Which Sesame Street character is homeless?

Meet Lily. After losing their apartment and spending time in a shelter, she and her family are staying on Sesame Street with their friend Sofía (played by actress Jasmine Romero) while they look for housing.
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Was Oscar the Grouch homeless?

Oscar isn't homeless. It's been established in multiple episodes and the movie Elmo in Grouchland that Oscar's trashcan is basically bigger on the inside like a TARDIS and in terms of square footage is probably the most expensive home on Sesame Street. Oscar just likes trash.
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Was Oscar the Grouch removed from Sesame Street?

Oscar the Grouch didn't exactly leave Sesame Street. The furry and grouchy character transitioned to a new voiceover actor when late Caroll Spinney left the show. Caroll had provided the voiceover for both Oscar and Big Bird since 1969 and the actor stopped portraying Oscar full-time in 2015.
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Which Sesame Street character is in foster care?

On Sesame Street, the Neighborhood Adds a Foster Home. There's a new kid on the Sesame Street block, and her story centers around foster care. Karli was introduced during National Foster Care Month in May by the Sesame Street in Communities initiative.
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Why did Sesame Street get rid of Snuffleupagus?

One was because the writers were running out of new ways to have Snuffy just barely miss meeting them. Another factor was increased concerns that the adults' refusal to believe Big Bird's claims of his friend's existence would discourage children from sharing important things with their parents.
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Why are Bert and Ernie Not on Sesame Street anymore?

Well-Known Member. Bert is still around but Ernie hasn't appeared much after season 37 due to Steve's availabilty from Disney.
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Why is Murray no longer on Sesame Street?

He explained his departure in a Facebook post: “After almost a year of battling for what I believe is the heart and soul of the show, I lost the war.” It was under that new management, not the still-a-year-away partnership with HBO, that new direction came to Sesame Street.
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Is there a homeless Muppet on Sesame Street?

Meet Lily. After losing their apartment and spending time in a shelter, she and her family are staying on Sesame Street with their friend Sofía (played by actress Jasmine Romero) while they look for housing.
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Does Sesame Street have an autistic character?

Four years ago, Sesame Street introduced Julia, its first new Muppet in 10 years. At first only in an online picture book, and later the show itself, the character, an autistic 4-year-old girl, was shaped by a diverse group of autism advocates and researchers.
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Is Lily still on Sesame Street?

Lily largely disappeared after the PBS special. She will now appear in new online videos, storybooks and other free activities on the Sesame Street in Communities website and on YouTube, Sesame Workshop spokeswoman Hallie Ruvin said.
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Did Sesame Street eliminate Cookie monster?

Cookie sings "Me Am What Me Am" to explain that he is still Cookie Monster, even though he does love to occasionally eat vegetables. However, after Cookie eats part of the Sesame Street lamppost, Lopez comes back to report that Cookie is now "The Lamppost Monster."
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Why did they change Oscar the Grouch from orange to green?

Oscar the Grouch was originally orange but Jim Henson decided to make him green before season 2. The show explained the color change by saying Oscar went on vacation to the very damp Swamp Mushy Muddy and turned green overnight.
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Does Oscar the Grouch still live in a garbage can?

Sure, it looks as though he's still living in a metal trashcan. It's only an affectation. In fact, his new accessory dwelling unit tucked in front of Elmo's building includes recycling and composting receptacles. And this is only one of his micro-units on Sesame Street.
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Did Elmo get fired from Sesame Street?

Clash resigned from his job as the voice of Elmo in 2012 after the allegations of improper sexual relations with minors became public. He has denied any wrongdoing from the beginning, saying that any relationships he engaged in occurred between consenting adults.
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What age is Miss Piggy?

According to Miss Piggy's Guide to Life, Miss Piggy's birthday is June 14. In 1998, Miss Piggy had her own perfume released titled "Moi."
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Who is the oldest Muppet on Sesame Street?

Count von Count. Unquestionably the oldest character on the block, Count von Count first made his appearance in the Season 4 premiere.
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Is Zoe on Sesame Street autistic?

Story highlights. The newest resident of “Sesame Street” has orange hair and a fondness for her toy rabbit. She also has autism.
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Is Elmo black?

Interestingly, however, the original voice of Elmo was Black puppeteer Kevin Clash who voiced the character for 28 years.
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What is Elmo's full name?

Elmo, from Sesame Street, does not have a last name.
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