Sesame Street Flashcard

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Who were the creators of Sesame Street?

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Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett

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What was the original name of the production company for Sesame Street?

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Children's Television Workshop

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In what year did Sesame Street first premiere?

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1969

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Which character became popular enough to have a segment called 'Elmo's World'?

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Elmo

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What was the primary educational goal of Sesame Street?

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To prepare young children for school

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Which network began airing first-run episodes of Sesame Street in 2016?

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HBO

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What was the CTW Model?

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A system of planning, production, and evaluation

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How many Emmy Awards has Sesame Street won as of 2022?

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222

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What was the initial funding source for Sesame Street?

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Government and private foundations

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Which of the following was a significant change to Sesame Street's format in the 2000s? Removal of all Muppet characters, Shift to a more narrative-focused format, Focus on a single character per episode, Introduction of a 90-minute format

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Shift to a more narrative-focused format