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25 October 1971 (USA) moreTagline:
Hey, you guys! morePlot:
A comedy variety show that teaches basic phonetic and grammar concepts using live-action sketches, cartoons, songs, and Spider-Man episodes. full summaryAwards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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The one Electric Company I owe! more (36 total)Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 15 of 37)| Jim Boyd | ... | Andy / ... (780 episodes, 1971-1977) | |
| Morgan Freeman | ... | Count Dracula / ... (780 episodes, 1971-1977) | |
| Judy Graubart | ... | Jennifer of the Jungle / ... (780 episodes, 1971-1977) | |
| Skip Hinnant | ... | Clam / ... (780 episodes, 1971-1977) | |
| Rita Moreno | ... | Carmela / ... (780 episodes, 1971-1977) | |
| June Angela | ... | Julie - Member of the Short Circus (780 episodes, 1971-1977) | |
| Mel Brooks | ... | Blond-Haired Cartoon Man (780 episodes, 1971-1977) | |
| Luis Avalos | ... | Dr. Doolats / ... (650 episodes, 1972-1977) | |
| Joan Rivers | ... | Narrator of 'The Adventures of Letterman' (650 episodes, 1972-1977) | |
| Gene Wilder | ... | Letterman (650 episodes, 1972-1977) | |
| Zero Mostel | ... | Spell Binder (650 episodes, 1972-1977) | |
| Hattie Winston | ... | Sylvia / ... (520 episodes, 1973-1977) | |
| Melanie Henderson | ... | Kathy - Member of the Short Circus (520 episodes, 1971-1975) | |
| Steve Gustafson | ... | Buddy - Member of the Short Circus (520 episodes, 1971-1975) | |
| Danny Seagren | ... | Spider-Man (390 episodes, 1974-1977) |
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28 min (780 episodes)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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Original head writer Paul Dooley also appeared in filmed sketches occasionally and voiced many one-shot animated characters throughout the show's run. moreFAQ
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Three TV shows mean more to me than any others. The first was Mr Rogers' Neighborhood; the second, Sesame Street; and the third, The Electric Company. Mr Rogers taught me to be kind, that I was special, and that makebelive was a wonderful thing. Sesame Street taught me letters and numbers, how to count, how to spot similarities and differences, and that frogs conducted the best interviews. The Electric Company taught me how to sound out words and phrases, the basics of grammar; and, ultimately, how to read. My mother once told me that she didn't know I could read until I was riding in the car reading road signs out loud. This was before I was in school and was one of the reasons my parents dismissed the school's idea that I should wait a year to start, since my birthday was in mid-November. Thanks to this show and Sesame Street, I could read better than most of my classmates.
I haven't seen this show since the 70's, so I only have vague memories. I remember Morgan Freeman as Easy Reader, Rita Moreno shouting "Hey You Guyyyyyyyysssss". I remember the parts where two silhouetted people would sound out syllables. I remember Letterman (before Dave) and Spider-Man. Mostly, I remember a sense of fun.
When I read stories about what's wrong with education, I know the answer is simple (aside from money and parents and communities who care). School was rarely as fun as this. If education is fun, children will soak it up like a sponge. This show, and Sesame Street and Mr Rogers were fun.
I'm turned on, I have the power. Hey you guyyyyyyyyssss! Thanks.