Sesame Workshop announces layoffs
NEW YORK (AP) - Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit producer of ``Sesame Street'' and other kids' programs, says it's cutting 20 percent of its work force because of the recession.
The company says it's eliminating 67 of 355 staff positions.
Best known as the home of such characters as Big Bird and Elmo, Sesame Workshop was founded in 1968 and debuted ``Sesame Street'' a year later. That series, which remains on the air, grew into a production empire including TV, books and online programming.
Also...Barclay the Dog had to be put Down because of Rabies.
Oscar the Grouch is now taking Anger Management Classes.
Bert and Ernie had to get roomates to keep the apartment.
Cookie Monster has now admitted he has a "sugar" problem.
Snuffy the Snuffleupaghus was sold to the Zoo.
Cute and Furry Grover...well, no one has seen him since January ( believed to be dead )
Count Von Count got a job working for the Census Bureau
and Harry Monster had to get a haircut.
Dont Forget about the Weekend Happenings in the Hub City.
Shamrocks on the Square 11 am - 8 pm Sat March 14th Downtown Spartanburg
and the Tangled webs' 1st Annual COMIC BOOK BLOW OUT EXTRAVAGANZA.
see the blog titled " Comic Books and Blarney Stones " for more info.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
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