A tribute to the co-founder of Sesame Workshop and co-creator of Sesame Street, Joan Ganz Cooney. Sesame Workshop honored Joan Ganz Cooney for her lifelong efforts to improve the lives of children around the world at its 12th annual benefit gala on May 28, 2014.
Interview footage courtesy of MAKERS.com
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