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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

October 2 - October 2, 2010

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701 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103
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Having recently reached its 40th year, we celebrate Sesame Street with this series of filmsand clips from the beloved TV show, which includes some of the most memorable momentsas well as never-before-seen footage. Sesame Street premiered in 1969 on PBS and is nowthe longest-running children's television series in the U.S., and broadcast in more than 140 countries. The show was groundbreaking for its mixture of educational and entertaining content, teaching children life skills while encouraging development in math and literacy. It has also been revolutionary for addressing life experiences and social issues such as death, divorce, adoption, and the recession, and for featuring a diverse, multicultural cast. This "best-of" compilation features dozens of classic moments in the forty-year history of the show, including excerpts from the first episode, celebrity guests, and some of the best bits from Ernie and Bert, Big Bird, Snuffy, and the rest of the gang. (81 min, digital video)