On November 10, 1969, the show Sesame Street, set on a fictional New York street, made its debut on television. Conceptualized by Joan Ganz Cooney as an entertaining and educational show to help underprivileged kids between the ages of three and five, the show became one of the most popular children’s shows of all time, eventually airing in 120 countries.
Below, you may watch the debut episode of Sesame Street. The show wasted no time, introducing us to classic characters like Big Bird, Bert, and Ernie in the first five minutes. Check it out.
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