But 40 years later, "Sesame Street" is the longest running children's television program in the United States. (MUSIC) As part of its 40 year anniversary, "Sesame Street" had an extra special guest on ...

But as Sesame Street turns 40, perhaps one of its most impressive attributes is that it still sells big, even in a recession. Sam Eaton explores why. by Sam Eaton. Listen Now.

(CNN) — There’s a moment early in the “Sesame Street” special marking the program’s 50th anniversary where host Joseph Gordon-Levitt, prompted by a curious Abby and Elmo, tells his two ...

“Sesame Street” is getting a new best friend. Ji-Young, a 7-year-old Korean American character, will be a part of “See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special.” The show, set to air on ...

The Sesame Street Big Bird balloon sways in the wind during the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia on Nov. 23, 2006. The first Sesame Place opened almost 40 years ago outside Philadelphia.

It’s 45 years later but it’s still a sunny day, sweeping the clouds away. “Sesame Street” debuted on November 10, 1969. Since then, it’s entertained millions of children and adults.

"Sesame Street" is seen in more than 120 countries. It is estimated that 80 million Americans watched the show as children. And it is in Guinness World Records for most Emmy wins (122) by a ...

Sesame Street has given us many memorable, and instructive, characters — Oscar the Grouch, for one. "I believe that he helped prepare generations of children for the unhappy neighbour, the ...

Sesame Street, the beloved children's show, turns 40 next week. The longest-running show in children's television history, whose fuzzy, lovable muppets have spread to more than 140 countries ...

Apparently, times are tough even on Sesame Street. A post that was seemingly from Elmo went viral when the Muppet let people know he was “open to work” on LinkedIn. Now, people are wondering ...