All WarnerMedia networks aired 'Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate' simultaneously April 14th

WarnerMedia has announced that the half hour special will air, Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdateat the same time on HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Boomerang on Tuesday 14 April (19: 00-19: 30 ET / PT). The special will also air on PBS KIDS simultaneously, and will subsequently air internationally in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Part of Sesame Workshop Take care of each other initiative, the special is intended to help children and families around the world feel connected in this moment of uncertainty and presents favorite Sesame Street friends and celebrity guests including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway e Tracee Ellis Ross.

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate It will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partner streaming platforms, as well as part of the HBO offering on HBO Max at the time of its launch.

"WarnerMedia recognizes how difficult these isolation efforts are for families, especially those with children," said Bob Greenblatt, President of WarnerMedia Ent. and direct to the consumer. "With Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate broadcast simultaneously through our networks, we are confident this special will bring family members together for a unique home viewing experience that will provide laughter, joy and relief during this difficult time. "

"Let's hope Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate it will entertain and delight families at a time when many will feel isolated and overwhelmed by current events, "said Steve Youngwood, President, Media & Education and Chief Operating Officer of Sesame Workshop." With the help of our distribution partners in around the world, this special will encourage parents and children to come together and relax as a family, in a way only the Sesame Street Muppets can. "

The half-hour special follows Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and some famous friends as they find new ways to play and learn together. Celebrating everything from EMTs, doctors, and other everyday heroes helping families through the health crisis to the simple pleasures of baking cookies at home, the playdate takes the form of a welcoming video conference that will be very familiar to today's viewers. .

Celebrities and friends of Sesame Street will sing songs, play games and have silly dance breaks. Tracee Ellis Ross plays a game of "Elmo Says", Lin-Manuel Miranda arrives for a few rounds of "Old McDonald Had a Farm", Anne Hathaway and Elmo move with "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" and more. Children will love receiving a visit from their Sesame Street friends, and caregivers will appreciate how the special models provide playful learning opportunities that they can use at home.

Sesame Workshop is committed to supporting families in this unprecedented time of uncertainty with the new Caring for Each Other initiative. As the situation evolves, www.sesamestreet.org/caring will be updated to meet the changing needs of healthcare professionals and young children. Caring for Others Resources are designed to help parents provide comfort and manage anxiety, create routines, foster playful learning at home, and keep children physically and mentally healthy.

Families can also watch Sesame Street episodes on HBO, PBS stations and the PBS KIDS channel 24/7, with an extended offering of free on demand episodes from Sesame Street on PBS KIDS digital platforms. Furthermore, over 110 Sesame Street ebooks are available for free on all major ebook platforms.