Can TV save the world? Sesame Street thinks so. While I wouldn't want to be flippant about the continuing troubles in the Middle East, there seems to be some TV execs out there who think a kids show could help to promote some positive vibes to the younger generation. Sesame Street is making a comeback to the region after the originals were taken off air because of lack of funds.

Yahoo! reports that the show is back, to be shown both in Israel and in Palestinian territories. The Israeli version (Rechov Samsum) will have puppets of Arab characters for the first time, while the Palestinian version (Shara's Simsim) is designed to present positive role models to children in Gaza and the West Bank. Muppet-themed educational kits will also be distributed throughout the area.