Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch are just some of the Muppets that were introduced to children 50 years ago when "Sesame Street" premiered. 

This Sunday will mark the half a century milestone for the iconic children's program. 

It was the first show created primarily for preschoolers and paved the way for learning, inclusion and diversity on screen. 

Since its 1969 debut, "Sesame Street" has become the most widely viewed children's show in the world, and continues to push boundaries in children programming today. 

Ben Lehmann, the executive producer of Sesame Street, and the one and only Cookie Monster stopped by Mornings On 1 to discuss the show.