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Cookie Monster's Real Name & More TV Secrets from the Past

Steve King — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:27:52 +0000

What’s Cookie Monster’s real name? What was Uncle Jesse from “Full House” supposed to be named before he became Uncle Jesse?Truth be told, BuzzFeed discovered Cookie Monster’s name. It’s Sid. If you check out the episode “The First Time Me Eat Cookie,” you hear his mom say his name. Then, let’s move from PBS to [...]

Sesame Street: Is "D" for Divorce?

Erin McCarty — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:25:49 +0000

Sesame Street producing web-only shows directed to specific children.

Elmo Voice Actor Takes 'Sesame Street' Leave After Allegations of Sex With Underage Boy

Mike Sampson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:08:19 +0000

Today is not a sunny day on Sesame Street. Kevin Clash, the voice actor and puppeteer behind Elmo, the show’s most popular character, has taken an indefinite leave of absence following allegations the he had sexual relations with an underage boy. According to TMZ, a now 23-year-old man has come forward to say he had [...]

FEEDBACK: How Do You Handle a Two Year Old at a Sesame Street Live Show?

Mary Martin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:19:54 +0000

Okay, so tonight my son and I have a date. We are going to go see Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music at the CenturyLink Center. The only problem is my son hates large crowds and unfamiliar settings! I need your help.

Robert J. Wright Has Lots Of Questions About A New Sesame Street Character

Robert and Erin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:31:32 +0000

Sesame Street unveils a new character this month. This new muppet lives in poverty and often goes to bed without food. Photo Courtesy of the Children’s Television Workshop When I told Robert about the new impoverished character, He said “don’t they already have one who lives in a garbage can? Yes, that would be Oscar [...]