Vintage Sesame

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'Just Tell Them if it's True': Sesame Street and Maurice Sendak

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One of the live action shorts produced by Jim Henson for the first season of Sesame Street.  Jim also provided the voiceovers (for the tumbling baker) and juggled on-screen.

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Ever wonder how Sesame Street got its name?  Find out here!

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Richie Havens performing on Sesame Street in 1974.  Havens sang "Wonder Child," written by Sesame Street songwriters Sam Pottle and David Axelrod.

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Celebrating Earth Day on Sesame Street!

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Jackie Robinson swings by Sesame Street during the first season of Sesame Street.  Read more about his appearance here.

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Play ball!

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Tonight another episode in mystery about a monster trying to guess a town's secret.  A town called, Twin Beaks.  A darn fine town.

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Happy birthday to Big Bird *and* to Mr. Rogers!

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These Sesame Street finger puppets, produced by Topper Toys in 1971, were among the first products created that feature characters from the show.  Read about Jim Henson's involvement in the creation and production of Sesame Street's early licensed products here.

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SNOW...........MAN! SNOW.......MAN!! SNOW....MAN!!! SNOW..MAN!!!! SNOWMAN!!!!!

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Big Bird's ready for his close-up!

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From the Sesame Street Finger Puppets book.  Released in 1971 by Western Publishing the activity book featured Muppets, props and a punch-out television set.