Big Bird Farewell on October 23, 2018 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps I grew-up "on" Sesame Street -- Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch were 2 of my favorites.The actor / puppeteer who plays both is retiring.Caroll SpinneyOver 45 years as a bird...... and a grouch.Take a look at this cool 4-minute tribute:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd4vkqiwrHoGrace & Peace & Love to you all -Matt