Vila Sesamo is the Brazilian version of the American show Sesame Street.

History

The show started in 1972 after TV Cultura bought the rights to Sesame Street from the Children's Television Workshop. With help from Communication students from Universidade de Sao Paulo, the show was produced.

The show taught children about letters, numbers, grammar, math, games and music. The show started with "Bom dia, crianças" (Good day, children.)

Vila Sesamo ended in 1976, after the contract with CTW ended and the production cost was too much. TV Cultura has tried to bring the show back to Brazilian television. In 1999 TV Cultura repeated an episode of Vila Sesamo, to celebrate the channel's 30 years.

Characters

• Garibaldo, a giant, shy, green bird. Similar to Big Bird.
• Gugu, a green muppet with a blue nose and orange cheeks. Similar to Oscar the Grouch.
• Beto and Ênio, Bert and Ernie like characters.
• Juca (Armando Bogus ), a toy maker who taught children his craft.
• Ana Maria (Sonia Braga), a teacher and Juca's cousin.
• Gabriela (Aracy Balabanian ), wife of Juca
• Funga-funga, a orange humped muppet who didn't like how others looked at him.