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We're Still Going to Keep Thinking Ernie and Bert Are Gay and There's Nothing You Can Do About It

The notion that Sesame Street mainstays Ernie and Bert are more than just confirmed bachelors who split the rent on a cozy urban apartment is not new. Way back in 1994, the New York Times ran an ...
CNET

Bert and Ernie, gay or not? Either way, you're right

Commentary: A Sesame Street writer says the inseparable Muppets were a loving couple, while the show says they were just best buddies. Ultimately, it's up to you. Journalist Bonnie Burton writes about ...
The Forward

‘Sesame Street’ Writer Confirms: Bert And Ernie Are Gay — And One Is Jewish

In a September 16 interview “Sesame Street” writer Mark Saltzman put years of speculation to rest, letting the world know that Ernie and Bert are a gay couple — at least, he wrote them that way.
Yahoo

'Sesame Street' at 50: Why Bert and Ernie are central to the show's legacy

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cast members of Sesame Street posing on the set with some of the puppet characters, 1969. Left to right: Will Lee, Matt Robinson, ...
phillyvoice.com

'Sesame Street' writer says Bert and Ernie were based on his own relationship

The true nature of Bert and Ernie's relationship has finally been revealed after years of speculation. Mark Saltzman, the writer behind the "Sesame Street" characters told Queerty this week that yep, ...
KQED

Bert and Ernie Are Finally Out of the Closet! (Sort Of...)

Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and analysis to make sense of the news. Episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Emma’s Must-Sees See TV Programming Manager Emma ...