Elmo News
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How Elmo and friends are using Muppet magic to bring hope, education to refugee children
Elmo , a mega-star like few others, has been a fixture on Sesame Street for over 30 years, delighting generations of children and adults alike. And now, the team at Sesame Workshop is embarking on an amazing new adventure. They are working with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to bring hope
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'Sesame Street': Julia, a Muppet with autism, makes first appearance on the show
Julia, a Muppet with autism , made her first appearance on " Sesame Street " Monday and the longstanding children's show posted a 10-minute clip to mark the occasion. Julia is an old buddy of Elmo 's and has already been a staple online and in printed books since making her debut in 2015, but today
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‘Sesame Street ’ to Debut on HBO on Saturday
“Sesame Street” will air for the first time on HBO on Saturday and the program’s 46th season brings a new set and feel to the beloved children's series. Oscar the Grouch’s trash can is now joined by a recycling bin, Big Bird has a brand new nest, Abby Cadabby has a new community garden and Elmo has
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'GMA' 40th Anniversary: Most Memorable Food Moments From Julia Child to Emeril Lagasse
Some people learn to cook from their mothers. Former co-anchor Joan Lunden says she learned to cook from all of the chefs over the years on " Good Morning America ." Julia Child , the original Queen of television cuisine, started it all, becoming the first "GMA" cooking correspondent in 1980 and
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Sesame Street's 1st Muppet With Autism Aims to End Stigma, Promote Understanding
" Sesame Street " is welcoming a new Muppet friend as a part of a new initiative to "help destigmatize autism ," according to the show's producers. The new Muppet's name is Julia, and she's a "preschool girl with autism who does things a little differently when playing with her friends, the lovable
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Big Bird Caroll Spinney Reveals 7 Things You Never Knew About 'Sesame Street'
After more than 46 years as Big Bird, Caroll Spinney is telling his long and illustrious story in " I Am Big Bird ," a documentary out today in theaters across the country. Spinney, 81, who also is the actor behind Oscar the Grouch, told ABC News he's "enjoying it all" and was surprised that after
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Elmo Says 'Get Vaccinated' in New Video
Turns out even Muppets aren't immune to the need for vaccinations. In a new video released by the U.S. Health and Human Services, Elmo of “ Sesame Street ” joined forces with the U.S. Surgeon General to encourage all children to be up to date on their vaccinations. "I explained to him that, as
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Life was Different the Last Time the Royals Were in the World Series
The Kansas City Royals are back in the World Series for the first time in 29 years. The team won its last title on Oct. 27, 1985, topping the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. This time around, the San Francisco Giants stand in the way of Kansas City’s title hopes. The 2014 World Series opens
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Police Handcuff Elmo in Times Square
Bad news, kids. The NYPD has busted "Elmo." "Just another day in Midtown South. Elmo arrested in Times Square #NYPD #TimesSquare #MTS," the New York Police Department tweeted along with a photo of the handcuffed suspect, arrested Tuesday for "aggressive solicitation." More specifically, ABC News
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Busy Philipps: My Husband Used Our Wedding Vows in a Channing Tatum Movie
Busy Philipps is an accomplished actress with stints on "Cougar Town," "ER" and "Dawson's Creek," but her husband Marc Silverstein is no slouch either. The screenwriter is known for penning such romantic hits as "He's Just Not That Into You," Valentine's Day" and "The Vow." "It was interesting when