After premiering for the first time in 1969, the beloved children’s show “Sesame Street” soon found itself at the center of a controversial decision in Mississippi. The racially diverse cast became a ...

In 1970, an obscure magazine printed by the U.S. government for distribution in the Soviet Union, called Amerika, commissioned New York City-based photographer David Attie to shoot behind-the-scenes ...

You never know who might pop up on Sesame Street. These are a few of the biggest names to ever visit the neighborhood.

In 1970, television viewers had the option of three major networks, a handful of local channels and a new outlet called the Public Broadcasting Service, which would soon dominate the underserved ...

The beloved family program Sesame Street has seen its share of controversial moments, including appearances by Katy Perry and ...

A recent revival of interest in Mister Rogers has offered fans a chance to revisit childhood nostalgia. “Sunny Days: The Children’s Television Revolution That Changed America” takes it from there. The ...

When TIME set out to tackle the debate over children’s TV in late 1970, a year after Sesame Street premiered, correspondent Mary Cronin was sent to interview one of the show’s puppeteers—and ended up ...

Danny Seagren was born on November 15, 1943 in Minneapolis. He grew up loving music, dance, and storytelling. As a young adult he moved to New York City to chas ...

The show that redefined quality children’s TV programming is turning 50. That’s enough to make adults who grew up with it feel just a little bit old. At least they can age with a smile. Perhaps no ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Sesame Street Learning Kit ...

The Original Cast of Sesame Street in 1970. Charlotte Brooks Look Magazine Photograph Collection (Library of Congress) After premiering for the first time in 1969, the beloved children’s show “Sesame ...