Episode
Sesame Street: Linda's friend Ed visits
Overview
Linda's deaf friend Ed visits Sesame Street and communicates through sign language with Linda and the community. The episode celebrates different forms of communication and the power of friendship. Sponsors: G, H, 9
Details
- Series
- Sesame Street
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 47
- Air date
- 1985-01-22
Episode context
Linda's friend Ed visits is Episode 47 in Season 16 of Sesame Street. It aired on 1985-01-22.
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