u/Madavis2u

This is for Jim Henson fans everywhere. Please share.

...in this week's Substack newsletter.

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https://madavis2u.substack.com/p/its-easy-to-ignore-the-needs-of-preschoolers?r=cuwhq

Infants aside, the most vulnerable and ignored sub-group of the population are kids 2-5.

This is a serious question in need of serious responses. Which institution or individual can you name?

I pose a serious question for anyone who can respond with some examples of institutions or people who stand tall for the vertically challenged. If you can cite an elected leader, all the better.

What say you?

https://open.substack.com/pub/madavis2u/p/separating-the-cosby-kids-from-cosby?r=cuwhq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Here's my take on last week's Knicks-Elmo hoopla, along with my picks for Sesame's Top Ten Most Memorable Musical Moments of the 21st Century

Does anyone agree with me that Gromit is deserving of a special Oscar for his wondrous performance in "Vengeance Most Fowl"? In it, he demonstrates uncanny range and evokes pathos, dramatic tension, compassion, fragility, and humor chops that recall Buster Keaton. Shirley Temple was once awarded a special Oscar in 1935, as did Mickey Mouse in 1932. Why not Gromit?

GenXers -- Submitted for your consideration is a hypothesis I've been developing over the last 20 years about Sesame's (self-described) cute, adorable, and fuzzy character, Do any of you see yourselves in Grover?

Ahoy, Puppet Nation: Submitted for your consideration is a hypothesis I've developed over the last 20 years about (self-described) cute, furry, and adorable Grover. Thanks for giving this week's newsletter a look. Here's hoping you'll become a free subscriber.

Greetings, all -- Back in 1971, the satirists at CTW were themselves satirized on the pages of a magazine kids had to sneak past their parents. Enjoy! Reading time: two minutes.

Hey everyone! I'm u/Madavis2u, a founding moderator of r/FriendsofStreetGang.

This is a new home for readers and viewers who enjoyed "Street Gang," the book and documentary film. Its goal is to provide added value, insight, and fan support in the months leading up to the publication of "Street Fight," a sequel that picks up where the origin story left off. The new book is scheduled to available in April 2027 from Rutgers University Press,

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about Sesame Street and our changing times. We are hoping for plentiful input on social justice issues, brotherhood and sisterhood, tolerance, and peaceful conflict resolution.

Community Vibe
We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below.
2. Post something today! Even a simple question can spark a great conversation.
3. If you know someone who would love this community, invite them to join.
4. Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/FriendsofStreetGang a respectful and humane shared space.

Irreverent camera operator Frank Biondo (below) was the emcee for some wildly entertaining wrap parties for Sesame Street's cast and crew. Today's Substack post recalls the time he offered up his grandson as a party snack for Snuffleupagus. https://madavis2u.substack.com/p/the-time-snuffleupagus-swallowed?r=cuwhq

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