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The author reflects on the connection of Big Bird, the 8-foot-tall canary-like character on "Sesame Street," with children over the years as the television show celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019. She describes evidence of the popularity of the character. She discusses an interview with the Muppet, wherein he describes similarities between the children he has met today and those in the past. She also traces some changes on "Sesame Street" in response to data about early-childhood learning.

The article features the television (TV) character Big Bird of the American children's TV show "Sesame Street." Topics discussed include the number of episodes shown and Emmy Awards earned by the show since its launch in November 1969, the personality and attitude of Big Bird towards children, and the relationship of Big Bird with other Muppets on the show.

Pays tribute to television entertainers who played the same role for many years. Kelsey Grammar of "Fraser"; James Arness of "Gunsmoke"; Carroll Spinney who plays "Big Bird" on "Sesame Street"; Lucille Ball.

Reports on Time's winners and losers for this week. Winners include Big Bird, Dan Rather's rise in the ratings, Renewal of most favoured-nation title to China; Losers include Dennis Rodman, Boris Yeltsin and NASA.

Pays tribute to television entertainers who played the same role for many years. Kelsey Grammar of "Fraser"; James Arness of "Gunsmoke"; Carroll Spinney who plays "Big Bird" on "Sesame Street"; Lucille Ball.