"Sesame Street" (1969) TV series 1969-????

User Rating:

8.5/10   

Creator:

Joan Ganz Cooney

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | unknown

Release Date:

10 November 1969 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Music

Plot:

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, both human and puppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games and songs.

Plot Keywords:

Monster | Children | Pre School | Famous Opening Theme | Muppet

Awards:

Won 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 118 wins & 160 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. July 17	7:00 AM	PBS	The Golden Triangle of Destiny	#39.1
Mon. July 20	7:00 AM	PBS	Elmo Wishes for a Pet Dinosaur	#38.18

Cast

Frank Oz	...	Bert / ... (65 episodes, 1969-2007)
Loretta Long	...	Susan / ... (63 episodes, 1969-2007)
Bob McGrath	...	Bob / ... (59 episodes, 1969-2007)
Caroll Spinney	...	Big Bird / ... (58 episodes, 1969-2007)
Sonia Manzano	...	Maria / ... (53 episodes, 1969-2008)
Emilio Delgado	...	Luis / ... (48 episodes, 1971-2008)
Roscoe Orman	...	Gordon / ... (41 episodes, 1974-2008)
Jerry Nelson	...	Muppet / ... (41 episodes, 1970-2007)
Jim Henson	...	Ernie / ... (41 episodes, 1969-1990)
Kevin Clash	...	Muppet / ... (39 episodes, 1985-2008)
Alan Muraoka	...	Alan / ... (34 episodes, 1998-2008)
Fran Brill	...	Muppet / ... (33 episodes, 1970-2007)
Martin P. Robinson	...	Muppet / ... (33 episodes, 1985-2008)
Joey Mazzarino	...	Muppet / ... (31 episodes, 1991-2008)
Desiree Casado	...	Gabi / ... (30 episodes, 1993-2007)
David Rudman	...	Muppet / ... (30 episodes, 1992-2007)
Carmen Osbahr	...	Muppet / ... (28 episodes, 1991-2007)
Alison Bartlett	...	Gina (27 episodes, 1987-2008)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo	...	Muppet / ... (27 episodes, 1998-2007)
Eric Jacobson	...	Muppet / ... (27 episodes, 2000-2008)

Also Known As:

"Open Sesame" (New Zealand: English title) (new syndication title)
"Sesame Street Unpaved" (USA) (syndication title)
"The New Sesame Street" (USA) (new syndication title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono | Stereo

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | USA:TV-G (1969-1996) | USA:TV-Y

Filming Locations:

Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Children's Television Workshop (CTW)

Trivia:

According to the 2004 edition of "The Guinness Book of World Records 2004," the show holds the record for Most Popular Children's Educational Program, having been shown in 180 countries.

Quotes:

Big Bird: [singing] ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. It's the most remarkable word I've ever seen. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. I wish I knew exactly what I mean. It starts out like an A word, as anyone can see. But somewhere in the middle, it gets awful "QR" to me. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. If I ever find out just what this word can mean, I'll be the smartest bird the world has ever seen.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: (#1.13)" (2009)

Soundtrack:

A NEW WAY TO WALK

Happy 30th Birthday to a wonderful show!

I am 23 years old and I grew up watching Sesame Street. I love this show. It's so very educational but it makes it fun. I was probably eight or nine when my mom finally corrected me and told me that the real words to the Beatles song I often sang were "Let It Be", not "Letter B".

I have so many fond memories of this show. Hats off to Sesame Street's 30th birthday and here's to 30 more. This is a show that I want my children to be able to grow up with as well. I applaud and thank the cast and crew for their dedication to children.

Oh yes, finally, I love Elmo & Grover & Telly Monster & Cookie Monster & Kermit the Frog & Snuffie, & Big Bird & Bert & Ernie& Harry & yes, even Oscar the Grouch.

Sunny Day, everythings A- OK. Friendly Neighbors. That's where we meet. Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street.