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Pulling the Strings

Listen to the Recess! Clip https://recess.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/Pulling-the-Strings.mp3 Author John Cech Air Date 4/26/2007 Pulling the Strings Transcript Tomorrow is National Puppetry Day, and though we don’t think about it much at all, a puppet has probably played an important role in our lives — especially our young lives. Several generations of American children have grown up […]

September 11th: Help on the Internet

Listen to the Recess! Clip https://recess.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/September-11th-on-the-Internet.mp3 Author Laurie Taylor Air Date 9/10/2002 September 11th: Help on the Internet Transcript With the anniversary of September 11, many children may be confused and scared because they can not fully understand this tragedy and what they might be able to do in response to it. When considering how […]

“Abbey Road” and the Beatles Legacy

Listen to the Recess! Clip https://recess.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/From-Abbey-Road-to-Sesame-Road.mp3 Author John Cech Air Date 10/1/2001 “Abbey Road” and the Beatles Legacy Transcript Today, in 1969, the Beatles released what would become one of their best-selling albums, Abbey Road. According to one commentator, it was half traditional rock album, half pop symphony, with all the songs on the second […]

Between the Lions

Listen to the Recess! Clip https://recess.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/Between-the-Lions.mp3 Author Koren Stembridge Air Date 9/22/2000 Between the Lions Transcript Here’s Koren Stembridge on the Internet. This year, graduates of Sesame Street were introduced to a new show designed specifically for them – it’s called Between the Lions. The show features – you guessed it – a family of […]

Bert’s Birthday

That’s Bert from Sesame Street, played by Frank Oz, singing his signature song, “Doing the Pigeon,” just in time for his birthday today.

Sesame Street

There are few television shows that have been more important to more children than Sesame Street. Here is Elaine Needelman with some reflections about the program.

Jim Henson’s Birthday

It's the puppeteer Jim Henson's birthday today, and John Cech and Elaine Needelman are here to discuss his life and influence.