puppetry

Sunday January 28, 2024

Gaza puppeteer doesn't let the war stop his passion

Yousef al-Hindi holds a puppet, also named Yousef, that he created using materials found in his camp in Rafah. Anas Baba/NPR hide caption

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Middle East conflict

Gaza puppeteer doesn't let the war stop his passion

January 28, 2024 • Yousef al-Hindi, a puppeteer from Gaza, continues his passion despite the war between Israel and Hamas by using whatever materials he can find.

Wednesday October 17, 2018

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

Caroll Spinney and Oscar the Grouch at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2007. After some 50 years on Sesame Street, Spinney is retiring. Noel Vasquez/Getty Images hide caption

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Television

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

October 17, 2018 • 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!"