Irish Girl Watches SESAME STREET For The First Time

[@frankgladden3416]

I am proud to say that I was around for the first episode of sesame Street when it aired in 1969.. also fun fact when they were doing the number three in the shot you showed that was Jim Henson juggling the balls

[@DianeJennings]

NO WAAAAAY! That’s cool!

[@frankgladden3416]

@@DianeJennings this video touched me so much I forgot to thank you so much for all your wonderful videos you bring a smile to this old man's face

[@lrush165]

My mom used to threaten me saying she was going to change my name to Oscar...!!

[@pdraggy]

On another note I loved watching the Dark Crystal series on netflix behind the scene video just seeing all the Henson's and how it's still a family business.

[@doro626]

It wasnt until maybe the muppet show, before I realized that guy in those paining skits was JIm Henson.

[@almostfm]

Not meaning to cause any more face leakage, but I remember that when Mr. Hooper passed away during the run of the show, they did an entire episode about it-explaining that it's OK to be sad when someone you know and love dies.

[@RugNug]

That episode still kills me

[@harrybetteridge7532]

Even to this day Big Bird has a drawing of Mr Hooper in his nest even though his then fans now have grandkids who are fans and have no idea who Mr Hooper was.

[@ginny9577]

I think there's also a clip of the Muppets from The Muppet Show paying tribute to Jim that is really good. I'll have to look for it. Found it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYO2oad5m9Nojbs

[@mandystory4275]

Oh my heart. I remember that.

[@TheDeathMongrel]

What was so honorable, at that time, was deciding to treat the kids as grown-ups. They knew the kids would find out, so they opted for the truth instead of some TV fantasy.

[@Ryan_Dye-r]

When Big Bird went to Japan all the Japanese kept saying "Ohayo" (Japanese for "good morning", pronounce the same as "Ohio"), & Big Bird kept saying, "No, I'm from California." Lol

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Ryan Dyer I remember that one. He also tried ordering a fish, that was just a display

[@chivalryalive]

@@Dr-Alexander-The-Great But I bet the "bird" part of him would have loved a little sushi! :-D

[@jeffburnham6611]

It's actually pronounced "O-ha-yo", not like ohio, but the comedy is still there lol.

[@indigothecat]

I believe his line was, "I was beginning to think there was nobody left in Cleveland!"

[@arsenal1441]

Sesame street and Mr. Rogers were huge part of my childhood growing up in the 80s, they were so comforting to watch. I loved Big Bird and Sunfalupagus so much!

[@lynntaylor9681]

Same

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

Same, but I grew up in the 90s.

[@HeyyItsDalePlus]

Born in the 90s and it was a staple for me too.

[@BMoney8600]

I watched both shows and I was born in 2000

[@PhillipDavis830]

Mine too.

[@LiveFreeOrDieDH]

Big Bird singing Kermit's "It's Not Easy Being Green" at the memorial carried even more emotional weight because, at the time, the future of Kermit was unclear. Jim Henson had always voiced Kermit himself (btw, I believe that's Jim at 3:09). The Henson family, along with Disney, asked longtime muppeteer Steve Whitmire to take over the role, but was months before Whitmire finally agreed.

[@joegoss30]

"Ed Sullivan Show" = very big American variety show. It introduced the country to The Beatles & Elvis. Everyone watched it.

[@jndaley]

To be fair there weren’t that many channels at that time.

[@sminthian]

You know what'd be more funny? Have her watch Hee Haw.

[@MrKenh63]

@Chuck I lived in southern CT we used to watch the Sox on 38. When the weather was right we might have even been able to get a clear picture.

[@VinE83656]

@Chuck Actually, if I remember correctly, Jim Morrison agreed to not say the word "high" or "higher" in advance but during the actual show Morrison did say it and I think the Doors were not asked back to the Ed Sullivan show. I could be wrong, but I think that is what happened.

[@michaelsommers2356]

An indication of the popularity of the show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4OvlmmDm6ymetE (from "Bye Bye Birdie".

[@umpire8025]

Kermit filled in for Carson on "The Tonight Show" as the guest host on April 2, 1979, to promote the release of The Muppet Movie.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

And Fozzie tried to fill in for Ed McMahon, even though Ed was there. :D

[@sandrajewitt6050]

I remember bawling when Mr. Hooper died. The actor had died and they made his character die too.

[@jimcrovatt6988]

I remember that. And having it explained to Big Bird.

[@mikesands4681]

Indeed. Muppets are eternal but the humans are mortal and we saw them age and die. Very grounded.

[@litsci1877]

@@jimcrovatt6988 But Mr. Looper....

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

That was a very sad episode....

[@stephenkinney3472]

You may want to consider Schoolhouse Rock.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

O that's a terrific idea!

[@scottlyttle5586]

SECONDED!

[@danae8112]

I still know the entire Preamble to the Constitution because of Schoolhouse Rock.

[@jeremyharris1547]

Especially, Conjunction junction! And I'm just Bill!

[@socaldayve]

YAAAAS! Do it!

[@denlara3882]

The thing I remember the most about Sesame Street is the pinball machine counting to 12. That one just sticks out the most to me for some reason.

[@ImOutOfMtDew]

1, 2, 3, 4, 5! 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! 11, tweeeeeeeelve lol

[@davidblum7125]

Rick M you beat me to it.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Nailed it!

[@mandystory4275]

That was the best one.

[@boothbytcd6011]

That and the ladybugs' picnic. '1 2 3, 4 5 6, 7 8 9, 10 11 12 ladybugs came to the ladybug picnic!'

[@mikehermen3036]

Sesame Street explaining Mr. Hooper's death to the kids on the show was a landmark. Also many countries had their own version with localized characters like Louis the otter and Basil the polar bear in Canada.

[@DianeJennings]

I did that one too but it was literally just me crying

[@TheMiddler]

Our version is very bad for me because I don't understand Xhosa (language)

[@mikerupp2312]

Morgan Freeman got his start on the Electric Company and a crossover role on Sesame Street

[@leefischer5814]

And don't forget Laurence Fishburne got his start as Cowboy Curtis on Pee Wee's Playhouse

[@Captain_Sarcastic]

Easy Reader was the best!

[@Captain_Sarcastic]

@@rachel-in-the-208 uh, uh uh..... Reading, reading, that's my game

[@lawrencedavis9246]

@@leefischer5814 Laurence Fishburne was one of the main characters in Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now', credited as Larry Fishburne. It has to be one of the best movies to depict the insanity that was the Vietnam Conflict.

[@vincegay986]

Doogie Rush ???!!!

[@samriedel9311]

I haven't seen sesame street since I was a kid either. But everything Jim Henson had a hand in is great! My favorites are definitely the Muppet show and Labyrinth if you haven't seen those I encourage it.

[@chipparmley]

Dark Crystal was good too.

[@LindaC616]

"Had a hand in"....😆

[@pdraggy]

@@LindaC616 LMAO oh that's hilarious lolol

[@samriedel9311]

@@LindaC616 I'm glad you got it I thought it might be too subtle.

[@samriedel9311]

@@chipparmley yeah it's good too but it's a little too... Dark I can't watch it endlessly like Labyrinth also I'm a huge Bowie fan but then again who isn't.

[@dwayanesmith59]

I am so glad that you have done Sesame Street and mr Rogers but now it’s time you give “School House Rock” a chance. It ran on Saturday mornings in between cartoons. Each one was about 3 to 4 minutes. That coved math, social studies, history and my favorite language/grammar. There are about 50 of them and they are all set to a song. Love what you do keep up the good work.

[@rvm3714]

I remember the episode when everyone tried to explain to Big Bird that Mr. Hooper had died. Back then, I was the kid (like Big Bird) trying to understand. Years later, I was ALL of the adults trying to explain. It may be a 'kid's show', but just like Mr. Rogers, it can teach (or remind) adults a thing or two.

[@atheist101]

This show taught me how to read an analog clock when I was 3 years old. I randomly told my mom the time one day and she was freaking out, in a good way. Rip Jim you were a great man!

[@blueashke]

As an autistic person, one of the things I liked about the description they gave of Julia was that mention of the fact that she likes for people to know. Some of us, like myself, are comfortable disclosing it unprompted, or having trusted people disclose it for us. Others would rather it not be mentioned.

[@aaroncoffman88]

One of things I remember about Sesame Street was it's way of introducing to children new things and doing it in a positive way. New languages, different types of people, or people with different abilities. In our modern world different is often seen as bad. Different is just that different not bad and Sesame Street explains that very well.

[@GriffinGuitartwelve]

@@aaroncoffman88 Autistic (and part Irish, like the original poster) as well. I have VERY mixed feelings about Julia, personally. I like how it's a point of bringing autism to the forefront. However, if I actually was four years old, I would have been infuriated if I found out that Julia was supposed to represent people like me!! Lol! Probably would have said things like, "I don't act like THAT!!" The me people saw and the me I thought I was back then almost seem like two different people. It's weird, but in a very interesting way. Know what I mean?! I've become a much more sociable person since then (I even get a lot of comments like, "You seem very social for someone on the spectrum"), but social awkwardness will always be a part of my life. Lol. C'est la vie...I've come to accept it

[@halfblood100]

One show that was a big part of my childhood was, The Big Comfy Couch. It helped to encourage movement, helped to create the habit of cleaning up, and instilled the understanding that a wide range of ways to communicate existed.

[@christinejackson1255]

Gotta say, Jim Henson's memorial will definitely make you cry every time. Excellent video! Loved the nostalgia of it for some viewers and the parts of new experience reaction for you. 👍

[@davidbethke5463]

Watch the portion of Jim Henson's memorial where six of the Muppet performers sing songs in their characters' voices. See how long it takes you to recognize who's who. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYSoYoCqo9Ogars :)

[@Apo0]

I still find it amazing that Elmo and his dad Louie, were able to better explain why people were mad and protesting than anyone in power.

[@raydurz]

When you said Sesame Street was 50 years old, I thought: "Wow! I didn't know that Sesame Street has been around since the 50s!" Then I realized it was 2020 and in a little more than 4 years I'll be 50. I'm so old.

[@DianeJennings]

Stahp! It freaks me out that Brooklyn beckham is an adult

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Don't you hate that? What an 'O snap!' moment. Stupid old time slipping irrevocably into the past!

[@Dreyno]

Sam Fuller A wise man (Tom Petty) once said, “if you’re not getting older, you’re dead”. So, look on the bright side 👍

[@njoldguy8728]

@Jean-Paul Audette You need to listen to " Fly Like An Eagle" by the Steve Miller Band.

[@asshatteryengaged813]

"I like to count things: 45 years old, ah ah ah ah! 46 years old, ah ah ah ah." I'm right there with ya... :-)

[@edkeaton6093]

Happy Monday to you Diane. Both my twin brother and I were avid watchers of Sesame Street back when we were kids, and shows like this on PBS were a dime a dozen. This, the Electric Company, and many others were the staple viewing of my young childhood. They're classics in every sense of the word, and I appreciate the trip down memory lane as you gleefully watch this show. I really don't think that shows like this will ever exist in our lifetime again. This was such a pleasure to watch on here, and again, I thank you so much for this my lovely friend. Have a great rest of your week, be well and stay safe out there as always!

[@juannunez5767]

TV markets with other languages have their own version of Sesame Street with their own casts of Muppets. For example, I grew up with the Spanish language Sesame Street produced in Mexico. "Plaza Sésamo". Our big bird is a green parrot named Abelardo.

[@dangerkeith3000]

I lived in Dallas (and still do) and we had Sesame Street AND Plasa Sesamo!

[@dadoctah]

Back in the late '70s we had cable from both El Paso and Juarez across the border from it, and one afternoon I saw the same episode of Sesame Street in both languages, one after the other. All the sketches were the same, and most of the "letter of the day" and "number of the day" animations, except that there was one on the Mexican broadcast that wasn't in the US version, about all the things the letter T stands for. It ended with "T is for shark" ("tiburon" en Español) which obviously wouldn't have worked if they just translated it straight across.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

That's really interesting! Never occurred to me!

[@boothbytcd6011]

I watched a documentary about the Children's Television Workshop creative team coming up with a Sesame Street for Pakistan, and how to translate a show centered around an urban neighborhood to an often rural Pakastani population.They ended up with a village called Sisimpur ('sesame village') centered around a village square and a big tree. Very clever.

[@dancorkery5030]

Hi, Diane. I've watched so many of your vids and really enjoyed them. You've made me laugh so hard at times but this is the first time you made me cry. Watching you cry really got to me. Thank you for doing what you do. I love your content and look forward to each new creation. I love your accent. My grandparents on my dad's side were from Cork, emigrated to the US and settled in Providence, RI. I loved just sitting for hours listening to them speak. They had the best sense of humor as does almost everyone I've met from Ireland. Again, thank you for all the craic you give to us with each new post.

[@paulobrien9572]

Thank you so much for that memory when i was 5 in 1969 my Mom sent away for an official Sesame Street membership I still have the certificate they sent me

[@DianeJennings]

Cute!

[@paulobrien9572]

@@JohnFourtyTwo Romper Room holy shit I use to hope to hear my name during magic mirror time

[@christinadoxstader3004]

I agree, Muppet Christmas Carol is the best version. I watch it every year. Big smile on my face the whole time.

[@kurtischopty4925]

Where's Mr.Snuffleupagus? Where's Snuffy?? Ok, I probably watched too much Sesame Street as a young boy...

[@DianeJennings]

There was a waaaay longer video but it was too long and I actually didn’t say much when I looked back on the bits I cut including Snuffy. Just me going awwwww

[@scottlyttle5586]

@@DianeJennings There's some interesting stories about Snuffy. It turns out kids who were being physically abused related to Snuffy, because what was happening to the kids was hidden from everyone else but one character. When this news got to the producers of Sesame Street, Snuffy was officially "outed", in hopes that the abused children would be able to come out and mention they were being abused. If you can find the book Sesame Street: Unpaved (30 years of Sesame Street), it's an incredible book. I found it, and gave it as a gift to my brothers' wife, and I wished I had gotten a second copy for myself.

[@davidlevy706]

​@@scottlyttle5586 The show's producers were unaware of any specific instances of children drawing such a comparison, but a number of parents and educators expressed their concern regarding the possibility. The fear was that children would see the other characters disbelieving Big Bird and assume that the same would happen to them if they told adults about their abuse.

[@vincegay986]

Snuffy appeared about 15 years after the show began, seen only by Big Bird for several years, with others not believing he existed. There developed a concern that this provided added encouragement for abused, particularly sexually abused, children to remain silent, for fear of not being believed. Snuffy was revealed to the others, who pledged to believe Big Bird in the future.

[@tyshawncorsey5561]

Snuffy is still on Sesame Street

[@bkm2797]

Really touching watching you react to the situations on Sesame Street, and I swear for a moment you were a little girl explaining to us what those 'not' nice birds were really saying to Big Bird. Happy to see it's still on, because the worlds children need some Sesame Street. Thanks Diane, I enjoyed this.

[@K1rmcc]

I find it humorous when you say it’s quite delightful to even watch this as an adult. I didn’t see any adults in this video. You have a delightful child like essence about you. Please do not grow up. Thank you.

[@TruthTroubadour-xi9cc]

There were a few adults in it. Watch again.

[@ronjeffrey8641]

One of the most impressive episodes of sesame street delt with the passing of Mr. Hooper, they did a phenomenal job of coping with the concept of death in such a way that children could understand it without talking down to them.

[@mikepawloski6430]

Chewie hugging the couch back like "yeah, I'm comfie." He is also talented. I wasn't aware he could tap dance! Also, very much enjoy the human side of you, Diane. Makes you very endearing. Great, bright, video to start the week!

[@DianeJennings]

The tapping was surprisingly good!

[@agiel7791]

Who remembers Barkley? I loved him! The lineup on PBS in the late 70's and early 80's was the best for children's programming. Sesame Street, The Electric Company, Mr. Rodgers and 3-2-1 Contact were some of the best educational shows around. ❤

[@LS1007]

I never watched Sesame Street. I was a little too old for it. The actor who played Big Bird recently passed away. 😢 ❤️U🍀🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@DianeJennings]

That’s sad

[@Ryan_Dye-r]

@@DianeJennings Born December 1933, died December, 2019 Played Big Bird from 1969 to 2018.

[@paulobrien9572]

Carol Spinney I worked in a restaurant in Boston with his daughter Melissa

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

@@DianeJennings Sad, maybe, but like Fred Rogers, it'd be hard to leave behind a more proud life's work than theirs!

[@scottlyttle5586]

@@DianeJennings Carroll Spinney, who voiced Big Bird, also voiced Bruno the garbage collector and Oscar the Grouch as well. There was a great bit in an interview where he went over to a trash can and had a quick conversation with "Oscar", and Oscar would say "now scram!", and as Carroll walked away, every kid did an immediate head twist and ran for the trash can, looking for Oscar..

[@4mindful.meditation]

Thank you for the fun video down memory lane. I'm in my 50's and remember the early Sesame Street shows. One of my clients actually lives on Sesame Street, here in Toronto, Ont. Every few months I head over to their place and it still amuses me when I turn the corner and start walking down Sesame Street :D

[@derekl3108]

The best part of this was your reaction, you're such a gentle soul. :-)

[@DianeJennings]

🥰

[@Kedzie_]

Great video Diane and Editor Diane! I love the huge energy you bring to your videos, but it's also lovely to see the more emotional side. Stay awesome.

[@peterfalconis9519]

I loved getting to revisit my childhood and seeing your enthusiasm for Sesame Street all the more! This show really tried to reach us all about the importance of building healthy communities and caring for everyone no matter their race, gender or age. Awesome choice, awesome video. Thanks Diane.

[@DianeJennings]

Oh Thank you!

[@lanettewhite238]

Thank you for doing this and the Mr. Roger's one. I love looking back on the show and all that has changed. I was tearing up right along with you.

[@Gr8man4sex]

Great video Diane. If you like Robin Williams I suggest you watch "Good Morning Vietnam" if you haven't seen it. He was also good in "Mrs Doubtfire". Keep up the good work and stay safe. Editor Diane is so mean to you.

[@BirchLeafPhotography]

A couple of notes: Jim Henson was the guy juggling early on in your video. And Big Bird was the one who sang "It's not easy being green" at the memorial because Jim Henson voiced Kermit, and obviously he couldn't sing the song at his own memorial. And Julia was amazing. My favorite show was Electric Company, which was a companion show to Sesame Street. Check that one out!

[@greguy5572]

Hey there, I grew up watching that show. I remember when everyone thought Snuffy was Big Bird’s imaginary friend because nobody had ever seen him but Big Bird. Cookie Monster was my favorite and I hated Elmo...especially when he spoke. I hate it when people spoke in the third person. Always thought what Bert and Ernie did for a living. They shared an apt. and even shared a room which was actually weird. They weren’t kids so I assumed they were grown ups that lived together...never seen them go to work tho. Also, who can’t forget The Count Lol. One thing that a lot of people didn’t know was Oscar the Grouch was the wealthiest person on Sesame Street. Sure, everyone though he just lived in that garbage can but under that garbage can was Oscar’s underground living property. I remember on one episode that they showed him close the garbage can lid then he proceeded to climb down to his underground subterranean living facility...and it was huge lol. Ahhh...what an awesome show.

[@DianeJennings]

I... think I have a vague memory of that!

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Same here! I always wanted a picture, like one of those cutaway story books that showed the huge unseen tunnels underneath. And yeah, I think the Count was one of my faves. What about those martian blobs with the antennae? "Yipyipyipyip Uhuh! Uhuh!" Or were they on the Muppet Show?

[@matthewkreps3352]

I always thought Bert and Ernie were brothers or cousins or something like that

[@Drummerchick2003]

Omg i remember that now wow totally forgot about big birds imaginary friend

[@ainekellan6295]

Yes! I remember back when Snuffy was considered Big Bird's imaginary friend and being so happy as a kid when everyone else finally met him. And Elmo... yeah... never liked Elmo much. Like you, the whole third person thing annoyed me. lol

[@johnrust592]

Great episode! Really liked the segment on bullying. Accepting people for who they are and not forcing them to change is definitely a great message for this day and age.

[@jameskotsugi519]

I liked The Count and Animal, as well as the Swedish Chef!

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

"Hoo, dedoo dedoo, duhdoo borkborkbork!" And of course, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his hapless assistant Beeker (sp?) He always stole the show.

[@johnrust592]

There's another idea for "Irish Girl Tries" . . . reacting to Swedish Chef sketches.

[@NolaH-sb4vf]

Sunny day sweeping the clouds away...where in the middle of a tropical storm here on the gulf coast...USA ....we can use any sun we can get.....so much rain 🌧

[@amandab6034]

I watch it now with my kids. I like the nostalgia.

[@TTUGirl3]

I have not ever seen the first episode before!! Thank you for showing this !😁.. ❤️Sesame Street was such a huge part of my life and now my children’s...thank you for this trip down memory lane ❤️

[@TwistedSither]

Sesame Street, along with Mr. Rogers, and The Electric Co. was a big part of my early life. I remember having the Bert and Ernie Muppets, a Big Bird radio, and Oscar plush toy when I was in kindergarten. Then I discovered Planet of the Apes and Star Wars a few years later. Those were some happy times, back then.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Hey, if you're a big a nut for star wars toys a I was, I bet you'd like the RetroBlasting KZbin channel. Major trip down memory lane.

[@mariezp]

The Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite too! Some of the characters look so strange compared to the versions I remember. At least Kermit, Cookie Monster and Elmo look pretty much the same. Elmo was always my kid's favorite. He always had such cute episodes! We actually still have a ton of his video tapes hidden away in a closet. My personal all time favorite who wasn't shown was Grover. I don't remember exactly why now but when I was a teenager I gave my first "serious" boyfriend a Grover plushie. Awww, you have such a tender heart. When you got teary watching the memorial I got teary just watching you.

[@BazTheStoryteller]

"I think I'm tripping." That what I said when I watched the 70's Japanese film "House".

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

I loved sesame street. I remember the "mom" on the show, maria who had a daughter. I forgot the girls name. And they lived in that building by Oscar's can. Maria was the person who taught Spanish on the show. Even though I've taken Spanish classes in school, i remember learning agua which means water from the show.

[@jeannieleblanc7564]

Gabby. Her name was Gabby. And her bf was Miles.

[@cynthiasmith398]

Chewie is in his favorite spot! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DianeJennings]

He’s rediscovered it

[@davidsmith8612]

Diane...you are amazing. Thank you for the emotions and such a timely message. ❤️🙏

[@Drewit1]

I loved watching this. I even had a chance to meet Caroll Spinney (Big Bird and Oscar). I’m curious of your opinion on Barney and Friends.

[@Tux.Penguin]

Great video Diane! You let us sit with you on your emotional ride through the video. Thank you for letting us share that with you.

[@PoemJunkie]

If you’re on a public television nostalgia kick, you should do a video on Bob Ross. I was obsessed with Bob Ross when I was a kid (don’t ask me why).

[@john-rp5bg]

Same here, when I was a child I thought it was magic the way he could paint bushes and trees and rivers and mountains with what seemed like a single brush stroke. His voice was so calming and steady. Bob Ross will always be a legend.

[@ChildofGodjmh]

Diane, that was awesome. Love you not holding back on feelings like when Big Bird sang the classic It's Not Easy Being Green song...

[@schreds8882]

My favorite songs of all time are "C is for Cookie" and "I Love Trash".

[@Grover1234]

Your Mister Rogers and this video are two of my favorites from you. I grew up watching this show plus I still enjoy watching till this day. I even collect classic airings of the show from all the seasons. I just love me some Sesame Street. My two favorite characters are Big Bird and Oscar. Great video and I too tear up when watching Jim's funeral. Such a great man and lost too early in life. I wished he was still around. This is my childhood up to now. I can't get enough of Sesame Street. Keep up the great work!!!

[@mskeenac21]

I use to watch Sesame Street all the time when I was really young I then I began to watch Zoom anyone from the U.S remembers “Zoom?”

[@EricaGamet]

I lived in New Hampshire as a kid and a couple friends were in clips...I wanted to be in the cast so bad. "Send it to Zoom. Box 358, Boston, Mass. 0-2-1-3-4!! Send it to Zoom!"

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

Yes! I thought nobody remembered it..

[@mskeenac21]

@@jorgelopez-pr6dr That was my favorite show on PBS at one point I hope they bring it back although it wouldn't be the same.

[@megantiede1450]

Love this! 😆 I still sit down and watch Sesame Street when my younger siblings have it on lol 🤷

[@robc1952]

great show, I watched captain kangaroo,

[@LS1007]

Me too! Also Uncle Al.

[@patrickborin6141]

I did as well. Mr Green Jeans and Moose, ect.. I did enjoy Sesame Street too.

[@eponine1966]

Me too. Also The Electric Company and Zoom.

[@Gr8man4sex]

I watched Captain Kangaroo and Mr Rogers.

[@dadoctah]

...and since Diane has now done both Mister Rogers and Sesame Street, she should probably complete the trilogy. Can't wait to see her reaction to Mr Moose and Bunny Rabbit and the pranks they pulled on the Captain.

[@christinewold9995]

Absolutely loved this! You did a fabulous job of depicting Sesame Street from beginning to present. Cried during Jim Henson funeral!!!

[@kevink.7341]

Uh oh, your eyes are leakin' again! Here is some more sentiment for you: I was thinking about why I like your channel. I grew up with Irish grandparents and when I was young, we would have family relations and friends visit from time to time and I realize now that I was surrounded by lots of Irish people in my youth. Now my grandparents have passed and so have most of the family relations and friends and I am no longer surrounded by Irish people. So, I think watching your channel and hearing your accent provides some familiarity for me that I no longer have so I appreciate that. Thanks!

[@DianeJennings]

Aww 🥰 Thank you! ☘️

[@nicotti]

Grover is my favorite. His "Near/Far" bit and his bits as a waiter are the best!

[@wickideazy]

I'm so old I remember when no one besides Big Bird had ever seen Snufflupagus so they all thought he was Big Bird's imaginary friend. Also, that little shamrock censoring Editor Diane's hand disappeared a frame or two before she did :O

[@davidlevy706]

One frame. My new desktop background: i.imgur.com/hi1i8O3.jpg

[@silasdense4725]

So much fun watching you openly & honestly reacting to such things.

[@Jake-nd4gx]

God I remember Jim Henson’s memorial, Big Bird thanking Kermit is still so sad.

[@DianeJennings]

😭

[@ohslimgoody]

I cried when Big bird died.😪 I cried again watching this sigh another great vlog. If only the world could listen to Sesame street. Part of my childhood. Doggone it Diane watched this five days later and I cried again! Geesh.

[@kateealer7]

They never DID tell us how to get to Sesame Street...

[@DianeJennings]

Omg you’re right!

[@stanwbaker]

Although it's easy to get to Kaufmann-Astoria studios in Queens, NY where the street scenes were made. Sesame Street can only be discovered. Sesame Street either is or is not in your heart.

[@brodieroomojo]

West 63rd and Broadway new york......really, check it out

[@jeremyebert3309]

I'd prefer that none of us ever finds out. We'd just find a way to mess it up, even if only unintentionally.

[@MargaritaOnTheRox]

Umm, it's right down the road from me. Not even kidding. I was taking a walk down a road called Bridge and I noticed there is a street called Sesame Street right off of it. 😆 Google Sesame Street Albuquerque NM.

[@logankerlee]

Not going to lie, I was in tears for about half of this video. I have so many positive memories from my childhood involving Sesame Street and this video helped me remember some of them. Thank you Diane for making this video! I'm very grateful.

[@Fsilone]

"He kinda reminds me of someone, but I'm not sure who." ED: 😠🖕🏻🍀

[@cisium1184]

Brian Gallagher from Try?

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

I broke out in tears at the Jim Henson memorial. When I was stationed in Germany in '77 and '78, every day at 6 PM, the day room in the barracks would fill to SRO for two shows on AFN. The Muppet Show and Star Trek. 20 or so guys crammed into an 8 x 10 room around a normal sized TV. In summer, there'd be guys standing outside the window watching. Loved Jim Henson. (I was too old to watch sesame street when it first came out as I was all of, and a very sophisticated, 14. :-) Thanks Diane! Cheers! DonP

[@Philistine47]

If I could choose _which_ childhood memory (or memories) to lose, there are some I'd be happy to never revisit ever ever again. The Ed Sullivan Show was a television variety show, today probably best known for hosting The Beatles in their first US performance.

[@brodieroomojo]

i could lose a few too

[@skyden24195]

Hi Diane! I'm gonna write some things that have already been writ, as well as things that have not. The juggler at the beginning is Jim Henson himself (creator of Muppets,) Ed Sullivan is credited as the most influential promoter of "The Beatles" in America. At least half of all Muppets productions were done in London, so I'm sure you got to see a lot of Muppets as a kid. The creator/voice of "Elmo" would eventually become the creative director of Sesame Street Muppets. I worked for "Toys R Us" when the "Tickle Me Elmo" craze was in effect. And I watched the Jim Henson memorial, and it's the only memorial in which "puppets" are appropriate. I loved it, and also got teary eyed. Your responses, Diane, are so genuine and appropriate, makes us love you so much as well. bye the way.... "D" is also for "Den"..... ;-)

[@mandystory4275]

When Jim Henson died I cried. I was an adult by then but it made me so sad.

[@chiefbuddy5541]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Makes want to check out the old school 80’s Muppet show.

[@paulsnively3377]

TIL what an absolute gut punch it is to hear Jim Henson’s voice, some 30+ years after his death.

[@HeyyItsDalePlus]

I definitely recommend going down the rabbit hole that is DefunctlandTV's 3 part series on Jim Henson. Made my heart cry several times over.

[@tracybillingsley2648]

In the 1970s, before cable TV got going, PBS was a great channel for kids. Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, and Captain Kangaroo were all invaluable to the growth of so many children. I always enjoy seeing your reactions to some of these programs that were such an integral part of American culture. I hope you have a great week. Stay safe, and Keep Smiling! 😎 💚💚💚🇮🇪🍀💚💚💚

[@Fsilone]

Sesame Street: **introduces first homeless character** Oscar the Grouch: 😠

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Oscar always had a home. That garbage can isn't just a garbage can, its a magical extradimensional space with rooms and furnishings.

[@1986bab]

@@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames Actually, that garbage can is kinda like a TARDIS if you think about it. Watch out for those stairs though, how many of his visitors fell down those things?

[@lorrainethomas241]

Totally agree. Muppet Xmas Carol is my favorite version.

[@angelspess7489]

I too was around for the first episode of Sesame Street. This show along with Mr Rogers Neighborhood helped me through a difficult childhood. These days I watch Irish people on KZbin. Thank you Diane.

[@gregmcmahon957]

I really love this video.Happy Monday.

[@trudat1498]

It’s so sweet watching you watch Jim Henson’s memorial. He’s one of my biggest heroes.

[@roxismith6122]

NEVER saw the memorial for Jim Hanson. Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@chipparmley]

I don't know how things were in other countries, but in the U.S., most children's TV shows made in the late 60's and early 70's were all more than a bit trippy. The writers and production crew must have been having a great time. The honest sincerity of all your videos is a huge bonus. Also, a big thumbs up to ED in this episodes. She made me laugh. Enjoy your week. As always, looking forward to your next production.

[@DianeJennings]

I’ll let her know 😉 thanks Chip!

[@Jm0417-s]

i've only recently disovered your videos, you are adorable and fun to watch. keep up the good work

[@nackalack]

“Aw big bird! He doesn’t look ..... quite right.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@GriffinGuitartwelve]

Part Irish myself (Irish-American, to be precise). Just found you on KZbin today and I think you're simply delightful! ^_^ Both your innocence and your humor remind me a lot of my own. Hehehe. Sesame Street was SUCH a huge influence on my life that it inspired me to pursue various word/language related endeavors later on! My goofy humor was largely derived from the show as well. Other notes: That Jim Henson funeral thing. I've seen it before. So bittersweet, esp. when Big Bird says, "Thank you, Kermit" at the end! Awww

[@dazzel9475]

Tip for your next trip to the states - Henson donated a lot of the puppets and props to Atlanta’s museum of puppetry arts. They have muppets galore and even characters from dark crystal and labyrinth on display

[@scottls]

I watched Sesame Street when I was a kid (nearly half a century ago) and I watched it right up through to my youngest daughter too. (she was born in 1990) But now that she is about to turn 30 (and I still haven't been made a Grandpa yet) I never watched Jim Henson's funeral until you show it to me here, and yes I teared up too. I blame you for making me get all weepy though I'd probably would have anyways.

[@christincavanaugh2357]

I so cried with you during the Tribute to Jim Henson. My Mom used to watch the Muppets with me as that was a more adult show and my Dad would watch Sesame Street with me. I remember loving all of it! Most of all Kermit. I even did a speech about him in Speech class in high school but what made me love him was that he was compassionate and understood what it was like to be a little different from others. The song “ It’s Not Easy Being Green” means a lot. I was bullied a lot in school and just felt like I didn’t always fit in my Mom would sing that song to me. I even have a cute little coffee table book about how it’s not easy being green. Being a little different from your class mates or whoever isn’t easy but when you learn to embrace your uniqueness other people start to embrace it as well. It’s a great lesson. 💚💚💚 honestly everyone. Stay weird, be a little mad lol. All the best people are.

[@moonglow630]

I worked with Robin Williams on the movie Patch Adams. He told me the most amazing things & was incredibly kind to me. He was so nice to everyone on set.

[@jimbelter2]

I especially love the inferred reference to ED and the reply, definitely priceless

[@rileysutton2823]

4:46 I loved your reaction to Cookie Monster showing up and eating the W.

[@greg-ml7fp]

Enjoyed the video. The man ( Caroll Spinney) who originally wore the Big Bird costume for something like 30 years. Was replaced by Matt Vogel. Not sure if Mr Spinney had retired. But he did pass back in 2019.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

I hope you enjoyed your journey through one of the most significant days of my childhood. I watched the premier of Sesame Street in '69. My sister still tells people how excited I was to tell her about it when she came home from school. :D

[@gac914]

Watched it with my kids when they were young, (and now they watch it with their kids!) To this day, I can't hear the Beatles sing "Let It Be" without thinking of "Letter B." LOL!!!!

[@jeannieleblanc7564]

Same 🤣

[@diocelinaarroyo8960]

I remember i was OBSESSED with Elmo's world when i was younger. Now when i look back at looking at the episodes i feel nostalgic

[@williamsmith2912]

Ed Sulivan show was 8 PM Sunday night, variety show, Elvis and the Beatles had first US appearance. Stand up comics, Broadway shows, almost anything, on from 1948 to 1972. Stephen Colbert show comes from his studio.

[@jerelull9629]

Poor chewie; his human's becoming MORE unpredictable. I can see he still loves and (mostly) trusts her, though.