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In this Aug. 22, 2001, photo, Bert, left, and Ernie, from "Sesame Street," are shown in New York. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser, File)

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Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the very first broadcast of a quirky TV program that featured a bunch of furry puppets.

By MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press November 6, 2019