I have spent many hours viewing various episodes of Sesame Street (both full length
and highlights), online, via DVD sets, as well as episodes currently syndicated on the PBS
channel. Throughout these viewings I noticed a number of changes to the show; however, its
basic format continues to be comparable to what it was in its inception (they still use a similar
pastiche of visual, aural and textual elements). While the show continuously updates its
techniques and format in order to accommodate the newest generation of viewers and avoid
becoming static, it is telling to observe how the show has not strayed unrecognizably far from
the elements that made the show a success initially (Note: The DVD sets contain a disclaimer
actually stating that vintage episodes are not suitable for the needs of today