Author Michael Davis

This hour-long audio clip is excerpted from the audiobook Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street. Hear a fascinating discussion between author, Michael Davis, and narrator Caroll Spinney, the man (and voice) behind two of America's most iconic children's characters—Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch—listeners will learn about Spinney's contributions to the creation and history of the media masterpiece and pop culture landmark TV series, Sesame Street. Spinney discusses, among other things, impressions of his early days on TV, the creation of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, and, of course, working with Muppet's creator Jim Hensen.