Since Sesame Street’s inception back in 1969, the educational children’s puppet show has seen a plethora of famous faces visit its fictional address. Most recently, an announcement was made that “One of Them Days” star and singer SZA and “Black Panther” star Michael B. Jordan would be stopping by soon and that got our wheels turning.
From the 70s up until now, Sesame Street has had some pretty memorable moments when it comes to Black celebs (which only makes sense considering the show was rooted in Black culture to begin with). So we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane and enjoy some of those best guest spots!
1969- James Earl Jones Becomes 1st Guest Ever to Visit Sesame Street
1998- Patti LaBelle Sings the ABCs
1996- Ray Charles Helps Elmo Believe in Himself
1997- Whoopi Goldberg and Elmo Discuss Loving Their Own Skin
1973- Stevie Wonder Teaches Grover How to Scat Sing
2015- Michelle Obama Teaches Grover the Importance of a Balanced Breakfast
1981- Diana Ross Gives Big Bird a Boost of Confidence
1998- Lauryn Hill and the Fugees on “ElmoPalooza”
2015- Pharrell Williams Shares the Power of Books and Reading
2010- Usher and Elmo Talk the Importance of Volunteering
2022- Samuel L. Jackson Sings About Hair
2014- Janelle Monae Sings About the Power of Possibility
1978- Michael Jackson Visits for a Christmas Special
2002- Destiny’s Child Kicks It With Elmo and Friends
1992- Queen Latifah Raps With Prairie and Merry Monster
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