Caroll Spinney can tell you how to get to Sesame Street. He’s been a regular on the show since the day it aired.

Technically, he’s been two regulars. You see, Mr. Spinney is the puppeteer that brought both Big Bird and Oscar to life.

After almost 50 years, Mr. Spinney is retiring. At 84, it’s time to pass the birdseed and let a different voice snap, “Get lost!”