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Yet, there are some things in the show thatonly adults would notice.

Outside of our favorite puppet characters come the human neighbors that made the show feel effortlessly magical.

Sonia Manzano as Maria on “Sesame Street”

How could we ever forget about Mr. Hooper and his shop?!

But where are those friendly neighbors today, you may ask?

Well, some continued acting, while others focused on directing, producing, and writing.

Emilio Delgado then and now

Keep reading to see what happened to the cast of “Sesame Street.”

More on that soon.

The world changes," he said.

Sonia Manzano then and now

I think … [it’s] something very much to be proud of."

Aside from his iconic role as Luis, Delgado has starred in a number of theater productions.

In 2019, she starred in “Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.”

Loretta Long then and now

Long, a former teacher, also earned her doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts.

McGrath has authored eight children’s books, including the learning manners book “Oops!

Excuse Me, just!”

Roscoe Orman then and now

and the potty training story “Uh Oh!

Gotta Go!”

The American actor was one of the four original human characters on the show when it debuted in 1969.

Bob McGrath then and now

He appeared on the series for 13 years until hisdeath.

According to hisNew York Times obituary, Lee died in December 1982 from a heart attack at age 74.

The heart-wrenching episode aired on Thanksgiving of 1983, according to theTelevision Academy Foundation.

Will Lee with Oscar the Grouch

“I think it was one of the best things we ever did,” he said.

In 2019, she reunited alongside her former co-stars in “Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.”

In 1995, Bartlett married Harry O’Reilly (per IMDb).

Alison Bartlett then and now

The couple resides in New York with their three children (viaSesame Workshop).

In 2013, he was awarded theAPEX Award for Youth Inspirationfor his work mentoring children in New York City.

Aside from acting, Muraoka has a passion for directing.

Alan Muraoka then and now

Outside of TV, Rae also has a love for theater.

In November 2015, she released her memoir, “The Facts of My Life.”

In 2017, the star revealed toPeopleher diagnosis of bone cancer.

Charlotte Rae holding a letter

Charlotte played Molly the Mail Lady on Sesame Street in 1971.

Charlotte was a friend to all."

and “Jurassic Park III” (viaIMDb).

Michael Jeter as Mr. Noodle

He was survived by his partner, Sean Blue.

Mr. Noodle, Guttman said.

“He really loved that.

David Smyrl on “Sesame Street”

The role eventually earned him eight Emmy Awards (viaThe Philadelphia Inquirer).

“He was funny,” she recalled.

“I could say so many good things about him.

He was loved by so many people.

He was a mentor to a lot of children.

He was a family man, loyal, true and faithful.”