To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this beloved children's television program, here's a look back at the magic behind the cameras during the early years of Sesame Street.
his weekly newsletter will feature the most powerful images from around the internet, as well as behind-the-scenes exclusives from renowned photographers and our hard-hitting photo stories.in 1969.Puppeteer Jim Henson holding Bert, amuses a baby during rehearsal for an episode of Sesame Street in 1970.Left: Kermit the Frog during rehearsals in 1970. Right: Puppeteers Frank Oz, left, and Jim Henson, right, rehearse in 1970.
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney in his Big Bird costume has an adjustment made during rehearsal in 1970.From left, Puppeteers Daniel Seagren holding Roosevelt Franklin, Jim Henson holding Grandmother Happy, and Frank Oz with Betty Lou tape an episode of Sesame Street in 1970. Right: Actress Loretta Long with Big Bird on set in 1970.Muppet Big Bird and actress Loretta Long during the filming of an episode of Sesame Street in 1970.
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