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'Sesame Street', the legendary daytime program that taught children their alphabets, counting and reading started their 40th season today. The show which featured Jim Henson's Muppets first aired on November 10, 1969. 'Sesame Street' to this day  continues to be a major staple on children development. Characters such as lovable Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Bert, Ernie and of course Elmo have become successfully popular with today's generation.' Talking Elmo' is still the popular gift for toddlers, which comes in different scenarios.

'Sesame Street' is also known for its awesome guest appearances from celebrities, authors and political figures. S.S. has literally became that show 'you need to appear on or you not cool' type of thing. The list of guests on 'Sesame Street' is pretty extensive. People like Sarah Jessica Parker, First Lady Michelle Obama, Jack Black, Spike Lee... The list goes on!!!

Overall this show has seriously changed many of millions of kids that grew up to be successful and is working on developing the future with its 40th season. I was a hard-core Sesame Street watcher and I have to admit I still do at times now at 23. LOL.  With annual stage shows, clothes and the theme park, 'Sesame Street' will always be the place that everyone is going to ask how to get to.