Episode
Sesame Street: The adults on Sesame Street finally meet Mr. Snuffleupagus
Overview
Big Bird reveals to Snuffy that something special is going to happen today: all his grown-up friends will finally get to meet his best friend face-to-face! Big Bird explains how tired he is of hearing everyone humor him about his "imaginary friend." Sponsors: J, S, 6
Details
- Series
- Sesame Street
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1985-11-18
Episode context
The adults on Sesame Street finally meet Mr. Snuffleupagus is Episode 1 in Season 17 of Sesame Street. It aired on 1985-11-18.
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