'Sesame Street' is 45, so Ernie got a colonoscopy

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Tricia Gilbride
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'Sesame Street' is 45, so Ernie got a colonoscopy
Credit: Team Coco

Sesame Street turned 45 this week, and with age comes responsibility.

In that spirit, Ernie is taking control of his health and stopped by Conan to get his first colonoscopy. Although heavily sedated, the Muppet chatted with Conan O'Brien throughout the procedure and explained that, with his family history, it's important for him to visit his gastroenterologist regularly.

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