Stars Sing “Sesame Street” Theme “Sunny Days” [VIDEO]
If you know that “C” is for cookie and a purple vampire taught you how to count, you probably know the way to Sesame Street. Now that the PBS children’s classic is turning 40, some of this season’s guest stars, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Christina Applegate, Kobe Bryant, Nancy O’Dell, and Cedric the Entertainer celebrate Sesame Street’s 40th Season by singing “Sunny Days.”

“TODAY” Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of “Sesame Street”: VIDEO
On Friday, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby dropped The Today Show to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street . Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about The Economy

“Sesame Street” 40th Anniversary November 10 2009: PHOTO
Sesame Street

Sesame Street's War on 'Pox' News: VIDEO
Are muppets the secret shocktroops in The White House war against FOX News ?  As Sesame Street celebrates its 40th anniversary, the beloved children's show is drawing fire. In a recent episode, Oscar the Grouch and his girlfriend Grunchetta appear to take a swipe at the cable News network when they call the fictional network "Pox News" a "trashy News show." The Daily Finance reports : In the episode in question, Oscar the Grouch is a reporter covering, in breathless cable-news Fashion, the...

Sesame Street. Stars Sing "Sunny Days.": VIDEO
Sesame Street. Stars Sing "Sunny Days." Jake Gyllenhaal, Christina Applegate, Kobe Bryant, Nancy O'Dell, and Cedric the Entertainer celebrate Sesame Street's 40th Season by singing "Sunny Days." Sesame Street. Stars Sing "Sunny Days." Only at Yahoo! @ Yahoo! Video source Jake is so cute.

Did -Sesame Street' take a shot at Fox News?
Some are saying that “Sesame Street” recently took a jab at FOX News, when instead of wanting to watch Oscar the Grouch’s Grouchy News Network, a character says she’s going to “switch to ‘Pox News, now there’s a trashy News show.’” I figured this could add to our “Sesame Street” discussions this week . Posted in Preschoolers | Add a comment RSS feed for comments on this post. Post a Comment Name (required) Mail (will not be...

At 40, 'Sesame Street' is in a constant state of renewal: PHOTO
QUEENS, N.Y. — It's the day before Halloween, and on the set of Sesame Street , the usual trickery is under way.

At 40, 'Sesame Street' still young at heart
(11-06) 04:00 PST New York - -- Big Bird is leaving Sesame Street!

Which 'Sesame Street' Character Are You?: PHOTO
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Classic 'Sesame Street' Songs: VIDEO
In its forty years on television Sesame Street has delivered countless memories -- many of which came in the form of song.  Singalong with the Muppets of Sesame Street in our five favorite classic numbers. Ernie sings "Rubber Ducky" Cookie Monster sings "'C' Is For Cookie" Kermit sings "Being Green" Elmo sings "Elmo's Song" Ben Stiller sings about friends and neighbors Want more Sesame  song?  Watch the stars hit the Street to parody...

PBS Ombudsman: -Sesame Street' Fox News Slam Crossed Line
Earlier this week, Big Hollywood’s Stage Right broke the story

-Sesame Street' still Big Bird's nest after 40 years: PHOTO
Big Bird

Bert and Ernie Are Latest -Sesame Street' Muppets on Google: PHOTO
--> The latest “ Sesame Street ” Muppets to be featured on Google.com this week are the famous duo, Bert and Ernie. Ernie and Bert

Cookie Monster to Become Veggie Monster? (Relax, He Still Loves Cookies!)
The cookie has not crumbled for the Cookie Monster. The 'Sesame Street' character has not been renamed the "Veggie Monster" in an attempt to get kids eat better, says Gather . The Veggie rumor, one of the top Google searches this morning, has spawned from the recesses of the Internet and was probably fertilized, if you will, by reports that the show will be updated on Nov. 10 for its 40th anniversary season. Google's use of the Cookie Monster on its Google Doodle probably didn't help. The...

Our 15 favorite Sesame Street sci-fi moments: VIDEO
Remember the time Capt. Picard met up with Dracula? If you can't, don't worry. It wasn't because you missed an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation . It's because you weren't paying close enough attention to Sesame Street , the classic kids' show now celebrating its 40th birthday, which was often as science-fictional as it was educational. Here are some of our favorite sci-fi moments from four decades of Sesame Street .

VIDEO: Cookie Monster, Veggie Monster, What's the Deal?
Rumors have spread across the Internet stating that Cookie Monster is being transformed into Veggie Monster. Did PBS take this huge leap to help promote their healthy habits for life campaign? Not quite.

Gallery: Sesame Street retro clothing to celebrate the shows' 40th birthday
If you're wondering why Google's been displaying various Sesame Street doodles on its home page this week, it's to celebrate the popular shows 40th birthday. The series, which bought us hours of fun as children and if we're honest, adults too, officially celebrates on the 10th of this month. But it's not just the television program that's won our hearts. Over the years a number of memorabilia such as toys and t-shirts have cropped up and what better way to take part in the celebrations than with...

Readers share their 'Sesame Street' memories
USA TODAY readers share their favorite memories from the past 40 years of Sesame Street :

60s-Era Sesame Street Episodes Not Meant for Kids: PHOTO
In celebration of forty years of Sesame Street , some of the early-season episodes are being released on DVD - just don't show them to your kids. A disclaimer on the packaging explains: “These early Sesame Street episodes are intended for grown-ups, and may not suit the needs of today's preschool child.” But don't get it wrong - from the very beginning, Sesame Street was designed just for kids. So, what gives?

Behind the scenes of Sesame Street: PHOTO
Sesame Street celebrates its 40th birthday this year and all of its most beloved characters have been enjoying the party. The development of Sesame Street has been a long journey full of foam letters, number songs and most importantly laughter. Along the way we have been introduced to some of the best loved characters in television including Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch (who resides in a trash can) and Bert and Ernie, the show’s notorious buddies who, thanks to Ernie, often get up to...

What Would You Like to Ask Big Bird? [Journalismism]
The New York Times (of journalism) is openly encouraging readers to submit questions for Big Bird , a fictional character. Here are some of the most incisive. They come from children, we hope. dear big bird, how tall are you and i have been wondering are you gay, and what size shoe do you wear? - keisha&ashley Not to mention the obvious, What do you like better: Ballet or Hip Hop and why? - Rose Sue And of course, Ask Bird congratulations for your program! How's your best friend? Thanks! -...

Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie On Google's Doodle
On November 10th, Sesame Street will have been on television for 40 years. Google started honoring Sesame Street's 40th anniversary with Big Bird being part of its doodle. Cookie Monster was next, eating up the Google doodle. Today it is Bert and Ernie's time. If you missed the Big Bird Google doodle click here to see it. Click here to see Cookie Monster's Google doodle. Best pals, Bert and Ernie have been long time favorites on the children educational program. Sesame Street would not be the...

Is the Cookie Monster now the Veggie Monster?: PHOTO
Net morsels are melting over the question - is the Cookie Monster now the Veggie Monster? Could the Cookie Monster been replaced by the Veggie Monster?

Sesame Street Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
The famous television series "Sesame Street" turns forty. The landmark children's series helped establish PBS when it premiered on Nov. 10, 1969. Since then, it has appeared in over 140 different countries in many different languages. Grover, Cookie Monster and Big Bird have become as iconic as Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse, with millions of Tickle Me Elmo dolls finding their way under Christmas trees each December. BREAKING NEWS Barack Obama - the new Abraham Lincoln? Sex symbols of...

PBS ombud chides Sesame Street
Michael Getler weighs in on a Sesame Street joke from an episode that ran a couple times in 2008 -- apparently without much controversy -- but recently ticked off viewers when it aired again last week. The Times noted one conservative blogger critical of the episode, too. In the episode, Oscar the Grouch is told by a viewer that she's switching from his own Grouch News Network (GNN) -- get it?  -- to Pox News. "Now there's a trashy news show," he's told. Getler believes that play...