Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas

Kindness is coming to town.

G 2016 · 51 min · ★ 6.6 · Family, Fantasy, TV Movie

This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today.

Directed by Matt Vogel · Written by Ken Scarborough

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