Bob was one of the original "people in our neighborhood" having been with the show from it's premier to 2019.
Before "coming to play" on Sesame Street, McGrath performed record producer/singer Mitch Miller' chorus eventually becoming a featured soloist. During this time the troupe were invited to perform in Las Vegas and Japan.
While on tour in Japan Bob developed a sizable teenage following, where he was known as Bobu Magurasu and had eight hit albums and more than 30 hit singles. After three years sellout crowds he was given the opportunity to move to Japan. However, he decided to stay in the US and be close with his family.
Not soon after Bob heard about a little children's show called Sesame Street and the rest is history. Since join the show he appeared in countless Sesame productions including the feature films Follow That Bird and Elmo's Adventures in Goochland, holiday specials, video games and more.
Before "coming to play" on Sesame Street, McGrath performed record producer/singer Mitch Miller' chorus eventually becoming a featured soloist. During this time the troupe were invited to perform in Las Vegas and Japan.
While on tour in Japan Bob developed a sizable teenage following, where he was known as Bobu Magurasu and had eight hit albums and more than 30 hit singles. After three years sellout crowds he was given the opportunity to move to Japan. However, he decided to stay in the US and be close with his family.
Not soon after Bob heard about a little children's show called Sesame Street and the rest is history. Since join the show he appeared in countless Sesame productions including the feature films Follow That Bird and Elmo's Adventures in Goochland, holiday specials, video games and more.
The news of Bob's passing came from his family via social media where they also shared a look at a digital scrapbook of his career.
Hello Facebook friends, the McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family
Sesame Street released the following statement regarding Bob's passing.
Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years.
— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) December 5, 2022
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Below are a selection of interviews and clips from Bob McGrath's time on Sesame Street.
"People in Your Neighborhood"
Bob McGrath on why Jim Henson was a great leader - TelevisionAcademy.com:
"Good Morning, Starshine" (1969):
Bob Goes To Grouchytown:
Bob helps Elmo read SESAME STREET:
Bob's music lessons:
Bob Throws a Party:
Mr. Hooper Oversleeps:
Bob and Gordon Paint an I (1969):
Bob joins Placido's animal opera:
Bob Talks About the time a Frog peed on Jim Henson:
"I Am Your Friend"
"Keep Christmas With You"
Bob McGrath was 90 years old.
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