- Frank Oz (Bert)
- Sonia Manzano (Maria Figueroa Rodriguez)
- Roscoe Orman (Gordon Robinson)
- Martin P. Robinson (Telly Monster/Aloysius Snuffleupagus/Irvine/Slimey (voice))
- Suki Lopez (Nina)
- Violet Tinnirello (Charlie)
- Jennifer Barnhart (Zoe (voice))
- Ryan Dillon (Elmo (voice))
- Alan Muraoka (Alan)
Sesame Street — S15E4
Episode: The adults explain Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird
Air Date: 1983-11-24
Overview
When Big Bird eagerly presents drawings he made of his adult friends, he's devastated to learn that Mr. Hooper has died. The adults gently explain what death means, reassuring Big Bird that they'll help care for him and David will run the store. Big Bird tearfully says goodbye to Mr. Hooper's portrait as his friends comfort him. Sponsors: J, M, 5