"To this day, they've never been recovered, " Sesame Workshop President and CEO Gary Knell said.

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As you know, we're headed to Hatfield, Pennsylvania, where the President will tour the K'NEX workshop, visit with some workers at that facility, and of course deliver some remarks.

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Terry Fitzpatrick, executive vice president of content and distribution at Sesame Workshop, envisions the Kinect as a new way to connect with the "Sesame Street" audience as the program enters its 43rd season on television.

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"We have this theory that if we get content on multiple platforms and devices, it gives kids and families a chance to reinforce and experience the curriculum multiple times, " says Terry Fitzpatrick, executive vice president of content and distribution for Sesame Workshop, who emphasizes videos are best co-viewed with child and parent.

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