Joe Raposo
Sound
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Acting Credits
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, ...
Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
The Great Muppet Caper
Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Self (archive footage)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Self (archive footage)
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Self
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
Filmography
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
1990
as Self (archive footage)
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
1986
as Self
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
as Dubonnet Club Orchestra Member (uncredited)
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
1980
as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
1977
as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self