
Personal Info
Known For
Sound
Born
February 8, 1937
Died
February 5, 1989 (age 51)
Place of Birth
Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
Also Known As
Joseph Guilherme Raposo
Joe 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

TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961

TV
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968

Film
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Self (archive footage)
2021

Film
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure!
Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
1977

Film
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Self (archive footage)
1990

Film
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
1980

Film
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Self
1986
Filmography
2021FilmStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame Streetas Self (archive footage)1990FilmSing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Musicas Self (archive footage)1986FilmRag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.as Self1980FilmPontoffel Pock, Where Are You?as Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)1977FilmRaggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure!as Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self