As a kid, you likely spent a lot of time learning your ABC's from characters like Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Elmo, and Oscar the Grouch. "Sesame Street" has been on the air since 1969, and has evolved quite a bit over the years. We spoke with Ben Lehmann, the executive producer of the popular children's program to find out how they put the show together. We also got to take a peek behind the scenes at their studio in Queens, New York.

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Produced by: Chris Snyder