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Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90

Emma Bowman

McGrath, who starred as "Bob Johnson" on the beloved children's program, died on Sunday after complications from a stroke, according to his family.

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on <em>Sesame Street</em>, died Sunday at age 85.

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Caroll Spinney, Who Played Big Bird And Oscar On 'Sesame Street,' Dies At 85

Laurel Wamsley

The actor and puppeteer performed on the popular TV show from its very first episode in 1969 until his retirement last year.

Sesame Street Takes Over NPR

Anaïs Laurent

Meet our newest set of interns...the Sesame Street crew!

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The Impact Of Jim Henson, The Muppets And Sesame Street

Jim Henson's groundbreaking work as the Muppet creator and his impact on popular culture is the function of risk-taking, technical innovation and a…

Caroll Spinney and Oscar the Grouch at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2007. After some 50 years on <em>Sesame Street,</em> Spinney is retiring.

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After 50 Years On 'Sesame Street,' The Voice Of Big Bird And Oscar Is Retiring

Laurel Wamsley

Caroll Spinney, 84, has performed the roles since the show's very first episode. "I will always be Big Bird," he said. "And even Oscar, once in a while!"

Gordon (left) teaches Telly how to control his jealousy with breathing exercises.

When Elmo And Big Bird Talk To Refugees

Elizabeth Blair

Sesame Workshop is creating educational programming for refugee children around the world. But first, it's doing a lot of homework to make sure the lessons it teaches are the right ones.