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Sesame Street: The Nutcracker

A classic tale — retold “Sesame Street” style!

Get ready for a new holiday tradition with Sesame Street: The Nutcracker. The classic story is retold Sesame Street-style in an animated special that follows Elmo and his puppy Tango on a fantastical adventure filled with new music and friends, where Tango speaks for the very first time. This 30-minute festive feature is a celebration of the greatest gift of all: friendship.

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