Bob Dorough, the composer behind the catchy numbers on Schoolhouse Rock!, passed away this week at the age of 94. Even if folks didn’t know his name, inevitably, they have heard one of his compositions, which wrapped up succinct educational lessons into catchy tunes with clever lyrics. Schoolhouse Rock! first came to the air on Saturday morning in the early 70s, running until the mid-80s before getting a revival from 1993 to 1999. While the show’s heyday was decades ago, the charming numbers have stuck with generations of kids and still see frequent use in the classroom. Many thanks to Bob Dorough for the little lessons he imparted to us. To commemorate Dorough, let’s revisit some of our favorite classic Schoolhouse Rock! numbers. Enjoy, and rest easy, Bob.
“Conjunction Junction”
[Video:Â Disney Educational Productions]
“3 Is A Magic Number”
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“I’m Just A Bill”
[Video:Â Disney Educational Productions]
“Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla”
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“Verb: That’s What’s Happening”
[Video:Â dawemmy]