November 10, 1969: Sesame Street Premieres Forty-three years ago today, Sesame Street premiered its first episode on public broadcasting stations. At the time, the program filled a gap in quality educational programming for preschool children. Sesame Street’s mission is to “create innovative, engaging content that maximizes the educational power of media to help children reach their highest potential.” Today on Sesame Street’s birthday, head on over to pbskids.org to watch video, play games, and more.
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November 10, 1969: Sesame Street Premieres

Forty-three years ago today, Sesame Street premiered its first episode on public broadcasting stations. At the time, the program filled a gap in quality educational programming for preschool children. Sesame Street’s mission is to “create innovative, engaging content that maximizes the educational power of media to help children reach their highest potential.”

Today on Sesame Street’s birthday, head on over to pbskids.org to watch video, play games, and more.

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October 16, 1923: The Walt Disney Company is FoundedOn this day in 1923, Walt and Roy Disney created the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, which later became known as the Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company established itself as a leader in the animation industry and subsequently branched into live-action film production, television and other forms of entertainment. Mickey Mouse, an early and well-known cartoon creation of the Walt Disney Company, is the official mascot. The Walt Disney Company is currently one of the largest media conglomerates in the world in terms of revenue.Explore this Who Made America biography on Walt Disney, which details the genius behind the Disney entertainment empire. Photo: Producer, director, and animator Walt Disney (1901 - 1966) uses a baton to point to sketches of Disneyland, 1955. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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October 16, 1923: The Walt Disney Company is Founded

On this day in 1923, Walt and Roy Disney created the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, which later became known as the Walt Disney Company.

The Walt Disney Company established itself as a leader in the animation industry and subsequently branched into live-action film production, television and other forms of entertainment.

Mickey Mouse, an early and well-known cartoon creation of the Walt Disney Company, is the official mascot. The Walt Disney Company is currently one of the largest media conglomerates in the world in terms of revenue.

Explore this Who Made America biography on Walt Disney, which details the genius behind the Disney entertainment empire.

Photo: Producer, director, and animator Walt Disney (1901 - 1966) uses a baton to point to sketches of Disneyland, 1955. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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October 15, 1951: I Love Lucy Premieres On this day in 1951, the first episode of I Love Lucy aired on the Columbia Broadcasting System. The American television sitcom, originally set in a New York City apartment building, centers on Lucy Ricardo (played by Lucille Ball) and her singer/bandleader husband Ricky Ricardo (played by Desi Arnaz). I Love Lucy quickly became the most popular television show of the 1950s and remains one of the most beloved series in American television history. Check out this American Masters biography to learn more about the life and career of the dynamic actress Lucille Ball.
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October 15, 1951: I Love Lucy Premieres

On this day in 1951, the first episode of I Love Lucy aired on the Columbia Broadcasting System. The American television sitcom, originally set in a New York City apartment building, centers on Lucy Ricardo (played by Lucille Ball) and her singer/bandleader husband Ricky Ricardo (played by Desi Arnaz).

I Love Lucy quickly became the most popular television show of the 1950s and remains one of the most beloved series in American television history.

Check out this American Masters biography to learn more about the life and career of the dynamic actress Lucille Ball.

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September 12, 1959: Bonanza Premieres On this day in 1959, the western television series Bonanza premiered on NBC. Bonanza was the first regularly scheduled television program presented in color. The show ran for 14 seasons and ranks as the second longest running western series in history. In 2002, Bonanza was ranked No. 43 on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest Shows of All Time. Bonanza is especially remembered for addressing racism, a topic largely ignored on American television at the time. From the early 1940s into the 1970s, during the Golden Age of Television, western series were produced for television with great success. Check out this Pioneers of Television list of well-known and well-loved western series.
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September 12, 1959: Bonanza Premieres

On this day in 1959, the western television series Bonanza premiered on NBC. Bonanza was the first regularly scheduled television program presented in color. The show ran for 14 seasons and ranks as the second longest running western series in history.

In 2002, Bonanza was ranked No. 43 on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest Shows of All Time. Bonanza is especially remembered for addressing racism, a topic largely ignored on American television at the time.

From the early 1940s into the 1970s, during the Golden Age of Television, western series were produced for television with great success. Check out this Pioneers of Television list of well-known and well-loved western series.

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July 5, 1963:  Actress Edie Falco Born   Award-winning film, television and stage actress Edie Falco turns 49 today!  Her most prominent roles were on The Sopranos as Carmela Soprano and Nurse Jackie.  Her starring role as Nurse Jackie allowed her to participate in a conversation about the changing portrayals of women in primetime television in an episode of America in Primetime. Also, watch Tavis Smiley’s interview with Edie Falco about navigating the celebrity life.
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July 5, 1963:  Actress Edie Falco Born

 

Award-winning film, television and stage actress Edie Falco turns 49 today!  Her most prominent roles were on The Sopranos as Carmela Soprano and Nurse Jackie.  Her starring role as Nurse Jackie allowed her to participate in a conversation about the changing portrayals of women in primetime television in an episode of America in Primetime.

Also, watch Tavis Smiley’s interview with Edie Falco about navigating the celebrity life.

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