Sesame Street marks 50th anniversary

The puppet-filled children’s show is celebrating its golden jubilee.

Children’s show Sesame Street – which airs in 150 countries around the globe and is one of the most popular American brands – is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Filled with jingles and positivity, the show also tackles serious issues like death, HIV, homelessness and divorce.

Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.