12 Most Memorable 'Sesame Street' Milestones

From Mr. Hooper's death to Cookie Monster quitting cookies, check out these unforgettable moments from 40 years of Sesame Street (13 Photos)

Ali Gray and Christine Petrozzo on Sep 24, 2010 at 1:08PM

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12 Most Memorable 'Sesame Street' Milestones

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Big Bird Goes Postal



Big Bird joined the ranks of Elvis Presley and Lucille Ball when his giant yellow face appeared on a U.S. postage stamp in 1999. The event symbolized Sesame Street's overarching influence on pop culture.

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