Sesame Street: When Families Grieve: Exclusive Preview

[macrent2]

I heard that the "Uncle Jack" puppet was in an unfortunate washing machine accident and that was the cause of death.

[mamasmurf1o1]

I think this is good because so many people these days try to hide death from children.

[grapebuy789]

This reminds me exactly of when Mr. Hooper died. Big Bird was very upset. But at least he has Mr. Hooper's picture.

[1989Automatic]

My two friends and thier little brother was in this video Nathan,Alex,and Angel thier dad died in 2005!!!!

[venotric]

whats the song??

[BeatlesAmiYumi]

Ever since my uncle Don died, I tried really hard not to think, let alone talk, about it. However, I had so many memories about him, like for instance the time he and aunt Caterine invited us to their house for Thanksgiving, when I was exploring their backyard, I found out that it had a swing. I'm not quite sure, but I think that whoever used to live in Uncle Don's house might've had some children. But my mom thinks there might've been an adult who really liked to swing.

[MissBarghest]

She had to 'cut' her hair because of breast cancer...? :(

[musicbox193]

@MissBarghest She doesn't fully understand it, I guess

[MissBarghest]

Incredible how even this can help not just children, but teenagers and adults, too. All my grandparents are 'gone'. And my beloved cat. My cat was not just a cat. We had a bond like no other. And I knew her my whole life since I was born in 1996. She died at the grand age of 21.

[jbkitty91990]

@MissBarghest wow she lived a long time :)

[bowserjrgirl]

This reminds me of my dads death. D=

[grapebuy789]

This special reminds me of when Mr. Hooper died. Big Bird was really upset by it. Sesame Street is not the same without Mr. Hooper. At least Big Bird still has his picture he drew.

[dimondz6]

The 2nd story was sad but the 3rd and 1st made me cry.. :\ If my dad died, I would feel like I'm a nobody to myself. Same feelings with my mom and brothers. I couldn't basically live without my mom and dad and brothers.

[BeatlesAmiYumi]

I know exactly how it feels to lose a loved one. You see, my granfather, whose name was Jack, just died last week, Thursday night.

[mrsbieber4250]

We miss you, Micah. 5-27-98 -- 3-24-11

[musicbox193]

the girl says that her mom had to "cut" her hair because she had cancer

[musicbox193]

I just can't imagine a Muppet dying

[Melcat96]

this reminds me of when my grandma died back in february

[angelisoncrack]

I. Hate. War. The story that really hurt was the one about the father who made it back safely but took his own life. For something to scar a person so much that they would leave behind a family...that's truly tragic. He probably saw so many horrible things that he couldn't deal with it anymore. To all the families out there with loved ones fighting for America, my prayers and my hopes are with you. Thank you.

[dm3io79]

This is sad :( but will help many kids

[caikine]

my uncle past away a year ago during he hollidays

[MystiKsGAME]

I cried during this. One of my best friends died. It wasn't fair, I kept telling myself, she was always so strong and enthusiastic. She was like this anime character 'Haruhi Suzumiya', if you want to know, and I thought she was a legend. It broke me and my other best friends when we knew she died of leg cancer. Her parents never told her what she had been through. Then she fell into a coma. Her parents decided to pull the plug.

And then she was gone. I thought it was all my fault. I'm 12.

[KWoodsification]

How did uncle jack died

[declanappleseed]

@KWoodsification Mabey he was sick or something.

[Imafanofyou11]

DCOEFPHTBI

[helensara85]

Thank you so much, Sesame Street, for this courage. We need a lot of this.

[KWoodsification]

I was sad a little bit

[flwrgrl13]

death happens to everyone. ive lost pets in the past, it was a little hard. i once lost a hamster who fought with another hamster and then my other hamster snuggles just disappeared all of a sudden. thank god i got a new one. =)

[ThatEccentricguy]

bless your heart, all of you

[metaldave08096]

Good thing sesame street has the balls to tell kids how to deal with something that is inevidable. Most shows just act like nothing ever happens.

[krs0one]

I cried watching his because my sister past away unexpectedly on 09/21/09 & I will never forget saying to everyone "how am I going to tell my kids their aunt has past away?" It was probable one of the hardest thing I had to do! Thank you Sesame Street for help not just the kids w/this but w/parents too!! Love you!!

[BeatlesAmiYumi]

I know exactly how it feels when a family member dies. Bcause last month, about a week after Easter, my aunt Cheryl died. I almost thought she was cured of her case of breast cancer, but I was wrong.

[Peenut2k7]

I'd be sad if I lost my dad. I'm 9 years old,so if it happened,I would cry BIGTIME.

[snowballinhell]

I did cry, I lost a son.

[declanappleseed]

@snowballinhell How did your son die?

[snowballinhell]

@declanappleseed

Sorry to take so long to reply. I hardly check messages on here. Thank you for your concern. My son died of a massive heart attack. He was diagnosed a diabetic at the age of 5 years old. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for diabetics. My life changed forever on the day he died. I miss him so much!

[collgoff]

@snowballinhell Your son died but he was just a kid.

Why he had to died from a heat attack.

[declanappleseed]

@snowballinhell Don't worry. Your son's in Heaven now and he'll always be with you in your heart.

[natalie55557]

:( sad

[xvoodoodoll]

<3

very sad

[catbleblk]

@DarthVader35784 He died during the battle in Iraq

[musicbox193]

@catbleblk does it specifically say that anywhere?

[catbleblk]

@musicbox193 I may be wrong, but I did look it up that Elmo's uncle died in battle.

[musicbox193]

@catbleblk where did you look it up?

[authorion]

@catbleblk it was implied: Rosita's dad was injured in battle and came home in a wheelchair. Only Elmo's dad came home unscathed.

[whoknowsjenny]

wow that was really sad!

[LDGibson]

Such a great programme, only wish we still got Sesame Street here int eh UK

[davidalanhold]

I don't understand why you are so against it. I have always talked about death with my children and do not shelter them from it. Some families are not lucky enough to not have to approach the subject of death.  I would let all my children watch this and the youngest is 9 months.

[TimmyTickle]

This special is going to be a Crowning Moment of Awesomeness for Sesame Street

[bobofni]

I am SOOOO pissed about this. I need ten thousand signatures to make sure this is NOT aired. My son is two. He doesn't need to see this shit, dude.

[pf126p]

@bobofni What he doesn't need to see is your expletives.

[musicbox193]

@bobofni If you don't want him seeing this then just don't let him watch it. This is important for kids who's parents or other relatives have died, especially in the war

[sandracfitzge]

Where was this when my husband died in 2003? Thank heavens it is here now. Maybe it will make a difference for some of the others who had to go through the pain.

[HereComesTheSun32]

As a Hospice music therapist, this is so great to see. It's so important to talk to children about death and dying and the grieving process. This will help families cope a little easier, and also give them some tools to work with to discuss such a difficult topic. Kudos to Sesame Street!

[PieceACakeFilms]

great. sad. heartwarming and really shows what people go trough

[dramaqueeninator]

I can't wait to watch this. I personally have never had lost someone very close to me, but I'm sure it could help in the future. I may even have my brothers watch this with me :)

[collgoff]

Say wait that reminds me of Mr Hooper when Mr hooper died Big Bird felt the same way.

[maziebunny]

@collgoff I know what you mean. I was in tears the day I watched that with my grandmother. and now, just seeing this preview of this special brings back the memory...especially since we just lost Nanny back in January.

[figment1988]

@collgoff i had a feeling that Sesame Street would address the sensitive topic of death again, and the first thing that came to mind when i heard about this documentary was the emotional 1983 episode after Mr. Hooper passed away.

[clubjobros]

@collgoff  I know

[SkittAnmation]

Good for kids to see, who have experienced a loss in the family.

[princess7strawberry]

I nearly cried during this one.

[mypureimagination]

@princess7strawberry I did cry :'( hits home too close to home for me

[princess7strawberry]

@mypureimagination I'm so sorry to hear that, hon. If you ever need someone to talk to...

[mypureimagination]

@princess7strawberry oh no, Ive never lost anyone, Im just a military wife, and you know people in this situation and you dread that you might one day be in this situation. But thank you, your very sweet :)

[clubjobros]

@princess7strawberry same here

[kaylinsvlog]

i wanted to hug elmo soooo bad when he was told his uncle jack died :'(

[collgoff]

My dad felt way when My uncle chuk died and he and I really really miss him.

[pbscraze]

@kaylinsvlog

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[BrawlPig]

Hey, you might want to change your title. Just a thought.