Sesame Street officially premieres on public television in the United States, marking the start of its influential run as an educational children’s program.
Big Bird, one of Sesame Street’s most iconic characters, makes his first appearance on the show.
Oscar the Grouch, the beloved grumpy green Muppet who lives in a trash can, is introduced to audiences.
Jim Henson’s Muppets become an integral part of Sesame Street, helping to establish the show’s unique appeal.
Sesame Street launches international co-productions, adapting the format for audiences around the world.
Elmo, one of the show’s most popular and beloved characters, debuts and later becomes a central figure.
Big Bird learns about his father, Mr. Snuffleupagus, expanding the show’s storytelling and character development.
Sesame Street celebrates the airing of its 1000th episode, a significant milestone in television history.
The fairy character Abby Cadabby is introduced to engage a new generation of viewers.
Sesame Street begins broadcasting in high definition to improve picture quality and appeal to modern audiences.
Sesame Street announces a partnership with HBO to air new episodes, marking a significant change in distribution.
Sesame Street celebrates its 50th anniversary with special programming and events reflecting on its cultural impact.
Big Bird arrives and becomes a central character in the neighborhood, befriending residents and learning valuable lessons.
Oscar the Grouch makes his home in the iconic trash can, showing the importance of accepting different personalities in the community.
Cookie Monster appears as a loves cookies and learns about moderation and counting through his cookie eating.
A recurring segment where Kermit the Frog reports on interesting and educational topics in a fun way for children.
The Count is introduced as a vampire who loves counting, teaching children numbers and math skills.
Hooper's Store becomes a central meeting place for the characters to interact and share stories and lessons.
After many seasons of being seen only by Big Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus is finally seen and acknowledged by the adult characters.
A new segment starring Elmo aimed to help young children explore everyday topics through songs and simple explanations.
The street comes together to celebrate Big Bird's birthday with songs, games, and friendship, emphasizing community spirit.
