Watch the trailer for the documentary film "I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story," starring Frank Oz, Jim Henson and Caroll Spinney.

Jim Henson was a true visionary in the world of puppetry and storytelling. Born on September 24, 1936, in Greenville, Mississippi, Henson's unique talent and creativity would eventually lead him ...

Caroll Spinney, the beloved and renowned puppeteer ... Brought in by Kermit puppeteer Jim Henson in 1969, Spinney's influence on the show's underlying values and infectious joy remain clear.

Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street,” died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to the ...