Take the Ultimate Sesame Street Quiz!

In preparation for the premiere of Being Elmo on April 5 and April 9 at 9 PM, here is a quiz for our audience, many of whom probably watched Sesame Street in the Mr. Hooper era, long before there even was an Elmo!

Many of us learned to read, write, count, speak a few Spanish words, and get along with others with help from the denizens of Sesame Street, an urban neighborhood where puppets and humans coexist in peace and shared curiosity. If you were even a semi-regular watcher of Sesame Street in your formative years, chances are you have precious memories of the characters and sketches on the show that made you love learning. See how much you remember from the 42 years of the world’s most beloved children’s television program.

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Take the Quiz: Which Object Are You?

How does the design of your cell phone, toothbrush or couch impact your life? Tune in to Independent Lens on PBS next Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 10:00 PM for the premiere of OBJECTIFIED. Director Gary Hustwit (HELVETICA) looks at our complex relationship with manufactured objects, the people who design them and the creative process behind their work. Step inside the offices of the world’s most influential product designers to see how these objects influence us––oftentimes without us even knowing it.

There are objects in our world that bring us particular joy or spark immediate recognition. Truly great design doesn’t have to be expensive; in fact, things often become common precisely because they are the most innovative.

Which iconic object best captures your personality?

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Test Your Skills: Play The Collector Challenge

The wait is nearly over! An all-new season of Independent Lens kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 13 with HERB & DOROTHY. The film looks at the story of Herbert and Dorothy Vogel, a couple of modest means who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history.

Together they had an uncanny eye for groundbreaking art work–often before others recognized it. Do you know collectible art when you see it?

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