Netflix strikes deal to bring Sesame Street to streaming giant

Sesame Street and Netflix have made a new deal. The popular US show will stream on Netflix. It will still be available on PBS, the free-to-air channel.

Netflix called Sesame Street a "beloved cornerstone of children's media." The show inspires young minds and fosters a love for learning.

Later this year, Netflix will offer its 300 million subscribers a new season. This 56th season includes 90 hours of previous episodes.

Sesame Street faced uncertainty after Warner Bros Discovery did not renew its deal. This entertainment giant owns the HBO platform.

Under the new agreement, PBS will access episodes on the same day as Netflix.

In the late 1960s, co-founders Lloyd Morrisett and Joan Ganz Cooney had an idea. They approached Harvard's Graduate School of Education to teach American children in a novel way.

A team led by a developmental psychologist helped analyze childhood psychology. They created entertaining lessons with Muppets creator Jim Henson.

Characters like Big Bird were developed in a set designed to look like an urban street. Since its debut on November 10, 1969, millions have enjoyed its theme tune.

Over the years, Sesame Street characters have become cultural icons. Elmo gained attention in 2002 when he discussed music education at Congress.

During the child obesity epidemic in 2006, Sesame Street aired Health Habits segments. These segments taught kids about diet and exercise.

The Cookie Monster famously declared cookies a "sometimes food." He educated children about maintaining a balanced diet.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama also filmed a segment on healthy eating at Sesame's studios.

Netflix is focusing more on children's content lately. Children's programming accounts for 15% of viewing on their service.

On Tuesday, Netflix announced new episodes of Peppa Pig would also come to the platform. A mobile game with puzzles and coloring activities is also planned.

Peppa Pig follows the adventures of a four-year-old piglet living with her family in Britain.