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This is a list of notable awards won by Sesame Street, an American children's television series which has achieved worldwide recognition.Created by the non-profit Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop), and first aired in 1969, the series has been regularly acknowledged for its innovative teaching techniques.
Sesame Street Leslie Carrara-Rudolph , sometimes credited as Leslie Carrara, is an American actress and puppeteer . She is was best known as a Muppet performer on Sesame Street originating the character Abby Cadabby , for which she has received seven Emmy Award nominations.
The Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Series was an Emmy award given to ... Sesame Street (PBS) 1977. ... Sesame Street (PBS) Barney & Friends (PBS) Lamb ...
A young girl who appeared in the first episode of Sesame Street. [76] Savion (1989–1995) [13] Savion Glover: Brought on Sesame Street to provide viewers with a positive teen role model, Savion was a dancer whose character was based upon his portrayer. He and Gina, when they were teenagers, battled prejudice against interracial couples.
Mr. Snuffleupagus; Sesame Street character: First appearance: Episode 0276 (November 15, 1971) Performed by: Jerry Nelson (1971–1978) Michael Earl Davis (1978–1981) Martin P. Robinson (1981–present)
Sesame Street was conceived in 1966 during discussions between television producer Joan Ganz Cooney and Carnegie Foundation vice president Lloyd Morrisett.Their goal was to create a children's television show that would "master the addictive qualities of television and do something good with them," [16] such as helping young children prepare for school.
Joan Ganz Cooney (born Joan Ganz; November 30, 1929) is an American television writer and producer.She is one of the founders of Sesame Workshop (formerly Children's Television Workshop or CTW), the organization famous for the creation of the children's television show Sesame Street, which was co-created by her.
Eric Jacobson (born January 15, 1971) [1] is an American puppeteer.He is best known for his involvement with the Muppets, performing Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Sam Eagle for The Muppets Studio, as well as Sesame Street characters Bert, Grover, Oscar the Grouch, and Guy Smiley—all roles that he inherited from the characters' original performers, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, and Jim Henson.