The Electric Company

The Electric Company

Kids & Family 1971

Following the success of Sesame Street, Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop) debuted The Electric Company on PBS in October 1971. Through wordplay, music, and animation, the program taught kids the joys of literacy. Today, the series remains a classic example of how creativity can make television an educational medium.

Kids & Family 1971

C

Starring Jim Boyd, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart

EPISODE 1

Meet the Wolf Man!

Come meet the Wolf Man and help conquer the monster! Featuring: Slow Reader, J. Arthur Crank, Easy Reader, Lorelei and Mark, and the song: "I Love You -ING."

28 min · Oct 29, 1971
EPISODE 2

Have You Seen My Canta-antelope?

Have you ever seen a smallrus riding an alligalevator or an elegelephant eating some clowder? Featuring: The Camel Seller, Rita and Lorelei, and the songs "Found Hound", and "Sneaver Song."

28 min · Nov 10, 1971
EPISODE 3

It’s a Walrus, It’s a Bathtub, It’s Sprayman!

Make a fancy salad with Julia Grown-Up and learn all about the silent “e” with Sprayman! Featuring: The Giggle Goggle Girls, Fargo North Decoder, and Julia Grown-Up.

28 min · Nov 24, 1971
EPISODE 4

Who’s the Dummy Writing This Show?

Just how does Mrs. Victoria deal with 24 kids? Featuring: The Vampire, Cosby and Cosby, and the song: "My Name is Kathy."

29 min · Apr 18, 1972
EPISODE 5

When You Say That Mister, Smile!

Visit the Magical MMM Machine. Hum along with some funny clowns, and try ordering a telegram sandwich! Featuring: Letterman, Slim, and Buzzard Breath Bart.

28 min · Nov 25, 1974
EPISODE 6

How Do You Grumble, Growl, and Grunt?

Do you know how to chew a Green’s Green Grape, or deal with a Grumble, Growl, and Grunt? Featuring: Green’s Green Grapes, Tyler and Lester, and "The -LY Song."

28 min · Dec 28, 1972

Jim Boyd

Andy
Morgan Freeman

Count Dracula
Judy Graubart

Jennifer of the Jungle
Skip Hinnant

Clam
Rita Moreno

Carmela

About

The Electric Company

KIDS & FAMILY

Following the success of Sesame Street, Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop) debuted The Electric Company on PBS in October 1971. Through wordplay, music, and animation, the program taught kids the joys of literacy. Today, the series remains a classic example of how creativity can make television an educational medium.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 1971
Rated: C

Languages

Audio: English (United States) (AAC)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.