Sesame Street first aired on November 10, 1969, changing children’s television forever. From Big Bird to Oscar the Grouch, Bert & Ernie, and more, it has taught generations about letters, numbers, friendship, and kindness. While Disney owns The Muppets, they don’t own Sesame Street, though Kermit the Frog has popped in many times to join the fun. Here is one of his most memorable appearances. Here’s to 54 years of learning, laughter, and unforgettable characters. Which Sesame Street character is

On November 10, 1969, Sesame Street premiered on public television, forever changing children’s programming. Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, the show aimed to close educational gaps by using television as a learning tool for preschoolers. It was absolutely groundbreaking. When it premiered, nothing like it had ever been seen on television. It was the first children’s show to be built entirely around educational research, using psychologists, educators, and child-development expe