"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 | 14 | 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:

Puppet | Children | Pre School | Monster | Part Live Action

Awards:

Won 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 122 wins & 156 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	7:00 AM	PBS
Tue. Nov. 10	7:00 AM	PBS

Cast

Frank Oz	...	Bert / ... (66 episodes, 1969-2008)
Loretta Long	...	Susan / ... (62 episodes, 1969-2008)
Caroll Spinney	...	Big Bird / ... (61 episodes, 1969-2008)
Bob McGrath	...	Bob / ... (56 episodes, 1969-2007)
Sonia Manzano	...	Maria / ... (52 episodes, 1969-2008)
Jerry Nelson	...	Muppet / ... (46 episodes, 1970-2008)
Emilio Delgado	...	Luis / ... (45 episodes, 1971-2008)
Roscoe Orman	...	Gordon / ... (44 episodes, 1974-2008)
Jim Henson	...	Ernie / ... (43 episodes, 1969-1988)
Kevin Clash	...	Elmo / ... (40 episodes, 1985-2008)
Martin P. Robinson	...	Muppet / ... (37 episodes, 1982-2008)
Fran Brill	...	Muppet / ... (35 episodes, 1970-2008)
Alan Muraoka	...	Alan (34 episodes, 1998-2008)
Joey Mazzarino	...	Muppet / ... (33 episodes, 1991-2008)
Carmen Osbahr	...	Muppet / ... (32 episodes, 1991-2008)
David Rudman	...	Muppet / ... (32 episodes, 1992-2007)
Eric Jacobson	...	Muppet / ... (31 episodes, 2000-2008)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo	...	Muppet / ... (29 episodes, 1998-2008)
Desiree Casado	...	Gabi / ... (28 episodes, 1993-2008)
Steve Whitmire	...	Muppet / ... (28 episodes, 2002-2008)
Jennifer Barnhart	...	Muppet / ... (27 episodes, 2003-2007)
Matt Vogel	...	Muppet / ... (27 episodes, 2000-2008)
Will Lee	...	Mr. Hooper / ... (27 episodes, 1969-1983)

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:

Originally, the character of Snuffleupagus only ever interacted with Big Bird. He'd always come and go when no one else was around, and consequently no one ever believed Big Bird when he told them of his existence. The producers decided to reveal him to the other characters partially because they felt it was sending a bad message to children that adults will not believe them if they have something important to tell them.

Quotes:

Slimy: [after reading Trash Gordon] Read more! Read more!
Oscar the Grouch: Uh uh. Sorry, Slimy, time for sleep now. So close your eyes and dream of all the wonderful Trash that's yet to come.
[to the camera]
Oscar the Grouch: You too. There'll be more Trash tomorrow.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Office: Baby Shower (#5.3)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

ELMO'S SONG

one of the coolest educational shows on TV.

Sesame Street was my favorite show when I was a kid. I remember a scene from the episode where Mr. Hooper died. Gordon told Big Bird that he died. Big Bird thought he would come back, but Gordon told Big Bird that he wouldn't. This episode dealt with death in a way young children would understand, which makes it a classic.

I'll admit it. Sometimes when I'm flipping through the channels, I'll stop and watch SS for awhile. It brings back so many childhood memories.