His latest victim may wind up beingSesame Street.
(A much more obvious shift at that time was the contraction from hour-long episodes to half-hour ones.)
Why, such a person might ask, do we need any moreSesame Street?
Big Bird and Alan Muraoka (who runs Hooper’s Store) with (from left) Abby Cadabby, Elmo, Rudy, and Julia.HBO
Cant parents just park their kids in front of one of the thousands of preexisting ones?
Representation matters, and it especially matters when were young and impressionable.
When you see characters on television who resemble you in some way, it makes you feel less alone.
But the coach keeps calling Rosita Rosie, which at first confuses her, then leaves her feeling disheartened.
She is named after her mother, and that name means a great deal to her.
Its a fun and easy way to explore multiculturalism.
But none of them have the institutional power ofSesame Street.
