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Lou Berger

b. 1950

American musician

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About Lou Berger

Born 1950. Lou Berger is an American screenwriter, songwriter and children's writer.

Lou G. Berger (born August 21, 1950) is a former head writer for Sesame Street. Berger was one of two writers that helped launch Reading Rainbow in the early 1980s and he co-wrote, with Judy Freudberg, the primetime special The Street We Live On, which was nominated for an Emmy as Outstanding Children's Program. Berger wrote the lyrics for the special's song "The Street I Live On", which was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Berger attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, and is a graduate of Hofstra University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He also wrote for Nickelodeon's Pinwheel (TV series) and Hocus Focus (TV series).

Other In the credits of Hocus Focus (TV series) he is accredited with being the Master Mage as well as writer.

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Hofstra University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lou Berger?

American musician

When was Lou Berger born?

Lou Berger was born on 21 August 1950.

What is Lou Berger's occupation?

Lou Berger is a screenwriter, songwriter and children's writer.

What nationality is Lou Berger?

Lou Berger is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lou Berger

· Wikidata: Q6685372

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