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Thursday August 13, 2015

Sesame Street's New ABCs: On PBS And Now HBO

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The Two-Way

Sesame Street's New ABCs: On PBS And Now HBO

August 13, 2015 • For the next five seasons of Sesame Street, episodes will air first on HBO before they're made available to PBS for free nine months later.

Thursday July 2, 2015

Maria Leaves Sesame Street After 44 Years On The Block

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Maria Leaves Sesame Street After 44 Years On The Block

July 2, 2015 • Sonia Manzano's acting career began when she was in the original cast of Godspell — a musical which began as a student production on campus, according to the Associated Press.

Wednesday October 1, 2014

Raya The Muppet Talks About Poop And Is Proud Of It

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Goats and Soda

Raya The Muppet Talks About Poop And Is Proud Of It

October 1, 2014 • She's an aquamarine puppet with a mission: Stop the practice of open defecation. That's a tall order for a 6-year-old Muppet. But she's up for the job: "Let's face it. We all got to go."

The 6-year-old Muppet has her mind on the toilet.

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Friday June 28, 2013

SEE: The 'New Yorker' Cover That Has People Talking

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SEE: The 'New Yorker' Cover That Has People Talking

June 28, 2013 • Bert and Ernie — yes, Sesame Street's Muppets — have been thrust yet again into the gay marriage debate.

Monday May 6, 2013

PHOTO: The Six-Story Rubber Ducky That's Gracing Hong Kong

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PHOTO: The Six-Story Rubber Ducky That's Gracing Hong Kong

May 6, 2013 • Created by a Dutch artist, it's floating in Victoria Harbor for the month of May. See if the same song pops into your head as popped into ours.

Tuesday November 13, 2012

Man Who Made Accusations Against Elmo Puppeteer Recants

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Man Who Made Accusations Against Elmo Puppeteer Recants

November 13, 2012 • The man said that he and Kevin Clash had a sexual relationship, but it was between consenting adults.

Monday November 12, 2012

Voice Of Elmo On Leave To Confront 'Unsubstantiated' Allegations

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Voice Of Elmo On Leave To Confront 'Unsubstantiated' Allegations

November 12, 2012 • Sesame Street Workshop says Kevin Clash denies a young man's accusation that they had an improper relationship. The organization also says it investigated and concluded the allegation is "unsubstantiated." But Clash exercised poor judgment and violated the organization's policy on Internet usage.

Friday October 5, 2012

Big Bird Makes A Campaign Appearance

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It's All Politics

Big Bird Makes A Campaign Appearance

October 5, 2012 • The Sesame Street character is getting lots of newfound attention since Mitt Romney brought up federal funding for PBS in Wednesday's debate.

Tuesday October 4, 2011

Sesame Street Tackles Child Hunger, One Muppet At A Time

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Sesame Street Tackles Child Hunger, One Muppet At A Time

October 4, 2011 • It's no surprise that Sesame Street is tackling a tough issue. It's been doing that from the start in 1969. Just in the last year, the show has featured a story line where a parent loses a job, and another on parent death.

Sunday October 2, 2011

NPR Names Sesame Workshop's Gary Knell As CEO/President

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NPR Names Sesame Workshop's Gary Knell As CEO/President

October 2, 2011 • He has led Sesame Workshop for a dozen years. NPR launched the search for a new CEO and president last March, after Vivian Schiller departed following controversies that led the board to conclude she couldn't effectively lead the organization.

Tuesday June 29, 2010

Blog Of The Nation

Biologist Pins Big Bird's Genus And Species

June 29, 2010 • Big Bird's one of Sesame Street's most beloved characters. But what the heck kind of bird is he? Biologist Mike Dickison has figured it out.

Tuesday December 22, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Rest In Peace

December 22, 2009 • Two remarkable people have died in the past week. Remembering Alaina Reed-Amini and Kim Peek.

Thursday November 12, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Explaining The Hard Stuff, Sesame Style

November 12, 2009 • Sesame Street confronts the death of Mr. Hooper — head on.

Tuesday November 10, 2009

Tell Me More

'S' Is For 'Sesame Street'

November 10, 2009 • Sesame Street provided the soundtrack of my childhood. I watched the show every day. As a latchkey kid, I kept myself company by singing aloud in front of the television set.

Thursday November 5, 2009

Blog Of The Nation

Considering 'Sesame Street'

November 5, 2009 • Everyone's talking about Sesame Street on the eve of its 40th season. Here are some thought-provoking takes.

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