Seeing as how primetime shows such as Evening at Pops had Christmas-themed episodes, PBS thought it might be a good idea to give Sesame Street its first primetime special, in December 1978, during season 10.
"Christmas Eve on Sesame Street" would be rerun for several years afterward as a holiday tradition.
The plot: Oscar (voice of Carroll Spinney) tries to plant seeds of doubt in Big Bird (Spinney) about Santa Claus. That prompts Big Bird to run away for a bit.
Also: members of the Holiday on Ice skating show dress up as Ernie, Cookie Monster, the Count, & Bert to try some barrel jumping.
Let's take a look:
Dedicated to Carroll Spinney, who has passed away at 85. Thanks for the memories.
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