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Elmo Had a Black Puppeteer, Kevin Clash, for 28 Years
Last week, "Sesame Street" debuted two Black muppets to educate the show's young viewers about race.
Anthony Fauci Reassures Kids He Gave Santa Claus the COVID Vaccine
"What if he can't go to anyone's house or near his reindeer?" one concerned child asked the head of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases.
All the Celebrities Confirmed for the New Season of 'Sesame Street'
"Sesame Street" Season 51 is airing on HBO across 2020 and 2021, and will see another batch of big names like Hailee Steinfeld, Issa Rae and Billy Porter joining Big Bird, Elmo and co.
Trump Wants to Stop the Count — 'Sesame Street' Isn't Having It
The 25th anniversary episode of "Sesame Street," which originally aired in 1994, features Pesci dressed up as Ronald Grump, a developer trying to gentrify Sesame Street.
John Oliver Asks Tucker Carlson If He's 'a Racist or a Moron'
The HBO late-night host took particular issue with Carlson's outburst about a "Sesame Street" educational special on race last week.
Tucker Carlson Attacks Elmo for Anti-Racism Message on 'Sesame Street'
The Fox News host condemned the joint town hall special on racism between "Sesame Street" and CNN.
How to Watch Sesame Street's 'Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism'
In light of all the recent protests around the country, the 'Sesame Street' gang will band together with CNN to help teach kids the importance of embracing diversity on Saturday.
How to Watch 'Sesame Street' Explain 'The ABCs of COVID-19'
The second town hall collaboration between "Sesame Street" and CNN will air on Saturday.
How to Watch 'Sesame Street' Explain 'The ABC's of COVID-19'
The iconic TV characters are teaming up with CNN for a town hall special aimed at parents and kids.
HBO Max Is Launching on May 27 and Here's Why You'll Want To Sign Right Up
An Anna Kendrick-starring series, new Looney Tunes cartoons, and a talk show starring Elmo are all slated to drop with HBO Max on launch day.
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney on Playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch
The puppeteer behind the beloved 'Sesame Street' characters died Sunday at the age of 85.
After Sesame Street: What's Next for Children's TV?
On the 50th anniversary of the beloved show, a look at what makes educational programming worthwhile and where we go from here.
Sesame Street: 12 Most Surprising Celebrity Guests From the Last 50 Years
"Sesame Street" is 50 years old this week. Here are some of the strangest celebrity guests from the show's five decades, from Mel Gibson to Lassie.
'Sesame Street 50th Anniversary' Celebrity Guests Revealed
"Sesame Street" will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this week with a star-studded HBO special. Here are all the celebrity guests that will be joining Elmo, Big Bird and co.
The Starting 5: Greta Thunberg, Kamala Harris, College Football And More
It's a big weekend ahead with the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and 'Sesame Street' turning 50.
Fox News Contributor Has 'Concerns' Sesame Street Will Normalize Drug Abuse
The story of a Sesame Street character's struggle with her mother's substance abuse is not age-appropriate, the Fox News contributor said.
'Sesame Street' Addresses Opioid Crisis in New Segments
A new segment features Karli telling Elmo about her mom going to meetings.
A Prominent Autism Group Cut Ties With 'Sesame Street' Over Autistic Muppet
The new PSAs were made with the group Autism Speaks, which has been criticized in the past for what many see as stigmatizing autism.
'Sesame Street' Sex and Drugs Movie Hit With Lawsuit
The film's trailer depicts "explicit, profane, drug-using, misogynistic, violent, copulating and even ejaculating puppets," according to the makers of the kids' TV show.
'Sesame Street' Theme Park Gets Autism Certification
Sesame Place is the first theme park in the world to roll out such a program for autistic kids.
Smithsonian To Host Annual American Ingenuity Awards
Smithsonian Magazine is getting ready to host its Sixth Annual Ingenuity Awards and the honorees are more diverse than ever.
'Sesame Street' Introduces a Muppet With Autism
A Muppet with autism makes her "Sesame Street" debut on April 10, a first for the show. The introduction is intended to help destigmatize autism and reduce isolation among diagnosed children.
Why We Can't Give Up Funding Public Broadcasting
PBS has proven itself to be the place for the best practices in using media for education, the author writes.
When Does Music Become Torture?
Canadian police use Nickelback, Guantanamo guards used rap: music is often a tool for making people uncomfortable.
'Sesame Street's' Grover Cheers on Team Refugees
An all-refugee team is competing for the first time in the Olympics.
PBS to Launch a 24-Hour Kids TV Channel and Live Stream
Educational media for kids will be available all day on a new television channel as well as via live stream.
Muppet With Autism to Join Sesame Street
The organization hopes to educate families about the condition with a spirited puppet named Julia.
HBO Lands 'Sesame Street'
A new partnership between the premium TV provider and the children's Muppet show will make episodes available for early streaming.