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more about #sesamestreet BytheSea: Wait ... her ... her real name wasn't Olivia? I thought we were friends... more » applejuice: I am surprised at how sad this makes me. She was on Sesame Street when I and my siblings were at the age to watch it (She was Gordons younger sister! ... more » LizzieBennet-Darcy: She was one of my favorites when I used to watch Sesame Street. RIP. more » bluebears: Too bad. Does anyone know when she was first diagnosed? more » SheelaNaGig: Olivia had a face that radiated love, and she brought so much happiness to so many children. I feel like she and the rest of the cast are members of ... more » BeSarcastic: What a beautiful, incredible, talented woman. My head is full of wonderful memories of her smiling face. RIP. more » ivorytusk: If I knew Olivia (and Gordon), I would ask that all of our conversations be sung. more » LadyFabulous: Can 2009 end already? I get it; you want me to grow up. more » Marla Singer: For some reason, "Sing" makes me tear up. What a sad loss. more » Skellatrix: This is too much! 2009, I'm done with you. more » Gumbina80: I insisted on watching 227 when I was a kid because Olivia was in it. I don't think I understood much about the show, but there was a stoop, and there... more » Ipomoea: Oh, my god. I was just watching the "40 Years on the Street" DVDs and she was such a memorable part of my childhood. My thoughts are with her family... more » hfree: Sing is seriously one of my all-time favorite songs. I'm crying in my cubicle here. more » SomeAuthorGirl: Oh, Olivia. I will miss you. more » TheFormerJuneBronson: We were just watching the Christmas Eve on Sesame Street special last night and I was wondering what had become of her. Damn. This is worse for me tha... more » thecameralovesyou: This is the song that I immediately think of when I think of Olivia. RIP more » sarasasa: Wow, she had the most beautiful singing voice ever. RIP. more » Scout: Condolences/cards should be sent to her husband at 10044 Woodley Ave., North Hills, CA, 91343. source: Spokane Examiner more » Scout: R.I.P. Beautiful Woman - and thank you for "being there" while I was growing up - this lonely, little, red-headed girl loved you. more » itsonreserve: I feel like a little piece of my childhood is gone. Thank you Alaina. more » -
#inmemoriam
Alaina Reed Hall, Olivia From Sesame Street, Dies At 63
Alaina Reed Hall, who played Olivia for 12 years on the PBS kids' show, died on December 17 in Los Angeles. You may not know this, but Alaina Reed had an impressive career: More » -
#clips
Jake Gyllenhaal Learns How To Separate, Sesame Street Style
In a new clip that seems both adorable and terribly awkward, considering the recent rumors of his split from Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal stops by Sesame Street to explain the meaning of the word "separate." [JustJared] -
#surrealstreet
Tyra Teaches Cookie Monster How To Smize
If you happened to catch Tyra today, no you did not accidentally eat mold: it was a special show for kids celebrating Sesame Street's 40th anniversary. So everyone spoke very slowly and condescendingly, especially Tyra. (Yes, more than usual!) More » -
#trashtalk
Replacement Of Conservative Pundits By Muppets Begins
Did Sesame Street feel guilty for slamming "Pox News" last year? Maybe that's why they sent "fair and balanced" grouch-caster Spill O'Reilly on The O'Reilly Factor to proclaim, "We grouches are totally unbiased [...] We can't stand anybody!" [TMZ] -
#sunnyday
Stephen Colbert Has Something To Say About Sesame Street
In response to attacks by conservatives over a supposed political agenda, a Sesame Workshop rep says: "Grumpy, grouchy, contrarian Oscar the Grouch...shows kids that you can listen to someone with a very different world view... without losing your own perspective." More » -
#americanappalling
American Apparel For Sesame Street: The Goods Have Arrived
American Apparel announced earlier it was planning a line of Sesame Street clothing (not that the company was completely honest about the deal's origins). Well, the t-shirts, bearing four different designs, are now on sale. [American Apparel] -
#sunnydays
How Young Is Too Young To Teach Kids About AIDS?
To celebrate Sesame Street's 40th anniversary, Global Voices Online looks at one of the most controversial characters: Kami, a HIV-positive Muppet from South Africa. More » -
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#sweepingcloudsaway
Big Bird On 40 Years Of Sesame Street Scandals
In a Q&A with New York Times readers, Big Bird reveals why Mexican Big Bird is green, denies Cookie Monster is now "Veggie Monster," and declares, "Snuffy's my best friend, he was never imaginary!" [NY Times.] -
#sunnyday
Sunny Day, Everything's A Great Left-Wing Conspiracy
Those who feel the Obamas are indoctrinating our children will not be happy with Sesame Street's 40th anniversary guest: the First Lady. This comes shortly after the veteran kids' show made waves for trashing Fox News: More » -
#sunnydays
How To Get To Sesame Street
In honor of Sesame Street's 40th anniversary, New York Magazine took a look at its history, from 1993's failed "Around the Corner" segments, to Kermit hosting The Tonight Show, and what's inside Big Bird's new high-tech costume. [N.Y. Magazine] -
#dovtales
Sesame Street Disavows American Apparel "Collaboration"
When American Apparel announced it was doing a Sesame Street t-shirt line, the porntastic company told a story about how the program approached them, begging for its beloved characters to get screen-printed onto Disco Shorts, or whatever. That wasn't true. More » -
#cookiemonsters
The Cookie Diet: Celebs Love It, Nutritionists Hate It
Could you live off of six cookies a day, plus a small meal? The newest diet trend asks you to do just that, earning both accolades from celebrities and a batch of imitators. But does it work? More » -
#dovtales
American Appalling: Dov Charney's Muppet Love
Red wine and milk. Heidi and Spencer. Warhol and Wyeth. Some pairings just make you go ick. Now added to that list: American Apparel and Sesame Street.
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#birthpains
Michelle Obama Discovers Big Bird Is A Birther
In an inspired Conan bit last night, Big Bird confronts Michelle Obama with the right-wing's craziest conspiracy theories about Barack. As usual, she handles it with grace. (Can we call those people "the basket bunch" now? It fits!) Clip above. -
#sunnydays
Politics, Palestine, & Sesame Street
"Shara'a Simsim" is the Palestinian version of Sesame Street. Reporter Samantha M. Shapiro visited the production offices and returned with a snapshot of the complications that arise when creating children's programming in against a tense and politically-charged backdrop.
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#sunnydays
Michelle Obama To Guest Star On Sesame Street Premiere
Michelle Obama will appear in the November 10 premiere of Sesame Street's 40th season. She'll teach the residents of Sesame Street about gardening and explain healthy eating will help them "grow up to be big and strong, like me." [Reuters] -
#eisforemmy
Cookie Monster Eats Sesame Street's Lifetime Achievement Emmy
Last night at the Daytime Emmy Awards the cast of Sesame Street performed a song in honor of the show's 40th anniversary. Sandra Oh presented a lifetime achievement award, which Cookie Monster found delicious. Clip at left. [ONTD]
