Big Bird

In 1972, Big Bird lined up on 'Sesame Street' to receive a measles vaccine as part of a campaign to get more youngsters inoculated against the disease. When that same iconic, 8-foot-tall children’s character tweeted that he had been vaccinated against COVID-19, conservative politicians immediately pushed back.

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Bird, Elmo and stars of “Sesame Street” are leaving their quiet neighborhood and embarking on a road trip. The nonprofit Sesame Workshop said Tuesday a selection of Muppets will take part in a 10-city trip to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary campaign with free park festivals, live performances and kid-friendly […]

WOODSTOCK, Conn. (AP) — The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on Sesame Street is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show. Caroll Spinney announced in a statement Wednesday that he’s handing over Big Bird and his other character, Oscar the Grouch, to younger performers. The 84-year-old joined “Sesame Street” at its inception in […]

It’s officially the end of an era. Everyone’s favorite Sesame Street neighbor Maria, played by actress Sonia Manzano, is leaving the famed children’s program after…

NEW YORK (AP) — It may stand as the dizziest dozen minutes in first lady Michelle Obama‘s reign. But she appeared to be having a ball while she put the word out: Kids and parents should eat healthier by adding fruits and vegetables to their daily menu. To raise awareness for her “Eat Brighter” campaign, […]

Mitt Romney is not the only one that has outraged Big Bird. The popular Sesame Street character is upset over the use of its celebrity without permission. The Obama campaign released an ad today mocking Mitt Romney’s plans to cut federal funding to Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). In the new ad, Big Bird sarcastically plays […]