Big Bird introduces the Birdketeers (and the viewer) to the new owner of Hooper's Store, Alan, and soon the whole street gives him a rousing welcome.
Tropes present in this episode:
- Dawn of an Era: Multiple new elements for the series are introduced; mainly the Around the Corner set has been ditched, as well as the introduction of the end-of-episode "Elmo block", where Elmo hosts his own show Elmo's World.
- Welcome Episode: For Alan, as per the street plot title.
