TCA Press Tour: Sesame Street’s Big Bird and the gang turn 40 (yikes!)

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‘Sesame Street’ turns 40 on Nov. 10. If you’re thinking, ‘How is that possible?’ you are not alone.

You are so not alone that the ‘Sesame Street’ session at press tour today began with a commemorative introduction by President Obama -- the same White House resident who has shilled for Conan O’Brien and George Lopez.

‘This video is brought to you by the number 40,’ Obama announced.

The president of the United States then went on to explain how he watched Big Bird’s TV show with his younger sister and how much his two daughters have learned from Elmo and their pals.

He described the show as ‘timeless in the values that it instills .... kindness and respect for our differences,’ Obama said.

To celebrate the show’s big birthday, PBS will release a commemorative DVD on Nov. 10. Also on that day, ‘Sesame Street’ will air a regular one-hour episode that will feature Big Bird considering changing his habitat.

Don’t do it, Big Bird!

-- Maria Elena Fernandez