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While some advocate for Disney's acquisition, others suggest alternative stewards, such as Universal Studios, would handle Sesame Street with more care and respect for its roots. There’s an argument to be made about the importance of legacy and maintaining the integrity of characters like Kermit the Frog and Big Bird.
Moreover, fans have whimsically suggested that Dolly Parton would be a compassionate steward of the franchise, given her extensive experience in producing impactful children’s programming. The animus toward losing such a significant part of shared cultural memory prompts these discussions about who could effectively take charge of this legacy moving forward.