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"The Electric Company" (1971) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1971-1977

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"The Electric Company" (1971): Season 6: Episode 32 -- Featuring: Rita on the Run, Witch in the Kitchen, and Mel Mounds' song, "The Sweet Sweet Sway."
"The Electric Company" (1971): Season 5: Episode 91 -- Featuring: Jack and Jill, Crank and the Skunk, Letterman, and the Diver
"The Electric Company" (1971): Season 1: Episode 128 -- Featuring: The Vampire, Cosby and Cosby, and the song: "My Name is Kathy"
"The Electric Company" (1971): Season 1: Episode 75 -- Featuring: the letter ‘T’ with favorite sketches including Fargo North Decoder and Drill Sergeant.
"The Electric Company" (1971): Season 1: Episode 40 -- Featuring: the letter "K" and "of" with favorite sketches including the Giggles Goggle Girls and Mad Scientist.

Overview

User Rating:
8.1/10   317 votes
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Writers:
Sara Compton (writer)
Paul Dooley (head writer) (1971-1972)
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 full episode list
Release Date:
25 October 1971 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Hey, you guys! more
Plot:
A comedy variety show that teaches basic phonetic and grammar concepts using live-action sketches, cartoons, songs, and Spider-Man episodes. full summary
Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations more
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User Comments:
One of the most educational shows of its day!!! more (36 total)

Cast

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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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Also Known As:
The Reading Program (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
28 min (780 episodes)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:TV-Y | USA:TV-Y7 (some epiosodes) | USA:TV-G (1971-1985) | Singapore:G
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Bill Cosby used the experience as a cast member of the show toward his doctorate in education (EdD). more
Quotes:
Blond-Haired Cartoon Man: Stupid! Listen, stupid. I'm standing here, and I feel... stupid! more
Movie Connections:
Remade as "The Electric Company" (2009) more

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4 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
One of the most educational shows of its day!!!, 3 August 2000
Author: raysond from Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I can remember this show like it was yesterday. When I was in school,everyday after lunch we would go back into the classroom,and our teacher(dear sweet Mrs. Edge)would turn to the station where the show was on(it came on at 12:30 in the afternoon),and she would tell us that their were certain words and sounds like "ch",and "sh" that would be announced on the show,and IT WAS MANDATORY,that we watch the show,cause you'll never know if Mrs. Edge would give us a word to say or used in a sentence,and it came directly from that show.

The Electric Company was that show. It may have been a great show,but it was educational as well. I always looked forward to it coming on everyday. We couldn't wait for Rita Moreno to yell "Hey you Guys!",and we would yell right along,if you wasn't too loud or gotten or Mrs. Edge's last nerve. She was a very good teacher. I can remember some of the characters like Crank, J.J., Sylvia or Jennifer with Paul the Gorilla. Morgan Freeman was everyone's favorite because he could not only entertain the kids,but at the same time teach them about words and phrases,and other lessons of interest(my teacher worship the ground he walked on everytime he was on the air).

Oh yeah,how can I forget other characters like "Letterman",and learning to read from your friendly-neighborhood "Spiderman",and most importantly.....silent "e"....Who can remember the song.... "Who can turn a can into a cane","Who can turn a man into a mane"......and so forth.....

One of the best shows for my childhood. I'm surprised it didn't last very long,but it would be nice if someone did a remake of the show that encourages children to learn more and be entertain at the same time. Great show of the 1970's!!!!

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