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http://www.aftra.com/amees2010/bios.htm#sesame
Celebrating its 40th year on the air, "Sesame Street" has taught countless children their ABCs and 123s. Airing in more than 140 nations, the show has become one of the single greatest informal educators of young children in the world with its cast of Muppets, actors and guest stars.
When "Sesame Street" premiered on Nov. 10, 1969, it took on a strong visual style, fast-moving action and comic format similar to another AFTRA-covered program, "Laugh-In," but with a target audience of inner city preschool-aged children with little access to quality education.
Over the years, the curriculum-driven program has changed formats and cast members and made history. Its cast – from Jim Henson's Muppets to the dozens of human characters it has employed over the decades, including original cast members Bob McGrath and Loretta Long – has reflected the diversity of the country.
Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization, has expanded “Sesame Street’s” reach, delivering it through television, radio, books, magazines, interactive media and community outreach on a local, national and global level. Through each media platform, the goal of the program remains the same: to help children reach their highest potential.
http://www.aftra.com/amees2010/bios.htm#sesame
Celebrating its 40th year on the air, "Sesame Street" has taught countless children their ABCs and 123s. Airing in more than 140 nations, the show has become one of the single greatest informal educators of young children in the world with its cast of Muppets, actors and guest stars.
When "Sesame Street" premiered on Nov. 10, 1969, it took on a strong visual style, fast-moving action and comic format similar to another AFTRA-covered program, "Laugh-In," but with a target audience of inner city preschool-aged children with little access to quality education.
Over the years, the curriculum-driven program has changed formats and cast members and made history. Its cast – from Jim Henson's Muppets to the dozens of human characters it has employed over the decades, including original cast members Bob McGrath and Loretta Long – has reflected the diversity of the country.
Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization, has expanded “Sesame Street’s” reach, delivering it through television, radio, books, magazines, interactive media and community outreach on a local, national and global level. Through each media platform, the goal of the program remains the same: to help children reach their highest potential.
