Joe Raposo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joe Raposo

American composer

Date of Birth: 08-Feb-1937

Place of Birth: Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 05-Feb-1989

Profession: screenwriter, actor, composer, singer, pianist, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH (February 8, 1937 – February 5, 1989) was an Portuguese-American composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist, 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" and "C Is For Cookie".
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).