Bruce Hart was educated at Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, and at Yale Law School (LL.B.). He wrote special material for Carl Ballantine and Larry Hankin and for the Charles Playhouse in Boston. His sketches include "Uncle Bergie" and "Rod-Wright", and he joined ASCAP in 1961.
He and his wife were among the first writers on Sesame Street (1969) when it began in 1969 as a children's show that tried to be equally entertaining and educational.
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Helped write the theme song to the famous children's show Sesame Street (1969).
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Independent Lens
2006-2012
TV Series documentary lyrics - 2 episodes
Pastor Mike Online
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 2011 music - 1 episode, 2011
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
Documentary lyrics: "Sesame Street Theme" music by nm0710809
School for Seduction
2004
writer: "Badder Badder Schwing"
Sesame Street Presents: The Street We Live On
2004
TV Movie lyrics: "Sesame Street Theme Song"
Tarnation
2003
Documentary writer: "Sesame Street Theme"
Austin Powers in Goldmember
2002
writer: "Badder Badder Schwing"
Malcolm in the Middle
2001
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Never Been Kissed
1999
writer: "Free to Be You and Me"
House Arrest
1996
lyrics: "Sesame Street Theme"
Beautiful Thing
1996
as Hart, "One Way Ticket"
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1996
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Sesame Street
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 1993 music - 1 episode, 1993
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
TV Movie lyrics: "Can You Tell Me How To Get To Sesame Street"
Follow That Bird
1985
"Sesame Street Theme"
A Summer to Remember
1985
TV Movie writer: "Sesame Street Theme"
Sooner or Later
1979
TV Movie lyrics: "You Take My Breath Away", "Better Than It's Ever Been Before", "Simply Jesse", "Sooner Or Later"
Olivia
1978
TV Special lyrics: "Who Are You Now?"
Escape from Bogen County
1977
TV Movie lyrics: "I Like It Here"
Free to Be... You & Me
1974
TV Movie writer: "Free To Be... You & Me"
Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30
1973
lyrics: "Who Are You Now?", "Baby Blue Eyes"
Bang the Drum Slowly
1973
lyrics: "Bang the Drum Slowly"
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Leap of Faith
1988
TV Movie written by
Sooner or Later
1979
TV Movie
Free to Be... You & Me
1974
TV Movie television developer
Sesame Street
1969
TV Series 1 episode
Candid Camera
1960/I
TV Series
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
NBC Special Treat
1982
TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Hot Hero Sandwich
1979
TV Series producer
Information Processing
1971
Documentary short producer
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
For the Next 7 Generations
2009
Documentary
Sooner or Later
1979
TV Movie
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Plaza Sésamo: Los monstruos feos más bellos
2008
Video composer: additional music - archive footage
Elmo's Potty Time
2006
Video lyricist: theme song
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1980
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Children's Entertainment Series
Hot Hero Sandwich (1979)
1980
Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Children's Programming
Hot Hero Sandwich (1979)
1970
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming - Individuals
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