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Sesame Street was Designed to Build Up the Self-Worth of Children of Color. This was Done by Representing African-Americans in a Positive Image in a Harmonious Community.

Children's Interests, Film & TV Industry, Kids & Teens, People & Society, Sensitive Subjects, TV & Video, TV Shows & Programs / October 12, 2022

Sesame Street is an educational children’s television show in the United States that combines live-action, sketch comedy, animation, and puppetry. It was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett and was produced by Sesame Workshop. It was formerly known as the Children’s Television Workshop until June 2000. But did you know that the show […]

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What is Special About Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood?

Acting & Theater, Entertainment Industry, Events & Listings, Film & TV Industry, Movie Listings & Theater Showtimes, Performing Arts, Recording Industry, TV Shows & Programs / June 2, 2022

Fred Rogers produced and hosted Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, a half-hour educational children’s television series that aired in the United States. Misterogers premiered on CBC Television in Canada on October 15, 1962. He returned to the United States in 1966, and on the regional Eastern Educational Television Network, he created Miste Rogers’ Neighborhood. On February 19,

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Why Did Elmo Testify in Congress?

Arts & Entertainment, Cartoons, Law & Government / March 22, 2022

Elmo is the famous red Muppet character from Sesame Street. He first appeared in the kids’ show in 1980 and is still active in his role. But did you know, this furry red monster also appeared in court to testify? In 2002, muppet Elmo from Sesame Street testified before a House of Representative Committee. Referred

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Jim Henson originally wanted the Muppets to be for adults and didn’t see his characters as a vehicle for children’s education and family entertainment. Indeed, he first envisioned something closer to South Park rather than Sesame Street and in the 1950s they did dark comedy in commercials.

Children's Interests, TV Shows & Programs / March 21, 2021

It’s Not Easy Being Evergreen: An Oral History of the Muppets Brow Beat Can the Muppets find a future as bright as their past? Jim Henson started making television programs starring his distinctive googly-eyed creations—part puppet, part marionette—in the 1950s. And they were hits. Early versions of Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear and Cookie Monster

Jim Henson originally wanted the Muppets to be for adults and didn’t see his characters as a vehicle for children’s education and family entertainment. Indeed, he first envisioned something closer to South Park rather than Sesame Street and in the 1950s they did dark comedy in commercials. Read More »