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The preschool educational television program Sesame Street was first aired on public broadcasting.
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In November 1970, the cover of Time magazine featured Big Bird, who had received more fan mail than any of the show's human hosts.
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Muppeteer Kevin Clash begins performing Elmo. A curious three-and-a-half year old.
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Sesame Street goes Audio and reaches an all new high
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By Sesame Street 's 40th anniversary, it was ranked the fifteenth most popular children's show on television. When the show premiered in 1969, 130 episodes a year were produced; in 2009, because of rising costs, twenty-six episodes were made.
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Sesame Street reaches it's 46th Season and currently can be watched on two channels. (HBO and PBS)