Okay, let's be honest. I watched Sesame Street way longer than I probably should have.
Don't judge me! Cookie Monster and Big Bird are timeless.
Recently, I stumbled upon a documentary: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street. I went in expecting nostalgia.
I got that. But I also got something more... a tiny bit of boredom?
Wait, Hear Me Out!
Before you grab your pitchforks, let me explain. I *loved* seeing the origin story.
It was fascinating seeing how Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett fought for educational television.
The clips of the early episodes were pure gold. Oscar was even grumpier back then! It was wild.
And learning about the social impact of the show? Huge respect.
But...did it need to be quite so *long*?
Unpopular Opinion Incoming...
Maybe it's just me. I have a short attention span, thanks internet!
The documentary gets a little bogged down in the details. We spend a significant amount of time explaining the backgrounds of various writers and crew members.
I get it, everyone involved was important. But after a while, my brain started wandering.
I found myself thinking about what Cookie Monster was doing right now. Was he eating cookies?
Probably.
The Good Stuff
Okay, I don't want to sound completely negative. There's a lot to love.
The archival footage of Jim Henson is amazing. Seeing his creative genius at work is truly inspiring.
And the interviews with the original cast and crew are insightful and touching.
It's heartwarming to see how much they cared about the show. You can feel their passion.
Plus, the animation segments are adorable. Old school animation rocks!
My Takeaway
Street Gang is a good documentary. It's informative and well-made.
However, at almost two hours, it might be a bit much for casual fans like me.
I wanted more Elmo, less deep dive into network politics. Is that so wrong?
Maybe I'm just easily distracted. Or maybe I'm just too eager to rewatch old episodes.
"Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?"Apparently, it takes a little longer than I thought!
So, should you watch it? Absolutely! Just maybe grab a snack first. And be prepared for some serious nostalgia.
And feel free to disagree with me. After all, everyone has their own opinion. Just don't tell Oscar!
