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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

7.420211h 47mMovieDocumentary

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.

DirectorMarilyn Agrelo
ProducersTrevor Crafts·Ellen Scherer Crafts

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Cast · Directed by Marilyn Agrelo

JCJoan Ganz Cooney
Joan Ganz Cooney
Self
JHJim Henson
Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
JSJon Stone
Jon Stone
Self (archive footage)
FOFrank Oz
Frank Oz
Self (archive footage)
CSCaroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney
Self
BMBob McGrath
Bob McGrath
Self
SMSonia Manzano
Sonia Manzano
Self
EDEmilio Delgado
Emilio Delgado
Self
LMLloyd Morrisett
Lloyd Morrisett
Self
SL
Sharon Lerner
Self
CC
Christopher Cerf
Self
RORoscoe Orman
Roscoe Orman
Self

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street — streaming FAQ

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street on Netflix?

No, Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.