Famous neighbors coming to "Sesame Street"

Sesame Street unfolds its 39th season today strictly by the numbers. With a brand-new resident and a roster of big-name visitors, the iconic... "Sesame Street" 7 and 11 a.m. weekdays, KCTS Sesame Street unfolds its 39th season today strictly by the numbers. With a brand-new resident and a roster of big-name visitors, the iconic series will focus on "math from a literacy perspective, where we tie math words into our vocabulary," said Carol-Lynn Parente, the show's executive producer. The focus on mathematics includes a laundromat that serves as a workplace for Leela, billed as the series first American Indian regular. Celebrity guests this season include actors Jessica Alba and Kim Cattrall, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, supermodel Heidi Klum, journalist Brian Williams and the Washington Redskins' Jason Taylor.... [read full story]