Tag Archives: Sesame Street

Is Kermit the Frog the Best Commencement Speaker Ever?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by David

Our public broadcasting colleagues over at NPR recently compiled 300 of the Best Commencement Speeches, Ever and we quickly took note that a handful of PBS favorites made the list. Whether you’re a new graduate – “no longer tadpoles” as … Continue reading →

Posted in Show Previews | Tagged fred rogers, Ken Burns, kermit the frog, Neil degrasse tyson, Sesame Street

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A Sesame Street Throwback Thursday

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Erik

“Throwback Thursday” has become a thing on the Internet, so want to take part. Here’s one of the best ways we could think of to dive back in public television time. Take a peek at this great photo from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged 1969, Bert, Ernie, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Mister Hooper, Mr. Hooper, Original Cast, PBS, PBS Kids, Program, public television, Sesame Street, theme song, Throwback Thursday, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Gov. Scott Walker and Sesame Street Find Fun in Healthy Eating and Being Active

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Erik

At the 2014 National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting, governors from across the United States met up with a few of our favorite Sesame Street friends to talk about healthy active lifestyles and good eating choices. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged Abby Cadabby, Active Lifestyles, Activity, Exercise, Get Up and Go, Gov. Scott Walker, Healthy Eating, Kids, Muppets, National Governor's Association, PBS, Program, public television, Rosita, Scott Walker, Sesame Street, video, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT, youtube

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Sherlock and Sesame Street

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Erik

“Are you ready for my brain bending challenge, Benedict Sherlock?” Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch meets “Murray-arity” and The Count from Sesame Street - and it’s hilarious! It’s almost enough to tide us over to the next season of the Masterpiece … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources | Tagged Benedict Cumberbatch, Count Von Count, funny, Masterpiece, Masterpiece Mystery!, Murray, PBS, Program, public television, Sesame Street, sherlock, The Count, Wisconsin Public Television, WPT

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Sesame Street + The Sopranos = Christmas Joy

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Erik

I am proud to say - like so many of us - that I grew up a devoted Sesame Street kid. I’m also one of the biggest Sopranos fans that I know. So, there might not be a better Christmas … Continue reading →