Bruno the Trashman

Bruno the Trashman was performed by Caroll Spinney.

During the 1970s, the cast of Sesame Street made live performances across the country, but since there was no good way to get Oscar to enter the stage, he couldn't be used. Then Caroll Spinney got an idea to create, design, and perform a full-body garbage man named Bruno.

Bruno carried Oscar around in his trash can. Since his arms are usually just holding onto the can, Caroll Spinney was able to perform Oscar as well as Oscar's right hand. The trash can was connected to an opening in Bruno's stomach, and Bruno rarely spoke.

Bruno appeared on Sesame Street from 1978-1990.

One of the few times that Bruno spoke was in the song Put It In The Trash Can, which he sang with some Anything Muppet garbage men.

Bruno also appeared in the movie Follow That Bird as well as in the television specials The Sesame Street Special and Big Bird's Birthday.

The character eventually wore out really badly, and it was decided not to rebuild him.