The Electric Company Skills (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-G
TV Episode | 28 min | Comedy, Family

The Electric Company

Skills (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-G

TV Episode | 28 min | Comedy, Family

Keith is invited to join The Electric Company, but before he can take the oath, Francine swoops in and steals his special skill. Can The Electric Company help him get it back, or will Keith be powerless forever?

Head Writer

Willie Reale

Director

Ryan McFaul

Writers

Paul Dooley (based on the 'The Electric Company' by) | Joan Ganz Cooney (based on the 'The Electric Company' by) | Lloyd Morrisett Jr. (based on the 'The Electric Company' by) | Willie Reale (written by)

Composer

Anthony Veneziale

Cinematographer

Bill Berner

Editors

Andrew Mendelson | Nick Mougis | Paul Viskup

Casting

Joe Lopick | Patricia McCorkle (as Pat McCorkle)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 19, 2009

Release date

Jan 19, 2009 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

10 wins & 13 nominations

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25 cast members

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