Sesame Workshop

‘Sesame Street’ 40 years old and still counting

Arts, Culture & Media

Cookie Monster now eats vegetables, but the core values of “Sesame Street” aren’t much different from the show’s first broadcast.

Separating the Man from the Muppet

‘Sesame Street’ Goes to Afghanistan

Giving Thanks for Big Dreams with Kevin Clash and Elmo

Growing Up Undocumented on ‘Sesame Street’

Being Elmo: Kevin Clash, the Man Behind the Red Monster

He plays one of the most recognizable characters in television history. He was mentored by the great Jim Henson. He has more daytime Emmys than most TV actors accrue in a lifetime. And yet, most days, he walks around the world, completely unrecognized by his fans.  His name is Kevin Clash. But you might know him […]

Kevin Clash Talks About His Life ‘Being Elmo’

He plays one of the most  recognizable characters  in television history. He was mentored by the great Jim Henson. He has more daytime Emmys than most TV actors accrue in a lifetime. And yet, most days, he walks around the world, completely unrecognized by his fans. His name is  Kevin Clash, and he is the subject of a […]

The World

Sesame Street: 40 Years Old and Still Counting

Cookie Monster now eats vegetables, and various faces have come and gone, but the core values and missions of Sesame Street aren’t much different from the show’s first broadcast, four decades ago. We look back at the show’s influence with original cast member Bob McGrath, who is still with the show today.

The World

Little Kids, Big Business: Updating the Children’s TV Act

Conflict & Justice

Gary Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workshop, joins The Takeaway before he heads to Capitol Hill to testify on updating the Children’s Television Act for the 21st century. Also joining the conversation is Dade Hayes, a father and author.