About My Sesame Street Friends

"My Sesame Street Friends" is a 2020 children's television series that offers a fresh perspective on the beloved characters of Sesame Street. It revolves around a young child exploring Sesame Street and learning from its variety of interesting characters. Each episode showcases learnings related to letters, numbers, emotional well-being, health, and appreciation for diversity.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind Sesame Street. It preserves the original educational framework but introduces a unique narrative structure for a new generation of viewers.

Actors

• Big Bird (Performed by Matt Vogel): Vogel lends his voice and puppeteering skills to the iconic character, Big Bird. He captivates the audience with his warm, childlike personality, portraying the character's innocence and curiosity.
• Elmo (Performed by Ryan Dillon): Dillon continues the tradition of bringing Elmo to life with immense energy and charm, appealing to young audiences with the character's positive attitude and love for learning.
• Abby Cadabby (Performed by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph): Carrara-Rudolph fulfills the role of Abby with brilliance, showing Abby's magical, inquisitive nature perfectly.
• Cookie Monster (Performed by David Rudman): Rudman's Cookie Monster never fails to entertain with his insatiable hunger for cookies, inserting humor into the educational content.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was developed as a response to the changing viewing habits of children and shifts toward diverse representation on television.
• While remaining rooted in Sesame Street’s tradition, this series introduces brand-new segments and innovative teaching tools.
• Has a worldwide audience with dubs in multiple languages.

Music and Soundtrack

• The show's catchy soundtrack keeps children engaged and entertained. Classic Sesame Street tunes are interspersed with newly composed songs.
• Music serves an educational purpose within the series, often used for memorable, fun lessons around numbers, letters, and life skills

Quotes

• "Today's letter is the letter A! A is for apple, airplane, and Abby!" - Big Bird
• "Elmo loves learning! Learning is fun!" - Elmo
• "Magic isn't just about tricks. Magic is about making people smile." - Abby Cadabby
• "C is for Cookie, that's good enough for me!" - Cookie Monster