Caroll Spinney
Birthday: Born in 1933-12-26 in Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Deathday: 2019-12-08
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Caroll Edwin Spinney, sometimes credited as Carroll Spinney or Ed Spinney (December 26, 1933 – December 8, 2019), was an American puppeteer most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on the children's television show Sesame Street. Description above from the Wikipedia article Caroll Spinney, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Sesame Street
Character: Cookie Monster
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs....
Sesame Street
Character: Sam the Robot
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs....
Sesame Street
Character: Big Bird
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs....
Sesame Street
Character: Bennett Snerf
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs....
Sesame Street
Character: Oscar the Grouch
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs....
Scrubs
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life....
Sesame Unpaved
Character:
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Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Cameo (uncredited)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest....
Portlandia
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture....
Presenting Susan Anton
Character:
"Presenting Susan Anton" is a variety hour that spotlights the music and comedy talents of Susan Anton and helped catapult the beautiful blonde bombshell into the limelight....
1 vs. 100
Character: Oscar the Grouch
One player must outlast a mob of 100 people in a tense battle of brains and greed for a chance to win a huge cash prize. To stay in the game, the player must answer trivia questions and get every one right -- wrong answers from the mob eliminates them from the game, driving up the cash prize for the player. If the player can eliminate all 100 members of the mob, they'll go home with the top prize....
The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks....
The West Wing
Character: Big Bird
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life....
The Muppet Show
Character: Big Bird
Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show....
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Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
Character: Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
It's the Sesame Street Film Festival!...
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy?
Character: Big Bird
Join Sesame Street's curious red monster as he explores the things that make him happy: friends, singing, and dancing....
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, Ernie, the Count, and more as they tickle your funny bone with tunes like, "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball," "Mary Had a Bicycle," and more. James Taylor drops by to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons, Jane Curtin, and Paul Simon lead an all-star cast of celebrities in the showstopper, "Put Down the Duckie." Songs: The Honker-Duckie-Dinger...
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Character: Oscar The Grouch (voice)
Elmo learns fire safety from Firefighter Bill. This all comes about because he was scared after being in a fire at Mr. Hooper's Store on Sesame Street. Elmo visits Engine Company 58 Ladder Company 26 of the FDNY where he gets to see the firetruck, try on a helmet, and learn about firefighters....
Sesame Street: Ernie's Little Lie
Character: Big Bird
Big Bird narrates three stories while the text appears on the bottom of the screen so children can read along. Ernies little lie -- It's not fair -- Why are you so mean to me?...
Follow That Bird
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Bruno the Trashman (voice)
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him....
Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Character: Caroll Spinney (self)
Trace the life and career of visionary puppeteer Jim Henson through this fascinating documentary, which profiles the creative genius's early endeavors in college, his incredible contributions to "Sesame Street" and the creation of "The Muppet Show." In addition to interviews with Henson, his wife, Jane, and close collaborator Frank Oz, this in-depth special also offers viewers a peek inside the magical Henson Workshop....
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession....
Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using their imagination. While they wait for the rain to stop, they make toys and costumes out of recycled materials. They also try to help The Amazing Mumford perfect a magic spell that will transport him to the beach....
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Character: Big Bird/Oscar the Grouch (voice)
With the help of his Sesame Street friends, Big Bird leads Snuffy on a fun-filled trip through the alphabet. Cookie Monster sings the praises of "C" (for "cookie," of course), while Oscar loves "I" and "icky ice cream cones." Special guest Lena Horne joins in on all the musical fun as well. Whether you have a favorite letter, or love'em from A to Z, you'll find them all here in delightful alphabetical disorder....
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals is a 1991 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, featuring Big Bird and other Sesame Street animals showing clips of their favorite animal songs. This tape was released by Random House in the "Sesame Songs Home Video" series, and reissued in 2004 as a Sony Wonder video release....
Big Bird in Japan
Character: Big Bird (voice)
While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret....
Sesame Street: Being Green
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Elmo and Abby find out it can be easy being green when they stumble onto the Earth-a-Thon, hosted by Mr. Earth, happening right on Sesame Street. Telly, Rosita, and Cookie Monster answer phone calls from children calling in with pledges to reduce, reuse, recycle (and possibly send cookies to Cookie). But what happens when Abby uses her magic to help Elmo be really "green"?...
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Character: Oscar the Grouch as the Grouch of Hearts (voice)
Follow Abby and Elmo down the rabbit hole in this enchanting re-imagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Elmo the Rabbit is late, late, late and has rushed away with Abby's wand in his back pocket. Abby must follow Elmo into Wonderland to get it back. Will the Counterpillar or Rose-ita the Rose help her? Can she turn to Grover the Mad Hatter or Cheshire Cookie Cat for sound advice? Join Abby, Elmo, and more Sesame Street friends in this whimsical adventure that's fun for the whole family!...
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch / Self
A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping....
Sesame Street: Sing Along
Character: Big Bird and Oscar
Your Sesame Street friends are getting together to sing their favorite songs, and they're inviting you to join all the fun. So sing along with Big Bird, Grover, Ernie, and special guest star Madeline Kahn as they perform Sesame Street favorites "Sing" and "Rubber Duckie," as well as all-time classics like "Old MacDonald," the "Alphabet Song," and more!...
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Character: Big Bird (voice) / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
'Today (July 10) is Jerry Nelson's birthday! To celebrate, artist Zach Kenny has taken an incredible audio tape from 1999 of over three dozen Muppets wishing him a happy birthday, and created an animatic so we can all see it too!' - ToughPigs on Twitter...
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Character: Dog in Pound (uncredited)
Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness....
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Character: Self
Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim Henson. Displaying his creativity and talent at a young age, Kevin ultimately found a home on Sesame Street. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame...
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Character: Big Bird
The movie follows Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and colour as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. Children attending the show can interact as they watch, drawing constellations and...
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces
Character: Oscar The Grouch (voice)
Join Sesame Street’s curious red monster as he explores his face! Elmo learns about winking and whistling, and even tries to balance a ball on his nose! Elmo also finds out that the optometrist can help you take care of your eyes, it’s very important to blow your nose properly, and brushing your teeth will keep your mouth happy. Bonus features include the “Elmo’s Make-a-Face” game, where you can mix and match eyes and noses to create your own special character! Includes special guest appearance ...
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy. Once locked inside for the night, educational hilarity ensues as Big Bird and Snuffy team up to help a small Egyptian boy solve a riddle - as the rest of the cast searches for their big, yellow friend....
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Do The Alphabet is a 1996 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, with a framing sequence starring Big Bird and Baby Bear....
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry....
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Character:
When Max the Magician (guest star Will Arnett) comes to Sesame Street, Elmo and his friends are excited for a fun magic show! Max makes a scarf appear and cards disappear and Elmo, Big Bird and Rosita are amazed, but Chris points out what Max is really doing is subtraction and addition. This story highlights these math areas and is followed by the rest of a full hour episode complete with additional math and number films as well as favorite segments such as Elmo's World, Murray Had A Little Lamb...
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Character: Self - Muppet Performer
The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time. Key events include his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland, his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960’s, his breakthrough with Sesame S...
Night of 100 Stars II
Character: Big Bird
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities....
A Muppet Family Christmas
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm....
Jim Henson Idea Man
Character: Self (archive footage)
Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world....
Big Bird in China
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King....
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Character: Big Bird
Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, Disney’s Wonderful World, Walt Disney, The Disney Sunday Movie, The Magical World of Disney. These are some of the titles of the Disney anthology series that first aired as Disneyland in 1954. Ron Howard and Suzanne Somers serve as hosts for the musical celebration....
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas! You'll enjoy lots of songs and holiday cheer with Elmo and his new friend Lightning, the reindeer, and discover for yourself why Christmas is best kept to one day a year!...
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Character: Oscar the Grouch / Big Bird (voice)
Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas....
CinderElmo
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Our favorite little red monster is the star of this delightful film that playfully skews the story of Cinderella. Originally aired on Fox television in 1999, the feature is a playful mix of human actors and Sesame Street characters that is an easy watch for families with 3- to 7-year-olds. Cinderelmo (he's a boy, if you didn't know) dreams of playing in a castle and meeting the princess. Unfortunately his mean--but not that mean--stepmother wants her two other sons to go to the ball at which the...
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents....
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
There's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their new friend Stiller the Elf are going to count down to Christmas with the Christmas Counter-Downer. But all the counting boxes have gone missing and Christmas may never come again!...
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible....
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie." Tap along as Grover and his friends perform the lively "Fuzzy and Blue." Delight in Herry Monster's heartwarming rendition of "That Furry Blue Mommy of Mine," and so much more! Sing along with Monster Hits! and bring out the little bit of monster...
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Leslie Uggams hosts this take on A Christmas Carol, where she and fellow guest stars, Anne Murray, Imogene Coca, and Dickie Smothers try to get Oscar to stop being such a Grouch on Christmas....
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
Character: Self
Join host Michael Keaton to celebrate "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," the pioneering children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago. Celebrities, cast members and Joanne Rogers reveal their favorite memories from the series....
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke
Character: Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch
Get ready for a musical Sesame Street Muppet ® extravaganza! Something’s in the air on Sesame Street that makes everyone want to sing! Elmo and Rosita break into song when they have a playdate, but can’t find each other! Won’t "Somebody Come and Play?" The music goes on into the night when Sesame Street stays up late to sing more songs - karaoke style. Kids of all ages can sing and dance along to renditions of such Sesame Street favorites as "ABC-DEF-GHI," "You Say Hola," "Ladybug Picnic," "New ...
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings!
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Big Bird may not be able to fly, but he can sing. He joins Snuffy to spend some time looking through Bird's scrapbook and all the reminiscing leads to some singing. Big Bird croons some of the old classics, including "ABCDEFG," "I just adore four," and "What's Your Name." Snuffy joins him on a few tunes...
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost
Character: Big Bird
When Big Bird and Maria go to the ABCD-Mart to buy some skates for Snuffy's birthday, Big Bird forgets all about sticking together and takes off after a runaway skate. Now that he's lost, will he remember what to do, and where to go for help? Will Maria find him in time for Snuffy's party. Look for a special message from Frances McDormand to parents at the end....
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Character: Big Bird and Oscar
Muppets, monsters, friends and family - they're all invited to a very special sing-along on the most famous street in the world! Released to coincide with the long-running children's series' silver jubilee, "Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!" (1993) brings together beloved characters Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Elmo, and more for a funny, nostalgic, and tuneful retrospective of the groundbreaking educational program. Timeless hits "C is for Cookie," "Bein' Green," "Rubber D...
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Character: Big Bird / Oscar
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!...
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Character: Self / Big Bird
C is for Celebrate! Join host Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the residents of Sesame Street - human and monsters alike - to celebrate 50 years of learning, laughter, and love. Familiar felt faces like Roosevelt Franklin, Don Music, Sherlock Hemlock, and the Amazing Mumford join celebrity guests Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, Sterling K. Brown, Meghan Trainor, Patti LaBelle, and Elvis Costello in this heartwarming special....
Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance
Character: Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
Big Bird decides to hold a birthday party for Radar in the dance studio around the corner. More kids than Sesame Street Muppets are seen in the video as the plot moves along by the kids suggesting a dance, Celina explaining how to do it, and the song or video plays....
Sesame Street: Elmocize
Character: Big Bird (voice)
When Monty stops by Elmo's Exercise Camp to do a report, he ends up joining Elmo, Rosita, and Tarah in the fitness fun....
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Like most kids, Elmo sometimes had trouble taking turns and sharing his toys. Even with his best friend Zoe. With a little help from Sesame Street favorites Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Oscar, and special guest Katie Couric, Elmo discovers that sharing with friends makes playtime twice as much fun. Filled with songs and silliness, Learning to Share is a very special introduction to the Sesame Street Street Kid's Guide to Life - a new home video series that helps make growing up a lot more fun. ...
The Great Muppet Caper
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice....
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson)....
The Muppet Movie
Character: Big Bird (voice)
A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever – his future muppet crew – while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!...
The World of Jim Henson
Character: Self / Big Bird (archive footage)
In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth....
Julie on Sesame Street
Character:
Julie on Sesame Street was one of a series of Julie Andrews TV specials, produced by ATV and distributed by ITC. It was broadcast on ABC on November 23, 1973 and later in the UK on ITV on July 10, 1974. Using the alleys and stoops of the Sesame Street neighborhood as the venue for this television special, Julie Andrews and Perry Como join forces with the Sesame Street Muppets for an hour of music and antics....
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Elmo is trying to make a Top Ten Countdown list for the radio station, but everyone keeps trying to share their favorite song with him. Meanwhile, Telly can't decide on his favorite song -- is it "The Alphabet Song", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" or "Baa Baa Black Sheep"?...
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Join Elmo and his Sesame Street pals in the second volume of Kids' Favorite Songs, as Elmo travels up and down Sesame Street asking kids to sing their favorite songs! Snuffy, Baby Bear and Zoe help the kids sing and act out nursery rhymes, lullabies and just plain silly songs. Sing along and find out for yourself which song is Elmo's favorite....
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Character: Big Bird
An American institution turns fifty, and the disc release to mark the event is a very long (almost six hours) compendium of uncut historical segments from the show, without overdubs — Disc one features musical highlights and disc two dramatic and comedic highlights. It’s terrific background material, especially the music disc with the favorite characters both human and muppet. Plus some of my nostalgic favorites — it helps if you once had a baby or toddler in your lap, clapping along with you fo...
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration is a special produced forSesame Street’s 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video as Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years in October 1993, the special was shelved for its broadcast premiere on PBS until 1994, during pledge drive season, and in many markets, aired as part of a marathon block with three show episodes. The special was a companion to the prime-time network special, Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street ...
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice) (archive footage)
Bert, Ernie, and friends put on a new play and some of your favorite words are the stars....
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time." He asks his friends for suggestions, which include reading, drawing, and napping. A countdown of the Top Ten quiet time ideas appear periodically (announced by David Rudman) on a Campbell's Soup can, including such ideas as "Practice your giraffe imitation."...
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
It's bedtime on Sesame Street! Just like all little kids, Elmo and Abby would rather make funny faces and sing silly songs than go to sleep...
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The loveable Sesame Street characters congregate on FIESTA! to sing some of their favorite songs. As always a few humans are along for the ride as well, and this time around Linda Ronstadt and Celia Cruz help out with some vocal melodies. A sing-along option allows viewers to flex their vocal chords as well, providing a lot of fun for all the family!...
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Character: Big Bird (voice)
Bedtime Stories & Songs is a 1986 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, released on VHS as part of the My Sesame Street Home Video label. The video was re-released with different segments under the new title of Sleepytime Songs & Stories in 1996, and on DVD in 2005. The framing story involves Big Bird speaking to the audience, offering advice on the best ways to fall asleep. A Honker and her baby stop by, and Telly arrives for a sleepover with heaps of cuddly toys that he couldn't sleep wi...
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
Character: Oscar the Grouch (voice)
In a spoof of Siskel and Ebert's Sneak Previews, Telly and Oscar are seen in a movie theater, reviewing the silliest songs from Sesame Street. Telly loves all of them and he gives them 5 "Wows". Oscar, however, dislikes them and gives them 5 "Phooeys" (but ends up liking the last clip)....
Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
This holiday special goes back in time to show how Elmo's ancestors--not to mention those of Grover, Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster--helped transform "the most unfriendly street in town" into the bright, kind, music-filled place it is today....
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
Character: Big Bird
A collection of complete episodes, including the pilot, from the first five years of the groundbreaking US kids' show that actually managed to entertain and educate at the same time. Join Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Elmo and Oscar the Grouch for a trip down memory lane while singing along to 'C Is for Cookie' and 'Rubber Duckie'. You might learn something......
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
Character: Big Bird
Are you ready for more Sesame Street: Old School? Awesome! Volume 3 covers 1979 through 1984 and is packed with classics like Monsterpiece Theater and Beatle Bailey. Furry new faces like Telly Monster, the Honkers, and Forgetful Jones move to the street! That street gets even longer when the whole cast - plus Big Bird and Oscar - travels to Puerto Rico for Maria's birthday! Gordon and Snuffleupagus get "footloose" as they lace up their running shoes and complete the New York City Marathon, and ...
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
Character: Big Bird
Can you dig it? Sesame Street: Old School Volume 2 picks up right where Volume 1 left off, including all of the grooviest Sesame Street memories from 1974 to 1979! Remember when friends like Don Music, Roosevelt Franklin, Guy Smilty and Fat Blue were on the street? Break out your boogie shoes for far out classics like "What's the Name of That Song?" and "Telephone Rock!" Rediscover the Sesame Street of the 1970s—the place where you learned about letters, numbers, and loveable furry monsters. Cat...
Out to Lunch
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break....
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Character: Self
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world....
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary. It was originally broadcast on May 18, 1994. The show featured Joe Pesci (as Ronald Grump), Corbin Bernsen (as real estate attorney, Arnie), Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman (as a Worm TV hosts), John Goodman (as Tough Guy Helpline operator), Charles Grodin (as Chaz), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (as reporter Kathie Lee Kathie), Rosie O'Donnell (as the Good ...
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Sesame Street celebrated its 10th anniversary in the spring of 1979 with a half-hour PBS special hosted by James Earl Jones titled A Walking Tour of Sesame Street. The special aired on individual PBS stations at various times between March and May 1979. (Muppet Wiki)...
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Character: Big Bird / Oscar (voice)
He's furry, he's blue, and he's everyone's adorable, old pal, Grover, in his very own special! Come to the Flyers' Club Roost where everyone on Sesame Street has gathered to celebrate the many sides of Grover....
Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
Character: Picklepuss / Pop
Wow, You're a Cartoonist! is a title in the 1988 Play-Along Video series. Hosted by Muppet siblings Kai-Lee and P.J., the video aimed to teach kids how to draw their own cartoons....
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
It's New Year's Eve on Sesame Street and around the world! Anchorman Elmo and the Monster News Network provide special reports showing us the New Year's customs and celebrations....
Michael Bublé: A Michael Bublé Christmas
Character: Oscar the Grouch
A Michael Bublé Christmas airs Tuesday, December 6th on NBC and features Justin Bieber, Kellie Pickler, Ed Helms and more!...
Sesame Street at Night?
Character: Big Bird (voice) (archive footage)
Shalit is to host an adult 'look' at Sesame Street in a Festival '77 special for PBS. The 30-minute special, Sesame Street at Night? takes its theme from a critic's remark when TV's most popular children's series began eight years ago – 'It's too good for kids....
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf
Character: Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
The fun begins when Baby Bear goes to hear the Boston Pops Orchestra play the musical story of Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." He imagines Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar and the rest of his Sesame Street friends as characters who help bring the story to life....