Sesame Street Puppeteers

Have you ever wondered who the puppeteers behind the beloved Sesame Street characters are?

How does Elmo come to life?

Get a fun look behind the scenes from Sesame Street.

They explain the difference between puppets and give you an idea of what brings a puppet to life and what it takes to be a professional.

First Class

Since the show’s premiere, four First Ladies have made appearances on Sesame Street. Barbara Bush, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Michelle Obama have all stopped by to hang out with the “Sesame Street” gang.

They tried to teach young viewers about issues including healthy eating and the importance of literacy. Hillary Clinton even shared a smooch with Oscar.

This video was created by WIRED.

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Looking for more? Check out Behind The Scenes.

If you are in need of a smile perhaps this Sesame Street Star Wars Parody may interest you.

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