Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street
The Complete History of Sesame Street
Author: Michael Davis
"Sesame Street" is the longest-running-and arguably most beloved- children's television program ever created. It reaches some six million preschoolers weekly in the United States and countless others in 140 countries around the world. This is the comical story of a media masterpiece and pop- culture landmark.
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"Sesame Street" is the longest-running-and arguably most beloved- children's television program ever created. It reaches some six million preschoolers weekly in the United States and countless others in 140 countries around the world. This is the comical story of a media masterpiece and pop- culture landmark.
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"Davis tracks down every "Sesame" anecdote and every "Sesame" personality in his book...Finally, we get to touch Big Bird's feathers."—"The New York Times Book Review" "Sesame Street" is the longest-running-and arguably most beloved- children's television program ever created. Today, it reaches some six million preschoolers weekly in the United States and countless others in 140 countries around the world. "Street Gang" is the compelling, comical, and inspiring story of a media masterpiece and pop- culture landmark. Television reporter and columnist Michael Davis-with the complete participation of Joan Ganz Cooney, one of the show's founders-unveils the idealistic personalities, decades of social and cultural change, stories of compassion and personal sacrifice, and miraculous efforts of writers, producers, directors, and puppeteers that together transformed an empty soundstage into the most recognizable block of real estate in television history.
Critic Reviews
“"Davis tracks down every Sesameanecdote and every Sesamepersonality in his book...Finally, we get to touch Big Bird's feathers." -James Panero, New York Times Book Review "Davis culls insights from the show's creators and cast to serve up this painstakingly detailed history of television's most famous address." -Time.com "The author's swift narrative-the product of hundreds of interviews-is essentially a Dumpster dive into Oscar's trash can of casts tories...a sensitive, honest account that could jog fond memories even from the amnesiac Streetdenizen Forgetful Jones." -Drew Total, Time Out New York "Well-researched details and an unflinching eye make Davis's book continuously fascinating." -Publishers Weekly "Anyone who has ever seen Sesame Streetas parent or child--or both--will love the detail and exuberance of this book." -Booklist "Davis spins an evocative, insidery tale out of the wildly creative personalities and political ups and downs of the cozily delivered show." -Washington Post”
Davis spins an evocative, insidery tale out of the wildly creative personalities and political ups and downs of the cozily delivered show. The Washington Post
About the Author
Michael Davis was a Senior Editor and family TV Columnist for TV Guide from 1998-2007. A Neiman fellow, he has also worked for the Baltimore Sun and Chicago Sun-Times.
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