David Connell (1931 – May 5, 1995[1]) was the original executive producer for Sesame Street, and Children's Television Workshop's vice-president in charge of production. Connell, who had been a producer for the CBS children's program Captain Kangaroo, played a key role in establishing the basic format of the "street" skits. He was also the principal creative behind The Man from Alphabet, a series of live action skits starring Gary Owens which failed in child tests and were never aired on Sesame Street.[2] Connell received his B.A. in 1955 and his M.A. in 1956, both from the University of Michigan.[1]
- ^ a b J. Michael Elliott (May 9, 1995). "David D. Connell, 64, a Creator of 'Sesame Street'". New York Times. p. D23.
- ^ Morrow, Robert W. (2005). Sesame Street and the Reform of Children's Television. Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 91–92. ISBN 0801882303.