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Children’s television is different than it was four decades ago. Instead of only a few hours of programming a day, children now have the option of watching their favorite shows 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a variety of kids’ only networks as well as On Demand video services.

With so many choices, it’s amazing that older shows, like the long-running ‘Sesame Street,’ can still draw the attention of little folks. Yet, the four-decade-old program is still going strong — so strong, in fact, that the show has garnered its highest ratings in years.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, ‘Sesame Street’ has reported a 60 percent increase in viewership, with a double-digit increase among 3-4 year olds from last year. The show is averaging a 3.5 rating for its core demo of 2-5 year olds, compared to last year’s 2.2 rating. According to Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind the show, these are the best ratings the show has earned since 2007.

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