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'Sesame Street' showed me a better world. Thanks to Netflix, my kids will see it too.
My parents read to me every night and bought me preschool workbooks. But the effect “Sesame Street” had on me was distinct from anything they could do.
Elmo Survived the Culture War—but He Might Not Survive What’s Coming Next
A Netflix rescue and a union win were good news for Sesame Street. But the price of survival might be the soul of the show.
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Did Elmo Get Fired From ‘Sesame Street’? Why the Muppet Is Suddenly ‘Open to Work’
Apparently, times are tough even on Sesame Street. A post that was seemingly from Elmo went viral when the Muppet let people know he was “open to work” on LinkedIn. Now, people are wondering ...
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Why the Internet Thought Elmo Was Laid Off From Sesame Street
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order slashing funding to PBS and NPR, which could jeopardize the future of Sesame Street, a viral LinkedIn post shared that Elmo was out of a job.
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Mississippi officials refused to air 'Sesame Street' in 1970 because of multiracial cast
At the time, Mississippi newspapers featured articles documenting quotes from unidentified state officials who said they allegedly supported airing "Sesame Street" but didn't want to approve the ...
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See SZA and Elmo Agree ‘Gratitude’s the Right Attitude’ on ‘Sesame Street’
Today’s news item is brought to you by the letters S, Z, and A. Sesame Street welcomed SZA on Thursday to sing a song about gratitude. In the clip, SZA is minding her own business, writing down ...
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Why Does Big Bird Look So Sad?
U.S.A.I.D. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” is confronting what ... Just a decade ago, DVD sales plummeted. They were a key source of revenue, and Sesame Workshop had ...
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‘Sesame Street Live! Say Hello’ to stop at Fort Smith Convention Center
“Sesame Street Live! Say Hello” is coming to the Fort Smith Convention Center on May 16. Tickets go on sale March 17 at BorderTownLive.com. The show will feature Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and ...
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With ‘Sesame Street’ Searching for a New Home, Sesame Workshop Undergoes Layoffs
as the fate of its flagship TV program Sesame Street remains in limbo. The nonprofit is still looking for a new TV or streaming home for Sesame Street, after Warner Bros. Discovery opted not to ...
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Democratic senator defends USAID allegedly funding Sesame Street show in Iraq for teaching 'values'
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons agreed with CNN host Michael Smerconish that funding a "Sesame Street" show in Iraq could be a good use of taxpayer funding to teach "values" to Iraqi children.
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It's Elmo's birthday! Check out 14 of beloved 'Sesame Street' Muppet's top Tweets
The lovable fuzzy "Sesame Street" Muppet celebrates in a big way on Feb. 3. Elmo is turning 3-and-a-half, his age forever and always, since he joined "Sesame Street" in 1980. Just go with it.
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‘Sesame Street’ returns for a new season with a focus on emotional well-being
The new season comes at a turning point for “Sesame Street,” arriving weeks after ... “Kids have all kinds of emotions. They can be happy-go-lucky, but oftentimes they get angry or frustrated.