Obituary
Bob McGrath, longtime star of ‘Sesame Street,’ has died at 90
Posted on · McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.
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Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2773: The Mechanics of Muppets
Posted on · Episode: 2773 The Mechanics of Muppets. Today, engineering entertainment.
Houston Matters
The safety of county jail facilities (Dec. 9, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The organization of county deputies shares concerns over jail safety after an alleged sexual assault of a guard by an inmate.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
TUTS 2020-21 Season Has Broadway Buzz And Houston Talent, Plus Sesame Street’s Emilio Delgado Stars in “Quixote Nuevo”
Posted on · Artistic Director (and foodie) Dan Knechtges shares his take on TUTS’ upcoming season of musicals, and Sesame Street’s “Luis” reflects on the famous children’s program as well as his current on-stage role.
Houston Matters
‘Quixote Nuevo’ Transports A Classic Story To The Texas Border
Posted on · The star of The Alley Theatre's production, Emilio Delgado, talks about the show and his 44 years playing Luis on Sesame Street.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Preventing Vaping, Shackling Defendants, And Quixote Nuevo (Jan. 23, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Efforts to curb vaping in Fort Bend County, shackling defendants in federal courts, the issues raised in the film 1917, and Don Quixote is transported to the Texas border.
News
Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On ‘Sesame Street,’ Dies At 85
Posted on · The actor and puppeteer performed on the popular TV show from its very first episode in 1969 until his retirement last year.
News
Next Question (Episode 5): Sesame Street, Director Trey Edward Shults, Art Linkletter, And Shonen Knife
Posted on · This week, Ernie and company celebrate Sesame Street, introduce you to the Houston director of the new film Waves and share music inspired by The Powerpuff Girls.
Houston Matters
Puppeteer Behind Rosita Reflects On Her Journey To Sesame Street
Posted on · In 1991, Carmen Osbahr joined the cast of Sesame Street, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Special Ed Investigation, Sesame Street At 50, And The Bush Sisters (Nov. 14, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: An investigation into how special education services are doled out to Texas students, a conversation with the puppeteer behind the character Rosita on Sesame Street, former First Daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush talk about their new children’s book, and the hosts of The Greatest Generation podcast talking about turning a reluctant love of Star Trek into a career.
Press
Houston Public Media Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of “Sesame Street”
Posted on · Houstonians are invited to share their most cherished memories of the show on social media with the hashtag #ThisIsMyStreet
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 89: Awadagin Pratt on Brahms, Brunge, and Beards (Rerun)
Posted on · One man and his beard talk about another man and his beard.
Houston Matters
Yo-Yo Ma At The Border, And A Sesame Street Snub: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston Matters
How Rita Moreno Defied Typecasting At Every Stage Of Her Career
Posted on · The legendary actress -- one of the rare performers to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award -- talks with Craig Cohen about her career.