Sesame Street Season 19 Episode 4 Maria and Luis Prepare for Their Wedding
- January 1, 1988
Maria and Luis Prepare for Their Wedding is the fourth episode of the nineteenth season of Sesame Street. The episode revolves around the wedding preparations of Maria (played by Sonia Manzano) and Luis (played by Emilio Delgado), two beloved characters of the show.
The episode begins with Elmo and Telly excitedly talking about Maria and Luis's upcoming wedding. They decide to make "just married" signs for the couple's car and plan to throw a surprise bridal shower for Maria. Meanwhile, Maria and Luis are busy preparing for their big day. They visit the florist to select flowers for the wedding and try on their wedding outfits at the tailor's shop.
As they are shopping for their wedding rings, Maria and Luis discuss their different backgrounds and how they want to incorporate their cultures into their wedding ceremony. Maria is Puerto Rican and Luis is Mexican, and they decide to have a bilingual ceremony that includes elements of both cultures.
Back on Sesame Street, Elmo and Telly manage to surprise Maria with a bridal shower at Hooper's Store. The party includes dancing, games, and gifts for the bride-to-be. Maria is touched by the love and support of her Sesame Street friends, and she shares stories of her childhood and how she met Luis.
The episode also features several segments with the show's Muppets, including Cookie Monster and Grover. Cookie Monster traps a banana under a bucket and tries various methods to get it out, including asking for help from a reluctant Grover. But when they finally succeed in freeing the banana, Cookie Monster realizes he doesn't actually like bananas.
In another segment, Mr. Johnson (played by Joey Mazzarino) visits a restaurant run by the famous Chef Gonger (played by Eric Jacobson). Mr. Johnson orders a sandwich, but Chef Gonger keeps adding more and more unusual ingredients, much to Mr. Johnson's dismay.
As the wedding day approaches, Maria and Luis rehearse their wedding vows together. They reflect on how much they love each other and how they will take care of each other for the rest of their lives. The episode ends with a joyful Sesame Street community gathering to celebrate Maria and Luis's wedding.
In summary, Maria and Luis Prepare for Their Wedding is a heartwarming episode that showcases the love and diversity of Sesame Street. Through the wedding preparations of two beloved characters, the show teaches children about different cultures and traditions, as well as the importance of love, friendship, and community.