Making its debut in 1969, the beloved children’s television show was shaped by the African-American communities in Harlem and beyond Bryan Greene - Contributing Writer The design of "Sesame Street" ...

When "Sesame Street" was created in 1969, it was a test - could television teach children? The program was developed with lower-income families in mind, and the set was meant to represent a block in ...

Apart from the giant yellow bird, the red furry monster and the blue Muppet with an insatiable appetite for cookies, “Sesame Street” appears as real as the New York City streets that inspired it.

It’s about “helping to make 'Sesame Street' more than just the show,” Sesame Workshop CEO Steve Youngwood says. “And then actually making Sesame Workshop more than just 'Sesame Street' because in this ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The road to Sesame Street goes straight through Astoria, Queens, to an ...

S stands for Sesame Street, and it has since 1969 when the beloved show made its debut on public television. This year marks the 50th anniversary of friendly neighbors and fuzzy creatures who help ...

The deal is a much-needed shot in the arm for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces “Sesame Street” and has been struggling financially. By John Koblin After many difficult months, “Sesame ...

Following several months of upheaval, a sense of calm is coming to "Sesame Street." In a series of announcements May 19, the beloved children's show producer Sesame Workshop revealed it will begin ...

On a sunny day in April, I visited the offices of the Sesame Workshop, across the street from Lincoln Center. At first, the space looks almost disappointingly normal, until you notice the heap of ...

Legendary preschool show "Sesame Street" has moved to Netflix. The first four episodes of the new season are streaming now. Will fans still find "Sesame Street" on PBS? Elmo has always looked good in ...