Television

Big Bird And Oscar Puppeteer On 'Sesame Street' Dies At 85

6:14am December 09, 2019

by Andrew Limbong

Caroll Spinney, the Sesame Street puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch has died. Spinney started with the PBS children's TV program at its launch in 1969, retiring in 2018.

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

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

4:22pm December 08, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

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

Arts

'Mahna Mahna' (Do Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do) Turns 50

8:03am December 08, 2019

One of the goofiest earworms just celebrated a big anniversary. Journalist Jennifer Van Evra explores the song's surprising history — and traces it back to a sexy Italian film.

L-R: Actors Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey and Katherine Moennig reprise their original roles in The L Word: Generation Q. The rebooted series also welcomes plenty of new cast members.

Arts

'The L Word' Returns, Rebooted For 'Generation Q'

5:00am December 06, 2019

The original Showtime series portrayed the lives of LGBTQ women in LA. Show creator Ilene Chaiken and returning star Jennifer Beals say the show has changed — along with the LGBTQ community.

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You'll Have To Wait For Official Baby Yoda Toys

7:13am December 05, 2019

by Mandalit del Barco

Disney's popular "Baby Yoda" character from The Mandalorian is getting his own official toys, but they're not available until next year. Meanwhile, fans are taking matters into their own hands.

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Shelley Morrison, Rosario On 'Will & Grace,' Dies At 83

6:23am December 03, 2019

by Andrew Limbong

Actress Shelley Morrison, who played Rosario, the maid on the TV sitcom Will & Grace, died Sunday. The role was originally a guest spot that eventually grew to become a core part of the sitcom.

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Arts

'Stranger Things' Star David Harbour On Acting And Living With Bipolar Disorder

1:21pm December 02, 2019

by Sam Briger

"Acting allowed me to channel this neurosis into a character," Harbour says. He plays the skeptical police chief of a sleepy town besieged by supernatural events in the Netflix series.

Writer And Producer Damon Lindelof's Pick For Best Of The Decade

6:34am December 02, 2019

As part of Morning Edition's Best of the Decade series — in which artists and writers talk about their favorite books, music and movies of the 2010's — we hear from Damon Lindelof.

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Economy

HGTV Celebrates A Quarter-Century Of Real Estate Inspiration, Escapism

10:10am December 01, 2019

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

The channel was launched 25 years ago today. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Ronda Kaysen, contributor to the New York Times, about why the network first caught on and is still going strong.

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Books
Arts

Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'

8:03am December 01, 2019

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

The Serious Goose invites kids to try to make a grumpy goose smile. In 2017, Kimmel's newborn son underwent heart surgery; in his honor, proceeds will go to children's hospitals around the country.

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