NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news ...

NEW YORK (AP) — “Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) - It's the end of an era for Sesame Street. Actress Sonia Manzano, who has played Maria on the beloved children's show for 45 years, announced she will be leaving the show.

“Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kid show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news earlier this week ...

After 44 years, one of Sesame Street‘s beloved familiar faces is leaving the show. Sonia Manzano, a writer and actress who plays Maria, will be closing the door of the Fix-It Shop one last time ...

After 44 years on “Sesame Street,” Sonia Manzano is retiring from the kids show where she became a staple playing the role of Maria, a lovely store clerk. In a sit-down for a video interview ...

That's also the wonderful and adorable message in a newSesame Street episode, airing July 23. Titled "Dress Me Up Club," the episode features Abby Cadabby playing with pals including Prairie Dawn ...

Sonia Manzano, who has played Maria on "Sesame Street" since 1971, says she is retiring from the show. (Chris Pizzello/AP) Today's letter is "S," for sad. As Maria on "Sesame Street," she engaged ...

NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has played the role of Maria on the groundbreaking kids’ show since 1971, is retiring. Manzano, 65, broke the news ...

NEW YORK (CBS) -- "Maria" is saying goodbye to Sesame Street. Sonia Manzano will retire from the PBS show after 44 years in her memorable role, Sesame Street announced. Showing talent off-camera ...

She joined Sesame Street in 1971 and was promoted to a series regular three years later. On the show, Manzano plays Maria, who runs the Fix-It Shop with her on-screen husband Luis (Emilio Delgado).