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*Mr. Helpful Guy: Oscar is bothered by Mr. Helpful Guy (intended to be played by [[Steve Carell]]), who lives for helping others. He is cleaning [[Oscars trash can]] when Oscar tells him to scram. Mr. Helpful Guy doesnt stray for long, always coming back to confirm hes been helpful. After dealing with his antics, Oscar tells him that [[Grouches]] dont like receiving help. Mr. Helpful Guy gets the point and now refuses to leave, since leaving Oscar alone would be helping him.
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+ | *Nursery Rhyme News - Marys Lamb: Reporter Telly is in a Nursery Rhyme Land dance studio, where [[Mary (nursery rhyme)|Mary]]s little lamb is tired of following her. He wants to make decisions for a change, starting with taking a salsa class. He pulls out their storybook and rewrites the rhyme to have Mary follow him instead. Telly is swept up into their dance as well. Written by Luis Santeiro.
Written by Judy Freudberg.
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- A
celebrity montageof Whats the Name of That Song?) was proposed, utilizing guests from this season and Season 35.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
Season 35)
- Who Wants to be a Rectangle?: A parody of
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, hosted by aRegis Philbin-type Muppet named Reggie Filbert. ContestantTelly Monstermust answer three questions about rectangles. At one point, he must phone a friend (Baby Bear). Telly comes out victorious and becomes a rectangular version of himself.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
Season 37)
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Cinderellaat 12 OClock: Society, Entertainment, and Fashion correspondentPrairie Dawnreports fromPrince Charmings ball, covering specifically Cinderella. She is blissfully dancing with the somewhat uninterested prince. As Prairie describes the particulars of Cinderellas outfit, she notices that its nearly midnight. As the clock begins to strike the hour, Prairie and the other dancers count the seconds. Prairie tries to force Cinderella away, but shes too wrapped up in the romance to leave. On the final stroke of midnight, a puff of smoke turns Cinderella into a number12(retaining her hairdo). The prince is instantly smitten and declares they will marry some years into the future (since shes only 12).
The sketch was written byEmily Perl Kingsley.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Counts
Bats- Number of the Day #7: To figure out the number of the day,the Countcalls in his bats, who total seven. He declares, Nice work, my little battyBusby Berkeleys! The sketch was written byJoey Mazzarino.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Daisys Magic Trick: In an early bit suggested for new character Daisy (later renamed
Abby Cadabby), she happens upon Telly, who is polishing the famed Hope Triangle for an upcomingTriangle Loversmeeting. She demonstrates her special trick of turning it into a pumpkin, but unfortunately doesnt know a trick to reverse it.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Fast Breaking Exercise, Counting, Letter
JStory:Telly,Monster on the Spotreporter, plans to deliver a story about exercise with a child doing jumping jacks. Hes interrupted by reporters Count von Count, covering it as a counting story, andElmo, who insists its a letter J story. They argue until the child points out that theyre all right. They each cover the event in their own way as the kid jumps. Written byJudy Freudberg.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
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Global Grover: Siberian Home:Groverreturns from Siberia,Russia, with a reindeer named Rudy.
In Rudys sleigh are the materials Grover needs to make an authentic Siberian chum. While Rudy chows down on some moss, Grover rolls a film of a Russian boy named Oleg, who shows how a chum is put together. After the film, Grovers chum is ready and goes inside to make himself at home. Rudy, out of moss to eat, begins chewing on the chum, stripping away the covering and revealing Grover lounging in an easy chair with a smoking jacket and book. Rudy further pulls one of the sticks, causing the whole structure to fall. Resigned to helping Rudy find more moss, Grover picks up the pieces and goes off with Rudy. The sketch was written byChristine Ferraro.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Nanny 123: A parody of Nanny 911.
Baby Natashawont let go ofHumphreyandIngrids noses. With no solution, they call out to Nanny 123, and a nanny (intended to be one of the real nannies from the program) arrives. She sings a song, Let Go of the Nose, with the parents that eventually gets Natasha to release their noses. As Nanny 123 leans in close to Natasha, she grabs onto her nose now. The sketch was written byBelinda Ward.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Robot
Ernie: WhileBerttries to read Pigeon Illustrated, Ernie pretends to be Robot Ernie and states he will perform any task asked of him.
Bert takes the oppertunity to have Ernie clean up the mess hes made of the apartment (along with getting him a drink), but before Robot Ernie can start, he starts to power down and lose energy. Bert is forced to prepare some fuel for him, a healthful bowl of cereal. Once hes done, Ernie no longer feels like playing and instead makes Bert play the robot instead, ordering him to clean up the room and bring him a drink. The sketch was written byLuis Santeiro.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
Trash Gordonconcepts include:[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- A set of framing scenes, written by Christine Ferraro, where Slimey has written his own Trash Gordon story, transitioning to an existing segment.
Oscarhas to use a magnifying glass to read it. - Baby Trash Gordon: Instead of the usual book, Slimey instead wants to hear from The Adventures of Baby Trash Gordon. In Chapter 1 1/2, Baby Trash Gordon is on the Planet Baby Talk, surrounded by
Anything Muppetsgoing cootchy-cootchy-coo! and such. Baby Trash Gordon is able to get rid of them by producing a kitten even cuter than he, and they chase after it. Written by Belinda Ward. - Planet Bob: Trash Gordon lands on a planet solely occupied by a creature named
Bob.
He forlornly sings Sing to himself when Trash Gordon appears. Bobs tune changes demeanor when he sees he finally has some company. Written byAnnie Evans - Planet Duck: Trash Gordon is surrounded by a flock of angry ducks. He escapes by ducking and running away. Written by
Judy Freudberg. - Planet of the Plants: Trash Gordon is ambushed by some angry flowers and plants. He softens their attitudes by giving them a much-needed watering. Written by Joey Mazzarino.
- A set of framing scenes, written by Christine Ferraro, where Slimey has written his own Trash Gordon story, transitioning to an existing segment.
- Ush, Ush Sweet Grover: At
Charlie)s Cinema,Mr. Johnsontakes his seat in a empty row of four. Usher Grover appears and asks if the seat beside him is taken. Mr. Johnson confirms it is empty and hears the sound of oinking when Grover calls in Phil, a pig. Grover then confirms that the seat beside Phil is unoccupied, leaving it free for Wanda, a cow. Grover then breaks it to Mr. Johnson that his seat is reserved for Johnny, but Mr. Johnson refuses to move. Grover resolves that the two can share it and calls in Johnny, an elephant who crushes Mr. Johnson underneath him. This sketch was written by Joey Mazzarino.
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- Other potential material includes
SamaraTeaches Hat Sign and Charlies Restaurant: Combo Night At The Havana-Sesame.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
Season 38)
- American Monster Classics: The Monster of Oz:
Cookie Monsterintroduces a parody ofThe Wizard of Oz. In a large empty room, anAM Monsteras Dorothy Gale (with Toto) looks for the Monster of Oz. It turns out to beGrover, who tells her to pay no attention to the monster behind the curtain. He follows up by being in front of, under, and over the curtain. Seeing hes of no help, Dorothy sighs and goes to find a bus back toKansasinstead. After falling off the curtain rod, Grover is plagued by flying monkeys (due to someone leaving the windows open). Written by Judy Freudberg.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Coming Attractions: My Fair Lettuce: A spoof of
My Fair Ladypresented as a faux film trailer. In a London produce stand, Eliza DoLettuce sings Wouldnt It Be Lettuce-y, an ode to her desire to become a salad one day. Her dreams are fulfilled by Professor Healthy Higgins and Colonel Pickling, who bring her home, give her some elocution lessons, then make her into a salad. Written by Belinda Ward.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
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Dinner Theatre: Sweet Pea Pod - The Yummy Veggie You Can Eat: A parody ofSweeney Todd.
When the son asks what theyre having for dinner, his family pulls out some instruments and begins to play and sing about the various vegetables theyll be having. These including a singing sweet pea pod, a corn on the cob, plus a variety of other veggies. The son is relieved when the song is over, until the mom pulls out her tuba to tell him what theyre having for dessert. Written by Joey Mazzarino.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Mr. Helpful Guy: Oscar is bothered by Mr. Helpful Guy (intended to be played by
Steve Carell), who lives for helping others. He is cleaningOscars trash canwhen Oscar tells him to scram. Mr. Helpful Guy doesnt stray for long, always coming back to confirm hes been helpful. After dealing with his antics, Oscar tells him thatGrouchesdont like receiving help. Mr. Helpful Guy gets the point and now refuses to leave, since leaving Oscar alone would be helping him.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Nursery Rhyme News - Marys Lamb: Reporter Telly is in a Nursery Rhyme Land dance studio, where
Mary)s little lamb is tired of following her. He wants to make decisions for a change, starting with taking a salsa class. He pulls out their storybook and rewrites the rhyme to have Mary follow him instead.
Telly is swept up into their dance as well. Written by Luis Santeiro.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Oscars College Reunion:
Mariahappens by Oscars can, where Oscar and fellow Grouches are loudly chanting Y! Y! Y! while wearing apparel with the letter. Oscar explains that hes having a reunion with friends from Yell University (where he graduated magna cum loud). Theyre yelling Y in honor of their alma mater, since yell begins with Y. Written by Judy Freudberg.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
- Two-Headed Yodel: The
Two-Headed Monsterstumbles upon a letterY. They then start to yodel, a Y word.
- Additional closing story segments were conceived of, including
Mariathe Cowgirl: The Marshmallows.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)This concept would be instead expanded upon for the street story inEpisode 4183.
Unknown season
- Flashing Pumpkins:
Abby Cadabbyhas turned her five dolls into pumpkins and changes them back one by one, demonstrating subtraction. When she reaches the last pumpkin, presumed to be her dolly Betsy, it instead turns out to be MayorMichael Bloombergunder her enchantment.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
Annie Evanswrote anElmos Worldcentering around trucks, which would have featured an appearance by theBulldozerpuppet.
However, the piece was written as production of the segment was winding down and was ultimately never shot.[[2]](#cite_note-2)
- Tony Geiss scripted another unmade Elmos World episode about baby animals. The quiz section would feature cameos by
Mr. SnuffleupagusandAlice, and Grover would send in a video email directing a film of a hatching egg.[[1]](#cite_note-geiss-1)
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