"I Think The Count. I Looked At His Picture In Newsweek And I Thought, You Know, He Probably Doesn't Have A Lot Of Friends And I Just Sort Of Wanted To Help The Guy."

Which New York politician pities a classic and beloved Sesame Street character? Click for the answer...

It was Mayor Michael Bloomberg to NY Mag at Sesame Street's Seventh Annual Benefit Gala. We find it hard to believe the Mayor feels sorry for The Count -- they're both good with numbers!