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Encyclopedia > Bob McGrath
Bob McGrath, when he was big in Japan.
Bob McGrath, when he was big in Japan.

Bob McGrath, SCM, (born July 11, 1933 in Ottawa, Illinois) is a singer who worked with Mitch Miller then went on to play the human character "Bob" on Sesame Street. Image File history File links 45s_223_jc. ... Image File history File links 45s_223_jc. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... Year 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Ottawa is a city in north-central Illinois. ... Mitch Miller (born July 4, 1911) is remembered as one of the best-selling recording artists of the 1950s and early 60s. ... Sesame Street is an American educational childrens television series for preschoolers and is a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard, combining both education and entertainment. ...


With Susan, played by Loretta Long, Bob has been the longest lasting human character, and one of the most popular, on that show, leading to a Noggin segment proclaiming "the four decades of Bob" when promoting Sesame Street on that network. Loretta Long plays Susan on Sesame Street, and has since the shows debut in 1969. ... Noggin is a cable television network in both the United States and United Kingdom. ...


McGrath is a 1954 graduate of the University of Michigan's School of Music. While attending Michigan, he was a member of the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club. 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (UM or U of M) is a coeducational public research university in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The University of Michigan Mens Glee Club is an all-male glee club (or choir) at the University of Michigan currently conducted by Paul Rardin. ...


For almost 30 years, McGrath has been a regular fixture on Telemiracle, a Saskatchewan telethon, and Queen Elizabeth awarded him the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal for this work on March 3, 2006.[1] Kin (service club), also known as Kinsmen or Kinettes, is a Canadian service organization that promotes service, fellowship, positive values, and national pride. ... Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (Latin: From many peoples, strength) Official languages English Flower Western Red Lily Tree Paper Birch Bird Sharp-tailed Grouse Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant-Governor Gordon Barnhart Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 14 6 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of... The 2005 Telethon on Seven Perth. ...


Personal Life

McGrath and his wife Ann have five children together, as well as five grandchildren.


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Bob McGrath, familiar voice around the region: Local News: The Seattle Times (509 words)
McGrath, a Northwest fixture at stadiums and concert halls for nearly four decades until the early 1990s, died of a heart attack Saturday in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 85.
McGrath said in a 1997 interview prior to his farewell concert in Seattle.
McGrath is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathie and Steve Colwell, of Kenmore, and Kris and Brad Bemis, of Woodinville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Bob McGrath at AllExperts (212 words)
Bob McGrath, SCM, (born July 11, 1933 in Ottawa, Illinois) is a singer who worked with Mitch Miller then went on to play the human character "Bob" on Sesame Street.
With Susan, played by Loretta Long, Bob has been the longest lasting human character, and one of the most popular, on that show, leading to a Noggin segment proclaiming "the four decades of Bob" when promoting Sesame Street on that network.
McGrath is a 1954 graduate of the University of Michigan's School of Music.
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