'Sesame Street' Turns 50

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 14, 2019

Ben Lehmann, 'Sesame Street' executive producer, and Leslie Carrera-Rudolph, puppeteer who plays the character Abby Cadabby on 'Sesame Street,' talk about how the landmark children's television show is celebrating its 50th birthday.

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