An
ever-popular fixture of PBS and an old-time favorite of both children and
adults, "Sesame Street" bridged many educational and cultural gaps by presenting a fun program for
kids. Big Bird leads a team of friendly characters teaching kids the alphabet,
numbers, and the alphabet with humor. Bert and Ernie, Oscar and Miss Piggy,
Grover and Mr. Bear are some of the other animals involved in the show, placed
on a street corner filled with valuable learning opportunities.
Many of the characters on the street have evolved throughout the series. Bert and Ernie became the happy couple, while Cookie and Fido became streetwise movers and shakers. The latest addition to the Sesame Street cast, Big Bird, is an older bird who has replaced Cookie and Fido. He is the star of a new show called "Big Bird," a spin-off of the long-running children's television series "The Big Bird Family."
Sesame Street cast is made up of many different kinds
of people with different backgrounds. There is Bert, who is a widowed mother
who travels with Emmett on his airplane. He is the father of Emmett's daughter,
Evelyn. Bert is portrayed by Frank Capra, who also played the role of
President. He has since gone on to star in some movies and is currently touring
as a singer with the Yardbirds' all-time great band.
Danny has always been there to help the guys out, even though he is a dinosaur. The newest addition to the Sesame Street cast, Kristen Grant, plays Danny's role, making him a true member of the Street. Kristen is actually the Kermit cousin, so it is no surprise that she is playing a dinosaur, too.
The most notable character is Big Bird. A beloved character for over thirty years, the Big Bird character has been featured in many specials and on numerous television shows. He was a toddler in the original series. Since then, he has become a beloved character and is seen in multiple M.A.S.H. episodes and one live-action film. In fact, the only animated character to have more screen time than Big Bird is Mickey Mouse.
Many younger children introduced to this show as toddlers have fond memories of the famous "Big Bird" and" Cookie Monster" characters. Many adults are familiar with the Sesame Street cast and have grown up with the TV show and watched it growing up. For many years, the "achers' pet" pranks were performed during the opening and closing ceremonies on this stage. Today, as the Sesame Street cast performs, the audience is treated to a similar show, except that the performers are not pets, but rather, normal people who are interviewed about their lives.
The Sesame Street cast is very popular among many children. It provides a nice haven for young viewers to learn about the world. Though it has only been on the air for a few short years, it has already established itself as a beloved classic. Many people are familiar with it, and though some might find it silly now, many will enjoy it as a child. It is a classic children's show that has found life even outside of television in many ways.