Movie: Sesame Street: When Families Grieve

Top 7 Billed Cast

Katie Couric
Katie Couric

Herself

Kevin Clash
Kevin Clash

Elmo

Bill Barretta
Bill Barretta

Louie

Fran Brill
Fran Brill

Mae

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Jesse

Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Jill

Carmen Osbahr
Carmen Osbahr

Rosita

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    Presents families' personal stories about coping with the death of a parent, as well as strategies that have helped these families move forward.

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    2010-04-14

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