One of Sesame Street‘s most familiar faces is leaving the neighborhood. Puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who has played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since the show’s premiere in 1969, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down from both iconic roles. Spinney released the following statement about his decision to retire: Big Bird brought me so […]
Caroll Spinney, Sesame Street's Original Big Bird, Retiring After 49 Years
TVLine - 17 Oct 2018 19:40
One of Sesame Street‘s most familiar faces is leaving the neighborhood. Puppeteer Caroll Spinney, who has played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since the show’s premiere in 1969, announced Wednesday that he is stepping down from both iconic roles. Spinney released the following statement about his decision to retire: Big Bird brought me so […]
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