"Sesame Street" (1969) TV series 1969-????

Creator:

Joan Ganz Cooney

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | unknown

Release Date:

10 November 1969 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Music

Plot:

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, both human and puppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games and songs.

Plot Keywords:

Puppet | Children | Pre School | Monster | Part Live Action

Awards:

Won 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 123 wins & 160 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Dec. 1	7:00 AM	PBS	Wild Nature Survivor Guy
Wed. Dec. 2	7:00 AM	PBS

Cast

Frank Oz	...	Bert / ... (68 episodes, 1969-2008)
Caroll Spinney	...	Big Bird / ... (62 episodes, 1969-2008)
Loretta Long	...	Susan / ... (62 episodes, 1969-2008)
Bob McGrath	...	Bob / ... (56 episodes, 1969-2007)
Sonia Manzano	...	Maria / ... (54 episodes, 1969-2008)
Jerry Nelson	...	Muppet / ... (48 episodes, 1970-2008)
Emilio Delgado	...	Luis / ... (46 episodes, 1971-2008)
Roscoe Orman	...	Gordon / ... (44 episodes, 1974-2008)
Jim Henson	...	Ernie / ... (44 episodes, 1969-1988)
Kevin Clash	...	Elmo / ... (40 episodes, 1985-2008)
Martin P. Robinson	...	Muppet / ... (37 episodes, 1982-2008)
Fran Brill	...	Muppet / ... (35 episodes, 1970-2008)
Alan Muraoka	...	Alan (34 episodes, 1998-2008)
Joey Mazzarino	...	Muppet / ... (33 episodes, 1991-2008)
Carmen Osbahr	...	Muppet / ... (32 episodes, 1991-2008)
David Rudman	...	Muppet / ... (32 episodes, 1992-2007)
Eric Jacobson	...	Muppet / ... (31 episodes, 2000-2008)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo	...	Muppet / ... (29 episodes, 1998-2008)
Desiree Casado	...	Gabi / ... (28 episodes, 1993-2008)
Steve Whitmire	...	Muppet / ... (28 episodes, 2002-2008)
Will Lee	...	Mr. Hooper / ... (28 episodes, 1969-1983)

Also Known As:

Open Sesame (New Zealand: English title) (new syndication title)
Sesame Street Unpaved (USA) (syndication title)
The New Sesame Street (USA) (new syndication title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono | Stereo

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | USA:TV-G (1969-1996) | USA:TV-Y

Filming Locations:

Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Children's Television Workshop (CTW)

Trivia:

On the death of actor Will Lee, who played neighborhood grocer Mr. Harold Hooper, the production staff decided not to replace him with another actor instead they wrote a special episode dealing with the loss of a loved one ("Goodbye, Mr. Hooper"). In a scene where the other cast members are talking to Big Bird about the death of someone one loves, they were apparently still grieving the loss of Will Lee, since they were visibly near tears.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: During the final stanza of the Anything Muppets' song "J Friends", when the four Muppets jump up at the line "Let's jump with Jane", the hair and forehead of Muppet performer Frank Oz are briefly visible at the bottom of the screen.

Quotes:

Ernie: [Ernie is having Bert's head traced on the screen, unbeknownst to Bert who can't move and doesn't understand why] Okay, here is Bert's eye.
[His left eye is traced]
Ernie: And here is Bert's other eye.
[His other eye is traced]
Ernie: And the eyes are what you see with, right Bert?
[Bert starts to say something, but is cut off immediately by Ernie]
Ernie: Don't say anything, Bert.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Peep Show: Sistering (#3.4)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

MONSTER CLUBHOUSE THEME SONG

What happended to my show?

Can this really be the same show that dealt with the death of Mr. Hooper? I can't see them doing anything like that now. They used to count up to twenty. Now they sometimes go past ten. I even remember one cartoon segment where they went up to 40! I miss Mumford the Magician(ala peanut butter sandwiches!) and the honkers. I had a honker doll when I was little. Drove my folks nuts.

Please get rid of Elmo World! He doesn't even TEACH anything.('cept for that one PC Holiday Speacial) and as many others pointed out he's annoying and talks down to kids.

For people who tell me not to get upset over a kids show, I remind them that Sesame Street was a show parents could watch with their kids without being bored silly. The show had jokes that parents could get. and some awesome guest stars.

I have a feeling this show may be coming to an end. It will be replaced by Elmo's World in hour long form.

Farwell Sesmae we had great times together.