In response to attacks by conservatives over a supposed
political agenda, a Sesame Workshop rep says: "Grumpy, grouchy,
contrarian Oscar the Grouch...shows kids that you can listen to
someone with a very different world view... without losing your
own perspective."  However, last night, Stephen Colbert, at his
grumpy, grouchy, contrarian best, showed that he is onto Sesame
Street and its producers' agenda, and no amount of placating
sound-bytes would mollify him! Or the happily counting kids in
the vintage clips he produced as evidence.  ‘Sesame Street'
Producers Respond To ‘Pox News' Dispute [NY Times]  Stephen
Colbert Mops Up ‘Sesame Street' [NY Times]