'Sesame Street' is turning 50 — here are 11 of the most controversial moments in the show's history
While Roosevelt also taught lessons on African culture and geography during episodes, his bad behavior and regular visits to after-school detention ultimately catalyzed his departure in 1975.
This continued for 14 years until adult viewers complained that a failure to accept Big Bird's reality, despite his firm belief that Snuffleupagus was real, could send the wrong message to young audiences.around that time, show executives did not want to convey to their young audiences that adults may not believe what they say.
."The fear was that if we represented adults not believing what kids said, they might not be motivated to tell the truth." , cast member Bob McGrath remarked to Big Bird,"From now on, we'll believe you whenever you tell us something."
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