Nick Martel

Like it's a weathered brownstone with a stoop that sits at center stage. And that's where our main characters are going to hang out. Growing up, these are the kind of brownstones I was walking by. This was reality in New York. And this set, it turns out to be kind of a miracle. Because it's relatable to city kids, of course. But it's not some scary wasteland to suburban or rural kids either.

Neighbors here talk to each other. The sidewalk cracks? That's the street's personality. And the bodega owner remembers the kids' names. See, Jack, this cheers for five-year-olds, which means that when it comes to casting the show, the showrunner, he's actually got a dual mission. Hire talented, compelling actors who also reflect the diversity of the country.

Neighbors here talk to each other. The sidewalk cracks? That's the street's personality. And the bodega owner remembers the kids' names. See, Jack, this cheers for five-year-olds, which means that when it comes to casting the show, the showrunner, he's actually got a dual mission. Hire talented, compelling actors who also reflect the diversity of the country.

Neighbors here talk to each other. The sidewalk cracks? That's the street's personality. And the bodega owner remembers the kids' names. See, Jack, this cheers for five-year-olds, which means that when it comes to casting the show, the showrunner, he's actually got a dual mission. Hire talented, compelling actors who also reflect the diversity of the country.

There's a black couple, Susan and Gordon, who own the brownstone that's at the center of the action. There's a young white guy, Bob, who teaches music. And an older white guy, Mr. Hooper, who runs the soda shop across the way. Now, Jack, that's like half the cast.

There's a black couple, Susan and Gordon, who own the brownstone that's at the center of the action. There's a young white guy, Bob, who teaches music. And an older white guy, Mr. Hooper, who runs the soda shop across the way. Now, Jack, that's like half the cast.

There's a black couple, Susan and Gordon, who own the brownstone that's at the center of the action. There's a young white guy, Bob, who teaches music. And an older white guy, Mr. Hooper, who runs the soda shop across the way. Now, Jack, that's like half the cast.

Because remember, while the human beings are being cast, Jim Henson and his workshop are hard at work creating a new species of Muppets to inhabit this Sesame Street world. There's Kermit, of course, who by now has graduated from generic lizard to actual frog. And there's Rolf and the monster of cookies, who is now Cookie Monster.

Because remember, while the human beings are being cast, Jim Henson and his workshop are hard at work creating a new species of Muppets to inhabit this Sesame Street world. There's Kermit, of course, who by now has graduated from generic lizard to actual frog. And there's Rolf and the monster of cookies, who is now Cookie Monster.

Because remember, while the human beings are being cast, Jim Henson and his workshop are hard at work creating a new species of Muppets to inhabit this Sesame Street world. There's Kermit, of course, who by now has graduated from generic lizard to actual frog. And there's Rolf and the monster of cookies, who is now Cookie Monster.

And they've been liberated from their commercial obligations to now perform in this TV show. The show also gets Bert and Ernie, the Ego and Id pals who rent the Brownstones' basement apartment. Now, originally, the plan was to keep the Muppet segments separate from the human characters.

And they've been liberated from their commercial obligations to now perform in this TV show. The show also gets Bert and Ernie, the Ego and Id pals who rent the Brownstones' basement apartment. Now, originally, the plan was to keep the Muppet segments separate from the human characters.

And they've been liberated from their commercial obligations to now perform in this TV show. The show also gets Bert and Ernie, the Ego and Id pals who rent the Brownstones' basement apartment. Now, originally, the plan was to keep the Muppet segments separate from the human characters.

But Jack, when Joan and her team start screen testing some early segments for daycare audiences, they're shocked. Because when the Muppets are on screen, Totally dialed in. They're all over it. But when the action switches to the humans, the kids are kind of bored. No human adult can really compete with Kermit.

But Jack, when Joan and her team start screen testing some early segments for daycare audiences, they're shocked. Because when the Muppets are on screen, Totally dialed in. They're all over it. But when the action switches to the humans, the kids are kind of bored. No human adult can really compete with Kermit.

But Jack, when Joan and her team start screen testing some early segments for daycare audiences, they're shocked. Because when the Muppets are on screen, Totally dialed in. They're all over it. But when the action switches to the humans, the kids are kind of bored. No human adult can really compete with Kermit.

Now, this may sound like bad news, but this actually shows the beauty of real-world product testing. Feedback is a gift, and this is critical data to get before launching their show widely. Imagine if they'd filmed a dozen episodes without having this critical insight. So here's what they do. Jim Henson designs two special Muppet characters who will interact with the humans.

Now, this may sound like bad news, but this actually shows the beauty of real-world product testing. Feedback is a gift, and this is critical data to get before launching their show widely. Imagine if they'd filmed a dozen episodes without having this critical insight. So here's what they do. Jim Henson designs two special Muppet characters who will interact with the humans.

Now, this may sound like bad news, but this actually shows the beauty of real-world product testing. Feedback is a gift, and this is critical data to get before launching their show widely. Imagine if they'd filmed a dozen episodes without having this critical insight. So here's what they do. Jim Henson designs two special Muppet characters who will interact with the humans.

Think of these guys like Muppet diplomats to the human realm. The first one is a green meanie who lives in that irresistibly loud metal trash can. Oscar the Grouch. Oscar.