I was wrong. Well, sort of. Last week, I was bemoaning the lack of LGBT representation on Sesame Street. From the Twitter feed of the folks at Dottie’s Magic Pockets, however, comes a reminder of the below segment, “We All Sing the Same Song,” which has two children singing, “I have one daddy . . . I have two” (at about the 1:18 mark).
The song dates from 1982, according to the Muppet Wiki. Given the era, it remains unclear whether they were referring to a child with gay dads or a child with a straight dad and a stepdad. (If they were really into including LGBT families, you’d think we would have heard at least one other mention of them since.) Still, it’s a great song about family diversity to have on your playlist. Interpret it in whatever way works for you.
(I should also note that the folks behind Dottie have a new CD in the works, “The Super Secret Seashell Cave.” It’s available for preorder through their Web site, along with their lesbian- and gay-inclusive kids’ DVD.)
I love this! Last week I got all crazy excited when I was dancing to the Laurie Berkner video with my kids. It’s running on nick. jr (formerly Noggin) currently and is her song about families (sorry I don’t know the proper title). Anyhow, I do believe I saw a snap of a two Dad family!!! It was subtle and I suppose could have been to “friends” or “two uncles” this is the beauty though…the non-definition won’t draw such harsh criticism because it leaves room for everyone’s story friends, uncles, and double Daddy families..but for any kids with two Dads…there is no doubt..it was a glimpse of their family on mainstream TV! Yippiee…..
I actually remember that video from when I was a kid! But I totally didn’t remember the gay dad reference…. thanks dana!