<P> The preschool educational television program Sesame Street was first aired on public broadcasting television stations November 10 , 1969 , and will reach its 47th season in 2017 . The history of Sesame Street has reflected changing attitudes to developmental psychology , early childhood education and cultural diversity . Featuring Jim Henson 's Muppets , animation , live shorts , humor and celebrity appearances , it was the first television program of its kind to base its content and production values on laboratory and formative research , and the first to include a curriculum `` detailed or stated in terms of measurable outcomes '' . Initial responses to the show included adulatory reviews , some controversy and high ratings . By its 40th anniversary in 2009 , Sesame Street was broadcast in over 120 countries , and 20 independent international versions had been produced . </P>
<P> The preschool educational television program Sesame Street was first aired on public broadcasting television stations November 10 , 1969 , and will reach its 47th season in 2017 . The history of Sesame Street has reflected changing attitudes to developmental psychology , early childhood education and cultural diversity . Featuring Jim Henson 's Muppets , animation , live shorts , humor and celebrity appearances , it was the first television program of its kind to base its content and production values on laboratory and formative research , and the first to include a curriculum `` detailed or stated in terms of measurable outcomes '' . Initial responses to the show included adulatory reviews , some controversy and high ratings . By its 40th anniversary in 2009 , Sesame Street was broadcast in over 120 countries , and 20 independent international versions had been produced . </P>
when did the first episode of sesame street air
when did the first episode of sesame street air
November 10 , 1969
November 10 , 1969