Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

About Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration is a star-studded special that takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane to relive the golden moments of the iconic children's show Sesame Street. The show that has been educating and entertaining children for 50 years starts off with a grand musical number celebrating its notable history. The anniversary special follows a plot where Sesame Street's beloved muppet characters scramble to find Sesame Street which has gone missing on the map.

Making / Production

Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration, directed by Jack Jameson, is presented as a real-time documentary by newsman, Joe the Reporter, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The special engages its audience by inviting them to join the search for the missing Sesame Street while featuring flashback scenes of impactful episodes, musical performances, and new skits.

Actors

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Joe the Reporter - Gordon-Levitt plays an excellent reporter guiding the search for Sesame Street.
• Caroll Spinney as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch - Spinney played the iconic original characters with heartwarming nostalgia.
• Jim Henson as Ernie / Kermit the Frog / Guy Smiley - Henson's exceptional performance recalled the classic contribution to the show's lore.
• Frank Oz as Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster - Oz brings alive the beloved characters with his remarkable performances..

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration is Caroll Spinney's last performance as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.
• The special includes behind-the-scenes footage from the early years of the show, giving audiences a peek into the making of this iconic series.
• Notable celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, Patti Labelle, Elvis Costello, Meghan Trainor, Sterling K. Brown, and Norah Jones make guest appearances.

Awards

The show was nominated for a Primetime Emmy award under the category of Outstanding Children's Program.

Quotes

• "Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away, on my way to where the air is sweet," - Lyrics from the iconic theme song performed in the special.
• "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?" - Commonly repeated line by multiple characters.

Music, Soundtrack

• The special's musical highlights include performances of classic Sesame Street songs like "Can You Tell Me How To Get to Sesame Street", "Bein' Green", and "Sing".
• Notable guest artists Meghan Trainor, Norah Jones, and Patti Labelle perform renditions of popular Sesame Street songs.
• The show's signature theme song is reimagined for the special occasion with all the muppets joining in a grand musical celebration.