Tag Archives: Big Bird

Sesame Street Library

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Flack

When I was a little kid, about six-years-old, my parents bought me the entire Sesame Street Library. Originally published by Funk & Wagnalls in 1978 and 1979, I can remember reading through this 15-volume set of books for years and … Continue reading →

Mr. Hooper Is Dead

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Brian Boone

When Will Lee, the actor who played kindly old shopkeeper Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street died in 1983, producers of the show thought it could be a crucial teaching moment about death for young viewers. So Mr. Hooper died, too. … Continue reading →

Big Bird on Hollywood Squares

Posted on July 23, 2009 by The Retroist

Not the best quality video, but a great performance of Big Bird on the Hollywood Squares from January 23, 1976. I have Big Bird on the brain this week.

Big Bird Meets Little Bird

Posted on July 22, 2009 by The Retroist

I am not sure why he is not used more, but Little Bird was established in Season 1 of Sesame Streets as a foil for Big Bird.

Big Bird Sings “It’s Not Easy Being Green” at Jim Henson’s Memorial

Posted on April 21, 2009 by The Retroist

If this doesn’t stir up something somewhere in side you — You may be a robot.