This post is really just an excuse to make a nostalgic Sesame Street GIF. (Last week: Bread, biking, and barfing.) A lonely plant wants you to tweet at it to help it grow. Grist thanks its sponsors.

On November 10, 1969, television audiences were introduced to Sesame Street. In the more than 50 years since, the series has become one of television's most iconic programs—and it's not just for kids.

Legendary preschool show "Sesame Street" has moved to Netflix. The first four episodes of the new season are streaming now. Will fans still find "Sesame Street" on PBS? Elmo has always looked good in ...