Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
“50 years and counting”
Synopsis
C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.
Top Cast
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Sonia Manzano
Maria
Nitya Vidyasagar
Leela
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Self - Host
Bill Irwin
Mr. Noodle
Suki Lopez
Nina
Fran Brill
Self
Eric Jacobson
Bert / Grover / Guy Smiley / Harvey Kneeslapper / ... (voice)
Matt Vogel
Big Bird / The Count / Kermit the Frog / Biff / ... (voice)
Alan Muraoka
Alan
Chris Knowings
Chris / Roosevelt Franklin (voice)
Emilio Delgado
Luis
Bob McGrath
Bob
Roscoe Orman
Gordon
Loretta Long
Susan
Linda Bove
Linda
Alison Bartlett
Gina
Olamide Faison
Miles
Caroll Spinney
Self / Big Bird
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine Ferraro, Ken Scarborough
- Original Score
- Christopher Cerf, Joe Fiedler, Bill Sherman
- Original Title
- Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Sesame Workshop, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Jameson
Christine Ferraro, Ken Scarborough
Christopher Cerf, Joe Fiedler, Bill Sherman
Mike Gomes
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Ferraro
Writer
Jack Jameson
Director
Ken Scarborough
Writer
Mike Gomes
Director of Photography
Christopher Cerf
Original Music Composer
Joe Fiedler
Original Music Composer
Bill Sherman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
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What is Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration about?
C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special.
Who directed Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration?
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration was directed by Jack Jameson.
Who stars in Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration?
The principal cast of Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration includes Sonia Manzano, Nitya Vidyasagar, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bill Irwin, Suki Lopez.
When was Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration released and how long is it?
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration was composed by Christopher Cerf, Joe Fiedler, Bill Sherman.