Somewhere in the collective consciousness of those of us who grew up with Sesame Street is a sense of hope, of being able to live together with one another in ways that are creative, emancipatory, and rhythmical. This collection allows the political and social hope that was Sesame Street to shine through even more clearly than the previous volumes. Beginning with the show in which Maria goes back to Puerto Rico, the cast and the shows allow us to remember how often Sesame Street showed urban and rural images often side by side, providing a lived experience of togetherness within a nation that was often on edge over its diversity.

The music of Joe Raposo, and the montage of images shown with his songs, also contributed to a mood and a depth that has been unmatched in the last 30 or so seasons since. Look at the song about 2 (pairs of people) or about family. Look at the connections Raposo makes between animals and humans. Truly, something deep and lasting in melody, in images, and in philosophy.

What happened after the late 80s to this show? Was it that the entire PBS came under attack? Was it that the show's writers and PhDs who advised (and I think controlled) content felt that they had to cowtow to a certain political group that was not in power in the 70s? Whatever the reasons for the shift, and I for one think it was profound, the truth is that these three volumes remain a kind of collective memory to a show that allowed us to see one another as beautiful, strong, and creative people.

If you care about your children's future in a world hungering for friendship and community; if you want to remember what it looked like when people were not polished, when Roosevelt Franklin spoke like an African American unabashedly and bravely, when Spanish was not introduced in single words but in whole sentences, when the Muppets were neither controlling adults nor alarming 2-year olds (Elmo)--then you need to get this set of discs.

Sometime in the future, if not already, there will be college courses on this show. Perhaps some of us can write the material now. This show deserves it (at least it used to).

For those of us who loved the music of Joe Raposo, the work and humor of Jim Henson, and the melting pot of diversity that the Street in the 70s gave us--thank you Sesame Street. We may have to pay you now for getting back our memories, our country and our togetherness. But that makes up in a way for our not having to pay you then.

Please make all episodes and skits available after you have parceled out these collections. There is still more to see!

I received this item in fine condition, in the time advised. I have no issues with my order. I watched Sesame Street for probably too many years but I always enjoyed it, so seeing some of this was a real treat. Depending on your age, you might just love it and not want to stop watching.

Right after i received Sesame Street school Vol. 3 in the mail, I quickly searched thru all 5 episodes, and right away noticed that the theme song with those well known lyrics, "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street"?, is EDITED OUT of all 5 Episodes. UNBELIEVEABLE! Volume's 1 and 2 didn't have that problem, so why now Volume 3. That is my guess as to why it took so long to release Volume 3. Maybe it was possibly found out that buying the rights to the theme song was gonna cost too much money.

Don't let that keep you from buying SSOS Vol.3, cuz if you grew up with it, there is always great vintage material to look back on. More than one time, i ran across the PINBALL NUMBER COUNT about the number 2. That's ok with me, cuz I like the song. The song with the TWO GIRLS AND A LITTLE DOLL HOUSE is in this set. I know that one was in an earlier set. Segments repeated over the years, so we wouldn't forget. I saw at least a couple KERMIT THE FROG NEWS FLASH segments, like about the OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A SHOE. The old woman quickly put Kermit in charge and told the kids, "Go to bed when the frog tells you". I laughed good at that one. There was also GUY SMILEY and those game show segments.

It would have been nice to have more BONUS material segments is this set. Each season premiere episode had about 5 or 6 bonus segments, which was good but not enough stuff. Included was the clip where Big Bird was told that Mr. Hooper died and couldn't ever come back. I remember that when I was about 7 or 8. Also included inside the set is a very nice thick booklet with plenty of good stuff to read about the show. It it very fascinating and enjoyable!

All in all, plenty of great material. Worth getting for sure, but a word of warning that the theme song is edited out of all episodes.

I guess I haven't seen an old episode of Seasame Street in a while. But they are very long on story and not as enjoyable as I remember. But this is an all right video and has some good parts. My 18 month old son doesn't really get into it, as I think it moves too slow for him. Also there is no theme songs on the episodes which make me sad.

I made the mistake of not reading the description in length upon purchasing, so I can't dock the product for not selling what it was advertising in its description . . . Nonetheless, the cover made me believe it was the seasons in full.
This contains only one episode of each of the 5 seasons. Not worth the almost 18 dollars I paid for it. . .