Bob McGrath
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About This Interview
Versatile performer Bob McGrath spoke in great detail about his 35-year run as “Bob” on the classic children’s series Sesame Street, for which he has appeared continuously from the beginning of its run. He described his casting on the show, a typical production week and the response he has gotten from viewers through the years. He talked about important moments such as the episode that dealt with the death of Mr. Hooper, the marriage of Maria and Luis, and the adoption of Miles. He also talked about key creative talent from the series including: Joan Ganz Cooney (who developed the series), Jim Henson, and writer Jeff Moss, as well as performers Sonia Manzano, Loretta Long, Matt Robinson, Will Lee, and Carroll Spinney. McGrath also talked about his early career, including his appearance as a featured singer on Mitch Miller’s series Sing Along with Mitch. The two-hour interview was conducted on July 15, 2004 in New York City by Karen Herman.
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Video clip: Bob McGrath on a 1966 telecast of To Tell the Truth (regarding his celebrity in Japan)
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Highlights
Bob McGrath ("Bob") on filming the emotional scene of epsiode "Farewell, Mr. Hooper" when Big Bird comes to understand that Mr. Hooper has died (00m 47s)
Bob McGrath ("Bob") on the research/script done for the episode "Farewell, Mr. Hooper," which dealt with the death of character Mr. Hooper following actor Will Lee's death (01m 36s)- Bob McGrath on the cast's Sesame Street wardrobe over the years, including his sweaters (00m 48s)
- Bob McGrath on a favorite scene with actor Will Lee ("Mr. Hooper") in the special Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (00m 43s)
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I met Bob in Newark INT Airport about 15 years ago waiting for a flight. Very nice person :-)
Bob was also on "I've got a Secret." Both that and the To tell the Truth clips can be found here on YouTube.
Oh, don't we all wish that Bob was "a person in our neighborhood"? I'm not talking seeing him on the show. I mean in person, next door to everybody.
May Jesus's blessings be with you Mr. McGrath. Even on an island as far away in the Caribbean as Trinidad, you and your colleagues have impacted our lives in such an enormous way. I remember looking at you on Sesame Street during the late 1970's and 80's every weekday and admired your poise and decorum. Sesame Street just isn't the same today as we near the second coming of Christ. Sure hope you are on board! Thank you for all the memories Mr. McGrath.
I love how his face lights up when talking about his childhood years...I have great respect for you Bob God bless ....
When i was a kid(im 43 now) my friend Matts Aunt Judy lived a few doors next to.Bob. I remember the pet rabbits he had. Bob was so gracious and just a humble and decent person,glad to say he was the first celebrity I ever met. He's still a superhero to me today.
I love you Bob McGrath <3
Mr. Rogers, and Bob McGrath, along with myself are echo's. children and adults have hearts, nobody tries to get to know people anymore like that, i do, and Bob, and Fred Rogers ( may he rest in piece with the lord) good on ya
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