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Elmo. Miss Piggy. Kermit the Frog. Big Bird. Cookie Monster. Oscar the Grouch. These are some of them most lovable characters to ever come across a television screen. How did the first – and all-time best – educational television show mange to make learning fun? Through decades of social change, how did Sesame Street navigate multiple generations to better understand serious issues and learn educational skills, from bullying, love, racism, and charity to knowing numbers, mastering letters, speaking, and telling time?

A new book, The Inside Secrets of Sesame Street, 3rd Edition, penned by a children’s media educational consultant of 30 years who conducted research for a decade for Sesame Street, reveals a behind-the-scenes look at what made Sesame Street the most-watched, best-beloved, award-winning program for children during a golden era of programming.
“Sesame Street not only entertains millions of children, it educates them,” says author Dr. Lucille Burbank. “Back in 1969 when the show launched this was an amazing feat – and the formula for success has lasted for more than a half-century. My book takes a nostalgic look at the show that raised several generations of America – and the world – revealing the secrets of television pioneers and visionaries that helped young children learn about the world from the security of their living room couch.”
Her book takes us back to another era and time, both for American families and television, bringing us into the creative corners of the memorable characters and individuals who birthed the greatest educational show in the history of television. She features in-depth and insightful interviews with many of the show’s creative forces, some of whom are now deceased, including:
 Joan Clooney, the show’s creator
 Caroll Spinney, puppeteer for Big Bird
 Actor Bob McGrath
 Producer Jon Stone, called the “Soul of Sesame Street”
 Jane Hanson, wife and creative partner of muppet master Jim Henson
 Jeff Ross, known for his popular song, “Rubber Duckie”
Many of these interviews took place when she was getting her doctorate from Temple University. She also had studied and interviewed the leaders of other hit children’s television shows, Captain Kangaroo and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
Dr. Burbank, whose book is a Mom’s Choice Awards winner, reveals the following:
• What made Sesame Street a wildly successful show – and why it is still needed today.
• The challenges the show – in its early days – had to overcome.
• Why we need shows like Sesame Street, to entertain and educate us.
• How Sesame Street confronts huge issues like gender identity, bullying, war, and racism.
• What parents and educators can do to inspire a healthier and smarter generation
• Why we need a show like Sesame Street, which caters to preschoolers, to address the needs and challenges of 8-12year-olds.
• What parents need to know about digital media – and what they should be teaching their kids in order to safely navigate the Internet.
“My purpose in writing a book is to disseminate the knowledge and wisdom given to me by the creators – the pioneers – of Sesame Street,” says Dr. Burbank. “Each interviewee spent a lot of time carefully answering my questions, and to each, I am eternally grateful.”
No other children’s show has won the number of Emmy’s, garnered the hundreds of millions of viewers, or received the critical acclaim that Sesame Street has. Why did Sesame Street outlast and outdo all other children’s series? The Inside Secrets of Sesame Street, 3rd Edition answers that question while allowing for parents and educators to fondly look back at a legendary show that continues to make history.

Dr. Lucille Burbank
Biography
Dr. Lucille Burbank is a successful educational media consultant and author. Based on her behind-the-scenes work in the research division of Sesame Street, where she met with the show’s head writer to make important script changes, she wasted the definitive 50-year celebration of the historic children’s program, The Inside Secrets of Sesame Street, 3rd Edition.
The recipient of a doctoral degree from Temple University, Dr. Burbank has worked n educational media and technology towards the advancement of education and special education for several decades. Receiving a scholarship while earning her doctorate, allowed her to conduct a much larger dissertational study on three prominent children’s television shows: Captain Kangaroo, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and Sesame Street.
Burbank was recently honored as Author of the Decade and inducted into the hall of fame of The International Association of Top Professionals. She received the Albert Nelson Maquis Lifetime Achievement Award, was named Top female Executive by Worldwide Branding, and has served as a delegate for the International Women’s Leadership Association.
Her impressive repertoire of work experience included consulting for the Sesame Workshop, NASA, and the New Jersey Department of civil Service. Dr. Burbank taught media design and production courses at community colleges and was a media/technology coordinator for the Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Resource Center for special Education. She wrote numerous articles on educational media and technology.

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FINGER LAKES 

TPA CONTACT: Monroe County

Claire Wysokowski

Office: 585-279-8325

11:30am
Tour Rochester Museum and Science Center
657 East Ave,
Rochester, NY 14607
P: 585-271-4320
www.rmsc.org

The Rochester Museum and Science Center, or RMSC, is a museum in Rochester, New York that features many hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and more.

12:30pm – 1:45pm

Wegmans Super Store

3195 Monroe Avenue

Pittsford, N.Y. 14534

www.wegmans.com

Rochester-based, Wegmans Food Market has more than 70 stores in NY, NJ, PA, MD, OH, VA & soon MA.  Wegmans is the #1 tourist attraction in the area.  It’s a must see.  It won the first-ever Food Channel award for the grocery store that most changed the way we shop and has been named to Forbes Top 10 Places to Work for more than 10 years.

2:00pm-2:45pm

Tour Strong – National Museum of Play

1 Manhattan Square,

Rochester, NY 14607

P: 585-263-2700

www.museumofplay.org

2^nd largest museum for children in the country.  Largest collection of toys, dolls and play-related objects in the world; also home to National Toy Hall of Fame

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Tour George Eastman House

900 East Ave,

Rochester, NY 14607

P: 585-271-3361

www.eastmanhouse.org

The George Eastman House is the world’s oldest museum dedicated to photography and one of the world’s oldest film archives, opened to the public in 1949.

4:15pm – 5:00pm

Tasting and Tour at Casa Larga Vineyards

2287 Turk Hill Rd.

Fairport, NY 14450

P: 585-223-4210

www.casalarga.com

Contact: Andrea O’Neill

Casa Larga Vineyards is one of New York’s premier wine producers, highly regarded for its production of award-winning, world-class Ice Wines.

5:15 pm

Check into Woodcliff Hotel and Spa for overnight

199 Woodcliff Dr,

Fairport, NY 14450

P: 585-381-4000

www.woodcliffhotelspa.com

Located atop wooded hills in Fairport, just off I-90, Woodcliff Hotel and Spa is only 20 minutes from downtown Rochester, and offers spectacular views of the Rochester Skyline, Rochester Bristol Hills and Finger Lakes region.

6:30 pm

Pick up for Dinner at Black & Blue Steak and Crab

3349 Monroe Ave,

Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 421-8111

blackandbluesteakandcrab.com/

A “new” style of American steakhouse, a twist on the old classic. It’s not just about our great steaks at b&b, something we obsess about. What also sets us apart is our family owned fish & seafood company in St Petersburg Fla, where we are able to hand pick and ship the freshest gulf seafood available.  It touches no purveyors, and no middle-men on the way to you; from the boat to black & blue.

Friday, Feb. 28

8:30am-9:00am

Breakfast at Woodcliff and depart for Ontario County

Arrive 9:45am: Ontario (Pick up at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa)

www.bristolmountain.com

TPA CONTACT: Ontario County

Valerie Knoblauch

Email: valerie@visitfingerlakes.com

10:00am – 1:00pm

Lessons and skiing at Bristol Mountain

5662 New York 64,

Canandaigua, NY 14424

P: 585-374-6000

www.bristolmountain.com

Bristol Mountain is the premier resort located in the Western Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. The resort sits on a base elevation of 1000 feet.

1:00pm

Lunch and Winetasting in the Naples Area

Naples, NY

Back to Downtown Canandaigua

www.BrewandBrats.com

5:15pm

Check-in to the Inn on the Lake (to be confirmed)

770 S. Main St,

Canandaigua, NY 14424

P: 585-394-7800

www.theinnonthelake.com

The Inn on the Lake Resort & Conference Center has distinguished itself as a unique year-round getaway for business events and personal relaxation.

6:30pm

Dinner and Winetasting at the New York Wine and Culinary Center

800 S Main St,

Canandaigua, NY 14424

P: 585-394-7070

www.nywcc.com

Our mission at The New York Wine & Culinary Center is to educate, engage and excite our visitors by celebrating and showcasing New York’s finest in wine.

nywcc.com

8:00pm

Check into Hotel for the night

Saturday, March 1

8:00am – 8:30am

www.theinnonthelake.com

Breakfast at Inn on the Lake and depart for Cortland County

Arrive 10:30am: Cortland County (meet Jim)

TPA CONTACT: Cortland County

Jim Dempsey

Phone: 607-753-8463

Email: jim@experiencecortland.com

10:30am – 3:30pm

Tour and Ski at Greek Peak Mountain Resort (Lunch at the Resort)

2000 New York 392,

Cortland, NY 13045

P: 800-955-2754

Greek Peak Mountain Resort is a ski resort, with a vertical drop of 952 feet, located near Cortland, New York. Greek Peak offers day and night skiing 7 days a week from late December until mid March.

 www.greekpeakmtnresort.com

4:00 – 5:00pm

Tour Toggenburg Mountain – Pass to Onondaga County

1135 Toggenburg Rd,

Fabius, NY 13063

P: 315-683-5842

Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center is family owned and operated. Located on Toggenburg Road just off NY Rt. 80, it is one mile east of the Village of Fabius. Toggenburg has 21 trails, including two terrain parks, serviced by five lifts. Check this Web site for our many services, such as equipment rentals and childcare. The Foggy Goggle Restaurant and Sports Bar is acclaimed as one of Central New York’s finest eateries!

www.skitog.com

TPA CONTACT: Onondaga County

Nikita Jankowski

Phone: 315-470-1903

NJankowski@visitsyracuse.org

5:30pm – 8:00pm

Dinner and shopping in Armory Square

5:30-6:30pm

Shopping

Armory Square of Downtown Syracuse,

241 W Fayette St,

Syracuse, NY 13202

http://www.armorysquareofsyracuse.com/

6:30pm – 8:00pm

Empire Brewing Company

120 Walton St.

Syracuse, NY 13202

P: 315-475-2337

empirebrew.com

Empire Brewing is an award-winning brewer of handcrafted ales and lagers. They provide customers with the finest all-natural ingredients available by utilizing fresh locally sourced products from over sixty Central New York farmers. Empire Brewing’s motto is “Eat Where You Live” and their menu consists of food from within 200 miles. Craft brewery on sight.

8:30pm

Jefferson Clinton Hotel at Armory Square

Sunday, March 2

8:30am – 9:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

9:00 – 10:30

Tour Village of Skaneateles

Skaneateles, NY

www.villageofskaneateles.com

Located on the north shore of pristine Skaneateles Lake, one of Central New York’s long, narrow and deep glacier-formed Finger Lakes, Skaneateles is a scenic village with quaint tree-lined streets and 19^th Century homes reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting.  The magnificent scenery provides an unparalleled setting for peaceful strolls through the charming village to visit the area’s restaurants, antique shops, boutiques, art galleries and parks.

www.syracuse.ny.us/parks/clintonsquareevents.html

11:00am – 12:00pm

Ice Skating in Clinton Square

12:15am – 3:30pm

Tour and Shop at Destiny USA

9090 Destiny USA Dr.

Syracuse, NY

www.destinyusa.com

LUNCH AT DESTINY

Destiny USA is a 2.4 million square foot tourist destination in Syracuse, NY that includes a strong mix of luxury outlet tenants, restaurants and entertainment.  New brands continue to open to create a unique and dynamic consumer shopping experience. A stunning three-story glass atrium provides perfect weather year round.  Oxford Economics has projected an annual visitation rate of over 29 million visitors from throughout the U.S. and Canada.  Destiny USA is expected to be the second most visited shopping center in the country, according to Travel and Leisure magazine. It is the largest LEED^® Gold certified retail commercial building in the world.

4:00pm

Arrive at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

1000 Col Eileen Collins Blvd,

Syracuse, NY 13212

FLIGHT:

Delta Airlines Flight # 3813

Departure SYR 5:28pm

Arrive LGA 6:50pm

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The 40^th

Anniversary 

of
Sesame Street

Back in 2009 a show we love turned 40, we thought we would share their Good News once again, since the show and company is as good as ever.  Paul

The preschool educational television program Sesame Street has aired on public broadcasting television stations since its premiere on November 10, 1969. Featuring Jim Henson’s Muppets, animation, live shorts, humor, and celebrity appearances, it was the first television program of its kind to base its contents and production values on laboratory and formative research, and the first to include a curriculum “detailed or stated in terms of measurable

outcomes”. Initial responses to the show included adulatory reviews, some controversy, and high ratings. By its 40th anniversary in 2009, Sesame Street was broadcast in over 120 countries, and 20 independent international versions had been produced.

The show was conceived in 1966 during discussions between television producer Joan Ganz Cooney and Carnegie Corporation vice president Lloyd Morrisett. Their goal was to create a children’s television show that would “master the addictive qualities of television and do something good with them”,^[3] such as helping young children prepare for school. After two years of research, the newly formed Children’s Television Workshop (CTW) received a combined grant of $8 million from the Carnegie Corporation, the Ford Foundation, and the U.S. federal government to create and produce a new children’s television show.

By the show’s tenth anniversary in 1979, nine million American children under the age of six were watching Sesame Street daily, and several studies showed it was having a positive educational impact. The cast and crew expanded during this time, including the hiring of women in the crew and additional minorities in the cast. In 1981, the federal government withdrew its funding, so the CTW turned to other sources, such as its magazine division, book royalties, product licensing, and foreign income. During the 1980s, Sesame Street‘s curriculum expanded to include more affective topics such as relationships, ethics, and emotions. Many of the show’s storylines were taken from the experiences of its writing staff, cast, and crew, most notably the death of Will Lee—who played Mr. Hooper—and the marriage of Luis and Maria.

In recent decades, Sesame Street has faced societal and economic challenges, including changes in the viewing habits of young children, more competition from other shows, the development of cable television, and a drop in ratings. After the turn of the 21st century, the show made major structural adaptations, including changing its traditional magazine format to a narrative format. Due to the popularity of the Muppet Elmo, the show incorporated a popular segment known as “Elmo’s World”. Sesame Street has won eight Grammys and over a hundred Emmys in its history—more than any other children’s show.

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Vision: www.sesameplace.com

Sesame Place Cares is a collection of programs and initiatives in our park, in our communities and around the world that symbolize our commitment to conservation, education and community service.

Mission:

Sesame Place Cares exists to promote the conservation of wildlife and the world we share through:
•World leadership in the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife in distress
•Education-based entertainment
•Conservation initiatives in our parks, in our communities and around the world
•Local park volunteer team efforts
•Philanthropic support and community outreach

Philanthropy

Sesame Place gives back to the community in many ways. Sesame Place has acted as a collection area for donations to a number of organizations, including United Way and One Warm Coat. The park also has special relationships with a number of children’s organizations in the area, including the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Mary Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Unit, and Variety – the children’s charity.

Sesame Place hosts a number of Variety events throughout the year. These events include a Day for Children with Autism, and various special events during our regular season, Spooktacular, and a Very Furry Christmas. You can find more information about these and all our events here!

CSI: Club of Science Investigators >>

Friday, May 11, 2012 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Your students at Sesame Place- now that’s a super formula for fun. So come be a part of our Sesame Place CSI- Club of Science Investigators program for the best field trip of the year. Here your class will laugh, learn and enjoy an awesome day in the park. And what makes it even better? It was created in conjunction with Sesame Workshop, to follow the national STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

LazyTown Live On Stage >>

Saturday, May 12, 2012 and Sunday, May 13, 2012 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM , 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Mother’s Day Lunch and Dinner >>

Sunday, May 13, 2012 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM , 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM )

Come and enjoy a fun lunch or dinner with Elmo, Big Bird and all of their furry friends as they help you celebrate a unique and memorable Mother’s Day!

CSI: Club of Science Investigators >>

Friday, May 18, 2012 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Your students at Sesame Place- now that’s a super formula for fun. So come be a part of our Sesame Place CSI- Club of Science Investigators program for the best field trip of the year. Here your class will laugh, learn and enjoy an awesome day in the park. And what makes it even better? It was created in conjunction with Sesame Workshop, to follow the national STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

The Doodlebops Musical Playdate >>

Saturday, May 19, 2012 and Sunday, May 20, 2012 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM , 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Cookie Monster Talented Kids Weekend >>

Saturday, May 19, 2012 and Sunday, May 20, 2012 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM )

Sesame Place invites talented dancers, singers, bands, choirs or other performing kid groups to join in the fun and showcase their talent at Sesame Place.

Sesame Classic >>

Sunday, May 20, 2012 (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM )

Race to the finish line at the 14th annual Courier-Kiwanis Sesame Place Classic with a new location in 2012!

Super Grover’s Super Hero Party >>

Sunday, May 20, 2012 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM )

Calling all “Super Kids” grab your cape and join Super Grover for a soaring good time, delicious meal and an action-packed dinner full of singing, dancing, and loads of fun!

CSI: Club of Science Investigators >>

Friday, May 25, 2012 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Your students at Sesame Place- now that’s a super formula for fun. So come be a part of our Sesame Place CSI- Club of Science Investigators program for the best field trip of the year. Here your class will laugh, learn and enjoy an awesome day in the park. And what makes it even better? It was created in conjunction with Sesame Workshop, to follow the national STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

Memorial Day BBQ >>

Sunday, May 27, 2012 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM , 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM )

Come celebrate Memorial Day with all your favorite Sesame Street friends at Big Bird’s Riverside Pavilion! After a fun-filled dinner, enjoy our Memorial Day fireworks display!

Memorial Day Fireworks >>

Sunday, May 27, 2012 (9:00 PM – 9:15 PM )

The night sky will sparkle at Sesame Place, with a spectacular fireworks show, set to Sesame Street music, making the festivities on Memorial Day weekend truly memorable.

Sprout Weekend with Chica & Super Why! >>

Saturday, June 2, 2012 and Sunday, June 3, 2012 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM , 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Oscar’s Very Grouchy Birthday Party >>

Saturday, June 2, 2012 and Sunday, June 3, 2012 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM )

Help Oscar celebrate his very own Grouchy Birthday Party at Sesame Place! Join Oscar and his friends in Big Bird’s Riverside Pavilion for singing, dancing, an all-you-can-eat lunch, and a very messy “Dirt Dessert Bar!”

Strawberry Shortcake’s Musical Playdate >>

Saturday, June 9, 2012 and Sunday, June 10, 2012 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM , 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM )

Dan Zanes & Friends Concert >>

Saturday, June 16, 2012 and Sunday, June 17, 2012 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM , 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM )

Father’s Day Lunch and Dinner >>

Sunday, June 17, 2012 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM , 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM )

Join your favorite Sesame Street friends at and celebrate all the Super Dads out there with a delicious Fathers Day lunch or dinner. There’s no better way to treat your Dad than with a fun-filled lunch or dinner with Elmo and friends!

PBS/WHYY Kids Weekend with Sid & Buddy >>

Saturday, June 23, 2012 and Sunday, June 24, 2012 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM , 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM )

Fourth of July BBQ >>

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM , 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM )

Join us in celebration of Independence Day! Event includes buffet dinner and character appearances in Big Bird’s Riverside Pavilion.

Fourth of July Fireworks >>

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 (9:25 PM – 9:35 PM )

The night sky sparkles at Sesame Place, with a spectacular fireworks show, set to a Sesame Street music, making the festivities on Independence Day weekend truly memorable.

Bert’s Birthday Bash >>

Saturday, July 21, 2012 (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM )

Join Bert and his Sesame Street friends for a dinner birthday bash under the star s at Big Bird’s Riverside Pavilion.

Back to School Bash >>

Saturday, August 25, 2012 and Sunday, August 26, 2012 (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM )

Kick off the new school year with one last exciting dinner with your Sesame Street friends! Meet and greet with your favorite characters as they send you on your way to an exciting school year.
Labor Day BBQ >>

Sunday, September 2, 2012 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM )

Join us in celebration of Labor Day! Event includes buffet dinner and character appearances at Big Bird’s Riverside Pavilion.

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks >>

Sunday, September 2, 2012 (8:20 PM – 8:30 PM )

The night sky sparkles at Sesame Place, with a spectacular fireworks show, set to a Sesame Street music, making the festivities on Labor Day weekend truly memorable.

Jack Hanna >>

Saturday, September 8, 2012 and Sunday, September 9, 2012 (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM , 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM )

Scout Days >>

Saturday, September 8, 2012 to Sunday, October 28, 2012 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Scout troops and packs are invited to spend an action packed, fun-filled day at Sesame Place.

Caillou’s Musical Playdate >>

Saturday, September 15, 2012 and Sunday, September 16, 2012 (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM , 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Strawberry Shortcake’s Musical Playdate >>

Saturday, September 22, 2012 and Sunday, September 23, 2012 (10:00 AM – 6:00 AM , 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM )

Zoe’s Birthday Bash >>

Saturday, September 29, 2012 and Sunday, September 30, 2012 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM )

Join Zoe and all of her friends for a special dance party in honor of her birthday!

The Count’s Halloween Party >>

Saturday, October 6, 2012 and Sunday, October 7, 2012 (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM )

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