Today in 1969, "Sesame Street" debuted on PBS. Here are some more facts about the popular children's television series:FACT: The debut episode of "Sesame Street" reached approximately two-thirds of the United States.
FACT: In 1970, a state commission in Mississippi voted to ban "Sesame Street." The vote was eventually overturned when word of the ban made national news.
FACT: During the first season of "Sesame Street" Oscar the Grouch was orange. He has been green every year since.
FACT: By 2006, 20 international versions of "Sesame Street" were broadcast in more than 120 countries.
