“Sesame Street” Premieres

[WildCat]

Being an early-to-late 90s pup, I was well within the target age. Way too many memories, and I bet anyone who watched it will remember the cast even to this day.

I believe it was the first show that aired on my local PBS station as they were signing on for the day (with British TV finishing up the night), and don't get me started on the other gems that PBS had back in that day

 

[Captain Jigglypuff]

Some viewers of Sesame Street that are younger than me would probably find it really hard to believe that there was a time when Elmo was more of a background/side character and not part of the main group of Muppets on the show. I mean I knew he existed but I can’t really recall seeing him too often starring in his own segments. One of his earliest and most notable appearances where he does something important is when he helped Big Bird prove to everyone that Snuffy wasn’t imaginary by holding on tightly to Snuffy’s trunk and refusing to let go until the adults had arrived. It was also one of the few times where Big Bird actually showed some anger. But in the end the adults all met Snuffy and Big Bird was told that it was okay for him to feel angry about this and he forgives him in his usual way and this was a reminder to kids that adults aren’t perfect and will make the mistake of not believing you sometimes but you shouldn’t let that stop you from telling them things. A year or two after I stopped watching Sesame Street because I outgrew it, Elmo suddenly became the main focus and on a lot of merchandise.

 

[NDR2]

I was a highly sensitive child. I was easily affected by what I heard or saw. Sometimes the scenes on Sesame Street could be unappealing. They might have frightened, upset, or saddened me - even if they were meant to be funny. Here's the one scene from the show that I found most depressing (or unappealing).

Those with sensory issues may want to keep the volume low.