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The TV show Sesame Street is moving to Netflix. The show started in the USA in 1969. It is one of the world's most loved programmes. There have been 4,731 episodes over 55 seasons. Netflix said it "enchants" young minds and encourages a love of learning. The show's 56th season will have "fresh format changes". Viewers will see a return of popular parts of the show like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck. Well-known characters like Big Bird, Count von Count and Abby Cadabby will also be there to entertain youngsters.
The Netflix streaming deal means Sesame Street will continue to educate children for many years. Netflix said the show brings "critical early learning to children throughout the country for free". Education is why Sesame Street was created. In the 1960s, a psychologist and TV producer thought of the idea of the show. They worked with Harvard University to think of a new way to teach pre-school children. Since 1969, Sesame Street has taught basic maths, literacy, and social skills to children worldwide. It also encouraged tolerance and diversity.
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