The actress who played Maria on Sesame Street, Sonia Manzano, has been on the show for a whopping 44 years. 44 YEARS! This means that not only did we grow up with her (as I’m assuming our readers are in my age demo,) but if you have kids, they likely watch her right now, and if your parents are a bit younger, they may have grown up with her as well! That’s crazy! But of course, all good things must come to an end, and after joining the show in 1971 (but not becoming a full-time character until 1974,) Sonia has officially announced her retirement.
The Surgeon General Chills With Elmo And Goes On US Health Tour
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy recently appeared with Sesame Street’s Elmo in a public service ad about children vaccinations, “Get all your vaccinations in time to stay healthy”, he continued. “Don’t worry, Elmo, it’s just a little pinch and it’s safe. And tell all your friends on Sesame Street to get vaccinated too.”
(Video) Aw! Ice Cube Does Magic Tricks With Elmo On Sesame Street
Ice Cube recently headed over to the mean streets of Sesame, and joined Elmo for a little magic to define the word “astounding.” Not only does the former N.W.A. rapper make a penny disappear and pulls a dinosaur out of his hat…he turns himself into an actual ice cube. Now that’s talent. Hard to believe this is the same guy with the jheri curl that was screaming “F*ck Tha Police,” huh? Watch the adorable clip below.
(Video) Lupita Nyong’o Shares A Wonderful Message About Skin On Sesame Street
Lupita makes her American Sesame Street debut with a truly wonderful bit about skin. Love the skin the you’re in.
Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash’s Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Is Dismissed!
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has thrown out a sexual abuse lawsuit against Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash. Find out why and read more on the story after the jump!
(Video) Usher Appears On Sesame Street
I’m sure Usher’s two sons loved this! The singer recently took a stroll on over to Sesame Street, and added his flair to the ABCs with some help from Elmo, Grover, Murray and Abby. Check out the remixed version of the classic tune below!
