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'Sesame Street,' 'Kimmel' Respond to Trump's PBS Budget Cuts
'Sesame Street,' 'Kimmel' Respond to Trump's PBS Budget Cuts
'Sesame Street,' 'Kimmel' Respond to Trump's PBS Budget Cuts
We’re no where near the middle of outrage from proposed congressional budget cuts, the most visible of which would eliminate funding for staples like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Sesame Street in particular made headlines switching from PBS funding to HBO, though both it, and Jimmy Kimmel have now placed Big Bird in the spotlight to address the historic cut.
‘Sesame Street’ Movie Gets Moving Again
‘Sesame Street’ Movie Gets Moving Again
‘Sesame Street’ Movie Gets Moving Again
Following a major relocation from PBS to HBO, Sesame Street is plotting another big move: This time to a theater near you. Warner Bros. is developing a feature-length, live-action film based on the venerable children’s educational series. Sure, it’s an easy mark for a typical nostalgia cash-in, but it’s also hard to complain about a Sesame Street movie given everything that the series stands for — and in the wake of our recent election, we could probably use a few sunny days.
'Sesame Street' Boss Clarifies 'Firing' Gordon, Luis and Bob
'Sesame Street' Boss Clarifies 'Firing' Gordon, Luis and Bob
'Sesame Street' Boss Clarifies 'Firing' Gordon, Luis and Bob
Sesame Street fans were taken aback to learn that the series had more or less done away with Luis the fix-it man, Bob the music teacher, and Gordon the science teacher, cutting actors Emilio Delgado, Bob McGrath, and Roscoe Orman. Now, Sesame CEO Jeff Dunn steps in to clarify the matter, noting that while the actors aren’t fired altogether, they won’t be seen in the current season.
'Sesame Street' Favorites Luis, Bob and Gordon Let Go
'Sesame Street' Favorites Luis, Bob and Gordon Let Go
'Sesame Street' Favorites Luis, Bob and Gordon Let Go
Human characters may not get as much spotlight on Sesame Street, especially since the big move to HBO, but no less than three fan-favorites are officially leaving the neighborhood. Say goodbye to Luis the fix-it man, Bob the music teacher, and Gordon the science teacher, the actors for which have been cut from the series.
Spike Jonze Directed a New Short Film With Stephen Colbert and a Very Special Guest
Spike Jonze Directed a New Short Film With Stephen Colbert and a Very Special Guest
Spike Jonze Directed a New Short Film With Stephen Colbert and a Very Special Guest
The fun aspect of late-night programming is the elasticity of the form; it’s flexible enough that really anything can happen, from a Donald Trump musical to a new short film from one of American cinema’s least predictable voices. Late Show host Stephen Colbert has a heavy rolodex, and he’s got the creative freedom to bring his friends along for whatever little projects they might feel like doing..
'Sesame Street' Goes 'True Detective' for HBO Move Parody
'Sesame Street' Goes 'True Detective' for HBO Move Parody
'Sesame Street' Goes 'True Detective' for HBO Move Parody
Sesame Street has been surprisingly bold in its choice of parody, taking on even the darkest of HBO lineups from Game of Thrones to True Blood, though True Detective might seem a step too far. Well, thanks to Jimmy Kimmel and Sesame Street’s upcoming HBO move, we finally get a taste. Sesame Street is all just one gutter, man,
HBO 'Sesame Street' Sets January Premiere, Half-Hour Format
HBO 'Sesame Street' Sets January Premiere, Half-Hour Format
HBO 'Sesame Street' Sets January Premiere, Half-Hour Format
A few months back, Sesame Street gave a surprisingly adult announcement in news that it would leave its longtime home at PBS for HBO, but that isn’t the only big change afoot. Not only will Big Bird and co. only run for half an hour per episode in their new January premiere, we’ll also see new characters, theme songs, segments and more.
'Sesame Street' Moves to HBO, Expanded Order and Spinoffs
'Sesame Street' Moves to HBO, Expanded Order and Spinoffs
'Sesame Street' Moves to HBO, Expanded Order and Spinoffs
However ubiquitous and beloved Sesame Street has become over the years, there’s little secrecy surrounding the fact that PBS only provides so much of its funding, slowly shrinking Sesame Workshop’s production. Now, a whole new generation of Sesame Street will emerge with a move to HBO, allowing expanded production and spinoffs as early as this fall.

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