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“Sesame Street” is set in a fictional New York neighborhood and includes ethnically diverse characters and positive social messages. It has also tackled an array of tough subjects, from HIV to the opioid crisis. The name was inspired by Ali Baba’s magical phrase, “open sesame.” /end

The show was designed to teach children literacy and numeracy, as well as social and emotional skills. It was revolutionary for its time, using a combination of live actors, puppetry and animation, inspired by advertising commercials, to create short, engaging segments. /2