A simple question from a children’s television character is highlighting a very serious problem: the mental health crisis in the U.S.

Actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show “Sesame Street,” Bob McGrath, has died at the age of 90.

Elmo got a COVID-19 vaccine.

After 20-something years, I am now able to tell you how to get to Sesame Street -- and let me tell you, it's not just for kids.

Emilio Delgado, the actor and singer who for 45 years played fix-it shop owner Luis on “Sesame Street,” has died.

Look, life as we know it right now is pretty insane. Omicron is raging across the country, it didn’t even feel like 2021 happened and America’s sweetheart, Betty White, is dead.

At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the “Sesame Street” canon.

In 1972, Big Bird lined up on `Sesame Street' to receive a measles vaccine as part of a campaign to get more youngsters inoculated against the disease.

“Sesame Street” is about to get a whole lot cuter.

For fans of Julia, the 4-year-old Muppet with autism on “Sesame Street,” you are in luck.

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NEW YORK – “Sesame Street" has always pressed for inclusion. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will later this month air the half-hour anti-racist special "The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together. The special defines racism for younger viewers and shows how it can be hurtful. “Sesame Street,” which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary, has a history of explaining the world to children, tackling everything from foster care to substance abuse. The latest special comes on the heels of “Sesame Street” contributing to “Coming Together: Standing Up To Racism,” a CNN town hall special in June hosted by Van Jones and Erica Hill.

[ READ NEXT: Children who watched 'Sesame Street' performed better in school, study says | How well do you know Epcot's World Showcase? | Sesame Street becomes real intersection in New York City ]Let's go over everything that's offered at Sesame Street land, shall we? Look for the green and yellow street sign and you'll know that you've made it to Sesame Street. Sesame Street knows how to throw a street party. Like most theme parks, Sesame Street land has a gift shop positioned perfectly across the street from the splash pad.

It's the tenet by which Cookie Monster has lived his puppet life for more than 50 years. The lovable cookie lover took up residence on "Sesame Street" in 1969, but he celebrates his birthday November 2. Chocolate chip, sugar, Oreo Cookie Monster will eat them ALL. Kids can understand big ideasLike any "Sesame Street" resident, Cookie had a lot to teach audiences about the way the world works. Cookie Monster is secure enough to let loose among friends who support him.

Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for HBO(CNN) - "Sesame Street" is heading to WarnerMedia's new streaming service, HBO Max. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind the series, will produce five new 35-episode seasons for HBO Max starting in spring of 2020, WarnerMedia announced Thursday. HBO Max will also air annual "Sesame Street" specials and four new related series including a late night TV talk show called "The Not Too Late Show with Elmo." HBO Max subscribers will also have access to the 50-year library of the show. This landmark deal perfectly illustrates the type of quality programming HBO Max will offer across every demographic."

If you’ve listened closely to the dialogue on “Sesame Street” in recent years, you might have thought to yourself, “Man, this is on point. Here’s a show that really gets it.”

Sesame Workshop via CNNWASHINGTON (CNN) - Big Bird and a big name in acting will be among those on hand when the Kennedy Center celebrates this year's honorees. R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire, actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt, "Sesame Street" and conductor and musical visionary Michael Tilson Thomas were named the 2019 honorees on Thursday. "Sesame Street" is the first television program to receive the honor. "In this class of Honorees, we are witnessing a uniquely American story: one that is representative of so many cultural touchstones and musical moments that make our nation great," said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter in a statement. "The 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors" will air on December 15 on CBS.

For fans of Julia, the 4-year-old Muppet with autism on “Sesame Street,” you are in luck. Autism Speaks, a national advocacy organization that sponsors research and conducts awareness activities, has launched a new campaign in conjunction with "Sesame Street" that features Julia and aims to promote early autism screening. The campaign consists of digital, print and resources available in English at ScreenForAutism.org and in Spanish at DeteccionDeAutismo.org. The content highlights the importance of early screening. “There is considerable work to be done in overcoming obstacles that may delay a diagnosis -- the first step toward improved future outcomes,” said Angela Geiger, CEO of Autism Speaks.