jon, or Dulcy; Emily or Ray; Judy, Sara, Norman."

As Oscar wishes each of his pets a good night, two of them are named Polly and Kate, named after Jon Stone's daughters.

Big Bird takes a peek at the law book David's been studying, observing a portion involving the case of Myhrum vs. Stone.

Maria dictates a letter to David, telling him to write, "... and send my love to Caroll, Jon, and Dulcy."

Oscar's WORM-TV Weather Report is recorded by a Grouch cameraman named Jerry (named after the show's own cameraman, Jerry Gruen).

While watching a home movie about penguins, Zero mentions that one of them is his brother Adam, a reference to the sibling of Zero's puppeteer Richard Hunt.

As the various citizens gather to potentially meet Mr. Snuffleupagus, Willy instead refers to him as the "Galopogus." The Galopogus was the original name of the Snuffleupagus in early scripts featuring the character.^[1]

When Bob and Big Bird sing "The Phone Book Alphabet", they mention the names Epstein, Napoli, Myhrum, Singer, and Stone.

Most of the names yelled out during the mail call are the same as the Sesame Street staff, including Lisa Simon, Joan Ganz Cooney, Emily Squires, Ozzie Alfonso, Dulcy Singer, Janet Shapiro (researcher from seasons 10-13), Jon Stone, Thelma Moses, Al Hyslop, and Jeff Moss.

The Echo Rock award for best letter writer went to a kid named Norman Stiles. Al Hyslop also receives "most organized" and Joseph A. Bailey gets "best nutrition."

While listening to Mr. Snuffleupagus practice his dancing, Mr. Macintosh recalls doing the travelling soft-shoe step with "Snooky" in vaudeville.

One of the bears in the Count's story is named Dulcy.

The name "Dulcy" is seen in the window of a flower shop.

One of the addresses near Sesame Street on Snuffy's map is "Norman St."

Maria mentions her friend Dulcy.

When pretending to be a grown-up, Big Bird claims he's from Acton, Massachusetts (in reference to performer Caroll Spinney's native town).

One of the things that Forgetful Jones has written down to remember later is "Closter, New Jersey" - the childhood home of Forgetful's performer, Richard Hunt.

The Two-Headed Monster ends the episode (a la Jimmy Durante) with, "Good night, Joan, wherever you are!" referring to show creator Joan Ganz Cooney.

Telly places an order for bananas at Hooper's Store using the names of his friends - Lisa, Dulcy, Norman, Cher, Arlene, Danny, Joe and Emily.

One of the photos Olivia has on hand in her studio is of Jon Stone.

Forgetful Jones addresses Maria as Sonia.

Luis' teenage helper tends to a call from a Mr. Stiles.

Forgetful Jones refers to Olivia as Alaina in the episode's script (in the taped version, he calls her Tanya).

At the end of the episode, Elmo decides to change the name of the plant he's been calling "Mrs. Ferguson." He can't settle on a new name, and among his suggestions are Polly and Kate (in reference to Jon Stone's daughters).

A copy of The Sesame Street Storybook can be seen on the shelf in the library as Telly and Micki look for a book.

Maria has to make a call to Ms. Singer.

Bob, Luis, Olivia, Elmo, and the kids sing variations of nursery rhymes. Elmo emphasizes that he wants to sing about "Little Miss Muppet" as opposed to "Little Miss Muffet."

Olivia performs at Birdland. At one point, a bird named "Tooter" knocks on her dressing room door and points out she has "five minutes to curtain."

Big Bird refers to a group of kids wrapping a present for Granny Bird as a "wrap party." In media terms, a wrap party is the celebration by the crew when completing a movie or TV production; in this case, it's in reference to this being the final episode of season 18 to be taped.

After Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus both announce the standard sign-off "Sesame Street is a production of Children's Television Workshop," Snuffy asks, "What is that, Bird?", to which Big Bird replies, "Well I know Joan is one of them."

Luis gets a call at the Fix-It Shop from someone trying to reach the "DiNapoli Pizza Parlor."

Oscar and some Grouches imagine what Grouch poet writer Henry Wadsworth Wrongfellow must look like, having never seen him before. Oscar pictures him with a beard to hold his pencils in, a trait associated with Jon Stone.

The credits of As the Worm Turns features spoof names of the actual Sesame Street production staff, including Inchy Slinger (Dulcy Singer), Misa Slimon (Lisa Simon), Sluggo Stone (Jon Stone), Grub Geiss (Tony Geiss), Planeria Di Crapoli (Victor DiNapoli), Catter Pillips (Bob Phillips) and Mikey Maggotuso (Mike Pantuso).

During a flashback, it is revealed that Mr. Handford's first name is Langston. While it was later changed to David in Episode 3583, both are references to David L. Smyrl, the actor who played Mr. Handford.

A Muppet motorist asks directions to "Grisha Gardens." The name references wardrobe supervisor Grisha Mynova, and the motorist is a caricature of Mynova.

In the cold open, Oscar sets up the two letter sponsors of the day. When he realizes the number of the day hasn't visually appeared, he alerts Ralph to the mistake (referencing Ralph Mensch, the series' technical director).

Telly's cast is seen with signatures from "Marty" and "Pam."

Super Nanny (Penny Pipkins) completely cleans Oscar's trash can, still not knowing anything about Grouches and their very different lifestyle. Looking inside his nice, shiny clean trash can, Oscar laments, "Oh, look at that! 24 years of dirt destroyed! How will I ever get it that messy again?!"

Norman addresses the Marlon Brando-esque stone as "Mr. Stone." The stone informs him to call him "Jon."

One of the names in the Tooth Fairy's address book is Pam Liu, in reference to one of the production assistants at the time.

The Pig, commenting over a film of pigs, calls out two of his relatives, Polly and Kate (named after Jon Stone's daughters).

A bus ad advertises "Kalvin Clash: The Scent of a Man", a spoof of Calvin Klein products.

Ernestine the Telephone Operator serves as the operator for the Furry Arms Hotel. She responds to one caller, telling her today's sponsors and mentioning how the show is a production of the Children's Television Workshop. She adds, "I think you should know that by now, Ms. Cooney."

Baby Bear tries to come up with a new name for himself. He proposes "Dave," "Marty" and "Norman."

In the library, one patron is seen with a copy of The Sesame Street Book & Record.

When Bob turns down Renata Scottie's job offer, he tells her, "I know a great piano player, a dog by the name of Rowlf. If you'd like me to give him a call, I'd be glad to do it." Ms. Scottie replies, "A dog called Rowlf? Well thank ya, laddie. That'd be very kind of ya!"

When the Cuckoos move into Big Bird's nest, among their decor is a photo of Nicky Napoleon and His Emperor Penguins.

The newspaper ad for the film Moving to Cleveland features the names of Pete Ortiz, Victor DiNapoli, Bob Phillips, and Mike Pantuso.

When planning a party for Ruthie's birthday, Maria volunteers to get a cake from Mazzarino's Bakery.

Big Bird tries to answer Snuffy's question as to what his aunt's last name is. One of his guesses is "Robinson."

Baby Bear and Telly think up various names to give Little Murray Sparkles; among the many ideas Baby Bear names is "Epstein."

Using the Letter of the Day, K, Elmo decides to become "King Kevin."

Rosita and Baby Bear find the spinning part of a pinwheel. As they try to think of what it could be, Baby Bear puts it on his neck, thinking it may be a bow tie, and says, "Wocka Wocka," Fozzie Bear's catchphrase.

Hooper's Store runs out of cookies for Cookie Monster. Alan offers him some rice cakes instead (rice cakes being what the show's prop makers occasionally used for cookies on the show).

Bob keeps photos of Joe Raposo and Mike Renzi atop his piano.

Baby Bear walks along Sesame Street reciting a grocery list: "A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter." Later, in Episode 4119, Gordon is buying the same items at Hooper's Store.

Papa Bear reads from a book of bear names when trying to come up with a name for their new baby. One of those listed is Fozzie, which Baby Bear calls a terrible name for a bear.

The postcard for Mr. Square reads, "Greetings from Astoria," the location of the studios where Sesame Street is recorded.

Maria fixes a toaster belonging to Frank Oz. She was previously seen with it in Episode 4111 in a scene with Cookie Monster.

The crew for The Alphabet Road Show includes a cameraman named Frankie and a slate operator named Fran.
Additionally, the drummer in Old MacDonald's All-Piggy Alphabet Band is named Danny.

One of the "Help Wanted" ads is from the V. D. Design Department.

A red toaster that Maria was going to work on belongs to Matt Vogel.

In Abby's fantasy, Prince Oscar bids farewell to a subject named Eric, then tells him to give his regards to Mary (Jacobson).

A trio of Lackawanna Ladybugs are seen having a picnic and singing the classic song.

Stickers on Slimey's racecar read "Weber," "Carter," "Mazz-A-Rino," and "Clash Automotive."

Maria finds Mrs. Mazzarino's cat outside her window. The cat is named "Segi", Mazzarino's adopted daughter's name.

Alfie Bet's copy of the Sesame Street Daily features pictures of Gordon Price, Geri Cole, and Frank Biondo.

The localized Spanish version of "EXTRA Sesame Street" is renamed "EXTRA Plaza Sésamo."

The Noble Prize for Counting awarded to the Count features an image of Jerry Nelson on it.

Elmo's book, When Dinosaurs Walked on Sesame Street, is shown to be written by Annie Evans and illustrated by Rickey Boyd.

Elmo is seen reading a book, To Infinity And Biondo.

Seen in the Sesame Street library's biography section is Caroll Spinney: A Biography by D. J. Gilroy.

Barkley is depicted on the emblem of Grover's dog walker hat and outfit.

The baby camel is named Gerhardt, after Peter Linz's father.

Oscar's television plays flashes of classic Sesame Street clips, including the "Play to Grow" intro, Don Music's "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," a baker serving root beer floats, Billy Jo Jive, Lefty and the Golden AN, the Sesame Street News Flash logo, "Roosevelt Franklin Counts," "It's Funny," the Mad Painter, a sketch with Luis and Bob, a scene of Molly (from Episode 0344), and Anything Muppets cheering for the number four. In a deleted scene, the TV set shows clips of an "I've Got a Mind" cartoon, Roosevelt Franklin Elementary School: Africa, Donnie Budd, Joe Raposo in a film insert, and the D - Dart cartoon.

A gated door behind Big Bird's nest is shown to be installed by "MacLean Co."

Charlie mentions her school teacher Ms. Cooney, and Elmo, Zoe, and Rudy's teacher is named Mr. Morrisett (named after Lloyd Morrisett).

Alan's napkin features an image of Mr. Hooper.

One of the community garden fenceposts is decorated with the likeness of Benjamin Lehmann.

Muppet segments

Films

Prairie Dawn is seen playing with dolls of The King of Eight and his jester. Her cardboard castle is topped with an "8" flag.

The Count is seen by a car from "Nelson Motors" and a salesman resembling Jerry Nelson.

A Red Fraggle doll is used in a demonstration of shadows.