Caroll Spinney

An affectionate portrait of Caroll Spinney, the beloved puppeteer responsible for creating worldwide icons out of Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch for the last 45 years. Winner of an Audience Award for Best Feature at the **Philadelphia Film Festival**. Official Selection at the **Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival**. "*The kind of heartwarming, sentimental tale of a gentle soul that the PBS show's iconic character would...

Jack Be Nimble is ready for his big jump over eight candlesticks! However, it doesn’t go according to plan. Will Jack be able to jump again? Plus: Special guest Ricky Gervais explains the word “stumble”—with a little help from Grover. Ernie is up to mischief, singing a “Wake Up” song to his sleepy pal Bert, and Abby has an enchanted session of show and tell in Flying Fairy School. Finally, get up and jump with Elmo’s World! This is brought...

It’s Stinky the Stinkweed's birthday! The Sesame Street friends decide to surprise him with lots of presents that they would like—but none of the gifts are quite right for a plant. Tune in for dancing in Abby’s Flying Fairy School, Elmo’s World of birthdays, and a toetapping High School Musical spoof. Ernie sings “In My Book” to Bert, and Maggie Gyllenhaal gets a surprise from Elmo and friends. Finally, Murray’s on the street finding...

Big Bird, Elmo, and Abby want to reenact the new “Maria the Cowgirl” story that they heard from Gordon. Who will get to be Maria the Cowgirl? And who will have to be the dastardly Bad Duck? Also in this : Global Grover and his trusty horse Fred travel to Saskatchewan. Brought to you by the letter T and the number 1.

Cookie Monster and Elmo wish that cookies would grow on trees, just like apples…so they try to plant a cookie tree! Find out what happens with a little help from Abby’s magic. Plus: Adam Sandler drops by to talk about the word “crunchy” with the help of a cookiecrunching monster. Bert and Ernie go in search of a wise old duck in their latest adventure, and it’s cleanup time at Abby’s Flying Fairy School. Cameron Diaz teaches Grover about...

It’s Number 6 Day on Sesame Street, and everyone joins in the day’s 6-themed events. When only five penguins show up for the big finale, can Telly save the show? Also in this : Chandra Wilson (Grey’s Anatomy) and Murray Monster demonstrate the word “half,” and LL Cool J and Elmo sing about their “Addition Expedition.” Brought to you by the letter Q and the number 6.

Maria helps Elmo write a story about the letter G, but Elmo has trouble thinking of "G" words. Join the Sesame Street friends as they help him finish the tale! Also: Anderson Cooper fills in for Oscar to report on the letter G. Lakers star Kobe Bryant stops by to help Abby explain the word “miniature,” and Murray limbers up to learn some gymnastics. Finally, Elmo’s World is all about the sky. Brought to you by the number 15 and the letter G....

The Triangle Lover’s Club is hosting their annual Triangle Toss! As Telly tosses his first triangle, his lucky vest rips. Can he play without it? Also in this : NFL player Jason Taylor and Elmo demonstrate the word “toss” with the help of a cow. Brought to you by the letter J and the number 16.

Hold on to your feathers — Sesame Street is 40! In 1969, Sesame Street changed the face of children’s television forever with a groundbreaking educational program that brought people and puppets together. In its 40th season, Sesame Street continues to innovate and educate, encouraging children to explore the natural world through scientific exploration. Throughout the season, fans can enjoy appearances from celebrities including Michelle Obama,...

The word on the street is “speedy” as Slimey competes in a worm car race hosted by NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. Cheer along with Elmo and find out who wins! Plus, Brendan Fraser visits the street to introduce the word of the day. Abby’s Flying Fairy School is all about growing, and Bert and Ernie are busy fixing cars in a new adventure. Plus, Elmo explains the difference between “fast” and “slow” in Elmo’s World. This is brought to you...