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Sesame Street, Last Gasp of the Monoculture, Faces Existential Threat
For decades, shows like Sesame Street practically raised many kids. Today, not even Elmo is safe from the nation's culture wars and shifting media landscape.
Mississippi officials refused to air 'Sesame Street' in 1970 because of multiracial cast
"Sesame Street," which premiered in November 1969, faced a rough road to air in the state of Mississippi. This is that story.
Let’s take ‘Sesame Street’ out of the equation for PBS funding
As Congress threatens to defund public broadcasting, the defenders of PBS and NPR keep defending themselves by pointing to ...
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Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 45 years, dies Emilio Delgado, the actor and singer who for 45 years was a warm and familiar presence in children's lives and a rare Latino face on ...
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Sesame Street Faces Financial Struggles As HBO Deal Ends
Amid the turmoil, Sesame Street is set for a reimagined 56th season with a new format emphasizing comedy, music and animation. CEO Sherrie Westin, who became chief executive last year, remains ...
Watch SZA’s New ‘Sesame Street’ Song, an Ode to Gratitude With Elmo, Abby and Gabrielle
Other performers this season include Noah Kahan, Michael B. Jordan, Samara Joy, Chris Stapleton, Renee Rapp, Jonathan Van ...