Sam Pottle

Sam Pottle was an American composer, conductor, and musical director involved in many theatrical and television productions. He is perhaps best remembered for his work on “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show,” having co-written the now-famous theme song for the latter. However, Sam Pottle was also involved with many theatrical productions in the 1960s and 1970s. He composed the scores to Keep Tightly Closed in a Cool Dry Space (La Mama, 1968) and The Meehans. He served as musical supervisor on Money and Broadway’s Cry for Us All and was conductor for Broadway’s The Mad Show. Education: Yale University.