Linda

Linda was a librarian who appeared on Sesame Street from 1976 to 2003.

Linda was deaf, as is Linda Bove, the actress who played her. As a deaf character, Linda allowed the producers of Sesame Street to teach viewers about sign language and address issues faced by deaf people.

Linda and Bob were very close, and a romantic relationship between the two was implied.

Linda was the owner of Barkley the dog.