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'Sesame Street' fired its veteran actors. Will HBO's changes ruin the show?

'Sesame Street' has let go of three beloved characters: Luis (played by Emilio Delgado), Bob (Bob McGrath) and Gordon (Roscoe Orman). The show moved to HBO last year, and fans who grew up watching are pissed about the changes. But each actor has been on the show for decades. The changes are for the show's evolution and ultimately, for the kids! More muppets, less humans! What do you think?

Published 7/28/16

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Is HBO ruining 'Sesame Street'?

My feelings on HBO and Sesame Street right now: pic.twitter.com/8IkyIbg1Nz
— Matt Rower has burst (@WarmOtter) July 28, 2016

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People are upset. But the show is for kids after all.

People are bothered about humans being cut from Sesame Street. Cuz when they were 4 yrs old all they wanted to see was the grown-ups?
— Bill Sweeney (@WickedTheory) July 28, 2016

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Gordon, Bob and Luis are barely part of the show these days anyway.

No one should be mad about Sesame Street’s old guard getting let go. In the last 5 years they’ve barely been on the show.
— Mike! (@mwstfl) July 28, 2016

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Maybe it was just time.

those on Sesame Street have had a very long career (same role) & although this big change sucks ~ memories, they might be ready to go
— J (@Findurslf) July 28, 2016

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But the veteran "human" actors made the show what it is!

No Bob, Gordon + Luis = no Sesame Street. They're the heart of the neighborhood. https://t.co/FaxKK3mO20
— Annie Zaleski (@anniezaleski) July 28, 2016

#BIsForBadMove

It feels like 'Sesame Street' is getting rid of its diverse cast.

I guess letting Sesame Street be diverse AND multi-generational is too progressive. https://t.co/OT8ozse81i @buzz60 pic.twitter.com/tmZJPh2hPw
— Keri Lumm (@TheKeriLumm) July 28, 2016

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