New Documentary Reveals How ‘Sesame Street’ Began

For 50 years, watching “Sesame Street” has been a part of growing up for many children. Now “Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street,” a new documentary, is exploring how it all started. NBC’s Kristen Dahlgren reports for TODAY.

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[Shng]

The ppl in charge at Sesame Place needs to watch this. They seem to have forgotten what the brand stands for.

[MrGZM]

R.I.P Caroll Spinney, we will miss you! I wish they made a movie base off his true story!

[davidcascadian]

I didn't realize how much I missed them until I saw them.

[thy-wounded]

It's not even about sesame street .. it's about the heart's of people in these costumes..

[KingD-light]

I remember Roscoe aka Gordon was one of my favorite a long with my Aunt Loretta Long aka Susan, here I am 52 and didn't think I actually start looking like him 😂😂😂 this show is priceless. Maria was one of my crushes 😂😂

[yankeeladee]

Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers characters/actors are like family for Gen-X and other generations to follow, but for Gen-X we didn’t have cable, which meant little options so we were really invested in them.💛

[shadicTPZ]

This documentary was probably the best one out of all the 50th anniversary ones.

[m.layfette]

Sunny Day
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet

Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Street

Come and play
Everything's A-OK
Friendly neighbors there
That's where we meet

Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street
How to get to Sesame street...
How to get to Sesame Street
How to get to Sesame Street...

[hankterreros]

This "Aloha Friday" I remember being more of a "Checkers and Pogo" keiki. "Checkers And Pogo Poge"!

[emiliobello]

A documentary that is great for families

[ameliawarfield]

I'm impressed with this informative video. You learn a lot about things and how to behave and how not to behave.🤔

[aprilabbott]

This documentary has to have Kevin Clash in it half the reason why it was famous in the 80s and now was mainly because of that man! I just wish he still voiced Elmo now a days cause he has been cleared of the charges.

[t.k.packer]

Look There's Sonia Manzano And Roscoe Orman I Love You Guys

[futuretrunks]

Sesame Street back in the days when I was a kid then never had Asian American puppets or Filipino puppets none of that existed back in time when I was a little kid then!

[DJ-zdgj]

I’m waiting for them to mention the BLACK man who CREATED Sesame Street! 🤔😒

[blueboy]

ODD

Odd but
t brilliant Jim Henson and Frank Oz to the rescue, come now, Oscar Cookie, Grover Bert n Ernie and many more

[serenitygilles]

To all the woke saying they have to change Sesame Street and fire some of these cast members*I have can't even with Disney anymore* look at this lovely talented diverse cast! Love these guys🥰

[tigergirl]

i love puppet shows, they make me happy

[Hullified]

The race conversation began a bit subliminal to kids. Adults got it. But most kids didn’t get it unless a parent explained it a little further. Does Gordon and Olivia think there are topics they should stay away from? Leave that to the parents?

[vega]

The muppets were all colors and represent all with ❤