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Zinger (unreleased), Hollywood Edition: Bert and Ernie on the children's television show "Sesame…
Q: Bert and Ernie on the children's television show "Sesame Street" were named after Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver in Frank Capra's movie, "It's a Wonderful Life."
A: Fiction. According to Jim Henson Productions, the creators of "Sesame Street," Bert and Ernie were not named after the cop and taxi driver in "It's a Wonderful Life." They claim it is only a coincidence.
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