Whether it's video chatting with Granny Bird, or moving around with friends, Big Bird is happy to bring joy to families on "Sesame Street." ...

Who Is Big Bird? Introduced in Sesame Street 's first season in 1969, Big Bird was portrayed by puppeteer Carroll Spinney (who also played fellow Sesame Street resident Oscar the Grouch). A full ...

To animate live hand puppets like Cookie Monster and Ernie, puppeteers insert their hands into gloves where the character’s ...

Caroll Spinney, the television puppeteer known for his work as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the long-running show "Sesame Street," has died. He was 85.

The beloved Muppets are teaching children how to deal with complex emotions. — -- Big Bird and his "Sesame Street" buddies are taking on a new mission: helping kids learn to cope with stress ...

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: Big Bird of Sesame Street attends the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)Getty Images ...

HBO threw 'Sesame Street' a lifeline a decade ago, enabling the production of new episodes. Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to stop financing first-run episodes after this season.