The Electric Company
Series Overview
The Electric Company is an educational American children's television series that was produced by the Children's Television Workshop for PBS in the United States. PBS broadcast 780 episodes over the course of its six seasons from October 25, 1971 to April 15, 1977. After it ceased production that year, the program continued in reruns from 1977 to 1985, the result of a decision made in 1975 to produce two final seasons for perpetual use. CTW produced the show at Teletape Studios Second Stage in Manhattan, the first home of Sesame Street. The Electric Company employed sketch comedy and other devices to provide an entertaining program to help elementary school children develop their grammar and reading skills. It was intended for children who had graduated from CTW's flagship program, Sesame Street. Appropriately, the humor was more mature than what was seen there.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
6 Seasons • 780 Episodes
28–30 min per episode
1971 – 1977
Premiered: Mon, Oct 25, 1971
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 59: “Episode 59”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Electric Company Season 1 Opening and Closing Credits and Theme Song
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2017-07-19
Cast & Creators
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Morgan Freeman
Mark /Easy Reader /Mel Mounds /Count Dracula /Mad Scientist /The Cop /Marcello
Rita Moreno
Carmela
Mel Brooks
Blond-Haired Cartoon Man (voice)
Hattie Winston
Sylvia / Valerie the Librarian
Gene Wilder
Letterman (voice)
Joan Rivers
Letterman Narrator (voice)
Zero Mostel
Spell Binder (voice)
Todd Graff
Jesse - Member of the Short Circus
June Angela
Julie - Member of the Short Circus
Luis Ávalos
Roberto / Dr. Doolats / Igor / Pedro
Judy Graubart
Winnie /Jennifer of the Jungle /Julia Grown-Up /The Witch
Jim Boyd
Andy /J. Arthur Crank /Paul the Gorilla /The Blue Beetle /The Wolfman /Loreli Loverly /Max /Steve Awesome the $6.39 Man
Réjane Magloire
Samantha - Member of the Short Circus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Lehrer
Miles Ludwig, Erica Branch-Ridley, Andrea Palumbos, Ashley Fenwick-Naditch, Emily Friendroberts
Department Leadership Roster
Miles Ludwig
Producer
Erica Branch-Ridley
Producer
Andrea Palumbos
Producer
Ashley Fenwick-Naditch
Producer
Emily Friendroberts
Producer
Andy Ferguson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Electric Company.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Electric Company
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What is The Electric Company about?
The Electric Company is an educational American children's television series that was produced by the Children's Television Workshop for PBS in the United States. PBS broadcast 780 episodes over the course of its six seasons from October 25, 1971 to April 15, 1977. After it ceased production that year, the program continued in reruns from 1977 to 1985, the result of a decision made in 1975 to produce two final seasons for perpetual use. CTW produced the show at Teletape Studios Second Stage in Manhattan, the first home of Sesame Street. The Electric Company employed sketch comedy and other devices to provide an entertaining program to help elementary school children develop their grammar and reading skills. It was intended for children who had graduated from CTW's flagship program, Sesame Street. Appropriately, the humor was more mature than what was seen there.
How many seasons does The Electric Company have?
The Electric Company comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Electric Company?
Key cast members in The Electric Company include Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno, Mel Brooks, Hattie Winston, Gene Wilder.
Who created or directed The Electric Company?
The Electric Company was developed and directed by Not specified.