Sesame Street characters Elmo, left, and Cookie Monster pose on the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building to promote the return of the live limited run show "Sesame Street Live! Let's Party!" Evan Agostini/AP hide caption
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Sesame Street co-creator Lloyd Morrisett attends the 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Morrisett died at 93, Sesame Workshop announced Monday. Greg Allen/Invision/AP hide caption
'Sesame Street' has many versions around the world. Above: its new Afghan characters, 6-year-old Zari (left) and her brother, Zeerak. Rahmat Gul/AP hide caption
With $100 Million Grant, Sesame Workshop Reaches Out To Refugee Kids
Julia (center) first appeared online and in printed materials as a part of Sesame Street's See Amazing in all Children initiative. She'll now appear on TV as well. From left, Elmo, Alan Muraoka, Julia, Abby Cadabby and Big Bird. Zach Hyman/Sesame Workshop hide caption
To ensure the survival of Sesame Street, one of the most cherished long-standing shows on television, Sesame Workshop CEO and President Jeffrey Dunn has worked to find new funding for the company. Jason Kempin/Getty Images hide caption
Marvie, the host of Sesame Studios, will sing and answer viewer questions. Sesame Workshop hide caption
These familiar faces will soon be appearing on another channel. Kathy Willens/AP hide caption
Incoming NPR CEO and President Gary Knell. Sesame Workshop hide caption