Linda Bove Appreciation Thread

[mr3urious]

This thread is where we talk about actress Linda Bove.

When I was young, I never understood why Linda didn't speak normally, but it wasn't until a few years later that I realized she couldn't hear, so she helped me understand what deafness is and how deaf people communicate.

From 1972 to 2003 on Sesame Street, Linda has done a fantastic job in showing children the various issues deaf people go through on a regular basis, and even teaching them some basic signs in American Sign Language. Real groundbreaking stuff for a kid's show at the time!

Even though Linda is no longer on the show, she continues to work for the deaf community to this very day. So, I give my Congras to you, Linda Bove, for your many years of hard work in giving a strong voice to the deaf community, showing that they are just as capable as those who can hear!

 

[StreetScenes]

oh I love Linda. i wish there were more clips of her on youtube & on the sw website. she was always one of my favorite characters on sesame street. a calm voice of reason in the face of muppet silliness, yet always warm and welcoming. and the bob & linda romance was sooo cute

so apparently Linda Bove got a degree in library science before she chose a career in acting, so it's cool that her character was a librarian. i wonder what books the Linda the actress & Linda the character like to read?

 

[Ilikemuppets]

Linda rocks! Woo-hoo! Miss Linda. You feel as if a presence on the show is missing.