Poster of Big Bird in China

Big Bird in China

Plot: Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King
Release Date: Sunday, May 29 1983
41 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Caroll SpinneyCaroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney was
49 in Big Bird in China
as 'Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)'.
Tue, Dec 26 1933 –
Sun, Dec 08 2019
Portrait of Brian MuehlBrian Muehl
Brian Muehl was
30 in Big Bird in China
as 'Barkley (voice)'.
Sun, Aug 24 1952
Portrait of Lianzi OuyangLianzi Ouyang
Lianzi Ouyang was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Xiao Foo (as Lien-Tze Quyang)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank OzFrank Oz
Frank Oz was
39 in Big Bird in China
as 'Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)'.
Thu, May 25 1944
Portrait of Jerry NelsonJerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson was
48 in Big Bird in China
as 'Two-Headed Monster (voice)'.
Tue, Jul 10 1934 –
Fri, Aug 24 2012
Portrait of Richard HuntRichard Hunt
Richard Hunt was
31 in Big Bird in China
as 'Two-Headed Monster (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 17 1951 –
Tue, Jan 07 1992
Portrait of Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson
Martin P. Robinson was
29 in Big Bird in China
as 'Telly Monster (voice)'.
Tue, Mar 09 1954
Portrait of Jim HensonJim Henson
Jim Henson was
46 in Big Bird in China
as 'Ernie (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 24 1936 –
Wed, May 16 1990
Portrait of Cheryl BlaylockCheryl Blaylock
Cheryl Blaylock was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (as Cheryl Blalock)'.
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Portrait of Edward G. ChristieEdward G. Christie
Edward G. Christie was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (as Ed Christie)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arabella HongArabella Hong
Arabella Hong was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'The Shopkeeper'.
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Portrait of Ziu Ping HuaZiu Ping Hua
Ziu Ping Hua was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'The Storyteller'.
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Portrait of Quan She-ZhenQuan She-Zhen
Quan She-Zhen was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Monkey King'.
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Portrait of Liu Xio-ShenLiu Xio-Shen
Liu Xio-Shen was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Monkey King'.
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Portrait of Xu Tien-EdXu Tien-Ed
Xu Tien-Ed was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Monkey King'.
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Portrait of Fu-Hai LuFu-Hai Lu
Fu-Hai Lu was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Monkey King'.
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Portrait of Chi-Lian WuChi-Lian Wu
Chi-Lian Wu was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Monkey King'.
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Portrait of Li JiangLi Jiang
Li Jiang was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Monkey King'.
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Portrait of Yi-Ping ChouYi-Ping Chou
Yi-Ping Chou was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Monkey King'.
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Portrait of Zhang Xin-TienZhang Xin-Tien
Zhang Xin-Tien was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Monkey King'.
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Portrait of Wang Kwan-WeiWang Kwan-Wei
Wang Kwan-Wei was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Lion Dog'.
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Portrait of Bao Yi-TingBao Yi-Ting
Bao Yi-Ting was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Lion Dog'.
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Portrait of Lu Ja-LinLu Ja-Lin
Lu Ja-Lin was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'The Dancing Phoenix'.
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Portrait of Katherine LakoskiKatherine Lakoski
Katherine Lakoski was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'The Singing Phoenix (voice)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Jon StoneJon Stone
Jon Stone was
52 in Big Bird in China
as 'Director, Executive Producer, Writer'
Mon, Apr 13 1931 –
Sun, Mar 30 1997
Portrait of Ozzie AlfonsoOzzie Alfonso
Ozzie Alfonso was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Joseph A. BaileyJoseph A. Bailey
Joseph A. Bailey was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of Kuo Bao-XiangKuo Bao-Xiang
Kuo Bao-Xiang was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Xu Ja-ChaXu Ja-Cha
Xu Ja-Cha was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of David LiuDavid Liu
David Liu was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Tish SommersTish Sommers
Tish Sommers was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Ken GutsteinKen Gutstein
Ken Gutstein was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Dick LiebDick Lieb
Dick Lieb was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'
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Portrait of Caroll SpinneyCaroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney was
49 in Big Bird in China
as 'Story'
Tue, Dec 26 1933 –
Sun, Dec 08 2019
Portrait of Ken HahnKen Hahn
Ken Hahn was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Kermit LoveKermit Love
Kermit Love was
66 in Big Bird in China
as 'Special Effects'
Mon, Aug 07 1916 –
Sat, Jun 21 2008
Portrait of Don SahlinDon Sahlin
Don Sahlin would have been no older than
49 in Big Bird in China
as 'Special Effects'
Tue, Jun 19 1928 –
Sun, Feb 19 1978
Portrait of Richard TermineRichard Termine
Richard Termine was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Caroly WilcoxCaroly Wilcox
Caroly Wilcox was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Brooks FountainBrooks Fountain
Brooks Fountain was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Production Supervisor'
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Portrait of Wang Jing-PoWang Jing-Po
Wang Jing-Po was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Zhang Fu-GangZhang Fu-Gang
Zhang Fu-Gang was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Production Assistant'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yu Pei-XiaYu Pei-Xia
Yu Pei-Xia was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Liu HuiLiu Hui
Liu Hui was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Translator'
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Portrait of Susan MilanoSusan Milano
Susan Milano was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Post Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Larry JamesonLarry Jameson
Larry Jameson was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Blake NortonBlake Norton
Blake Norton was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Bob SchlottBob Schlott
Bob Schlott was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Debra SpinneyDebra Spinney
Debra Spinney was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Li ZhungLi Zhung
Li Zhung was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Victor DiNapoliVictor DiNapoli
Victor DiNapoli was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Susan MooreSusan Moore
Susan Moore was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Dick MaitlandDick Maitland
Dick Maitland was
40 in Big Bird in China
as 'Sound Effects'
Sun, Aug 23 1942
Portrait of Sam McLeanSam McLean
Sam McLean was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Peter ChowPeter Chow
Peter Chow was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Location Coordinator'
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Portrait of Margot BreierMargot Breier
Margot Breier was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Research Assistant'
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Portrait of Shari RomanShari Roman
Shari Roman was
>> in Big Bird in China
as 'Production Assistant'
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