Composer
Sam Pottle
American composer, conductor, and musical director involved in many theatrical and television programs (1934-1978)
1934–1978
6 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1934
- Died
- 1978
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Samuel H. Pottle (May 8, 1934 – July 4, 1978) was an American composer, conductor, and musical director involved in many theatrical and television productions. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he is perhaps best remembered for his work on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, having co-written the iconic melody Muppet Show theme song for the latter. However, Pottle was also involved with many theatrical productions in the 1960s and 1970s. His principal collaborators were David Axelrod and Tom Whedon, although he also worked with other lyricists. He replaced Joe Raposo as musical director for Sesame Street from season 6 through season 9.
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Life and musical career
- Education
- Yale University
- VIAF ID
- 292723443
- ISNI
- 000000039930556X
- GND ID
- 13529505X
- Library of Congress ID
- n95096386
- MusicBrainz ID
- 5743fb4f-5c5b-42b4-973e-5e233a286d4a
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Choir, Guitar, Voice
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samson And Delilah | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| The Muppet Show Theme | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Jonah And The Whale | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Five | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| David and Goliath | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Noah and the Ark | See work details |
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 292723443.