Sesame Street

The Wicked Witch of the West and Big Bird

Why the Wicked Witch’s ‘Sesame Street’ Episode Got Banned

Her meeting with Big Bird and the gang frightened viewers so badly, it was never aired again.

The Muppets, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibNuEcAt21k

The Shocking Backstory of Your Favorite Muppet Song

Did you know this favorite earworm was originally a tune from an adult movie?

Michael Landon on 'Little House on the Prairie'

‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Makes Bold Michael Landon Comparison

The actress behind Nellie Oleson likened the actor, who played Charles “Pa” Ingalls, to another TV legend.

SESAME STREET, Loretta Long (as Susan), Oscar the Grouch and kids, 1969-

The Surprising Thing ‘Sesame Street’s Creators Hated About the Show

They thought this was the “least bad” out of a bad set of options.

Margret Hamilton on Mr Rogers Neighborhood

Margaret Hamilton Wasn’t Always Wicked: The ‘Wizard of Oz’ Star’s Most Surprising TV Appearances

Known for terrifying Oz, she surprised fans by showing her gentle side on classic TV.

Cookie Monster with Netflix logo

‘Sesame Street’ Coming to Netflix — With Some Major Changes

In December 2024, the HBO streamer Max, which had partnered with Sesame Workshop starting in 2015, decided not to continue its deal.

1990s toys

12 Toys That ’90s Kids Had to Have For Christmas

Take a walk down Memory Lane with pogs and Gameboy Color.

Margaret Hamilton Collage

7 Things You Never Knew About ‘Wizard of Oz’ Star Margaret Hamilton

She had a very different job before playing the Wicked Witch of the West.

SESAME STREET, Ernie with his Rubber Ducky, and Bert, 1969-

20 Fun Facts About ‘Sesame Street’ for 55th Anniversary

Celebrate the beloved children’s show with these fun facts.

SESAME STREET, Loretta Long (as Susan), Oscar the Grouch and kids, 1969-

How Did We Get to ‘Sesame Street?’

The show began in 1969 and is celebrating its 55th anniversary, but how did it start?

Karen Prell and John Tartaglia attend the 2022 Children's & Family Emmys at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on December 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California

Exclusive Interview with ‘Fraggle Rock’ Creative Supervisor & Puppeteer John Tartaglia

John was nice enough to answer all of our questions including which ‘Fraggle Rock’ character he relates to the most!

Sesame Street Big Bird Elmo

Big Bird Was Small & Elmo is a Therapist? Sesame Street Is Having a Rough Week

It opened up a very real discussion about mental health on social media.

scene from the 1970s

Anyone Sing That ‘Hard-Workin’ Dog’ Song From ‘Sesame Street’ to Their Pups?

The ‘Cow Dog Song’ accompanied a short film about a hard-workin’ herding dog that aired on Sesame Street in the ’70s and had a catchy refrain that surely remains in many Gen Xers’ brains.