'We Wanted To Show Children Real Life': Sesame Street's Sonia Manzano
Podcast: Life KitPublished On: Fri May 31 2019
Description: Actress Sonia Manzano is beloved by millions as Maria on Sesame Street. Her character r on TV mirrored many of Manzano's real-life milestones, like marriage and motherhood (Elmo served as ring bearer for Maria's wedding on the show). She also wrote for Sesame Street in later years, and helped the show address diversity issues. In this special episode, Manzano reflects on her 44 seasons on Sesame Street, what she thinks was the show's most poignant moment — and which Muppet was secretly her favorite.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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