In a special tonight, Sesame Street introduces a Muppet who has to get food from a food pantry. Tricia Romano talks to a producer about spotlighting the issue—and the backlash.
Whatever you do, don’t call her the “poverty Muppet.” No, Lily, the special guest star of the Sesame Street prime-time one-hour special airing Sunday night at 7 p.m.
