Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)

2021-04-231h 47m

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.

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