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Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days on DVD

by Tammi on 07/14/2010 · 463 comments

I grew up watching Sesame Street, learning, singing and laughing with Big Bird, Grover, Kermit and the whole gang. And, I’m happy that that Sesame Street is still on TV and my kids love to watch it, since it’s a huge bonus if a childrens’ program doesn’t cause a headache! Yet, I can’t help but to watch today’s episodes and think back to the way ‘it used to be’, with previous actors and skits. As great as the new episodes are, there’s that admiration for the old shows that parents all recall and adore. Given this, can you imagine how excited I was to get Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days on DVD for review! Don’t get me wrong, the kids were happy, yet this Mom was beyond thrilled! This DVD has over 5 hours of some of the best skits from the last 40 years, in the 2 included DVD’s. And, from the very beginning, when it had the original opening song {why, oh why did they change it?}, I was hooked!

Did you know that Oscar The Grouch used to be orange? Remember when Cookie Monster always had a pipe, and then ate it? And do you recall how sad it was when Mr. Hoover passed away? If these examples aren’t bringing back memories, you need this DVD! It was wonderful to watch all the best moments in Sesame Street, including cameos by the fonz, R2-D2, C-3PO and more. I was smiling when I saw ‘The Ladybug Picnic’ and ‘Kermit The Frog Newsflash’ again. And it was great to hear ‘Rubber Duckie’ just once more. Some of the footage is never-seen either, so a great DVD for that collector! It also comes with a commemorative booklet and pop-up facts which covers the entire history of the show. I consider this DVD set a classic and a great waltz down memory lane.

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maria July 14, 2010 at 3:50 pm: They would love cuordory Elmo or anything Elmo related!
sandy July 14, 2010 at 3:51 pm: Anything Abby Caddaby she would love! I don’t remember that character when i watched the show…but i was so young!
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Heidi Jo Kemp July 14, 2010 at 3:57 pm: They would love the Sesame Street Beach Towel! WE can use it all year round here. I cried when Mr Hooper passed away he was like my grandfather via TV
Christine July 14, 2010 at 3:59 pm: I would love to have the collection! and this

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connie July 14, 2010 at 4:30 pm: I would love the adult fitted Ernie ball cap. My kid would love anything really, but what about me? LOL.
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Here a a few of my favourite Sesame Street memories on You Tube:
Alligator King – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVDUYJo3CjU
Lady Bugs Picnic – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr8vUTm64h0
I also love the Martians “yip yip yip yip yip yip yip…” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTc3PsW5ghQ
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Anita July 15, 2010 at 4:15 pm: I think my kids would like the Abby Cadabby 12″ Plush toy… so cute!

One of my favorite Sesame Street memories is John John talking to Grover.
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Chelsey July 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm: The Grover 20 Inch Plush is adorable! I love Sesame Street and my kids do too. My favourite characters are Bert and Ernie and I still have my childhood toys of them. I also love “Captain Vegetable” and Super Grover! My daughter (6) has been singing “C drives me crazy” over and over lately! lol…
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Kelly K July 15, 2010 at 9:06 pm: Love the Grover puppet! My son would love it.
I always loved the Grover sketches when he was the waiter with the balding blue guy and he would constantly get his order wrong. And of course, “Near . . . Far” is a classic!
Karen July 15, 2010 at 10:08 pm: This is great, we just saw Sesame Street in concert! Anything Elmo would be a bit hit in with both my kids, maybe a plush Elmo
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Heather! July 16, 2010 at 8:59 am: We (okay, *I*!) would LOVE to have the 14″ plush Bert! I actually collect Sesame Street memorabilia, so this DVD collection would be the perfect addition to my collection! And super fun to watch, too!

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