‘Sesame Street’ gets lifeline with Netflix streaming deal — but will still air on PBS

‘Sesame Street’ gets lifeline with Netflix streaming deal — but will still air on PBS

Netflix has thrown “Sesame Street” a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children’s staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday. Starting later this year, new episodes will run on Netflix, PBS and the PBS Kids app on the same … Read more

Celebrate 100 years of NYC pop culture, from ‘Sex and the City’ to ‘Sesame Street’

Celebrate 100 years of NYC pop culture, from ‘Sex and the City’ to ‘Sesame Street’

“Sex and the City” glam, “Sesame Street” glee and “Taxi Driver,” all housed under one roof. Only in New York! The Museum of the City of New York, which is celebrating its centennial anniversary, explores the city’s pop culture over the past century in its new exhibit, “This Is New York: 100 Years of the … Read more

‘Ted Lasso’ scene slammed as ‘forced’ and ‘corny’: ‘Sesame Street for adults’

‘Ted Lasso’ scene slammed as ‘forced’ and ‘corny’: ‘Sesame Street for adults’

“Ted Lasso” took an opportunity to discuss consent in a recent episode, but many viewers are slamming it as “corny” and “forced.” In the scene, the AFC Richmond team is in their locker room discussing private photos. “Nah, bro. If you don’t want your private pictures out there, just don’t take naked pictures,” one of … Read more

‘Sesame Street Live’ is coming to NY. Here’s how to get tickets for $42

‘Sesame Street Live’ is coming to NY. Here’s how to get tickets for

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  All your old friends are coming to town. Big Bird, Elmo, Grover, Oscar The Grouch, Cookie Monster and many more are headed to New York for three huge … Read more

‘Sesame Street’ co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dead at 93

‘Sesame Street’ co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dead at 93

Lloyd Morrisett, who helped pave the way for “Sesame Street,” died Monday at the age of 93. Morrisett and Joan Ganz Cooney began working on the Children’s Television Workshop, which would later spawn “Sesame Street,” in 1968, according to TMZ. Morrisett’s family and estate did not release a cause of death. “Sesame Workshop mourns the … Read more

Major food brands are adding sesame to items in ‘shortcut’ after FDA declares the seed a ‘major allergen’

Major food brands are adding sesame to items in ‘shortcut’ after FDA declares the seed a ‘major allergen’

Sesame has just been named the ninth major allergen in the U.S. by the FDA — but some companies have created a “workaround” that allows them to avoid removing sesame from their products. The tiny seeds can cause a big reaction in some people who are highly allergic, according to experts. Whether it’s sesame seeds on a bagel or … Read more

The challenge of making ‘Sesame Street’ for Russians

The challenge of making ‘Sesame Street’ for Russians

When the Russian version of “Sesame Street” (“Ulitsa Sezam”) first aired in Russia in October 1996, there was a premiere event at a Moscow theater. The star muppet came out — Zeliboba, an 8ft hound-like animal tree spirit who could smell music and was even taller than Big Bird, his American counterpart. “The kids went … Read more

One tablespoon of sesame seeds daily can slash cholesterol levels

One tablespoon of sesame seeds daily can slash cholesterol levels

“Having too much of foods that contain triglycerides for example, meat, dairy, oils and fats), however, can increase the risk of heart disease and even higher levels can generate conditions like pancreatitis,” Mr Hughes added. High-density lipoprotein (“good” cholesterol) works to reduce cholesterol levels by absorbing it and carrying it back to the liver. The … Read more