Episode
Sesame Street: Oscar and the butterfly
Overview
A butterfly lands on Oscar and he struggles to remove it without harming the beautiful insect. Telly initially refuses to help as revenge but eventually apologizes. Sponsors: J, N, 5
Details
- Series
- Sesame Street
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 45
- Air date
- 1984-01-20
Episode context
Oscar and the butterfly is Episode 45 in Season 15 of Sesame Street. It aired on 1984-01-20.
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Episode 44: Oscar writes a play about trash
Oscar writes and stages "The Romance of Trash" featuring Grouches singing about garbage and dirt. Telly lands a small role and rehearses playing waste paper.
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Episode 46: Oscar takes temporary residence at David's
When construction forces Oscar from his trash can, he moves in with David, creating chaos with his Grouch pets and meals. He eventually returns to his beloved can.
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