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David Connell (1931 – May 5, 1995) was the original executive producer for Sesame Street, and Children's Television Workshop's vice-president in charge of production. Connell, who had been a producer for the CBS children's program Captain Kangaroo, played a key role in
David D. Connell was born on 6 October 1931 in Michigan, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Square One Television (1987), Sesame Street (1969) and The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1979). He died on 15 May 1995 in River Edge, New Jersey, USA.
- Producer, Additional Crew, Writer
- October 6, 1931
- David D. Connell
- May 15, 1995
May 9, 1995 · David D. Connell, the original executive producer of "Sesame Street" and "The Electric Company," died on Friday at his home in River Edge, N.J. He was 64. The cause was cancer, said a...
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David D. Connell (October 6, 1931 - May 5, 1995) was the original executive producer of Sesame Street for the first three seasons, and Children's Television Workshop's vice-president in charge of production until season 19.
Connell, a former producer for Captain Kangaroo, played a key role in establishing the basic format of the "street" scenes. He was also the principal creative force behind The Man from Alphabet, a series of live action skits starring Gary Owens which failed in child tests and were never aired on Sesame Street. Connell also penned the lyrics for the song "Rub Your Tummy" (with music by Joe Raposo).
•Sesame Street Pitch Reel - Executive Producer
•Sesame Street Pilot Episodes - Executive Producer
•This Way to Sesame Street - Executive Producer
•Sesame Street - Executive Producer (seasons 1-3)
•Sesame Street LIVE! - Live Show Producer
•Out to Lunch - Executive Producer
•Current: David Connell's talents grew with his gifts to kids, an obituary by Joan Ganz Cooney
•David D. Connell, 64, a Creator of 'Sesame Street' , New York Times obituary, published May 9, 1995.
May 15, 1995 · David D. Connell, the original executive producer of “Sesame Street” and “The Electric Company,” has died at age 64. A spokeswoman for the Children’s Television Workshop, which he joined in...
David D. Connell was born on October 6, 1931 in Michigan, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Square One Television (1987), Sesame Street (1969) and The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1979). He died on May 15, 1995 in River Edge, New Jersey, USA.
May 5, 2023 · David Connell (1931 – May 5, 1995 [1]) was the original executive producer for Sesame Street, and Children's Television Workshop's vice-president in charge of production. Connell, who had...
