This story has been brought to you by the letter S and the numbers 15 and 40. (Or, as the Count might say in his adorable Transylvanian accent, "fivteen and forrrty—HA, HA, HA!") The S, as anyone who ...

Apart from the giant yellow bird, the red furry monster and the blue Muppet with an insatiable appetite for cookies, “Sesame Street” appears as real as the New York City streets that inspired it.

Come and play, everything’s a-okay. You only have to hum a bar or two of the “Sesame Street” theme song to become instantly nostalgic for watching some of your favorite characters — Bert and Ernie, ...

When "Sesame Street" was created in 1969, it was a test - could television teach children? The program was developed with lower-income families in mind, and the set was meant to represent a block in ...

On November 10, 1969, television audiences were introduced to Sesame Street. In the more than 50 years since, the series has become one of television's most iconic programs—and it's not just for kids.

That's because "Sesame Street" can't just be measured quantitatively (sorry, Count von Count). Its legacy is measured as much by the lessons it taught in kindness and love and grief as it is in the ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The road to Sesame Street goes straight through Astoria, Queens, to an ...