Joe Raposo

Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH 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". 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).

8 February 1937

Born on the same birth date (8 February 1937): Harry Wu

Born on the same birth day (8 February): Arlie Petters • Audrey Meadows • Benigno Aquino III • Chester Carlson • Gia Long • JaJuan Johnson • Jules Verne • Julio Jones • Keegan Meth • Marinho Chagas • Michelle Brogan • Santosh Sivan • Snowy Baker • Valerie Thomas • Vince Neil • Zac Guildford

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