Thomas Yohe
Thomas George Yohe (1937–2000) was an American animator, known primarily as a co-creator of the educational animated television series Schoolhouse Rock!.[1]
Biography
[edit]Yohe was born in Queens, New York, and graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in fine arts.[2] His career began as an art director at Young & Rubicam in 1961, and in 1964 he moved to McCaffrey & McCall.[2] In 1984, Yohe joined Grey Global Group, where he worked until November 2000.[2]
Yohe co-created Schoolhouse Rock!, an animated educational series developed to support ABC's children's programming efforts.[2][3] The series debuted in 1973 with "Three Is a Magic Number," which featured Yohe's animation.[2] The show gained widespread popularity and received an Emmy Award.[2][4] Schoolhouse Rock! consisted of around 40 segments aired between 1973 and 1985, each approximately three minutes long, teaching grammar, mathematics, science, and American history.[2] Notable segments included "Conjunction Junction," "Three Is a Magic Number," and "I'm Just a Bill." In the 1990s, Schoolhouse Rock experienced renewed interest among college audiences.[2] Theaterbam Chicago created a live theatrical version titled Schoolhouse Rock Live!, which toured educational institutions and theaters. A follow-up production, Schoolhouse Rock Live Too!, was also staged.[2][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas Yohe; Co-Created 'Schoolhouse Rock'". Los Angeles Times. December 26, 2000.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Saxon, Wolfgang (December 26, 2000). "Thomas Yohe, 63, a Creator Of TV's 'Schoolhouse Rock'". The New York Times.
- ^ Service, New York Times News (December 28, 2000). "THOMAS YOHE; CREATED `SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK'".
- ^ Staff, WIRED. "Passage: Thomas Yohe, 63" – via www.wired.com.
- ^ Staff, Variety (December 28, 2000). "Thomas G. Yohe".