Sometimes, even on Sesame Street, you get a bit of déjà vu. The episode “Abby, Rosita, and Zoe Make a Story” felt a little familiar, and upon diving in, it became clear why. A good portion of this episode draws content from a previous one we’ve already explored. But does this reuse of material mean it’s lost its charm? Let’s find out and see if Rosita and her friends can still bring the Sesame Street magic.
Revisiting “The Princess Story”
“The Princess Story” is the episode in question, and honestly, the setup is minimal. We jump right into the prince and princess theme with Grover in a princely costume, hilariously trying to locate a princess. It’s a classic Grover cold open – always good for a chuckle.
The episode then rolls into the street story, which, as suspected, is also a revisit from a previous review. Yes, you heard that right – a review of content that’s largely recycled! It does feel a bit like we’re treading familiar ground. Following this, we get the Letter of the Day, P, and another segment that’s… you guessed it… also from the original episode review. Filler seems to be the name of the game here, and it does start to wear a little thin.
However, just when things are feeling repetitive, a spark of fresh Sesame Street creativity appears: a brand-new installment of Monster Foodies! This segment always brings a smile, and this time is no exception.
Princess Polly makes a video call to Cookie Monster and Gonger, requesting their culinary expertise for pea soup. Apparently, this royal Muppet princess is facing a pea shortage! Cookie, ever the comedian, wonders if she checked under her mattress for peas. Then, the cooking adventure begins. Cookie gathers scallions, olive oil, chicken broth, and – hilariously – two letter Ps instead of peas. Gonger corrects him, reminding Cookie that they need the vegetable (or technically, fruit!). Off they go to a pea farmer who explains how peas grow and provides them with the necessary ingredients. Back on Sesame Street, they cook the pea soup, send it to Princess Polly, and Gonger even shares a spoonful with Cookie. This Monster Foodies segment is genuinely delightful, maybe not quite reaching the heights of “Star S’Mores,” but still a very enjoyable part of the episode. It’s moments like these, featuring the charm of characters like Rosita (even if she’s not directly in this segment, her Sesame Street spirit is present), that remind you of what makes the show special.
Next up is the Number of the Day, 7, but surprisingly, there’s no accompanying segment, just the number itself. A bit of an odd blank space in the episode.
Then, we have Elmo the Musical. In the original review, this segment was skipped, but here it gets its moment:
Elmo’s Musical Adventures Continue
Elmo the Musical continues to be a charming part of Sesame Street, offering a longer, more developed story within the episode.
The episode concludes with a closing scene where the girls – likely including Rosita, Abby, and Zoe, given the episode title – recap their street story activities (from the story not directly reviewed here). Despite the recycled content, the new segments, especially Monster Foodies, and the overall Sesame Street warmth keep this episode afloat. Just like the original episode, this one earns a solid 8/10. It retains the enjoyable elements of the original content, and the new additions are entertaining. Thanks for reading, and see you for the next Sesame Street review!
