Today we are introduced to Mr. Handford, the new owner of Hooper's Store. After plumbing for half the night, he is anxious to take a nap, but first he has to get Alice Snuffleupagus to fall asleep.
After learning from Luis and Susan that everyone begins life as a child, Big Bird begins imagining what his other grown up friends may have been when they were little.
Shelley the Turtle is afraid of Barkley. Gordon and Gina try to get Shelley to overcome his fear, and if possible, talk to Barkley, pet him, and rub his head. Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters H and M and by the number 6.
Big Bird and Snuffy have a play date. Their games involve Snufy blowing on things with his snuffle. Later, Elmo sleeps over at Big Bird's nest. Sesame Street is sponsored by the letters N and S and by the number 2.
Sesame Street is paid a visit by Bob's brother, Minneapolis, an explorer and archaeologist, who is searching for the Golden Cabbage of Snuffertiti. He knows it is somewhere in a nearby cave, and the only cave around for miles is Snuffy's.