Starting in January 2026, YouTube will become the largest digital home for Sesame Street. The expansion comes through a new partnership with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the long-running children’s program, which will make hundreds of classic episodes available on the platform alongside new content created specifically for YouTube. This move positions YouTube as the […] 2 mins read
Sesame Street is set to debut its 55th season on November 10. Netflix will release the first four episodes on that date, while PBS stations across the U.S. and PBS Kids digital platforms will carry them at the same time. This arrangement ensures that families can continue to watch the series both through public broadcasting […] 2 mins read
With the Corporation for Public Broadcasting now signaling that a shutdown is highly likely, what once seemed unthinkable is becoming reality. For many Americans, this marks more than the end of a federally supported institution—it represents the fading of a cultural touchstone that helped define generations: PBS. Since its launch in 1970, the Public Broadcasting […] 2 mins read
Netflix is doubling down on its commitment to children’s entertainment. Hot on the heels of its announcement that Sesame Street is heading to the platform, the streaming giant has confirmed that new episodes of Peppa Pig will also be joining its lineup. In addition to streaming, the beloved animated character will star in a brand-new […] 2 mins read
Sesame Street is officially joining Netflix. The beloved children’s program will debut its 56th season on the platform later this year—marking a big shift after parting ways with HBO and Max. This new partnership brings Sesame Street to a broader audience, as episodes will also continue airing for free on PBS and the PBS Kids […] 2 mins read
For over five decades, Sesame Street has been a cornerstone of children’s educational programming, fostering learning and inclusion for generations. However, the future of the beloved series is now in flux. Warner Bros. Discovery has announced it will not renew its partnership with Sesame Workshop, meaning new episodes will no longer premiere on Max after […] 2 mins read
As Sesame Street celebrates its 55th anniversary, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the profound legacy this iconic show has built—not just in children’s entertainment but as a pioneering force in early childhood education and cultural representation. Since its debut on November 10, 1969, Sesame Street has redefined what television can accomplish, combining entertainment […] 6 mins read
After weeks of uncertainty, the beloved children’s television show “Sesame Street” can continue its mission of educating and entertaining young minds without interruption. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced that the 35 dedicated writers at Sesame Workshop have reached a tentative agreement with management, bringing relief to parents and children who have grown to […] 2 mins read
Fans of the universally beloved children’s show Sesame Street may be surprised to learn that trouble is brewing behind the bright facades of the iconic neighborhood. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has made a major announcement: Sesame Workshop writers have voted unanimously to strike should their contract negotiations fail. Why Are Sesame Street Writers […] 2 mins read
Sesame Street, the seminal children’s television series, has consistently evolved to meet the changing needs and preferences of its young audience since its inception in 1969. In line with this tradition, the producers have unveiled plans for a comprehensive overhaul of the show in its upcoming 56th season, slated to premiere in 2025. This significant […] 2 mins read
Sesame Street is bringing on board fan favorites from HGTV and Food Network to star in three new unscripted specials premiering this year on Max. The 22-minute episodes have a charitable theme of giving back to the community. Sesame Workshop’s head of creative Kay Wilson Stallings said in a statement that this is the first […] 2 mins read
Twitter announced a complete rebranding and name change to “X”, representing its shift into an all-in-one digital marketplace. This surprising move sparked reactions across social media, but none more amusing than Sesame Street’s joke about the letter X itself responding. While Twitter aims to reinvent itself under a new identity, the single letter name stands […] 2 mins read
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Lloyd Morrisett, the co-creator of Sesame Street, who passed away at the age of 93. Morrisett, a psychology teacher and experimental educator for the nonprofit Carnegie Corp. of New York, teamed up with producer Joan Ganz Cooney to create the Children’s Television Workshop in 1968. […] 2 mins read
Bob McGrath, a beloved character on the iconic children’s television program Sesame Street, has passed away at the age of 90. Born in Ottawa, Illinois, McGrath was a singer, musician, and author of children’s books before joining the cast of Sesame Street in 1969. Over the course of 47 seasons, he appeared in 460 episodes […] 1 min read
New songs penned by three of Broadway and the music industry’s finest composers, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, Almost Famous), Helen Park (KPOP), and Nate Edmondson (Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation), will be included in the world premiere of Sesame Street the Musical. A new teaser trailer for the show, showcasing […] 1 min read
In a new PSA released by Sesame Workshop, the organization behind the popular Sesame Street, everyone’s favorite lovable red monster, Elmo received his first COVID vaccination. In the video released Tuesday, Elmo is seen with his father as they discuss getting the shot. The PSA also reassures parents that it is OK to have questions […] 1 min read
First Lady Jill Biden joined Sesame Street cast Gabrille, Tango and Elmo for a less than two-minute video sharing the word of the day on Monday: Kindness. Biden said it’s good to be kind to ‘people, animals and the environment. ‘It’s important that we are kind to every person, monster, animal and the environment,’ said […] 1 min read