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Pop Culturist - March 2008

TV Theme Songs - What's Your Favourite

March 11th 2008 06:23

Da Da Daaaaaaaaaaaaa - Da,

When I was a kid - and you heard the theme to Get Smart resonating through the house - you knew it was close to dinner time.

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You either had your homework finished - or dipped out on seeing Agent 86, The Chief and Larraby altogether.

The same can be said I'm sure for "Sunday, Monday . . . Happy Days" or come to think of it - everything from the foot tapping opening to the classic My Three Sons, McHales Navy, Brady Bunch, Hogan's Heroes or The Addams Family.

To say the list of TV theme songs which have made their way into our hearts and minds is daunting - would unstate just how many there have been.

Classics in their own right - they are instantly recognisable - The Dick Van Dyke Show, Here's Lucy, HIll Street Blues, The Munsters, The Partridge Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Laverne and Shirley . . . on and on and on it goes.

Today - the TV theme song has lost a little of its lustre.

It's still there mind you - mostly truncated - but with a few notable exceptions - which follow in the footsteps of the greats.

So members of the jury - I put it to you - what have been your most memorable Television Theme Songs?

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Comment by Michaelie

March 11th 2008 06:45

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I agree - they were much more recognisable in earlier decades. That said... you just know what I'm going to say here don't you... Sex and the City and SeaChange have great theme songs. I also like the one on House.

Of the older ones, I loved the theme songs of I Dream of Jeannie, The Addam's Family and Get Smart.

Mich

Comment by Lara M

March 11th 2008 08:17

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I don't have a fav, but do like the 'Sex and the City' theme

The 'Underbelly' theme is pretty cool too. Can't recall any others...

Comment by JohnDoe

March 11th 2008 08:54

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Ok can of worms time MNG,

So many Tv Theme songs resonate for me and lit me up as a kid, here are a few:

Twin Peaks
Hawaii Five 0
Mission Impossible
Twilight Zone
Miami Vice
Welcome Back Kotter
Moonlighting
The Muppet show
The Rockford Files
Magnum PI
The Outer Limits
S.W.A.T
CHEERS
Alfred Hitchcock presents

Animated
Flintstones
Looney Tunes
Astro Boy
Speed Racer

My wife insists I add Simon & Simon, which is pretty cool.

Thats was fun

Comment by MelissaA

March 11th 2008 09:24

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Well I don't have one favourite as such, but lately, for some unbeknown and bizzare reason, I have had the theme song from 'Mr Ed' running through my head. Go figure!

Comment by Shan Jayaweera

March 11th 2008 10:24

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This one is easy the best Television theme song of all time is....

Welcome Back - from Welcome Back Kotter - just brilliant

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Comment by RubySoho

March 11th 2008 10:39

Music Zone
Thought Zone

THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO

for sure!!!!

I was only about 8 when it was on but I still know all the words.

Look at what's happened to me-e,
I can't believe it myself.
Suddenly I'm on top of the world,
It shoulda been somebody else.

Believe it or not I'm walking on air,
I never thought I could feel so free-e.
Flying away on a wing and a prayer,
Who could it be? Believe it or not it's just me!

Oh man, I miss the 80s. Thanks for trip down memory lane, Mr Nice Guy.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 13:49

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Mich

You're right - I'd expect nothing less.

Fond regards as always my friend

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 13:51

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Lara M

. . . can't recall any others?

. . . surely you're pulling my chain?

Cheers (not the show but the salutation)

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 13:53

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JD

Yep - and what a full can it is.

Thought The A-team might've made your list as well buddy?

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 13:54

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Hey Mel A

A horse is a horse of course, of course.

When next I speak to Roger Addison or Wilbur Post - I'll pass on your greetings.

Thanks for dropping by.

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 13:56

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Shan

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.

Epstein, Freddie Boom Boom Washington and Arnold Horseshack would be proud that you've paid homage to them.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 13:59

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Ruby

My pleasure.

The past is such a wonderful watercolour of memories isn't it.

I remember the first time I saw the Greatest American Hero - cheesy but fun - very much for its time.

You should check out Really Long Link

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Jarrah

March 11th 2008 15:22

Back to the Eighties

I liked it better when they moved away from those catchy 'jingles' and into the 80's (obviously).

That said, MASH is probably my favorite TV theme.

Plus, off the top of my head.
Family Ties
Growing Pains
Cheers
Punky Brewster
Magnum PI
21 Jump Street
ALF

oh, and...Beverly Hills 90210, great riif

Comment by James Rickard

March 11th 2008 22:26

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So much to choose from--and they call it a "...vast wasteland!" JD picked the best old ones (Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock.) Believe it or not, I have the Miami Vice soundtrack. I put a few bucks in Jann Hammer's pocket. And why was the Moonlighting theme a bigger hit????? BUT, lest we forget the immortal Johnny Cash's Johnny Yuma (The Rebel). (I know oldies too!)

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 22:30

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Hey there Jarrah

I'm more a catchy jingle type guy - it's an artform in itself - and one that immediately evokes more than just memories of the programs themselves.

But to each their own.

Cheers would have to be a modern day classic in my books alongside Hill Street Blues - both (not surprisingly) making it onto the mainstream Top 40 charts in their day.

Thanks for taking the time - you've got a good selection going there.

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 22:34

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James

Speaking about oldies - how about The Texas Rangers or even Circus Boy - with a seriously young Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees fame.

As far as lost tunes go - always had a soft spot for Baa Baa Black Sheep with Robert Conrad and all those restored Corsair fighters. Great stuff.

Thanks James - always a pleasure.

MNG

Comment by Aimzster

March 11th 2008 23:32

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OMG, Rubysoho! I had the exact same song in my head. I love BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Looking at a clip of the show now, I cringe but excellent song!

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 11th 2008 23:46

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Aimster

Check out the link I posted in my reply to Ruby.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by James Rickard

March 12th 2008 00:31

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Anyone who knows Circus Boy knows his stuff!!!!

Comment by Miswanderlust

March 12th 2008 04:14

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MNG
I love
Green Acres
Munsters
Addams Family

and
Hee Haw (soooo sad)

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Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 12th 2008 04:34

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Hee Haw

Gosh - I'd completely wiped this from my mind

Will do - three weeks to go and counting.

MNG

Comment by RubySoho

March 12th 2008 04:56

Music Zone
Thought Zone

To add to Jarrah's list:

Who's the Boss and Perfect Strangers.

Can't beat the cheesy yet painfully earnest 80s lyrics.

Thanks for that link MNG. The grainy VHS quality just added to the nostalgic experience.

Ruby

Comment by James Rickard

March 12th 2008 22:07

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Great comments, people! They brought me back for Day 2!

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 12th 2008 23:39

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Ruby

Thanks - really makes you think about just how many theme songs there are out there doesn't it?

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 12th 2008 23:42

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James

Thanks for your support old bean.

There's something about TV theme songs that certainly strike a chord in our psyhie.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Nathan 1

March 13th 2008 00:00

Hey,
Most definately the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel theme songs. Other good ones are the Twin Peaks and Masters of Horror theme songs which have very unsettling and creepy vibes to them.
Nathan

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

March 13th 2008 00:09

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Nathan

Masters of Horror is a newie on me.

Buffy really did have a following didn't it?

In fact sat on the train a couple of weeks ago next to a guy who was watching one of the DVD's on his laptop - talk about a fan - huh?

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Jill Browne

March 13th 2008 02:40

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First time I saw colour TV.

DA da da Da
Da da da
Da da da
Da da DDDDAAA da

I've got a horse and he lives by the course at the racetrack... (made up words)

Pa, Adam, Hoss, Little Joe, Hop Sing...

BONANZA!

Comment by Nathan 1

March 13th 2008 14:26

The Masters of Horror series is okay. It's a series where each episode is written/directed by a famous horror writer/director.

Yeah, Buffy is definately a cult kind of show I think pretty much anything affiliated with Joss Whedon has gathered a following because he has a knack for emotive writing.
Nathan

Comment by Nina

March 21st 2008 05:29

I looked up a post I did on this same topic, which reminded me just how long I've been on Orble!

So from that post, my favourites are Futurama (which sadly is no longer my ring tone!), Angel and Alias. I still get the urge to dance every time I hear the Alias opening music...

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