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1980. Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie first come under scrutiny

Gay in the 80s Posted on May 2, 2013 by Colin ClewsOctober 31, 2016

When Sesame Street first aired in 1969 it instantly acquired a reputation as a ground-breaking children’s infotainment programme. Not only was the format stylish and innovative, it was also inclusive: characters – both human and puppet – came in a … Continue reading →

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