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Caroll Spinney, who played Big Bird and Oscar on ‘Sesame Street,’ dies at 85
Caroll Spinney, the actor and puppeteer who portrayed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street over five decades, died Sunday at age 85.
5 years ago
New Mr. Rogers film pushes superstar actor Tom Hanks to take a risk
Patrick Stoner interviewed the Oscar winner about portraying the PBS children’s TV legend. Here’s a conversation with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about that chat.
5 years ago
Listen 5:49Texting, emojis and meerkats at the zoo = Always Sunny’s funniest episode this year
There’s even a rare happy ending.
5 years ago
When you won’t save a choking friend: ‘Always Sunny’ gets dark as the Gang toys with death
Episode 4 of Season 14 doesn’t have a lot of local Philly flavor, but displays plenty of the city’s sardonic wit.
5 years ago
Philly’s most infamous Weird Twitter star has a new TV show. Here’s what it’s like.
Airing Wednesdays on Adult Swim, TruthPoint features Dril and a cohost examining modern society in the context of the “dark web.”
5 years ago
The lasting legacy of Bob Ross and his colorful world of ‘happy accidents’
Over 31 seasons and more than 400 episodes, Ross became known for his hushed, soothing tones, big bushy hair, vivid landscapes and "happy little trees."
5 years ago
Airbnbs, a meet-cute and meta feminism: ‘Always Sunny’ returns for Season 14
Welcome to our weekly recaps of the show that’s kinda, sorta, somewhat about Philadelphia.
5 years ago
25 years later, a new generation gets immersed in ‘Friends’
In an era when everyone assumed they would move on to YouTube and Instagram video, young girls have embraced the series old-fashioned, sitcom format.
5 years ago
Wilmington hosts ’Magic’ show for historically black colleges
ESPN’s `First Take’ broadcast from the new 76ers Fieldhouse with guest star Magic Johnson, to attract students to historically black colleges
5 years ago
Downton Abbey actors Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), Kevin Doyle (Mr. Molesley) and Imelda Staunton, (Lady Bagshaw) talk about the series, the film, and the Downton phenomenon.
Air Date: September 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:57How television made Donald Trump
New York Times television critic James Poniewozik discusses his book, "Audience of One: Donald Trump, Television, and the Fracturing of America."
Air Date: September 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00‘Edgy’ or offensive? Shane Gillis controversy fans fierce debate among Philly comedians
Four Philly comedians told WHYY this was the most divided the community had been in recent years.
5 years ago
Listen 2:00Your guide to the 3rd Democratic debate
The spotlight is on the 10 candidates who made the cut for Thursday's debate in Houston.
5 years ago
South Philly pizzeria to make national splash on Action Bronson’s Vice TV show
More capacity is being added, because Angelo’s Pizzeria already sells out regularly.
5 years ago
‘It’s our pageant:’ As Miss America leaves Atlantic City, residents get territorial
A day after the pageant said it was leaving for Connecticut, people in the resort town said they weren’t ready to see it go.
6 years ago