NEW YORK (AP) - The makers of "Sesame Street" are suing the promoter of a new Melissa McCarthy movie, saying it's abusing the famed puppets' sterling reputation to advertise the R-rated film. A ...

'Sesame Street' makers sue over Melissa McCarthy R-rated puppet film they say 'tarnishes' their 'wholesome' brand The film depicts "profane, drug-using, misogynistic" puppets, the lawsuit says.

The makers of the educational children’s program “Sesame Street” are suing the production company behind comedian Melissa McCarthy's new R-rated movie co-starring Muppet-like puppets.

SESAME STREET COMPUTER CAPER Sony Wonder, 50 minutes, ages 2 to 5, VHS $9.98, DVD $16.98. In “Computer Caper,” a “Sesame Street” video, Telly Monster learns how to send e-mail on his computer.

Comedian Melissa McCarthy’s upcoming R-rated movie co-starring fouled-mouthed Muppet-like characters draws a clear line between itself and “Sesame Street,” despite contrary claims by the ...