Sesame Street
‘They’re puppets!’: why the US right loves to hate Sesame Street
A pro-vaccine tweet from Big Bird ruffled Ted Cruz’s feathers, but it’s not the first time a Republican has been anti-muppet
Erum Salam
09, Nov, 2021 @6:42 PM
Ted Cruz condemns Big Bird for advocating Covid vaccines for kids
Big Bird seems unlikely to stop his public health advocacy
Martin Pengelly in New York
07, Nov, 2021 @2:08 PM
Frank Oz on life as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy and Yoda: ‘I’d love to do the Muppets again but Disney doesn’t want me’
He played some of the most memorable characters of all time on The Muppet Show and Sesame Street - then became a brilliant comedy director. What is he most proud of?
Hadley Freeman
30, Aug, 2021 @5:00 AM
New Sesame Street song supports Asian American children struggling with bullying
Alan and Wes, a recently introduced African American character, sing ‘Your eyes tell the story of your family’ in Proud of Your Eyes
Sarah Betancourt
29, Jun, 2021 @2:12 PM
Angellica Bell: ‘My puppet sidekick became real to me’
The TV presenter and host of Leonardo: The Official Podcast on her love of Bullseye and Dallas – and what happened when Victoria Beckham came to CBBC
As told to Hannah J Davies
11, May, 2021 @1:30 PM
‘It was truly an experiment’: how did we get to Sesame Street?
A new documentary, Street Gang, traces the early days, radical roots and creative energy of the groundbreaking childhood TV show
Adrian Horton
05, May, 2021 @6:03 AM
Strings attached: why we’re still in love with puppet TV shows
Four new series revolving around puppets highlight the enduring appeal of the format as Sesame Street enjoys its 51st season on air
Charles Bramesco
28, Apr, 2021 @6:28 AM
Self-proclaimed ‘Big Bird Bandits’ return $160,000 costume to Adelaide circus
Two men seen leaving the stolen Sesame Street costume with apology note were unable to be located by police dog squad
Mostafa Rachwani
21, Apr, 2021 @3:28 AM
Sesame Street to Bugbears: the kids' TV that challenges racism
Muppets learn about race, young cooks show off global cuisines, and a cuban-American girl seeks election, as children’s shows explore identity and diversity
Stuart Heritage
24, Mar, 2021 @3:42 PM
'I took a trip to the North Pole': Anthony Fauci tells children he vaccinated Santa
Top US infectious diseases expert tells Sesame Street event Father Christmas is ‘good to go’ for present-delivery duty
Martin Pengelly in New York
19, Dec, 2020 @8:05 PM
Fox News host talks race by calling out the real enemy: Sesame Street's Elmo
In response to a family-oriented CNN town hall on racism Tucker Carlson launched an attack on the much-loved furry red muppet
Adam Gabbatt
10, Jun, 2020 @4:03 PM
From a talking horse to the Dark Knight: Will Arnett ranks his own roles
Ahead of his appearance in new BBC sitcom The First Team, the star of Arrested Development and BoJack Horseman takes a look back at his favourite roles
Interview by Rich Pelley
25, May, 2020 @8:00 AM
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