MSNBC The 11th Hour With Brian Williams December 10, 2019 07:58:00
>> that's right. >> la, la, la. >> reporter: spinney himself was a gentle man who loved his craft and took pride in his creation. >> well, kids, are you all set for a little christmas story? >> reporter: he knew quite well that big bird had a big influence on a tender audience. he knew his bird would never betray them, make fun of them, trick them. >> just awfully nice to be able to have a job where you're doing just what you want to do when you're a child, and that's what i do for a living. >> reporter: on the other hand, spinney was also the hand and voice that sprang from a garbage can. >> ...
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