Sesame Street Biography

Sesame Street has received more Emmy Awards than any other program.

Sesame Street characters have appeared with two current (and one fictional) First Ladies: Hilary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush and Dr. Abigail Bartlet.

Over 4000 episodes have been broadcast to date.

Early title ideas for the show included 'The Nitty Gritty Itty Bitty Dog and Kitty Farm and City Little Kiddy Show' and 'The Video Classroom'.

Bert and Ernie officially are NOT named after the cab-driver and policeman in Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life'.