The Adventures of Little Big Bird, Part 2
Season 36 (2005)
Alicia Keys visits Sesame Street
In an engaging episode of Sesame Street, Super Grover embarks on a mission to assist anyone in need, only to find Maria and Luis at the Mail It Shop in a predicament due to a shortage of packaging tape. However, before Super Grover can act, Super Chicken swiftly resolves the issue by ordering a giant roll of packaging tape with her super cellphone, leaving Super Grover searching for another deed.
Meanwhile, Miles struggles with a knotted shoelace, a challenge quickly overcome by Super Chicken's precise peck, much to the admiration of Big Bird and the Birdketeers who sing the Super Chicken theme song in her honor. Feeling overshadowed, Super Grover realizes the importance of having a theme song to boost his superhero image. Despite his efforts, Super Grover's attempts to help at the Mail It Shop and with Gabi's popcorn machine are upstaged by Super Chicken's efficient actions.
Feeling redundant as a superhero, Super Grover contemplates leaving Sesame Street. However, Super Chicken's overindulgence in popcorn reveals her weakness, teaching a valuable lesson on moderation and control. This revelation encourages Super Grover to stay on Sesame Street, recognizing that everyone has unique contributions to make.
The episode is interspersed with educational and entertaining segments, including Alicia Keys and Elmo's dance to promote physical health, Cookie Monster's challenge with the Letter of the Day "L," and Wegman's dogs forming the letter "L." A film featuring Wegman's dogs and a cartoon about piano lessons further enrich the episode's variety.
Rosita introduces the Spanish words "pequeño" and "grande," illustrating the concepts of small and big with the help of Slimey and his elephant friend, leading to an amusing bowling adventure. The concept of size continues with a cartoon contrasting small and big octopuses, while Bert replaces Ernie in a food-filled Journey to Bert.
Bert and Ernie's morning routine humorously unfolds with a frog's unexpected dive into Bert's oatmeal, highlighting differences in perspectives. Grover's return from Tibet with a cup of yak's milk tea expands the viewers' understanding of diverse cultures and the origins of milk.
The Number of the Day "7" is creatively explored through a hopscotch game, and a detective-themed film cleverly addresses common number misconceptions. Elmo's World focuses on cameras, adding to the episode's educational content.
The episode concludes with The Adventures of Trash Gordon, where Trash's encounter with the Surprisians on the Planet of Surprises delivers a final note of excitement and adventure.