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Sunday, November 10 marks the 50th anniversary of „Sesame Street.“

There have been countless tender and wholesome moments in the show’s history, but it’s also been criticized at times for covering difficult issues and unintentionally offending audiences.

Here are 11 of the most controversial moments in the show’s history.

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The beloved children’s show „Sesame Street“ will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on November 10. And with half a century of airtime under its belt, the show has provided important childhood lessons for millions of people.

But it hasn’t always been „sunny days“ for the puppet-driven series.

While the long-running show is known for its wholesome content, it isn’t without its controversial moments. From introducing characters who address polarizing real-world issues to tackling serious topics like death and grief, „Sesame Street“ has faced its fair share of criticism.

In honor of the show’s half-century-long history, here are 11 of the most controversial moments in „Sesame Street“ history.

‚Sesame Street‘ is turning 50 — here are 11 of the most controversial moments in the show’s history

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