The popular children's program 'Sesame Street' will end its run on Max, formerly HBO Max, after its 55th season. The decision reflects Max's shift in focus towards adult and family programming. 'Sesame Street' will continue to air on PBS and Sesame Workshop is seeking a new distribution partner.
The 55th season of the popular children’s program ' Sesame Street ' will be its last on HBO's steaming platform, Max .The New York Times reported that the decision is part of a broader shift away from children’s programming. “Based on consumer usage and feedback, we’ve had to prioritize our focus on stories for adults and families,” a Max spokesman told the publication.' Sesame Street ' first aired in 1970 on PBS, where it continues to be available for free.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind the program, says it will look for a new distribution partner. “We will continue to invest in our best-in-class programming and look forward to announcing our new distribution plans in the coming months,” a spokesman for Sesame Workshop said in a statement to The New York Times. While Max tinkers with its programming lineup, there's no doubt that 'Sesame Street' is still a resource for learning and comfort to this day.
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