John Raitt



John Raitt (1971 - 2005) was an American actor and singer. His best known for his musical theatre work on Broadway, originating the role of Billy Bigelow in Carousel in 1945. His other musical works include Oklahoma! and The Pajama Game (reprising his role in the latter for the 1957 film adaptation).

Raitt provided the (inner) speaking and singing vocals for Dusty the Worm in episode 3307 of Sesame Street. His song from the episode, "Worm Soliloquy," directly parodies "Soliloquy" from Carousel, which was performed by Raitt's character Billy in Act I.