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Sesame Street Unpaved: Scripts, Stories, Secrets, and Songs (Hardcover)

by David Borgenicht (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)


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Editorial Reviews

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YA-An entertaining and educational look at this remarkable program. When Sesame Street first aired on November 10, 1969, not even the most optimistic visionaries of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could have foreseen its worldwide success. Young adults who have known Big Bird, Bert, and Ernie since birth will fondly remember their preschool days. They will also appreciate the clever dialogue and humor that kept their parents watching with them. Borgenicht does an outstanding job of conveying his enthusiasm for all aspects of the show. The book's title is a clever suggestion of a fun-loving expos? and Sesame Street Unpaved does, indeed, expose all of the activities, characters, and creatures that have made Sesame Street a cultural icon. The book layout is high energy, just like the program. The variety of fonts, photos, graphics, and the bright colors are exciting. The trivia questions, the behind-the-scenes secrets, and Muppet profiles are great fun while the technical tidbits are informative. A sentimental stroll for all of those fans who have spent time together watching Sesame Street.
Nancy Karst, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
The show that has taught over 70 million of us to count is turning 30! To help celebrate this milestone, Hyperion presents the ultimate insider's tribute to "Sesame Street"--a one-of-a-kind volume that lets readers relive all the classic memories, games shows, animation, and parodies through actual scripts, rare photos, celebrity flashbacks, and hilarious anecdotes. 400 color photos. NPR sponsorship.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 191 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion Books; 1st edition (October 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786864605
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786864607
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #442,493 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ENOUGH MEMORIES TO CHOKE A SNUFFLEUPAGUS!!!, September 13, 1999
By Rayna Gorowitz "Sparkina" (Pembroke Pines, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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As a 70s kid who watched the show in its HEYDAY, the era of the clumsy baker and the number painter, the period of Number Pinball, Roosevelt Franklin, and Hair Gordon, when David and Maria were sweethearts (They say. I thought they were just very good pals), Mr. Hooper was alive, and Snuffy was perceived as Big Bird's fantasy, I have to say this book is excellent!!! It has enough memories to fill Cookie Monster's cookie jar, Big Bird's nest, Oscar's trashcan, and Susan & Gordon's apartment combined. IT'S JAM PACKED WITH ENOUGH MEMORIES TO CHOKE A SNUFFLEUPAGUS! I recommend it highly to anyone who remembers the Alligator King and the King of 8!!! Just one complaint about the book -- IT WAS A LITTLE TOO SHORT!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One book. Hahahahahahahahaha., May 17, 2000
By Mr. A. Pomeroy (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews
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A fantastic overview of the Sesame Street continuum, this heavily-illustrated tome has songs, behind-the-scenes information, a giant picture of Count Von Count laughing maniacally (worth the price of entry along), and lots of neat information with which to dazzle your friends (apparently Oscar the Grouch was originally brown).

The only drawback is a confusion of purpose - it's not sure whether it's a guide for kids or grown-ups, and the information is therefore fairly light (there's no episode guide, for example, and Buffy Saint-Marie is never mentioned fully by name). Still, it's a great thing to have around, and you can dip into it every so often for a new fact.

Best of all, it'll make you want to watch the show again, if you aren't already - it's one of the finest things on television anywhere, and anything that encourages people to watch it is a Good Thing in my opinion.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent chronicle of Sesame Street's first 30 years, May 1, 2001
By Ted M. "Ted M." (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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In this, the first Sesame Street book for adults, We can see a history of the show from it's begining to its 30th birthday.

I have fond memories of this show and am distressed that this fine book has become out of print so quickly.

It has a history of the many characters on the show, including ones who were nixed for various reasons. Anybody remember Don Music or Gladys the Cow?

How about the day Mr. Hoopers's death was announced. I missed that part and probably would not have remembered it as I would have only been 3 at the time.

As I look back to my childhood years, I have many fond memories of the show and would want to see this book reissued.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Entertaining read!
Published in 1999 for Sesame Street's 30th anniversary, it is chuck-full of facts, trivia, pictures, lyrics... Read more
Published on April 3, 2004 by Sarah Szefer

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teenagers who are into Sesame Street
I found out about this book from a website. It shows a lot of secret facts about the origins of such characters and their names, and describes some old clips, most of which are... Read more
Published on July 1, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Get a copy while you can!
Reading Sesame Street Unpaved was like taking a joyful walk down memory lane. A fan of the show since I was a toddler, I savored each and every page of this lovingly crafted... Read more
Published on January 7, 2003 by E. B. Glass

4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book!
This book is not meant to be a definitve history of Sesame Street, but rather a picture-rich fan appreciation of the series that entertained and educated children for over thirty... Read more
Published on July 26, 2002 by Mark Pollock

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book of Memories....
Looking through this book is like looking through your childhood yearbook.

What is nice about this book is that a "kid at heart" adult can enjoy it as much as little... Read more

Published on June 6, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars not as good as it should be
i did like the book but it could of been better. for one they only mentioned why a couple of muppets were discontinued. Read more
Published on March 30, 2002 by mike cavallo

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sesame Street Book for Kids at Heart
What a wonderfully fun and informative book detailing 30 years of the best children's television show ever. Read more
Published on March 19, 2002 by Keisha

5.0 out of 5 stars Sesame Street
This book is phenominal. It is amazing to know how perfectly planned out this show is paved out for children.
Published on March 18, 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I am in my late 20s so I was watching sesame street in the late 70s and early 80s.

I expected a nostalgia trip and was satisifed in many respects. Read more

Published on May 31, 2001 by Marc K. Linhardt

5.0 out of 5 stars For Every Sesame Street Fan
I received this book last year for my 18th birthday from my best friend; I have to say it is the best gift I have ever received. Read more
Published on April 5, 2001 by Sarah C

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