Biography

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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View The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series
5.4
View The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

1968Series
6.8
View Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music

1990Film
10.0
View Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure!
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure!

Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure!

1977Film
6.9
View Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021Film
7.5
View Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.

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

1986Film
10.0
View Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?

Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?

1980Film
7.3