I refuse to believe anything on the subject unless it's from the mouth of Sesame Workshop itself (no offense to anyone here). So many various rumors and stories have circulated for ages about the plight of Sesame Street...and they've all been bogus so far.
The facts are that Sesame Street is still winning awards and praise and viewership as one of the best shows out there for children. Sadly, another fact is that it has been on since '69 and it is only natural that it will end someday (I just live in my cozy world of denial that it will never end). I met Emilio Delgado (Luis and also a writer) a few years ago and had a GREAT conversation with him. He said that he had no idea how much longer they'd continue to create Sesame Street, but that he felt honored to be part of it, and hope they continued as long as they could. I took that a an encouraging statement. :0)
Now, all that said, I did get pretty nervous when this past season has been running for a year and a half --I was afraid this was a sign of the end, but am relieved about a new season starting shortly!
I guess all we can do is enjoy every moment and episode we get right now. I've made peace with the fact that I'll never work on the show
, and am just thrilled to be seeing my daughter's eyes light up when Ernie comes on the screen. That is just too darned cool.
Oh...and if they DO stop, I think they should start reairing all the old ones --starting with the '69 season!!!