Maria on Sesame Street Retires

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Today's number of the day is 15 — the number of Emmys she won as a writer on "Sesame Street."

Sonia Manzano, Maria on "Sesame Street," to Retire After 44 Years

Ms. Manzano made the announcement Monday.

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