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Joe Raposo

Joe Raposo

Born: February 8, 1937
Died: February 5, 1989
in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
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).

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Title: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 23, 2021
Type: Movie
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Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
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Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Title: Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 16, 1990
Type: Movie
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A television special broadcast on PBS in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist Joe Raposo after he passed away.
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Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Title: Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Character: Self
Released: January 12, 1986
Type: Movie
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A short documentary about the successful Moscow production of the musical "Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure", also known as "Rag Dolly".
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Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Title: Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Character: Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
Released: May 2, 1980
Type: Movie
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A young man wishes he could get away and his wish is granted in a globetrotting, song singing way.
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Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Title: Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Character: Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Released: April 1, 1977
Type: Movie
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Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped by a pirate.
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Title: The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 6, 1968
Type: TV
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The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
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