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Sesame Street
S6.E55
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It's A Pencil

  • Episode aired Jan 17, 1975
  • TV-Y
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Sesame Street (1969)
AdventureAnimationComedyDramaFamilyFantasyGame ShowHorrorMusicMusical

Big Bird announces himself to Susan and David in front of Hooper's Store to much fanfare. He introduces a pencil as a modern marvel and offers to draw a picture of Susan. David is skeptical ... Read allBig Bird announces himself to Susan and David in front of Hooper's Store to much fanfare. He introduces a pencil as a modern marvel and offers to draw a picture of Susan. David is skeptical and Susan suggests starting with something easier, like the alphabet. They're surprised an... Read allBig Bird announces himself to Susan and David in front of Hooper's Store to much fanfare. He introduces a pencil as a modern marvel and offers to draw a picture of Susan. David is skeptical and Susan suggests starting with something easier, like the alphabet. They're surprised and pleased to see that the drawing is actually quite good, and Susan asks if she can have i... Read all

  • Director
    • Jon Stone
  • Writers
    • Norman Stiles
    • Joseph A. Bailey
    • Jerry Juhl
  • Stars
    • Fran Brill
    • Northern Calloway
    • Emilio Delgado
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    19
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    • Director
      • Jon Stone
    • Writers
      • Norman Stiles
      • Joseph A. Bailey
      • Jerry Juhl
    • Stars
      • Fran Brill
      • Northern Calloway
      • Emilio Delgado
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
      Northern Calloway
      • David
      Emilio Delgado
      Emilio Delgado
      • Luis
      Jim Henson
      Jim Henson
      • Ernie
      • (voice)
      • …
      Richard Hunt
      Richard Hunt
      • Sully
      • (voice)
      Will Lee
      Will Lee
      • Mr. Hooper
      Loretta Long
      • Susan
      Sonia Manzano
      Sonia Manzano
      • Maria
      Bob McGrath
      Bob McGrath
      • Bob
      Jerry Nelson
      Jerry Nelson
      • Mr. Johnson
      • (voice)
      • …
      Roscoe Orman
      Roscoe Orman
      • Gordon
      Frank Oz
      Frank Oz
      • Cookie Monster
      • (voice)
      • …
      Caroll Spinney
      Caroll Spinney
      • Big Bird
      • (voice)
      • (as Carroll Spinney)
      • …
      Jim Thurman
      Jim Thurman
      • Christopher Clumsy
      • (voice)
      • Director
        • Jon Stone
      • Writers
        • Norman Stiles
        • Joseph A. Bailey
        • Jerry Juhl
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      • Release date
        • January 17, 1975 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Official sites
        • Official site
        • PBS
      • Language
        • English
      • Filming locations
        • Reeves Teletape - 2248 Broadway, New York City, New York, USA(Studio)
      • Production company
        • Children's Television Workshop (CTW)
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        55 minutes
      • Color
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      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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