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Joe Raposo

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Feb 08 1937
Birthplace: Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Death: Sun, Feb 05 1989
Joe Raposo is 51 years old
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Poster of Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Joe Raposo would have been no older than
51 in Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 23 2021
Poster of Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Joe Raposo would have been no older than
51 in Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 16 1990
Poster of Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Joe Raposo was
48 in Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 12 1986
Poster of Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Joe Raposo was
43 in Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
as 'Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)'.
Fri, May 02 1980
Poster of Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Joe Raposo was
40 in Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
as 'Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 01 1977

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Joe Raposo was
31+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Joe Raposo was
24+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961