‘The Electric Company’ cast circa 1976
“We’re gonna turn it on. we’re gonna bring you the power!”
The Electric Company originally ran on PBS from October, 1971 to April, 1977. 780 episodes of the children’s educational series were produced. If you grew up in the 1970s – you watched and were a fan. It’s that simple. The show was aimed at kids slightly older than those Sesame Street attracted, but was similar in stye, with humorous sketches, cartoons and songs that taught viewers how to speak and spell.
Denise Nickerson & The Short Circus sing ‘The Sweet Sweet Sway’ on ‘The Electric Company,’ 1972
Cast members for The Electric Company included; Rita Moreno, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant, Jim Boyd, Hattie Winston, Lee Chamberlin, Danny Seagren, Luis Ávalos and Bill Cosby. Members of the in-house kid’s musical group, The Short Circus, included; Irene Cara and Denise Nickerson.
Below we have a season six intro as well as Denise Nickerson (of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory-fame) singing “The Sweet Sweet Sway.” Have a fantastic Funshine Friday!
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