Episode
Sesame Street: Dr. Nobel Price invents a puzzle
Overview
Oscar hosts Monster on the Spot radio while dismissing various sounds until Telly's complaining becomes "beautiful." When Dr. Nobel Price accidentally breaks his picture, he invents a puzzle by putting the pieces together with Olivia's help. Sponsors: H, Q, 3
Details
- Series
- Sesame Street
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1983-12-07
Episode context
Dr. Nobel Price invents a puzzle is Episode 13 in Season 15 of Sesame Street. It aired on 1983-12-07.
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