Bob McGrath, 90

[Joey1986]

Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' veteran and founding cast member, dies

The singer and actor was on the hit children's show for 45 seasons.

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[Daryl Lynn L.A.]

I used to watch Sesame Street with my son when he was little, and Bob was always on that show. He was a fun talent with lots of natural charisma and was perfect for Sesame Street. He will be well remembered by legions of Sesame Street fans who spent their early years watching Sesame Street. It's sad to see so many of these beloved performers pass away.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Oof sorry to see a legend go and he is one of the founding cast members of Sesame Street.

Bob McGrath, a ‘Sesame Street’ original, dies at 90

Beginning in the series pilot in 1969, he played the friendly neighbor Bob Johnson across five decades and 47 seasons.

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And here is some of the history of Bob McGrath before he became a legend on Sesame Street.

Stepping into entertainment, he made his debut in 1962 as a singer with Mitch Miller’s PG-rated ensemble. Miller had a hit TV series and string of records under the “Sing Along With Mitch” banner that featured wholesome singers delivering pop standards. McGrath also appeared with Miller’s ensemble for a residency at Las Vegas’ Desert Inn during the summer of 1964. At a time when Beatlemania was sweeping the nation, McGrath was delivering “Danny Boy” and “On the Street Where You Live” in a Vegas showroom.

By the mid-1960s, McGrath was actively pursuing his solo recording career as well as acting. In 1966 he signed with Columbia Records’ Japanese label, Nippon Columbia. For a time, McGrath performed regularly in Japan.