Can you believe that Sesame Street has been around for 50 YEARS?! I have fond childhood memories of Sesame Street, and just this morning my two younger girls were sitting in front of the television enjoying Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the whole gang, just like I used to do.
Free Sesame Street Printables
To help celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th birthday, we’ve got some FREE Sesame Street Printables for you to print out and enjoy with your kiddos!
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
You can also celebrate this milestone with Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting, coming to DVD and digital download October 1st! This collection offers five-and-a-half hours of songs, celebrity appearances, new and classic segments with the Sesame Street Muppets, and never-before-seen outtakes, all spanning the beloved show’s 50-year history.
The first disc in this very special 2-disc set features some of the greatest Sesame Street moments from yesterday and today: fan-favorite animations like “Ladybug Picnic” and “Pinball Number Count”; new and classic songs from Kermit the Frog’s soulful “It’s Not Easy Being Green” to will.i.am’s empowering anthem, “What I Am”; and timeless interactions between children and the Sesame Street Muppets. 50 Years and Counting will also let fans revisit Sesame Street’s many unforgettable celebrity appearances: Patti LaBelle putting a glamorous spin on the alphabet song; Amy Poehler teaching the gang new vocabulary words; R.E.M.’s joyful rendition of “Furry Happy Monsters”; Ricky Gervais trying — and failing — to sing Elmo to sleep; and other guest appearances made pop culture headlines while embodying Sesame Street’s inclusive lessons and values.
The second disc is an exclusive collection of the most iconic “Street Story” segments from Sesame Street’s 50-year history. With help from kids’ favorite characters, the early childhood experts behind Sesame Street helped generations of families tackle big conversations through little moments like these: the neighborhood’s poignant farewell to Mr. Hooper; the dramatic reveal of Big Bird’s not-so-imaginary friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus; and the debut of Julia, the first Sesame Street Muppet with autism.
50 Years and Counting also lets fans revisit the lighter side of the Street: Super Grover’s many crash-landings, Bert and Ernie’s classic comedy-duo antics, moments with human friends like Bob, Maria, Luis, Susan, and Gordon, and much more. There are even a few never-before-seen outtakes with Jim Henson and other original performers! With over five-and-a-half hours of content from all five decades of the beloved show, 50 Years and Counting offers something for everyone – from the very young to the young at heart.
Reader Giveaway: Three lucky Jinxy Kids readers will win a copy of Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting on DVD. To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59 pm ET on 10/14/19. Good luck!
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting DVD Giveaway
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Joni Chadwell says
My son learned his ABC’s by watching Sesame Street
Laura DeLaRosa says
I love classic Sesame Street! I now have Ladybug Picnic stuck in my head, and I’m off to look for it on YouTube.
Carol West says
I still love “Sesame Street” & my granddaughter would love this DVD!
Gina Ferrell says
My Godchild will enjoy this DVD if I win.
Emily R. says
My friend’s son would love this DVD! He has a birthday coming up & this would make a most excellent gift. Thanks for the chance!
bernie wallace says
I remember watching Grover as a child and enjoying it. I would love to watch this dvd with my nephew when he gets older. I think he would like it.
Dana Rodriguez says
I was always a fan of Cookie Monster. I know our little grandson would love this!
cyndi br says
the kids would enjoy this dvd
Julie Lundstrom says
Sesame Street has been part of my kids learning for many years and I would love to carry on this tradition with my grand daughter.
Shane A says
My niece who has enjoyed watching Sesame Street every morning before daycare or school for 3 years!
Antoinette M says
My niece would love this!
Renee Grosskreuz says
My mom would enjoy this dvd with me.
Shelley P says
I used to have a Sesame Street Neighborhood dollhouse type toy when I was a child. It was my favorite toy!
Sandra Watts says
I just remember watching it as a kid. We always liked it.
Elizabeth Miller says
I always loved Big Bird and Snuffy’s friendship when I was a kid. I’d watch this with my two year old, he loves Elmo.
Tina says
I would love to share this with my granddaughter. She is starting to watch Sesame Street and is learning all the characters.
Stephanie says
I used to watch Sesame Street everyday as a young child and I used to cry when Barkley would leave the screen at the end of the episode.
Leela says
My mom used to watch with me and learned some English.
Michelle Tucker says
My fAvorite skit was “Me and my Llama”
Me and my Llama…me and my llama…goin to the dentist today!
Thomas Gibson says
I always enjoyed watching Bert and Ernie talk before they went to sleep. I would gift this DVD to my niece.