Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert, Grover and more!
These names can only mean one thing! Sesame Street is back! First aired in 1969, wow, so long ago, this classic pre-school show is making a come back, and I for one, cannot wait!
The long-running, beloved, and multiple award winning series returns to the UK in November on preschool channel, Cartoonito.
It’ll be broadcast daily from the 7th November at 4pm. The new series will help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through fun and familiar pre-school relevant themes! It makes learning more meaningful by helping kids focus their attention and engage with each storyline.
Want a sneak peak? Here’s the trailer…
I love hearing the theme tune again! It takes me back to my own childhood! Big Bird was my favourite! The tall, yellow bird that always puts a smile on your face!
There are some changes with the new series such as new show opening and closing songs, an updated set, a funny, fresh segment with Cookie Monster, and a new charismatic young cast member called Nina. All of these changes will come together to contribute a happy atmosphere of learning and fun.
I can’t wait to introduce my girls to the wonderful world of Sesame Street! There’s also a dazzling array of celebrities including, Alan Cumming as ‘Mucko Polo’ the grouch explorer, Ne-Yo singing ‘You’ve Got a Body, So Move It!’ and Nick Jonas singing ‘Check that Shape’.
Doesn’t it sound great! To help get you into the ‘Sesame Street’ mood here are some fun Sesame Street facts:
- Why the name Sesame Street? After a long search for a catchy name, one of the show’s writers suggested “Sesame Street.” The word “sesame,” an allusion to the fabled command from The Arabian Nights, “Open, Sesame!,” suggested excitement and adventure. Since the show was set in an urban street scene, “Sesame Street” seemed an ideal combination
- Sesame Street is the longest running children’s show and has won nine Grammy Awards, 159 Emmys to date and a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award – the most for any television show in history
- There have been over 500 celebrity visitors to Sesame Street including David Beckham, Ricky Gervais, The Simpsons, Nina Simone, Michael Jackson, Superman, Prince, Lady Gaga, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Katy Perry
- All of the Sesame Street Muppets™ have four fingers, except Cookie Monster, who has five
- Although Big Bird is a curious 6-year old and Oscar is a Grouch, the two are identical on the inside. At age 80, Carroll Spinney has been both characters since 1969
