"The King of Eight"
Keith Vernon Textor (1921-2018)[1] was a composer, arranger, and performer who wrote music for many of Jim Henson's films produced for season 2 of Sesame Street.
He was the co-founder of Scott-Textor Productions Inc., a company providing and arranging music for television and commercials.
During the 1950s and 60s, Textor performed with the Honey Dreamers, Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians, and the Keith Textor Singers.
Textor also co-wrote the theme for TV's Candid Camera.
Sesame Street Credits[]
- The King of Eight
- 1-2-3-4-5!
- The Queen of Six
- Eleven Cheer
- Number Twelve Rocks
- Doll House
- Number Three Ball Film
Other Henson Credits[]
- The Muppets Valentine Show (music arranger and conductor)