Sesame Street — Season 3

Nov 8, 1971

Season 3 premiere: New cast members are introduced; Big Bird meets Mr. Snuffleupagus.

Nov 19, 1971

As Bob welcomes the viewers, Sesame Street is suddenly beset with an outburst of jackhammers and roaring compressors. Maria and Tom come by and see that workmen are fixing the street, and they complain about the noise. Oscar pops up wearing a hard hat and says he's heading to where they're digging, not wanting to miss all the noise, dirt and mess.

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Jan 28, 1972

Today, Rafael and Luis open up their new Fix-It Shop, and Big Bird wants to give them a gift. So he puts on various disguises and acquires all the free flashlights they are giving the customers, just so he can give them back as a gift.

Jan 24, 1972

Feb 2, 1972

Big Bird is bored because he has nothing to do. He asks everyone he meets - Maria, David and Bob - if he can help them to do something, and they all decline his offer. Muppets-Sherlock Hemlock investigates the letter N.

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Kids are busy drawing with crayons outdoors. When a stiff breeze begins to blow the papers about, Tom suggests that the kids come into his store to play. Once inside, the kids decide to play catch. Tom suggests that the store isn't the best place to play catch. The kids agree and go outside. Tom observes that there are some things that it's better to do inside and some things it's better to do outside.

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Feb 25, 1972

A big rainstorm hits Sesame Street. Tom waters plants in the rain; Rafael puts on rain gear; Molly worries that people will slip on the sidewalk. Sponsors: B, M, 4

Feb 28, 1972

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Mar 9, 1972

Ecology, and lessons on numbers and the alphabet are featured.

Mar 28, 1972

Susan, Bob, Luis and Maria are putting together a snowman. Big Bird observes the pictures they have of various snowmen to figure out which one they're going to build.

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