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Big Bird
The Actor Behind Big Bird Is Leaving ‘Sesame Street,’ and His Painting Is Making Us Sad
After playing Big Bird for 50 years, Caroll Spinney is leaving 'Sesame Street'—but he has another career all lined up.
Big Bird Puppeteer Caroll Spinney Chirps About Life on the Street and Couch Surfing
“You see! This isn’t a ‘grouchy day,’ ” he told me, pointing to the downpour and seamlessly transitioning to the voice of Oscar. “This is just a rotten day.”
