How would it be possible to create a Sesame Street character that could bridge this span? Dramatic change: Sherrie Westin (far left), Julia the Muppet, Leslie Kimmelman and Christine Ferraro Brian ...

Since its premiere, the show's beloved characters have experienced subtle design changes and undergone some pretty extreme makeovers. Here's how the most popular "Sesame Street" muppets have ...

Now, the program is breaking new ground by introducing a character with autism, a Muppet named Julia. While Julia has appeared in an online storybook from Sesame Street, this will be the first ...