SaysWho? Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/arts/television/sesame-street-big-bird.html Quote Since 1969, he has played the parts of the gentle, inquisitive Big Bird and the lovably disgruntled Oscar the Grouch on “Sesame Street,” the long-running children’s program. This Thursday, as he so often has, Spinney, 84, plans to travel to the studios in Astoria, Queens, where “Sesame Street” is produced, and record some voices for his colorful alter egos. Then he will retire from the program: His roles will be passed on to new performers and his remarkable half-century run, in which he has embodied two of the most beloved characters on television, will come to an end. Quote “I always thought, How fortunate for me that I got to play the two best Muppets?” he said. “Playing Big Bird is one of the most joyous things of my life.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Damn, pretty old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Big Bird is the most ridiculous Muppet to control. I find it crazy he was even able to keep doing it into his 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Wonder if they'll try and get someone who can replicate his voices for those characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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