Episode
Sesame Street: Gladys needs a new cowbell
Overview
Gladys the Grouch cow needs a new cowbell, and the Sesame Street community helps her find or create a replacement for her beloved noisemaker. Sponsors: R, Z, 8
Details
- Series
- Sesame Street
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1983-12-14
Episode context
Gladys needs a new cowbell is Episode 18 in Season 15 of Sesame Street. It aired on 1983-12-14.
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