YouTube OfficialAnnounceIn partnership with Sesame Workshop, the production company behind Sesame Street, over 100 episodes of classic Sesame Street content will be available on YouTube and YouTube Kids starting today. This collaboration includes not only the complete, nostalgic episodes but also curated compilations focused on specific learning themes, allowing viewers of all ages to relive the charm of Big Bird, Elmo, and the Cookie Monster.
From its premiere in 1969 to classic memorable scenes
The list of content available this time includes the first episode, which premiered in 1969, in which Kermit the Frog often appeared alongside Big Bird and Bert.
In addition to the premiere episode, YouTube also compiled a special collection of important moments in Sesame Street's history, such as:
• Snuffy is Revealed: Big Bird finally proves to everyone that his mammoth friend Snuffleupagus is not a figment of imagination.
• Goodbye Mr. Hooper: A life education special produced in 1983 in memory of the death of shop owner Mr. Hooper, considered a milestone in the history of children's television.
• Mr. Rogers Visits: A classic crossover collaboration featuring another children's programming giant, Fred Rogers, visiting Sesame Street.
Thematic Collection: More Than Just Spectating, You Can Also Learn STEM
To cater to the viewing habits of modern children, this collaboration also includes a variety of themed compilations. The content covers specific educational topics such as ABCs (alphabet teaching) and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), as well as broader concepts such as "Adventure & Imagination" and "Friendship & Play".
Watch classics on YouTube, watch new shows on Netflix.
It's worth noting that this collaboration with YouTube differs from the new agreement Sesame Workshop signed with Netflix.
The latest 56th season of Sesame Street has now moved from HBO to Netflix and PBS. After ending its decade-long partnership with HBO, Sesame Workshop adopted a strategy of splitting its efforts: delivering the latest premieres to the streaming subscription service (Netflix), while releasing its vast library of classic content on the most widely accessible free platform (YouTube), attempting to maximize its brand influence.
