Queens, NY
Rolf Wahl was a television video engineer in New York City. He worked on many TV shows, including “The Merv Griffin Show” and “Sesame Street.” He filmed Big Bird’s first episode. Throughout his career, he traveled the world filming live events, including Barbara Streisand’s Central Park concert in 1967, the funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr. and many other events.
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Sesame Street 1986 Wrap Party | Himself |