The following is a list of debut (and first known) appearances of Sesame Street characters.

Jim Henson created many Muppet characters for the purpose of appearing on Sesame Street. His involvement with the show began when he and one of the creators, Joan Ganz Cooney, met in the summer of 1968 at one of the show's five three-day curriculum planning seminars in Boston.

The Sesame Street Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson, many for the purpose of appearing on the children's television program Sesame Street.

The season introduced many original songs that have gone on to become beloved Sesame Street classics, including " Rubber Duckie," " I Love Trash," " Bein' Green," " The People in Your Neighborhood," and " One of These Things."

Whether you’re a monster, a fairy, or an 8-foot tall canary, it’s the friendliest street in the world – where all are welcome, and everyone belongs. Each character on Sesame Street brings their own unique personality, passions, and pastimes – and, together, they …

Dec 15, 2019 · The show’s first episode in 1969 debuted the puppet characters Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Ernie and Bert, Kermit the Frog, and Cookie Monster. Beautiful Day Monster, Guy Smiley, Bip Bippadotta, and Granny Bird were introduced later in the first season.

Jan 16, 2025 · Sesame Street first aired back in 1969 and is now in its 55th season, nearly 56 years later. Over the decades, the show has expanded from a small cast of characters to more than 50, including...

The original cast, chosen by original producer Jon Stone, consisted of four human actors— Matt Robinson, who played Gordon; Loretta Long, who played Gordon's wife, Susan; Will Lee, who played Mr. Hooper; and Bob McGrath, who played Bob.

Here is a list of characters that appear in the first season of Sesame Street, which aired from 1969-1970. Big Bird, Oscar, Bert, Ernie, and more.

1969: Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Betty Lou 1970: Grover, Roosevelt Franklin 1971: Prairie Dawn, Mr. Snuffleupagus 1972: Count Von Count ...