Entertainment | Michelle Obama Big Bird to Michelle: Are You Part Bird? First Lady Obama makes her Sesame Street gardening appearance By Evann Gastaldo Posted Nov 10, 2009 10:09 AM CST Copied Big Bird to Michelle: Are You Part Bird? Michelle Obama appears on the Nov. 10, 2009 episode of Sesame Street to celebrate the show's 40th birthday. (djtomdog) Michelle Obama’s much-hyped guest stint on Sesame Street airs today, and as promised, she helps Elmo plant a garden—and assures Big Bird that they’re not related, even though they’re both tall. Watch the clip above. Read These Next Mark Zuckerberg's 'list' has Silicon Valley buzzing. Tillis, who opposes Trump bill, won't seek reelection. IAEA chief downplays damage to Iran nuclear sites. Musk renews attack on Trump's bill. See 1 photo Report an error