Joe Raposo

Born: 1937-02-08

Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an American composer, lyricist, songwriter, singer, and pianist, best known for his work on the children's television series Sesame Street, for which he wrote the theme song, as well as classic songs such as "Bein' Green", "C Is For Cookie" and "Sing" (later a #3 hit for The Carpenters). He also wrote music for television shows such as The Electric Company, Shining Time Station and the sitcoms Three's Company and The Ropers, including their theme songs. In addition to these works, Raposo also composed extensively for three Dr. Seuss TV specials in collaboration with the DePatie-Freleng Enterprises: Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977), Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980), and The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe Raposo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-04-23

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show...

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Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure

as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Released: 1977-04-01

Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped...

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Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?

as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
Released: 1980-05-02

A young man wishes he could get away and his wish is granted in a globetrotting, song singing way.

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Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1990-05-16

A television special broadcast on PBS in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television...

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Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.

as Self
Released: 1986-01-12

A short documentary about the successful Moscow production of the musical "Raggedy Ann: The...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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