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'Sesame Street' expands its reach with new Netflix deal, preserving its PBS roots
Netflix and PBS team up to stream Sesame Street globally while keeping it free on public television. New episodes debut on both platforms later this year.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come.”“Sesame Street” has been shown in more than 150 countries, amassing more than 200 Emmys in addition to Grammy and Peabody awards and a Kennedy Center Honor for lifetime artistic achievement. NEW YORK — Netflix has thrown “Sesame Street” a safety net with a new streaming deal that offers the popular children's staple a broad reach while keeping it on its long-standing home, PBS, at the same time, the companies announced Monday. “I strongly believe that our educational programming for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and ‘Sesame Street’ has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century,” said Paula Kerger, president and CEO of PBS.
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