Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days

Synopsis

For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclusion around the globe by using the universal tools of music, empathy and celebrity. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days reflects upon the efforts that have earned the show respect and qualification around the globe. The special also chronicles the creation and introduction of a Black family of Sesame Street Muppets, Wes and Elijah Walker, a father-and-son duo who are at the heart of Sesame Workshop’s new racial justice initiative Coming Together.

Ratings

Key crew

• Rebecca GitlitzDirector

Cast

• Whoopi GoldbergSelf - Guest
• Anthony FauciSelf - Guest
• W. Kamau BellSelf - Guest
• Gloria EstefanSelf - Guest
• Christopher JacksonSelf - Guest
• Lucy LiuSelf - Guest
• John LegendSelf - Guest
• Olivia MunnSelf - Guest
• QuestloveSelf - Guest
• UsherSelf - Guest
• Chrissy TeigenSelf - Guest
• John OliverSelf

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Themes