<p>Sesame Street started when I was in college, so I was way too old for it. My mother adored Count and also Kermit. My daughter was entranced with Elmo (I made Elmo for her 2nd birthday cake and knew I had a hit when she cried “Elmo!”–the red fur frosting is a kick to make). I loved Oscar and I have a very soft spot for Cookie. Two of my favorite bits involve “C is for Cookie”–one with Candice Bergen, about the time of Murphy Brown; the other with Marilyn Horne as Cleopatra–classics!</p>