Sesame Street co-creator and psychologist, Lloyd N. Morrisett, has sadly passed away at 93.
Lloyd N. Morrisett, co-creator of Sesame Street, has passed away at the age of 93. Conceived by television writer Joan Ganz Cooney and psychologist Morrisett, Sesame Street first premiered in November 1969 and has since become one of the most popular children's television programs of all time.
Praised for its combination of educational material and lovable characters, the series is currently in season 53 and has over 4,500 episodes. To date, Sesame Street has won 222 Emmy Awards, primarily for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming, far surpassing any other children's program. SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY In a statement from Sesame Workshop via Twitter, it was announced that Morrisett has died at age 93. The statement does not specify a cause of death, but goes on to speak to Morrisett's lasting legacy on Sesame Street. The post also contains a statement from co-creator Joan Ganz Cooney, who mourns the loss of her partner and friend. Read the full statement below: "Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of our esteemed and beloved co-founder Lloyd N. Morrisett, PhD, who died at the age of 93. A Lifetime Honorary Trustee, Lloyd leaves an outsized and indelible legacy among generations of children the world over, with Sesame Street only the most visible tribute to a lifetime of good work and lasting impact. A wise, thoughtful, and above all kind leader of the Workshop for decades, Lloyd was fascinated by the power of technology and constantly thinking about new ways it could be used to educate. Joan Ganz Cooney, his co-founder and close friend, put it best. 'Without Lloyd Morrisett, there would be no Sesame Street. It was he who first came up with the notion of using television to teach preschoolers basic skills, such as letters and numbers. He was a trusted partner and loyal friend to me for over fifty years, and he will be sorely missed.'"Sesame Street's Long-Lasting Legacy What has separated Sesame Street from other children's programming is the show's unique approach to education, much of which can be attributed to Morrisett's contributions. An experimental psychologist, Morrisett was inspired to work in children's television when he noticed that his three-year-old daughter Sarah had memorized several TV jingles. This inspired Morrisett, who had a background in early education, to consider how television could be used to teach children. Morrisett was also responsible for lining up much of Sesame Street's initial funding. Sesame Street's educational approach was revolutionary to television at the time and still continues to be as equally important and successful over 50 years later. In the decades since its release, Sesame Street has not only taught children educational basics like counting and the alphabet but has also gone on to teach preschoolers about diversity, inclusion, and social issues. Issues discussed on Sesame Street in recent years include everything from divorce and parental military deployment to mental health to understanding COVID-19. Since 54 years after its creation, Sesame Street continues to be an invaluable resource to both parents and children alike. Without Morrisett's contributions and hard work, generations of children would not have had the benefit of the beloved children's program. Though Morrisett has passed, Sesame Street continues into its 54th season and makes a remarkable, meaningful cultural impact. Source: Sesame Workshop/Twitter
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