Your Thoughts: Sesame Street Season 37

Gina: The birds are singing...

Big Bird: La la la....

Me: LOL!

At the very beginning I was wondering who those two guys were looking at Marco, then Gina said "Bye Kevin!" then I looked at the guys face and said "Hey that's Kevin Clash!" I guess I shouldn't be too surprised, they have to fit something Elmo in there after all.

While not as good as the last two episodes, today's was still pretty cute. You can't go wrong with a Big Bird and Snuffy story! Was anyone else kinda grossed out Snuffy ate the mushed bananas through his snuffle? I was wondering how they'd get the snuffle to his mouth, but he just sucked them up through there...

I thought the Extreme Makeover was just ok. They could have done a lot more than just put up more doors. But it was still nice to see some classic Grover. "Are you getting the crying?"

Yet another new letter of the day game! Yea! Can we please just do these from now on? I think they're pretty cute and funny. Definitely wasn't expecting Cookie to eat the Yo-Yo. And seriously Prairie Dawn, invest in new locks and a security system if Cookie is going to keep breaking into your bedroom to win cookies!

Looks like I was right about finally getting a Bert and Ernie segment. Not all that great, but it was nice seeing Bernice again.

I like the sign language word of the day, as well as a new Spanish word of the day. (Telly really needs practice though, he kept hitting Rosita in the head!) It's nice to have some variety, especially since they placed SWotD right before Elmo's World. Something that wasn't predictable for once!

Hard to believe there's only two episodes left. Hopefully they'll continue the good streak we're on. It'll be nice to see Abby again at least.

Hmmmm. I think that one was done last year. Good point about the locks though. But knowing Cookie Monster, he might break through the locks or security system by biting through it or something.

Announcer: We're sorry, Cookie Monster. Girl does not begin with 'S.'

Cookie: Yes, but she has a security system to stop Cookie Monster from sneaking in.

Baby Games

Kermit: So Marvin Suggs I hear you want to play with Marco
Marvin: Yes I do.
Kermit: What do you want to do with him
Marvin: Well my muppaphone needs a new head so I thought he might like to volunteer for the job.
Kermit: Vonlunteer??? You mean you don't pay those guys to get hit on the head?
Marvin: Pay them? Now there's an idea, I was wondering why they quit so often.

Saw the 3rd ep of Gina's baby today, liked the idea of Big Bird and Snuffy thinking about babies. As for baby Marco playing baseball, didn't Mr. Noodle already do that with Baby Natasha?
I loved Grover's Outrageous Home Makeover Addition show, Frank does a very good Ty Pennington. But as for that fourth door on the ceiling, just how did he expect Fat Blue to use it? I did like the way Fat Blue told Grover to get out though after he had taken away all the doors. And then Grover and him both realized that it wasn't possible. LOL

I hesitate to post this thought because it's just that, a thought, and people tend to see things like this and figure if one person thinks it it's got to be true. So, for those reading, don't believe this. I have no connection to sesame Street, and neither do my old stufed animals (Even if they did, they' wouldn't tell me anything

They're too...I'd say overprotective is a good word...to do a story on death, but it's still quite possible that they could do a story on sickness. Little kids do see grandparents and such (or, nowadays, great-grandaprents) who can't get around very well, some of whom can't leave their homes. Oxygen tanks and such are mobile and people can have them in their homes; even such a thing as that wouldn't be too scary.

They're obviously referencing the fact Susan is still around, but like Mr. Hooper, people will start to wonder where she is. It would be a nice idea to maybe have a special scene (or maybe a two-parter) next year where they talk about how Susan has had some heart or other problems and what her limitations are, but that she is still special and the others can still visit and have fun with her, perhaps more quiet fun but fun.

It would actually be a good way to talk about medicine, too; how "Susan has to take a bunch of pills because of her heart, but each person's medicine is only for that person. Susan's medicine is only to help Susan, and if anyojne else takes it they could get sick." Kids the age they're targeting can still understand how each person's body is different, so it would make sense that each person's medicine is only for that specific person. (One friend, after a mini-stroke from which he recovered pretty well, still has to take 10 pills a day now.)

I'm not sure what shape Loretta Long is in - I thought i read on here that she'd had some health problems, but I don't recal lfor sure - but regardless, it would be a nice story, if they do it right. And, they've done a very good job with the adoption one.

Then again, perhaps SW is too overprotective even to talk about that. It's too bad if they are.

Yeah. I'd like to see something like that. They could do sort of what they did with Madeline Kahn's character on "Cosby:" Have sort of a tribute episode with flashbacks. They also should mention where she is. Especially, considering Gordon and Miles are still around. They should make some mention of why the family isn't complete. Maybe after I finish posting this message I'll do a Google search and see what more I can find out about her. Now for today's ep:

Really good actually. Not only the street scenes were good, but they also had a lot of good new inserts (Ex: New Letter of the Day Game, The breakfast foods taking Bert's bed) I also liked seeing Wanda the Word Fairy. I'm not sure I've seen her on the show before or not. Anyway, as for the street story. I enjoyed it. You can't go wrong with Monster on the Spot or Telly and Oscar moments. Plus I liked when Telly was nervous about trying a new square sandwich. There he seemed a lot like the old 80s Telly, constantly worrying about things. Though I do have on complaint. They could have done more with other people trying new foods, rather than just showing brief clips of Gordon, Gabi, Gina and all the other 'G' people. Lol. Then again Gelmo, I mean Elmo only had a brief appearance. That's kind of a good sign. Lol.

This episode had a strong opening street segment. Oscar and Telly should be in more spots together. One of the best things from the 80's are Oscar and Telly segments. I also love their chemestry, and that it travels over to Big Bird and Snuffy as flawlessly as Frank and Jim as Ernie and Bert, or Kermit and Piggy.

I kinda think it was a cop out for Telly to have the exact same food just presented (not even prepared) slightly different. The Cherry on Oscar's sundae was funny, considering he just took a bite out of the sourkraut.

Wanda the Word fairy, the New Cookie segment, and the Ernie and Bert bit were highlights.

now, the Low lights...

His V... Her V... I don't care who's V it is, it still sucks! that segment with the kids painting the giant mural of number 16. I mean, please... retire the dang thing already. it's old and boring, and no one really liked it the first time. And come on it's time to play was repetative and slow as ever.

BTW... does anyone else notice they redid (well, re-graphically blandished) the "Letter of the Day game" segments from last year, lately? When the cookies fall from the sky, they look like ACTUAL COOKIES, ACTUALLY FALLING, not just random, fake looking, brownish yellow disks falling perfectly vertical? Good move.

I don't see what you're getting at.

So if Bob suddenly died they wouldn't have him die on the show? I don't think so. If they were really overprotective, Gina wouldn't have adopted a baby.

On to today's episode. Another good one. Just insert what I've said all week.

I didn't enjoy seeing Wanda the Word Fairy again. I hope SW puts her back in the vault and keeps her there.

I agree. Anyone as long-running as Bob or Susan (who were there since day one!), they can't let it go ignored. Anyway...I can't wait to see the finale!

Alright. Now for my comments on today's episode. Not bad. I really liked seeing the Sloppy Jalopy again. (Though wasn't it originally yellow?) I also liked that they incorporated Abby in the plot. Too bad her magic wasn't as effective as baby Marco's 'technique.' What happened at the end was sort of what I expected. Since Oscar never got there, he ended up winning anyway.

Yeah. Though I was hoping they'd show Maria inside. We might have seen Linda.

Well, the celebrity version originated a few years ago for "The Street we Live On" special. I'm glad they closed the season by showing that classic song.

Food for thought. If Elmo thinks the best way to win a contest is by having everyone share, maybe he should host "America's Next Top Model." All the girls would share the prizes and everybody's happy. Lol. For the most part I enjoyed that survivor "parody."

Listen up, Sesame Workshop! When Season 38 comes, one of the 38th Season Episodes will not feature an Elmo's World Sketch!! UNDERSTAND?

Let's not worry about anyone dying till it happens.

I'm not sure, but I know that it was sort of grayish in Follow That Bird back in 1985.

Saw try a new food day

I saw the try a new food ep yesterday, liked it. As you know my daughter Megan has been sick for 4 days now, and thus isn't eating much at all, so in her case it would be try a food day! I'll be watching for the next ep on Monday.

As for why I'm typing at his weird hour of the morning. Wife snoring like grizzly bear and complaining about chest pains due to lifting Johnathan too much. She can't take any medications on account of she's feeding him naturally. I also think her chest pains are due to the fact that Johnathan sucks like a vacuum cleaner. I've seen the way he gulps his bottle when Dana is out working. In short I can't sleep.

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Sorry, but this made me laugh so hard. It was the greatest story to start my day! I do hope your wife feels better though.

I thought I remembered it being yellow in FTB, but it's been so long since I've seen that movie, I don't quite remember. I guess it was probably different colors over the years.

Anyone else love the Nasty Car Race episode? Classic Oscar and Grundgetta. I mean, who isn't thankful they brought her back? The only thing that Marred it for me was the almost contractual obligation appearance of Abby Caddaby. Mumford would have made it work.

Seeing Wanda the Word Fairy was great... and odd since they used the Dance yourself to sleep that had Andrea Martin dressed as a Fairy, of whom she played back in the 35th season.


Survivor, Musical CHairs? Let me be the first one to make the joke about them splitting the teams into different species: Monster tribe, Human tribe, animal tribe. Don't really feel like trying that one. It's too predictable, and if I didn't mention it, someone else would have.


But since we've now seen the entire season, I want to run down what I thought of it entirely:

All and all, a few memorable street segments. Some were pretty dull and went no where, but not to the extent of ELmo's Monster Parade. That seemed like they had to do it to fill out the season. Great to see more OScar moments this year.

There isn't anything I can say about Abby Cadabby that I haven't. Basically she's overhyped, worthless, and shades of Fleet Scribbler can't escape me.

Same thing for "time to play." As bad as JTE was, it hasn't been that mindnumbingly bad and repetitive and repetitive since the first time it was introduced. Will it take off next season? Will it be taken off next season? I don't freakin care.

Quite a few reused segments in the health section of the show. Some of it was pretty good, but... seriously... does anyone think Fruit dance/Veggie Dance look like it belongs on either Barney or some cheap crappy local SS ripoff?

Healthy Fairy Tale Moments and Dinner theater were great concepts, but they weren't explored past a few segments here and there.

On the plus side, we've seen 2 new classic Grover type segments in which Grover pesters Fat Blue. I epecially like how that Global Grover didn't need a film insert. I'd love to see them explore that concept as well.

So all and all, a pretty good season, some high moments, a bunch of low ones.

What was today's episode? Was it a season 37 episode?