Joe Raposo
Known for Sound · 7 credits
- Born
- 1937-02-08
- Died
- 1989-02-05
- Place of birth
- Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
- Also known as
- Joseph Guilherme Raposo
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).
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Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
1990
as Self (archive footage)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
1980
as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
TV Shows (2)
Movies (5)
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
1990
as Self (archive footage)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
1980
as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
1986
as Self
About Joe Raposo
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… With 7 credits spanning from 1961 to 2021, Joe Raposo has appeared in 5 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joe Raposo Movies
- Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990) — as Self (archive footage)
- Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977) — as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) — as Self (archive footage)
- Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980) — as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
- Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R. (1986) — as Self
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