'Sesame Street' gets new Hispanic character

As a child in Puerto Rico, Ismael Cruz was delighted by the colorful characters in "Sesame Street," who not only entertained and educated him, but helped him learn "inglés." He could not have imagined that two decades later he would be playing with them in front of the cameras.

'Sesame Street' nears 1 billion views on YouTube

"Sesame Street" is headed for Justin Bieber territory.

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'Memoirs of a Muppets Writer' book by Joseph A. Bailey

A new book by author Joseph A. Bailey called "Memoirs of a Muppets Writer" shares the behind-the-scenes of working with Jim Henson and his creations.

"Elmo's Magic Numbers"

Children's Workshop, $12.99, Ages 2 to 8 "Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers" with Will Arnett

Kid Picks with Philip Potempa for Thursday, June 7, 2012

Our weekly round-up of new children's media.

Jim Henson with Kermit the Frog in his "Sesame Street" TV News Segment

Jim Henson is show giving Kermit the Frog 'a hand' (as well as his character voice) for Kermit's TV news segment on the PBS series 'Sesame Street.'

OFFBEAT: Reader doesn't believe Kermit the Frog lived on 'Sesame Street'

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OFFBEAT: 'Clutter' play about the real Collyer Brothers a fascinating find

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OFFBEAT: Long-awaited 'Clutter' play about the real Collyer Brothers opening in Chicago

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Elizabeth Taylor memorial service held in California

Kid Picks with Philip Potempa for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Our weekly round-up of new children's media.

"Adventures in Israel" by Shalom Sesame

SISU Home Entertainment, $14.95, Ages 3 to 8 "Adventures in Israel" by Shalom Sesame and Sesame Street

Muppets racking up years, but who's counting?

Sesame Street Live is coming to the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville May 4-8. The 90-minute song-and-dance revue whisks mobs of Muppets on a magic, music-filled journey.