It was more than a little shocking when the iconic Michael Caine announced his retirement from acting. Many actors never officially retire, even if they cut back their schedule significantly. And ...

Even though he’ll be 6 years old forever, Sesame Street’s favorite yellow bird is technically turning 55 on March 20. Big Bird, an 8-foot, 2-inch, flightless-bird that may or may not be a canary, made ...

It seems unthinkable that a person as animated as Lilly Singh grew up without knowing much about the Muppets. But it’s true – the former late-night host was unaware of how beloved they are until she ...

As a longtime Muppet puppeteer, Bill Barretta is used to crouching out of the camera shot, pressed against a colleague's armpit as he manipulates the character perched atop his hand. But in the ...

A variety show that’s still revered for its absurdist, slapstick humor debuted 50 years ago. It starred an irreverent band of characters made of foam and fleece. As a scholar of popular culture, I ...