Layoffs On Sesame Street



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oscar the grouchNow you know the economy really sucks.

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit producer of Sesame Street and other kids’ programs, is cutting about one-fifth of its work force because of the economic downturn.

The New York-based company said Wednesday that it’s eliminating 67 of 355 staff positions.

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3 Responses to “Layoffs On Sesame Street”

  1. bartkid says:

    The graphic sez it all: Oscar the Grouch, canned.

  2. michael says:

    Well, when the letter “R” and the number 6 pulled their funding, it was only a matter of time.

  3. Southern Quaker says:

    What are the chances they’ll lay off the “Elmo” team?
    (I can dream, can’t I?)

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