| Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days |  | Directors: Jim Henson, Bob Schwarz, Eva Saks, Jim Martin, Jon Stone
Actors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Sonia Manzano, Jerry Nelson
Studio: Sesame Street
Category: DVD
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Seller: gatefold-records
Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,653
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 300 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.4 x 0.9
MPN: 891264001618
UPC: 891264001618
EAN: 0891264001618
ASIN: B002K0WBWI
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: November 10, 2009
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Product Description
Celebrates four decades of Sesame Street broadcasts with excerpts of memorable moments from the program and never-before-seen backstage footage.
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 What a wonderful DVD! November 10, 2009
Amy Mcfarland (California)
51 out of 55 found this review helpful
I grew up with Sesame Street, and now that my kids are 1 and 3, I'm falling in love with Sesame Street all over again. This is a fantastic DVD! It's literally packed with wonderful songs (like the Lady Bug Picnic), ABCs, counting, story time - all the things myself and my parents loved about the show when I was little. My son's favorite characters are Ernie and Bert, and some of the stand-alone DVDs I've bought for him over the past year barely mention them. With over 5 hours of Sesame Street on this set, Ernie and Bert get a little more screen time.
It's a good value too - the individual DVDs are ten or more dollars for 30-45 minutes, and this HUGE set is only 20. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Happy 40th Anniversary Sesame Street November 10, 2009
Edward Balen (Bradenton, Florida)
35 out of 41 found this review helpful
I am so glad I bought my Sesame Street 40 Years of Sunny Days. I just happen to be the same age, 40 to be exact, as the Street. This is the best title ever released of Sesame Street. It has footage, most of it, that does NOT appear on either of the Old School volumes. Two discs seems like small potatoes, but they're chock full of classic footage.
If you're a fan of Sesame Street, grew up with it, or just want the cream of the crop from the Street, buy this DVD package. Not only is it a classic collector's item, but will remain so for years to come. The Street has come this far, and they're no end to it. God bless Jim Henson, Frank Oz and the other geniuses that created this show.
In closing, come with me for a romp down Sesame Street, and a waltz down memory lane as well. That's what this is all about.
40 Years of Memories November 10, 2009
M. G. Gagliano (United States)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
If there was a person raised on Sesame Street, it was me. I was 3 years old when Sesame Street first aired on TV. I don't recall much before the age of 3 but I do recall Sesame Street.
Every day my mother put it on our Montgomery Ward, black and white 13 inch TV and we watched and sang along. After I grew out of Sesame Street I would revisited it while babysitting my cousins. Then again, when I was in my late teens, while getting ready for work, I would occasionally put it on. We didn't have cable and there was nothing on beside the news. So, I would go back to something that was comforting and comfortable. With 13 channels you didn't have much of a choice back then. However, when my son was born and I had all the choices in the world, 180 something channels and all the VHS and DVD tapes a child could ever want, I still put Sesame Street on for him.
Why? Well, easy, it was something I respected. Something I knew he would love and something I could deal with. I have always felt that too much TV is not the problem for children. It is what they watch, and Sesame Street for me has good morals, is educational and entertaining.We still watch it everyday at 7:00 a.m.
When we received the DVD set in the mail I was so excited to show the kids. We watched it in two days.
In A Nutshell: I loved sharing songs I remember with my kids. They were surprised at all the songs I knew. What I also liked and appreciated was how fast Sesame Street moves along. Back in the 60's the colors weren't as vivid the effects not as eye catching but this DVD is fast paced. Basic Sesame Street logic, keep things moving and colorful and kids will watch.
The set also comes with a book full of colorful photos and journaling about the inception of Sesame Street and behind the scenes which were really fun to see.
A great collection and a great celebration of 40 years kids will love! February 10, 2010
J. B. Poersch
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This anniversary collection was obviously put together with care. Most of the songs on "Sesame Street Platinum Hits" are here on video, as well as plenty of muppet action, educational video and all of the creativity and joy that make up Sesame Street. I found nuggets from my childhood that my daughter seems to love too (Remember Lady Bug Picnic?) A couple of the celebrity songs feel dated (the Spin Doctors?). But, there are great songs here from Feist, Alicia Keys and others. Sure it does include a couple of the more emotional episodes from Sesame Street's past including the passing of Mr. Hooper and the loss of Big Bird's home in a bad wind. But, they are here for how well these difficult times were dealt with. Enjoy and share!
Good family entertainment. December 10, 2009
Another Amazon Shopper (Beautiful Virginia)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful DVD set to watch with your kids now and be able to share your memories with the ones your kids are forming today.
This is a collection that just lets you watch how 40 years of talented people can make great television.
If you were looking for a set that celebrates only the old show from the 70's, you need to look at the title. This is a celebration of 40 years of Sesame Street and not the first 10. Elmo has been around for 25 years in his current incarnation and has clearly been the favorite character for the last 20, so he should get more air time than minor characters who were on the show for a fifth the time. Go order "Old School" DVDs if you just want early episodes, and don't rate this DVD based what you wanted versus what it said it was, a compendium of ALL 40 years, not new old episodes.
So, if you just want a great sampling of why Sesame Street is beloved by generations, this is the perfect DVD. There's a little something for everyone to smile about.
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