Joe Raposo

Nacimiento : 1937-02-08, Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Muerte : 1989-02-05

Historia

Joseph Guilherme Raposo, OIH was an 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".

Películas

Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure
Music
Marcella is the sick young daughter of a toy maker. One night, her toys come alive to take her on an adventure to meet the Doll Doctor, in hopes that he will mend her broken heart. After decades of being lost media, the cult classic musical has finally been brought back to life thanks to the efforts of R.A.R.E. (Raggedy Ann Revival Effort). The film is edited together by using footage from the New York State Archives, surviving bootlegs of the show, and demo recordings.
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Original Music Composer
Part of Sesame Workshop's "Caring for Each Other" Initiative, Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate offers families a moment of joy and connection in challenging times.
Sesame Street: Elmo Says Boo!
Songs
Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Sesame Street friends stir up some spirited fun. Get ready for nonstop jokes, songs and spooky surprises with Telly, Baby Bear, Bert and Ernie. Elmo Says Boo! is sure to make you shriek -- with laughter.
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Self (archive footage)
A television special broadcast on PBS in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist Joe Raposo after he passed away.
Kingdom Chums - Little David's Adventure
Music
A 1986 television special inspired by the Biblical tale of David and Goliath, and originally broadcast on the ABC network in the United States. In the special, three schoolchildren from the real world are transported into the world of the Bible, with the help of three magical stuffed animals. One of them, a raccoon named David, becomes his Biblical namesake and faces off against a warthog giant named Goliath.
Rag Dolly in the U.S.S.R.
Self
A short documentary about the successful Moscow production of the musical "Raggedy Ann: The Musical Adventure", also known as "Rag Dolly".
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Music
Bedtime Stories & Songs is a 1986 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, released on VHS as part of the My Sesame Street Home Video label. The video was re-released with different segments under the new title of Sleepytime Songs & Stories in 1996, and on DVD in 2005. The framing story involves Big Bird speaking to the audience, offering advice on the best ways to fall asleep. A Honker and her baby stop by, and Telly arrives for a sleepover with heaps of cuddly toys that he couldn't sleep without. Buster the Horse demonstrates how to fall asleep standing up and Susan comments from her apartment window.
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Songs
Taped in Toronto between August 9-24, 1982, Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit the Frog, the Muppets work in the control room and, amidst chaos, manage to keep the show on the air. Throughout the show, a romantic triangle develops among Piggy, Ritter (who is smitten with the pig) and Hamilton (who is deeply uncomfortable with the star's romantic inclinations).
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
Music
The Cat in the Hat is all set for a lovely picnic, but the evil Grinch changes his plans by inventing a contraption that captures noise and makes it sound ferocious. The Cat has to save the world from the clutches of the Grinch and the only way to do it is to reach Grinch's soft spot.
El gran golpe de los Teleñecos
Music
Se ha cometido el robo del siglo y sólo Gustavo, Fozzie y el gran Gonzo están en condiciones de investigar el caso. Nuestros héroes llegan a Londres para entrevistar a Lady Holiday (Diana Rigg), una diseñadora de alta costura a la cual le han robado un collar de diamantes de valor incalculable. Mientras, la rana Gustavo se topa con la encantadora cerdita Miss Peggy y surge el flechazo. Desafortunadamente, el hermano de Lady Holiday (Charles Grodin) también intenta cortejar a la sensual cerdita, para poder implicarla en otro atraco de joyas. Entonces será el momento de que la rana Gustavo y sus amigos limpien el nombre de Peggy y atrapen al verdadero culpable.
Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?
Gil Gickler / Groogen Musician / Senior Fairy / Groogen Dairywoman (voice)
A young man wishes he could get away and his wish is granted in a globetrotting, song singing way.
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Songs
Sesame Street celebrated its 10th anniversary in the spring of 1979 with a half-hour PBS special hosted by James Earl Jones titled A Walking Tour of Sesame Street. The special aired on individual PBS stations at various times between March and May 1979. (Muppet Wiki)
Peeping Times
Music
Peeping Times is a comedy special that aired on NBC on January 25, 1978. Co-produced, written and directed by Rudy De Luca and Barry Levinson, the special featured an early broadcast network appearance of David Letterman. David Frost was co-executive producer. The show was a spoof of TV news magazine programs.
Halloween Is Grinch Night
Music
When the sour-sweet wind starts blowing again, the Whos retreat to their homes because they know the Grinch will soon be a'prowlin. Young Eukariah Who has to make a trip to the Euphemism (outhouse), when the wind blows him away to a confrontation with the gruesome Grinch. Eukariah decides that the Grinch must be stopped, so he faces his fears and confronts the Grinch and his spooks.
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Music Arranger
Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped by a pirate.
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Music Director
Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped by a pirate.
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Lyricist
Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped by a pirate.
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Songs
Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped by a pirate.
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Joe, the Bus Driver (uncredited)
Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped by a pirate.
Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure
Original Music Composer
Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped by a pirate.
Nashville
Music
Drama en torno a la industria discográfica de esta ciudad. En el fondo es una sátira de la sociedad americana a través de la música country.
Out to Lunch
Songs
The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
Out to Lunch
Music
The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
Salvajes
Original Music Composer
Una tribu de primitivos "hombres del barro" encuantran una pelota de croquet, rodando a través de su bosque. Tras ella, encuentran una gran propiedad abandonada en Long Island. Al entrar, comienzan a civilizarse y asumir los roles estereotipados y la vestimenta de la gente en una fiesta de fin de semana. A continuación se presenta una alegoría de la clase alta de la conducta. Por fin, empiezan a devolver a su estado original, y después de una batalla en el croquet, que desaparecen en el bosque.
La posesión de Joel Delaney
Music Director
Las fuerzas del mal procedentes del demonio han poseído al joven Joel Delaney (Perry King), pero su hermana Norah Benson (Shirley MacLaine) luchara por salvar su alma. Este film es un thriller donde el terror gira alrededor de la ciencia oculta y el budu.
La posesión de Joel Delaney
Original Music Composer
Las fuerzas del mal procedentes del demonio han poseído al joven Joel Delaney (Perry King), pero su hermana Norah Benson (Shirley MacLaine) luchara por salvar su alma. Este film es un thriller donde el terror gira alrededor de la ciencia oculta y el budu.
The Great Santa Claus Switch
Original Music Composer
Santa Claus and his elves are ready to deliver presents to children everywhere but Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place! One by one, Cosmo abducts Santa's elves and replaces them with his evil henchmen. Can Fred the Elf save Christmas before Cosmo burglarizes the world?
Los Teleñecos: Hey Cinderella!
Music
Cenicienta vive con su malvada madrastra (como en el cuento de hadas sabe), pero una parte que nunca se cuenta de la historia es cómo la Hada Madrina de Cenicienta tuvo la ayuda de los monstruos, un príncipe que pretende ser un jardinero, y nada menos que la Rana Gustavo.
Run, Run
Music
RUN, RUN, a polished live-action effort shot by Jim Henson and Frank Oz in Greenwich, CT in October 1965, is a visualization of the joys of childhood and the wonder of nature. In the short, Jim’s daughters run freely through woods saturated by the colors of autumn into the warm embrace of their mother. The action is underscored by Joe Raposo’s lilting music, giving a sense of visual poetry.