A Less Than Flattering Rendition of Sesame Street
The television program Sesame Street was first aired on November 10, 1969, and reached its 52nd season in 2021. The history of Sesame Street has reflected changing attitudes to developmental psychology, early childhood education, and cultural diversity. Featuring The Muppets, animation, humor and celebrity appearances, it was the first television program of its kind to base its content and production values on laboratory and formative research, and the first to include a curriculum "detailed or stated in terms of measurable outcomes". Initial responses to the show included adulatory reviews, some controversy and high ratings. By its 40th anniversary in 2009, Sesame Street was broadcast in over 120 countries, and 20 independent international versions had been produced.
Sesame Street Lore:
- Oscar the Grouch used to be orange.
- The character Bert has a twin that appeared in 1974.
- Big Bird was played by the same guy for almost 50 years.
- There is inflation on Sesame Street. Nobody escapes the government. Not even Elmo.
