Sesame Street Episode 4057
The Street We Live On
Season 35
"The Street We Live On" commemorates 35 years of Sesame Street, showcased in Episode 4057. In this special, Elmo embarks on a journey within Elmo's World, reminiscing about his neighborhood. The episode features classic Sesame Street clips, a special musical performance by the Sesame Street cast, and a timeline sequence honoring some of the show's greatest moments.
COLD OPEN: My Favorite Sesame Street Moments: Doris Roberts shares, "My favorite moment about Sesame Street is all 35 years."
SCENE 1: Grover is entrusted with a package destined for Oscar the Grouch. Along the way, he encounters various friends and neighbors before delivering the package to Oscar. It contains a drawing of Dorothy by Elmo, accompanied by a note from Elmo's mother. Oscar appreciates the gift and wonders about Elmo's whereabouts, leading to... Elmo's World! Elmo greets viewers, expressing his thoughts about Sesame Street. The Sesame Street Theme plays as Elmo opens the door to find his friends gathered at 123 Sesame Street. Oscar pops up, telling Elmo to "Get Lost!" followed by a clip montage.
In the home video version, the montage is shortened, replacing the kazoo version of the "Sesame Street Theme" with standard Elmo's World music.
SCENE 2: Dorothy poses a question: "How does Cookie Monster eat a cookie?" Elmo seeks answers from Mr. Noodle, who comically attempts various methods before finally embracing his inner monster. The segment includes a rendition of "C is for Cookie" by Cookie Monster.
Celebrity: Marilyn Horne sings "C is for Cookie" (opening vamp cut)
Cartoon: The Typewriter: C-cat
Film: "C" for Circle
Animation: Traction Jackson sings "Me and My Chair."
Muppets: The Spanish Word of the Day: Casa
SCENE 3: Elmo receives emails from Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus, who teach him "Doin' the Snuffleupagus." Count von Count joins to count monsters, determining that the Number of the Day is 10.
Film: Ten Song (Song of Ten)
Film: Ten Flowers
Cartoon: "Ten Turtles"
SCENE 4: Ernie seeks refuge in Elmo's World from Big Bird, leading to a game of "Journey to Ernie."
Muppets: Journey to Ernie. Nursery Rhyme Land (beginning edited)
SCENE 5: Bert searches for Ernie and contemplates leaving Elmo's World. Elmo discusses the residents of Sesame Street and Grover's travels.
Muppets: Ernie & Bert — "Dance Myself to Sleep" featuring celebrity guests.
Global Grover: Peacock Dance in China
SCENE 6: Elmo desires to learn more about Sesame Street, turning to "The Grover, Maria, Big Bird, and all Elmo's Friends Channel." A cartoon follows a little girl who encounters various Sesame Street characters, learning the Alphabet. Super Grover attempts to take Elmo back in time to experience Sesame Street's past. They eventually witness significant events like Mr. Hooper's presence, Maria and Luis's wedding, Gabi's birth, and Miles' adoption. Elmo realizes that he doesn't need to think about Sesame Street because he's already there, spreading the joy of being with his friends on Sesame Street. They sing "The Street I Live On," bid farewell, and announce sponsors as the episode concludes.
Muppets: A portion of "Mah Na Mah Na" plays over the credits.
Elmo and Dorothy thank sponsors, and Elmo waves goodbye as the cast joins in, with Oscar adding his signature "Get Lost!"