Sesame Street Episode 4067
The Cute But Not So Fuzzy Four
Season 35
In this heartwarming episode from Sesame Street, Wendy Wasserstein shares a cherished memory: learning The Hokey Pokey from The Dance Lady alongside her daughter. The narrative unfolds with "The Cute and Fuzzy Four," a delightful singing ensemble featuring Elmo, Grover, Zoe, and Rosita. Scheduled to perform at the beloved Hooper's Store, their plans face unexpected hurdles as Zoe and Rosita are called home by their parents, and Grover must attend to his duties at Charlie's Restaurant, leaving Elmo without his musical companions.
Amidst this, Gordon's father, portrayed by Carl Gordon, visits, joining Gordon, Miles, and himself in search of a shared activity. When they catch wind of Elmo's predicament, they jump at the opportunity to lend their talents. Despite initial hesitation from Miles, due to commitments with Gordon's father, the elder's encouragement highlights the importance of friendship and support, leading to Miles joining Elmo. Gordon, initially doubted by his son for his musical inclination, surprises everyone by reminiscing about his teenage years in the '70s band "The Electric Three," alongside Luis and Bob, and their rock rendition of "Rubber Duckie."
The surprises continue as Gordon's father reveals his past as the singer "Johnny Uno," famous for the hit "Do the Macaroni" performed in 1955 on Sesame Street Bandstand. This revelation sets the stage for an enchanting performance at Hooper's Store by "The Cute But Not So Fuzzy Four," drawing a crowd from all over Sesame Street, including Maria, Luis, Ernie, Bert, Telly, Zoe, Prairie Dawn, Susan, Alan, and other residents, who gather to enjoy the music under the stars.
The episode is sprinkled with additional charming segments: a cartoon depicting hands forming the word "LOVE" with fresh sound effects, a song titled "Doing the Family Thing," and educational moments such as Cookie Monster introducing the letter 'K' with "Kowabunga," ornate 'K's dancing in the air, and a journey with a baby kangaroo seeking his mother among alphabet animal pairs. Rosita juggles her time for the Spanish Word of the Day: sí, no, while a film features a boy and his siblings at "Deaf Dance Jam," a dance class for the hearing-impaired. More Muppet moments include a musical adventure with Ernie in Instrument Land, Ernie's nocturnal noise-making frustrations with Bert, Grover's return from Australia with a kangaroo named Sheila, and a lesson in sharing from Global Thingy. The Count delights in counting four elusive bats and musicians in the Tokyo String Quartet, leading into Elmo's World focused on families, and culminating with Trash Gordon's whimsical space adventure evading a giant space chicken.
This Sesame Street episode, rich with narratives of friendship, discovery, and the joy of music, continues to teach and entertain, echoing the enduring values and creative spirit that have made the show beloved by generations.