Prehistoric

On November 8, 1969, a Saturday, at 5:00 pm, NBC stations showed a special entitled, "This Way to Sesame Street." The purpose of the show was to introduce the television audience to the new educational program that was to debut as a daily series two day later on the 10th. Naturally, the pair chosen to introduce Sesame Street to the masses was our own favorite duo, Ernie and Bert. Forty years later, it appears that they did their job very well.

Please note Bert's playful attitude that is hidden much deeper beneath the surface in later years. Also interesting is the approach they take in explaining the program. The pedagogical approach shines through the humor and reveals the hands of the educational and media experts behind the show's creation.

"Way to go, there, Xerox."

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