- He received a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College, did graduate work in psychology at UCLA, and earned a doctorate in experimental psychology at Yale University.
- Co-founder of Sesame Street.
- Graduated from Oberlin College in 1951 with a B.A. in philosophy. He also attended UCLA for two years of graduate work in psychology, followed by three years at Yale, where Dr. Morrisett earned his Ph.D. in experimental psychology.
- Was President of The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation (1969-1998).
- Served as Chairman of the Board of Children's Television Workshop from the beginning in 1968 until 2000. He then served as Chairman Emeritus of the Sesame Workshop Board.
- Served as Chairman of the Board for his alma mater Oberlin College (1975-1981).
- Served on the Board of Trustees for the RAND Corporation from 1973 to 2007 also serving as Board Chairman for nine years (1986-1995).
- Has a son Lloyd Jr and a daughter Sarah.
- He joined the Carnegie Corporation of New York in 1959, staying for ten years and eventually becoming Vice President. At Carnegie, Morrisett specialized in psychological studies of preschool children, looking to better their education before they began elementary school.
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