Sesame Street is changing its format after decades, switching from a magazine-style format to a more narrative-driven style with two 11-minute segments and a new animated series in between. The shift away from the classic magazine style may be a detriment to Sesame Street's ability to entertain young children with shorter attention spans, potentially risking the loss of some of its educational lessons. However, the pivot to a narrative-driven style may be vital for Sesame Street's modernization efforts while maintaining the positive messaging at its core.

Sesame Street is changing its format for the first time in the entirety of its run. Debuting in 1969, Sesame Street has become one of the biggest children’s shows and public television series of all time. Featuring classic characters such as Elmo, Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, and Miss Piggy, Sesame Street has been spun off into a number of feature film adaptations.