Episode
Sesame Street: Oscar tells the story of the "Knights of the Broken Table"
Overview
In today's Grouchketeer meeting, Oscar will read the story of Grouchelot. Oscar returns to tell the rest of the story: Sir Worry-a-lot (Telly) wishes to join the King's court, but first he must pass some tests. Sponsors: F, Z, 19
Details
- Series
- Sesame Street
- Season
- Season 22
- Episode
- Episode 31
- Air date
- 1990-12-24
Episode context
Oscar tells the story of the "Knights of the Broken Table" is Episode 31 in Season 22 of Sesame Street. It aired on 1990-12-24.
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