The makers of Sesame Street, understandably, have threatened to send a cease and desist letter to a company for featuring Bert and Ernie in STD awareness ads.

Sesame Street Introduces First Muppet With Autism

Joanna Rothkopf

10/22/15 12:30pm

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Sesame Street Workshop has added a new, autistic muppet named Julia to the gang. Julia’s addition is part of a program launched Wednesday morning called “Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children,” that features routine cards, videos, and further resources for family and friends of an autistic child.

'When Cookie Met Sally' Is a Very Cute Parody With Excellent Meg Ryan Wigs

Bobby Finger

9/03/15 1:30pm

I’m not particularly proud of the fact that I’ve watched this Sesame Street parody of When Harry Met Sally twice, but I’m more than a little impressed by how spot-on the Meg Ryan character’s wigs are.

Nothing Is Sacred: Sesame Street to Be Cut Down to 30 Minutes

Joanna Rothkopf

8/12/15 11:45pm

173

Sesame Street, the emblem of our childhoods, has fallen victim to the whims of a generation with a shorter attention span and will officially shorten its episodes to 30 minutes down from its usual hour. The change will take effect November 16.

The Actress Who Plays Sesame Street's Beloved Maria Is Retiring

Kate Dries

7/02/15 11:30am

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Sonia Manzano, the Puerto Rican actress who has brought to life the character of Maria on PBS’s Sesame Street since 1971, is retiring.

Christina Hendricks and Elmo Explain Tech to Today's Embattled Youth

Mark Shrayber

5/19/15 6:45pm

Man, Sesame Street was so much easier back in my day, when all you had to know was above/below and inside/outside and that the letter R was radical and that reading was an important skill. Now, kids have to learn about tablets and smartphones and the fact that Christina Hendricks calls her grandpa pop pop, and it’s…

Fuck, Big Bird's Out Here Making Us Cry Again

Kate Dries

5/08/15 9:50am

133

The documentary I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story is out now, and to promote the movie, the man/puppeteer himself did a Reddit AMA that includes one of the saddest stories you’ve heard in awhile. Well, at least Sesame Street says tears are okay, right?

Grover Is Blue and Full of Errors in Sesame Street's GoT Parody

Madeleine Davies

4/06/15 2:10pm

The kingdom of Jesteros is in need of a new leader, but who shall rule? Robb Stark? Cersei Lannister? Daenerys Targaryen? Or will it be noted screw-up Grover Bluejoy? Only The Game of (musical) Chairs can decide. (Thankfully, Joffrey “chokes” early.)

Your Evening Cry: I Am Big Bird Will Punch You Right in the Feelings

Erin Gloria Ryan

3/12/15 7:50pm

167

Caroll Spinney, the 80-year-old man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar, is finally getting his moment in the limelight with the documentary I Am Big Bird. The film is set to hit theaters on May 6th and what the fuck? What is happening to my face? Water. Water emerging from my eyes in an unstoppable waterfall of…

Frank Underwolf Is Ruthless in Sesame Street's House of Bricks

Madeleine Davies

2/23/15 12:50pm

"Some people say there's too much pork in this town. I could not agree more," drawls Frank Underwolf, the anti-hero of Sesame Street's House of Cards-style take on the The Three Little Pigs.

Screaming Billy Eichner Makes Michelle Obama Slow Dance With Big Bird

Ellie Shechet

2/17/15 1:00pm

Billy Eichner managed to snag Michelle Obama for an episode of Billy On The Street, this time taking place in a supermarket to bring attention to her Eat Brighter! campaign.

Oscar the Grouch Finally Teams Up With Garbage Rapper Macklemore

Rebecca "Burt" Rose

1/13/15 9:30am

Meet Oscar the Grouch's new buddy "Mucklemore" who stopped by Sesame Street to rap about the beloved character's sad hoarding tendencies.

Sesame Street's Ernie Gets a Colonoscopy, Makes Gay Joke on Conan

Clover Hope

11/14/14 7:10pm

In honor of the 45th anniversary of Sesame Street this year, Ernie got a colonoscopy live on Conan. Natch, because he's old and needs to take care of his puppet parts. What a piece of in-depth reporting.

Watch John Oliver Try To Explain to Cookie Monster What a Biscuit Is

Isha Aran

11/08/14 3:30pm

212

Your British boyf John Oliver reunited with his W-ORD co-anchor (probably the best co-anchor in all of television history) Cookie Monster to send the blue muppet off to the UK. Little does Cookie Monster know, there are no cookies over there across the pond. Just biscuits.

Aziz Ansari Takes Over Sesame Street in a Ridiculous Fashion

Rebecca "Burt" Rose

10/22/14 11:50am

This video of Grover and Aziz Ansari is just ridiculous. Totally, totally ridiculous.

Mindy Kaling and Elmo Are the Cutest-Ever Dance Partners

Madeleine Davies

9/30/14 10:10am

Does Tuesday morning seem like a weird time for a dance party? Not if you're ENTHUSIASTIC about it!

Lupita Nyong'o Is the New Queen of Sesame Street

Erin Gloria Ryan

9/16/14 12:30pm

Perfect human Lupita Nyong'o has made her debut on the American version of Sesame Street, and, as could be predicted, she's perfect.

Sesame Street Spoofs Star Wars with 'Star S'Mores' Parody

Rebecca "Burt" Rose

9/15/14 12:20pm

You might actually go insane if you tried to count all the adorable food puns in Sesame Street's latest parody, Star S'Mores.

Janelle Monáe Teaches Sesame Street the Power of Perseverance

Madeleine Davies

9/12/14 10:40am

Bert can't sing the right notes. Cookie Monster can't bake the right cookies. Elmo can't do math. That is, until a tuxedo-clad Janelle Monáe arrives on Sesame Street to teach them "The Power of Yet."

John Oliver and Cookie Monster Show the News Cycle How It's Done

Madeleine Davies

9/02/14 1:40pm

In this modern day of spin, propaganda and partisanship, it's important to determine which news outlets you can trust. It's slim pickings, but at least we have W-ORD Channel 7 News hosted by John Oliver and Cookie Monster. Finally, news we can actually use.

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'When Cookie Met Sally' Is a Very Cute Parody With Excellent Meg Ryan Wigs

Nothing Is Sacred: Sesame Street to Be Cut Down to 30 Minutes

The Actress Who Plays Sesame Street's Beloved Maria Is Retiring

Christina Hendricks and Elmo Explain Tech to Today's Embattled Youth

Fuck, Big Bird's Out Here Making Us Cry Again

Grover Is Blue and Full of Errors in Sesame Street's GoT Parody

Your Evening Cry: I Am Big Bird Will Punch You Right in the Feelings

Frank Underwolf Is Ruthless in Sesame Street's House of Bricks

Screaming Billy Eichner Makes Michelle Obama Slow Dance With Big Bird

Oscar the Grouch Finally Teams Up With Garbage Rapper Macklemore

Sesame Street's Ernie Gets a Colonoscopy, Makes Gay Joke on Conan

Watch John Oliver Try To Explain to Cookie Monster What a Biscuit Is

Aziz Ansari Takes Over Sesame Street in a Ridiculous Fashion

Mindy Kaling and Elmo Are the Cutest-Ever Dance Partners

Lupita Nyong'o Is the New Queen of Sesame Street

Sesame Street Spoofs Star Wars with 'Star S'Mores' Parody

Janelle Monáe Teaches Sesame Street the Power of Perseverance

John Oliver and Cookie Monster Show the News Cycle How It's Done

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