Format: HBOmax
Viewing: First
Decade: 2020's
Director: Marilyn Agrelo
Of the near universal experiences of my generation (that being the generation known as "X") was the certainty that you were plopped down in front of a television as soon as you could sit upright and you were a fan of Sesame Street. It was partially a product of the fact we usually had three networks and a PBS affiliate on our TV's and very little else, but also because it was recognized by our parents as both entertainment and a source of education.
As a kid, I remember the combination of Muppets, kind adults and kids, animation and music made it a variety show that I personally wanted to watch. I am sure I had favorite bits and characters, but that's all been lost to time as all I can remember is a general warm spot for the show, the actors and the Muppets. And, now, the nostalgia when seeing footage from that era hits me like a wave. It's tapping into brain cells that haven't been accessed much in years, and related feelings both directly and indirectly tied to the show.