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S1·E1 Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)

Aired November 10, 1969 ★ 8.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes

Synopsis

In the first episode of Sesame Street, Gordon takes a girl named Sally on a tour of Sesame Street, introducing her (and the viewers) to the various characters on the show. On the street, Sally meets the human cast -- Gordon, Susan, Bob and Mr. Hooper -- as well as two Muppet characters, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.

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The premiere episode of the long‑running educational series introduces the audience to the world of Sesame Street through the eyes of a young girl named Sally. In this opening installment, the human character Gordon serves as a guide, taking Sally on a walk along the iconic inner‑city street that forms the setting for the program. As they move through the neighborhood, Gordon points out the various inhabitants who share the space, thereby establishing the premise that both humans and Muppets

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