Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

The story of the street that changed history.

7.5(25 votes)
2021
1h 47m
Documentary

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.

Production

Citizen Skull Productions, Macrocosm Entertainment, HBO Documentary Films, Screen Media Films, JustFilms / Ford Foundation

Cast

Joan Ganz Cooney

Joan Ganz Cooney

Self

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Self (archive footage)

Jon Stone

Jon Stone

Self (archive footage)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Self (archive footage)

Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney

Self

Bob McGrath

Bob McGrath

Self

Sonia Manzano

Sonia Manzano

Self

Emilio Delgado

Emilio Delgado

Self

Lloyd Morrisett

Lloyd Morrisett

Self

Sharon Lerner

Sharon Lerner

Self

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