The responses varied, with many expressing feelings of dismay and distress. Others shared feelings of joy and happiness. But another sentiment also came out loud and clear in the replies: Gratitude.

Jon Hamm took a break from adulterous activity on "Mad Men" to stop by "Sesame Street" where he helped Elmo introduce the word of the day: Sculpture. "Okay, I can do that," Hamm said. "A sculpture is ...