The Cheat Sheet

What Is the Theme Song for ‘Sesame Street’?

Enjoying children’s TV shows is a classic part of growing up. Although tots now have access to streaming services and seemingly endless YouTube content, it’s still hard to beat the classics. Sesame ...
American Songwriter

The ‘Sesame Street’ Composer Who Wrote the ‘Threes Company’ Theme Song “Come and Knock on Our Door”

Just as Three’s Company hit record ratings when it first premiered on television as a pilot in 1976, its earworm theme song was one that stuck in most heads during the heyday of the show, from the ...
southcoasttoday

Documentary tells how the 'Sesame Street' theme song started with a Fall River musician

FALL RIVER — He might not be able to tell you exactly how to get to “Sesame Street,” but he does have stories about how his father wrote the catchy theme and other songs for TV's longest running ...
The New York Times

How Do You Rewrite the ABCs? The Secrets of Songwriting on ‘Sesame Street’

new video loaded: How Do You Rewrite the ABCs? The Secrets of Songwriting on ‘Sesame Street’ transcript “Sesame Street” has been teaching the ABCs for 50 years with music. Elmo, Usher and the writing ...
The New York Times

How ‘Sesame Street’ Started a Musical Revolution

Fifty years ago, the television show united children’s education, puppetry and songs. Pop stars have been singing the Muppets’ tunes (and vice versa) ever since. By Melena Ryzik How many ways can you ...