"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:

Rosita originally appeared on "Plaza Sésamo" (1973), the Mexican version of "Sesame Street" (1969). When she joined the cast of the original American version, she became first regular bilingual Muppet on Sesame Street.

Quotes:

[repeated question]
Bert: Why me?

Movie Connections:

Featured in Learning About Letters (1986) (V)

Soundtrack:

AFRICAN ALPHABET 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.