In 1969 who was the first celebrity guest on the children's show "Sesame Street?"

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In 1969 who was the first celebrity guest on the children's show "Sesame Street?"

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Last updated Sep 27 2024.
Originally posted Sep 13 2024 8:53 PM.

psnz

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psnz

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James Earl Jones in S1E2.

"I'm proud to say that I was the first one they asked to help with the alphabet. And I did it without cue cards," he said on the special.

https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/james-earl-jones-first-celebrity-guest-sesame-street-rcna170403

Jones appeared many time on "Sesame Street," a show he initially thought would not work.

James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor known for his film roles and his work in theater. He was one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Earl_Jones

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Sep 13 2024, 8:54 PM

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If you ever wanted to see James Earl Jones recite the alphabet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ6WwC174Yc&t=12s

Sep 27 2024, 9:03 AM

In 1969 who was the first celebrity guest on the children's show "Sesame Street?"

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