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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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Filmography
all 37
Movies 35
self 4
Director 2
TV Shows 2
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate (2020)
Madeline (1988)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You? (1980)
Peeping Times (1978)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure (1977)
Out to Lunch (1974)
Maurie (1973)
Savages (1972)
The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970)
This Way to Sesame Street (1969)
Hey Cinderella! (1969)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
Run, Run (1965)
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GenderMale
Birthday1937-02-08
Deathday1989-02-05 (51 years old)
Birth PlaceFall River, Massachusetts, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsJoseph Guilherme Raposo
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