Ep 17. The Alphabet Road Show
- September 18, 2006
The description for Sesame Street season 37 episode 17, titled "The Alphabet Road Show," follows the beloved characters as they embark on a musical journey across the country. In this episode, Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Grover, along with the Sesame Street band, hop on the Alphabet Road Show bus to travel to different cities and learn about the letters of the alphabet.
The show starts with Big Bird introducing the concept of the Alphabet Road Show and explaining their first stop: the letter "A" in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Once they arrive, they are greeted by a young girl named Rosa, who teaches them about the letter "A" with the help of a giant inflatable A.
Next, they travel to Boston, Massachusetts, to learn about the letter "B." Cookie Monster is especially excited about this stop because he loves cookies and Boston is known for its famous baked goods. The Sesame Street band performs a catchy song about the letter "B," accompanied by a group of energetic kids.
The next stop is Chicago, Illinois, where they learn about the letter "C." Grover teaches the children about the concept of contractions, and they all sing a fun song about words like "can't" and "don't."
In Dallas, Texas, they discover the letter "D" through a dance party. Elmo and the Sesame Street band perform a lively song about the letter "D," and the children are encouraged to get up and dance along.
The Alphabet Road Show then takes a break from traveling to visit Oscar the Grouch's trash can in New York City. Oscar is not very excited about letters, but the Sesame Street gang manages to teach him about the letter "E" with the help of a friendly elephant.
The next stop is Florida, where they learn about the letter "F" at a beach party. They use shells and other beach items to spell out words starting with the letter "F." The Sesame Street band performs a song about "fun in the sun."
In Georgia, they discover the letter "G" through gardening. They visit a community garden and learn about the different types of plants that start with the letter "G," such as grapes and garlic. They also sing a song about the letter "G" with a group of gardeners.
The final stop is Honolulu, Hawaii, where they learn about the letter "H" through hula dancing. Rosita teaches them some basic hula moves and they perform a song about hula dancing and the letter "H."
Overall, "The Alphabet Road Show" is a fun and educational episode of Sesame Street, teaching children about letters and words in a creative and entertaining way. The Sesame Street characters are as lovable as ever, and the catchy songs and colorful scenery are sure to keep young viewers engaged. The show emphasizes the importance of learning and encourages kids to have fun while doing so.