Caroll Spinney as Big Bird on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (Mr. McFeely Interview)

David Newell recounts his time playing Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and talks about working with Caroll Spinney, the original puppeteer of Big Bird & Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street. Spinney guest stars on episode 1483 of the program that originally aired in 1981. Newell shares what he learned from working on set and on the road with Caroll Spinney and his wife. Sesame Street was filmed in New York City and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was filmed in Pittsburgh at the WQED Studio. (Edited by Anna Szymanski)

[@georgemaster689]

You know, it's nice to have any surviving cast member from Mister Rogers recall their time on the show.

[@akganimationstudioproducti3779]

I know
They’re pretty rare to find

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah I know

[@ISBuckley8]

Especially Mr. McFeely since he's probably the most iconic person on the show next to Fred himself

[@CoaTravelNut]

RIP Carol Spinney 🥺. He passed away almost three years ago

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@sullman1967]

I was born in 1967 and am grateful that Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street were an important part of my young childhood. Also Miss Lois from Romper Room in St. Louis. I believe it was a great time to be a kid, and I wish today’s children had the same experience.

[@fey0217]

rest in peace fred rogers and caroll spinney

[@BenJabituya]

The joys of Public Television.

[@stephennewton1284]

#remembrance of in the memory of Fred Rogers and Caroll spinney may both of them Rest In Peace

[@anthonyshepard1407]

Sesame Street was another good Kids show from the 70's till mid 2'000's! The groovy funky theme song from the 70's was just perfect and the classic cast will never be forgotten. It's like i'm a kid all again and life was so enjoyable not having to stress with today's madness, being able to have the family today.

[@alfredbrownii1293]

Rip Caroll Spinney and mr Fred Rogers

[@rickmontgomery3037]

Wonderful seeing this! Wow, had no idea Carroll was also the voice of Oscar the Grouch! :)

[@watchforever1724]

This was a nice episode I’m glad I can watch the episode online

[@wtftv42]

Love the casual inclusion of a Michael Jackson cameo clip

[@christybradfield7812]

Thank you for these and please keep them coming!

[@SwiftFoxMedia]

Thanks Christy! We have 10 more segments to share! Including Julia Child, Rita Moreno, Lou Ferrigno, Tony Bennett and MORE!

[@leannaboyle6836]

I really miss Mr. Spinney

[@1f5sda]

I do too! 🙁

[@shem269]

That little blue southern accent owl puppet in that tree was cute

[@BenJabituya]

You mean X The Owl?

[@frankieclayton9303]

My favorite childhood TV show growing up taught me so many wonderful lessons in life

[@frankieclayton9303]

He touch the heart and life of so many kids people growing up Mr Rogers

[@YpapayY]

Such good times

[@julieclifford7698]

💖💖💖

[@annecohen8927]

Oh my gosh, never before did I see an episode of Mr. Rogers on the set of Sesame Street while Mr.Hooper was alive! What is the name of this episode and when was it aired including the year- was it in 1971 or earlier? My gosh , I never saw that episode before! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Drewit1]

The episode is 1575 for Sesame Street.

[@bletheringfool]

it was recorded in 1981

[@CaptWesStarwind]

The world is just a little less bright with him and Mr. Rogers gone.