Your Thoughts: Street Gang – The Complete History of Sesame Street

[BobThePizzaBoy]

Why do people care so much about Abby Cadabby?

I'd only assume just for reference. I don't know.

 

[frogboy4]

The inclusion of Abby is important, but I'd really like the focus to be on the rest of the 40 Sesame seasons. That seems to be what they did.

I wonder how much frank Frank Oz discussion it contains. We know he has some disagreements with the show's direction over the past few years.

 

[Dr. Bombay]

I'm in Chapter 14 I believe and I have to say I LOVE THIS BOOK! It's indepth but not boring. Everything ties into everything else and it's just so marvelous to see how SS came together.

I will say though that I'm VERY disappointed with inclusion of curse words, particularly the F-bomb. I realize this book isn't geared towards kids at all, but it's not classy to have them included. Yes, they are quotes from interviewees but still, I think it would've been better to censor them with the first letter and hyphens...we still get the gist of what is being said and, sure, we KNOW what's being said, but it just seems more in line with the innocence of SS to have it not printed all the way out.

But that's my only complaint so far!

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!

 

[CensoredAlso]

Well I'm not sure but don't authors generally prefer not to censor their interviews? I do understand your concern, I don't like it when people curse too much either.

 

[MuppetsRule]

I got mine today. I know what I'll be doing New Year's Day.

 

[BEAR]

I just bought the book the other day with a Borders gift card I got for Christmas. It looks beautiful and I can't wait to plunge into it! I don't really want to read this thread much yet because I don't want it to spoil what I haven't read. I will post my thoughts when I get further into reading. So excited to read this book!

 

[Oscarfan]

I've been reading and skimming through the book and there's a lot of new info to me. Like the exact time Jim passed away.

Plus, the funniest quote - "Prairie is the Muppet most loved by librarians."

 

[The Shoe Fairy]

Why do people care so much about Abby Cadabby?

Well, It is the COMPLETE history, and in recent year's they had to introduce another major female character, for various reasons.

 

[CensoredAlso]

Well, It is the COMPLETE history, and in recent year's they had to introduce another major female character, for various reasons.

Definitely! As long as the history of SS doesn't take a back seat to the more recent stuff that still needs to stand the test of time (no offence to the newer characters).

 

[Ilikemuppets]

I just got this book today! I'm only on page seven but it's a fun ride so far!