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Muppets creator, Jim Henson and Joan Ganz Cooney, founder of the Children’s Television Workshop, talk in 1989 about the original purpose and impact of Sesame Street. Discover how Cooney hopes that the show will contribute to peace in the Middle East, and more about the spread of the show from the United States to Germany, Latin America and the Arab/Israeli world.

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Jim Henson & Joan Ganz Cooney Remember 20 Years of Sesame Street appeared first on Witnify.

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In September 2013, the third-ever Latino character (and the first new one in 10 years) begins appearing on Sesame Street. Ismael Cruz Cordova plays the role of Armando. He shares what a great honor it is to appear on this landmark show and says that one of the biggest challenges involves his allergies to fur. This interview was uploaded on May 10, 2013. In another interview cordova shares that, while growing up in Puerto Rico, he learned English while watching Sesame Street.

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Sesame Street Introduces Third-Ever Latino Character appeared first on Witnify.

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Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who performs the voice of Sesame Street character of Elmo, shares whether or not people typically believe that he is Elmo and how Elmo's laugh was originally received. He also discusses why he believes the Muppets are so real feeling and how children on the Sesame Street set perceive him.

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Kevin Clash on Being the Man Behind Elmo appeared first on Witnify.

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Caroll Spinney, a Sesame Street actor, describes the evolution of Big Bird and shares the major change he made in the character and the voice, to the surprise of creator Jim Henson. The original Big Bird was a raggedy creature, according to Caroll, with dirty feet and almost no feathers above his eyeballs.

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Caroll Spinney Shares the Evolution of Big Bird appeared first on Witnify.

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Fran Brill discusses creating the first female Sesame Street characters with Jim Henson. Brill shares that when she tried out for Sesame Street in its second season, she knew nothing about puppets. She offers insight into what made Jim Henson – and the show and its message – so wonderful.

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Fran Brill Talks About Sesame Street's First Female Characters appeared first on Witnify.

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Joan Ganz Cooney, founder of Children’s Television Workshop, talks about the creation of well-known Jim Henson characters that appear on Sesame Street, including Ernie and Bert, the Cookie Monster, Grover and more. Find out what special privilege only Kermit has and much more.

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Joan Ganz Cooney & the Creation of Sesame Street Characters appeared first on Witnify.

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In 2013, original Sesame Street cast member Bob McGrath appears on The Rush Shaw TV to talk about the show and share funny critiques that well-intended children have given him and his performances. Sesame Street began its 44th season in 2013 and is co-produced in 24 non-English-speaking locations.

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Original Cast Member Bob McGrath on His Performance appeared first on Witnify.