Sesame Street From Around the World

Sesame Street From Around the World is a free video series from the producers of Sesame Street that lets fans of this celebrated and long-running kids TV show take a look at some scenes from Sesame Street episodes produced in countries all over the world, revealing the impact local culture has on the characters and stories of this internationally-loved program. Sesame Street was created in 1969 with the intent to "master the addictive qualities of television and do something good with them." The show combines Jim Henson's Muppets with live-action adult and child actors in order to create a colorful fantasy world full of positive messages and educational lessons. After proving to be successful in the United States, Sesame Street began branching out, broadcasting episodes in other countries around the world. As the show entered new areas and cultures, the story and characters were adapted for the local community while the overall message and educational value stayed the same. Sesame Street From Around the World lets viewers see for the first time what the foreign counterparts of this classic series look like. MORE