21 Nov 1990
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
The story of the street that changed history.
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
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Joan Ganz Cooney Self
Frank Oz Self (archive footage)
Caroll Spinney Self
Bob McGrath Self
Sonia Manzano Self
Emilio Delgado Self
Lloyd Morrisett Self
Sharon Lerner Self
Roscoe Orman Self
Brian Henson Self
Loretta Long Self
Fran Brill Self
Holly Robinson Peete Self
James Earl Jones Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali Self (archive footage)
Matt Robinson Self (archive footage)
Odetta Self (archive footage)
Jesse Jackson Self (archive footage)
Nick Raposo Self
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