After premiering for the first time in 1969, the beloved children’s show “Sesame Street” soon found itself at the center of a controversial decision in Mississippi. The racially diverse cast became a ...

In 1970, an obscure magazine printed by the U.S. government for distribution in the Soviet Union, called Amerika, commissioned New York City-based photographer David Attie to shoot behind-the-scenes ...

In 1970, television viewers had the option of three major networks, a handful of local channels and a new outlet called the Public Broadcasting Service, which would soon dominate the underserved ...

You never know who might pop up on Sesame Street. These are a few of the biggest names to ever visit the neighborhood.

The pioneering children's show "Sesame Street" is celebrating its 50 th anniversary on November 10. The show first premiered in 1969, and while the general concept of catchy songs and educational ...

When TIME set out to tackle the debate over children’s TV in late 1970, a year after Sesame Street premiered, correspondent Mary Cronin was sent to interview one of the show’s puppeteers—and ended up ...

A recent revival of interest in Mister Rogers has offered fans a chance to revisit childhood nostalgia. “Sunny Days: The Children’s Television Revolution That Changed America” takes it from there. The ...

“Keeping Black History Alive” will highlight Black individuals and their historic achievements during the month of February. Throughout February, the commemoration of Black History Month, theGrio will ...

Today, many children in America are learning remotely, largely through screens. But in the late 1960s, when an experimental television program called “Sesame Street” hit the airwaves, the idea that ...

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Melena Ryzik SUNNY DAYS The Children’s Television Revolution That Changed America By David Kamp ...

The Original Cast of Sesame Street in 1970. Charlotte Brooks Look Magazine Photograph Collection (Library of Congress) After premiering for the first time in 1969, the beloved children’s show “Sesame ...