YouTube imports large library of ‘Sesame Street’ content
YouTube imports large library of ‘Sesame Street’ content
In addition to full episodes of the show, YouTube will get original videos and much more.
The streaming future of “Sesame Street” seemed disturbingly uncertain. In 2022, the show’s then-streaming partner HBO Max pulled over 200 episodes of the series from its platform as it began to shift away from content for younger viewers. When its streaming deal for new episodes with Warner Bros. Discovery ended, fans were nervous that the 1969 children’s series wouldn’t find a new home, but Netflix stepped in to continue providing new episodes of the show. On Thursday, YouTube expanded access to “Sesame Street” even further, announcing that it was importing a wide selection of “Sesame Street” videos, including whole episodes.
Key Details:
- Sunny day: “Sesame Street” will put a large library of content on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
- Long and short: The catalog will include over 100 full episodes, Shorts, and more.
- No subscription needed: The launch means that viewers now have more free options for watching the show.
This inventory of “Sesame Street” content will be available to watch on both YouTube and the YouTube Kids app for the first time. The highlight of the addition is more than 100 full episodes of the show, including historic moments like its first episode, the introduction of Snuffleupagus as a real character, and a visit by the immortal Mr. Rogers.
YouTube will also get a range of other “Sesame Street” videos, including Shorts, original videos, and thematic programming. It’s a great way for families to introduce the iconic series to their kids, exploring its decades-long history and welcoming iconic characters like Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, and more into the home.
The deal represents a marked expansion in the availability of “Sesame Street” content at no cost. Audiences can, of course, stream episodes of the new season of “Sesame Street” on Netflix, and can find a library of 20 seasons of the show on HBO Max, but both of these services charge a subscription fee for access.
There’s no such fee for access on YouTube, as long as you’re willing to watch “Sesame Street” with YouTube ads. Check out the selection of “Sesame Street” content on YouTube now, and keep an eye on the show’s YouTube channel in the future for more possible additions.
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