Culture: Critic: “Sesame Street” isn’t looking so hot at 40, in a midlife crisis
- When we sat down to watch the screener of the first episode of ‘Sesame Street’s’ 40th season, Eleanor, 2, threw a mini-tantrum: ‘I want Dora!’
- Boston Herald columnist Jill Radsken • Describing her daughter’s reaction to the new season of “Sesame Street,” which she reviewed. Radsken says that the show is not totally different and loaded with celebrities that the show never got originally, such as Michelle Obama (!). Comparing how it holds up to the original, she says: “Parents who grew up with ‘Sesame Street’ wouldn’t recognize – or like – much of the show these days.” Harsh. • source
