Video: Sesame Street Turns 40
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Forty years ago, Sesame Street premiered on New York television. In celebration of November 10, 1969, check out this clip from that very first episode, featuring the appearances by Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Gordon, Susan, Bob, and Mr. Hooper.
After several decades of advancement in Muppet and video technologies, the Sesame Street cast and crew still inspire and educate millions of children all around the world.
Got a favorite Sesame Street character? We’re sharing the 13 characters we love the most — now tell us your faves!
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I have been reading Sesame Street: A Celebration – 40 years Of Life On The Street. According to this book Sesame Street did not premiere on Thirteen/WNET. Look at page 31 “New York City’s local affiliate, Channel Thirteen, passed on the show. So Joan Cooney cannily negotiated a waiver from the unions to air the show on the commercial network WPIX channel 11 until Thirteen opted to pick up the show in season two” You should check out the book it has some great pictures and wonderful trivia.