The filing claims that the character performers “held personal beliefs of racial bias towards Black people.” A US family is taking legal action against a Sesame Street theme park, after claiming that one of the characters ignored Black children while greeting other white kids during a meet and greet event. As CNN reports, Quinton Burns […]
3 years ago
Delgado made huge strides for the Mexican-American community. Emilio Delgado, who played Luis on Sesame Street for 45 years, has passed away. He was 81 years old. In a statement given to TMZ, Emilio’s wife Carole said that he was surrounded by family when he died at home. He had been diagnosed with a blood […]
4 years ago
The gay icons the world needs. We all grew up watching Sesame Street, right? There were so many loveable characters… but Bert and Ernie were always our faves. And as if we didn’t love them enough already, one of the show’s writers has revealed that the duo are in fact a gay couple. Iconicccccc. Mark […]
6 years ago
Very sad news this evening. Puppeteer Caroll Spinney has passed away, aged 85. The US performer, best known for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street, died in his Connecticut home today. He had been living with muscle disorder dystonia for some time. The news was confirmed today by Sesame Workshop, who […]
6 years ago
The most adorable thing you’ll see today. Sesame Street, one of the most popular and influential children’s programmes of the last 50 years, has introduced fans to Karli, a character who lives in Foster Care. We also meet her “for-now” parents, Dalia and Clem, who are looking after Karli. The debut of the character is […]
7 years ago
The show first premiered in 1969
8 years ago