"Street Gang" Explores the Origins of Sesame Street

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | Dec 17, 2021

"Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street" looks at the origins of the groundbreaking children's television show. Documentary maker Marilyn Agrelo profiles both famous figures such as Jim Henson and Frank Oz as well as lesser-known people behind the scenes.

 

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