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How Old is Big Bird?

Big Bird’s Creation and Early Appearances Big Bird was created in 1969 by puppeteer and Muppet creator Jim Henson for the children’s television show “Sesame Street.” Big Bird was designed to be an eight-foot-tall yellow bird with a childlike personality, intended to appeal to preschool-age children. In the show’s early days, Big Bird was portrayed as a clumsy, naive character…