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In reply to the discussion: What television show had the best introduction song? Mine is Cheers. What about you? [View all]laurieu
(53 posts)41. The Virginian
Was going to say Rawhide or Bonanza. Westerns had the best opening music.
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What television show had the best introduction song? Mine is Cheers. What about you? [View all]
debm55
Jan 2024
OP
Laugh if you like, but I liked the "friends" theme song way more than the show itself
unblock
Jan 2024
#1
Well, I'll be the only one, but this show has great memories. I LOVED this show.
LakeArenal
Jan 2024
#6
I tend to pick those most recognizable: Cheers (for sure), Andy Griffith, M*A*S*H,
hlthe2b
Jan 2024
#7
I'm NOT waiting for post number 3,429 for this gem not to be duly recognized as G. O. A. T.
NCDem47
Jan 2024
#260
Agree, there were others too, but didn't want to mention all. They were songs that when you heard the music you knew
debm55
Jan 2024
#16
We did a seach for bar as my husband is from Boston. Couldn't find it. My favorite episode was the squeaky cheap shoes
debm55
Jan 2024
#64
Crap, I think I was there and didn;t know. Figured the inside was a set. We spent all that time looking for it. and it
debm55
Jan 2024
#312
Yes a very timeless intro. Glad they didn't use the words though. MASH was great. TY
debm55
Jan 2024
#26
I believe there were four versions of the "Barney Miller" end credits theme.
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Jan 2024
#274
Gilligan's Island, Welcome Back Kotter, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Petticoat Junction, Green Acres
Nanuke
Jan 2024
#20
I was thinking Welcome Back Kotter also. John Sebastian wrote and sang that song.
patphil
Jan 2024
#42
I heard an interview with Sebastian who said this song has kept him afloat financially and allowed him to send his kids
Nanuke
Jan 2024
#50
I have read all of Dianne's books. It's a sci fi drama, I watch it on Netflix ( not all seasons) and Prime ( all
debm55
Jan 2024
#70
I think I was too young for the show. But watched it on the after school shows they had on. I agree neet opening song. I
debm55
Jan 2024
#43
Agree with you all of your also collection . Only watched the first series of Star Trek enjoyed the opening song too.
debm55
Jan 2024
#46
Thank you CrispyQ. I like the animation. Sometimes I would watch shows just for the opening themes. Mr. Ed was the same
debm55
Jan 2024
#84
Yep, a classic.😁 Though I still can't figure out why the "professor" couldn't get them off of the island by building
debm55
Jan 2024
#92
That street scene was shot in Pittsburgh. The premise, as all leading actors went to Carnegie Mellon, was a police
debm55
Jan 2024
#86
Loved that show/music. The original show opener started with "Hanging in the Treme, watching people
hlthe2b
Jan 2024
#48
I have never heard this before, but the music and photos had me spellbound. Fantastic. TY
debm55
Jan 2024
#94
I loved Taxi. and the opening song. Sort of mellow but the show was funny as hell.
debm55
Jan 2024
#99
I didn't like Bonanza, but darn I would sit myself down and watch the opening theme. TY.
debm55
Jan 2024
#100
Loved the song Where You Lead by Carol King. It was one of the shows I would turn off after the opening theme.though.
debm55
Jan 2024
#103
I remembered the song and loved it. But I can't remember the show it was from. Thank you for a delightful musical piece.
debm55
Jan 2024
#95
I think I vaguely remember the show. I think a bird dropped down. But I was very young too. TY
debm55
Jan 2024
#112
You picked three classics there. I felt like the show was going to start. I watched them all and enjoyed them. TY very
debm55
Jan 2024
#158
I saw Highlander on my tablet. Will give it a look when Outlander finishes up. Got to get my fix of Scots😂
debm55
Jan 2024
#160
I loved that show. But the show was a little better with Michael Conrad in it. After he died, that part was not as great
debm55
Jan 2024
#163
I did watch that and loved the song. I didn't know it was a funeral march. I was spooky though. TY
debm55
Jan 2024
#75
Thank you. But they're identical cousins. I watched all your shows and loved all the themes TY
debm55
Jan 2024
#165
That is great that you remember after all these years. I think I was a little young to remember , but it does look
debm55
Jan 2024
#227
"A horse is a horse of course of course and no one can talk to a horse of course...."
viva la
Jan 2024
#79
Remembered Tom Hanks was one of the stars so used that to find "Bosom Buddies"
rurallib
Jan 2024
#148
Oh the show where the two guys had to live in a girls boarding home. I liked the theme but the show--not so much.
debm55
Jan 2024
#231
Yes, they all have these as a child, parent or grandparent we will always remember the themes. TY
debm55
Jan 2024
#239
It makes you feel like dancing - Yes, it does. That's what I like about Jennifer...
3catwoman3
Jan 2024
#254
Thank you, Sanity Claws, I like how they are playing checkers in the car. Fun theme.
debm55
Jan 2024
#251
"The Prisoner", "Zorro", "Monk" (the Randy Newman song), "The Addams Family" "The Avengers" and "The Mickey Mouse Club."
ificandream
Jan 2024
#122
We must be around the same age as I remember all the themes and shows at varioous stages of growing up. Thank you for
debm55
Jan 2024
#126
Your right, All of his themes had a fantastic hook that pull you right into the theme song. TY Brother Buzz.
debm55
Jan 2024
#132
Post's biggest hook, ever, was the tuban horn bridge in Mason Williams', Classical Gas
Brother Buzz
Jan 2024
#149
I thought the song was funny and easy for kids, like me to remember the lyrics and sing. My heart belongs to Arnold Z
debm55
Jan 2024
#200
Thank you for that information that I should know as Mancini is from the Pittsburgh area. Great themes and shows.
debm55
Jan 2024
#240
Thank you, I always wanted the dad and Mrs. Livingston to marry when I was a kid.
debm55
Jan 2024
#313
I watched the whole series and loved the series. THank. Did NOT like the ending.
debm55
Jan 2024
#320
Did not know that. Thanks for giving us that information, I that they were two great songs, and shows😃
debm55
Jan 2024
#258
How is Baretta missing from this list?!? Sammy Davis Jr., "Keep Your Eye on ther Sparrow"-- instant classic!
LeftyLucie
Jan 2024
#159
Thanks Chainfire. I liked James Garner in Maverick. But the Rockford Files had a better theme. TY
debm55
Jan 2024
#198
Every few years, my wife and I will binge watch Rockford, start to finish, it was a good show.
Chainfire
Jan 2024
#201
I was a Mannix watcher and I enjoyed the theme song too. Thank you bringing the show up
debm55
Jan 2024
#195
No timeframe, conside_this. I like the mellow jazzy sound. Thank you for posting.
debm55
Jan 2024
#190
Another favorite theme and song. I have Hulu so I am going to watch. This was one of the few shows my husband and I
debm55
Jan 2024
#184
mucifer , you are the first to bring it up. It is funny and thank you for posting it.
debm55
Jan 2024
#188
To this day, nothing thrills me more than the intro to Superman. I'm also going to throw M Squad into the mix.
NBachers
Jan 2024
#199
I like them both. Those are before my time. but I really like the second theme with Count Basie. Thank you so much for
debm55
Jan 2024
#217
My son is 19 and that's been his favorite show opening since he was about 7.
Bluethroughu
Jan 2024
#203
My husband is from Boston and one summer we did a scavenger hunt looking for the bar with a Restaurant above. No luck.I
debm55
Jan 2024
#209
My husband watched the whole thing. I really liked the first show and the theme song, TY
debm55
Jan 2024
#207
Yes , he did as my cousin had it and we would dance to it. Odd but I new from watching show that the man with the
debm55
Jan 2024
#215
I really that the theme was funny with Edith;s voice. Thank you for posting. Bad voice but a classic
debm55
Jan 2024
#252
I loved the intro to Beverly Hillbillies-great banjo work. Green Acres was a fun song to sing as a kid-lyrics fun and
debm55
Jan 2024
#310
I remember that wasn't it called "Believe it or Not" they played on the radio.when the show was popular.
debm55
Jan 2024
#317
This is weird-- I swear I posted my reply yesterday (?) but now I can't find it
ailsagirl
Jan 2024
#271
Sorry, Post again. I didn't remove anything, But sometimes i hit the wrong button,
debm55
Jan 2024
#297
I'll add a vote for the tally of Cheers, Golden Girls, MASH, The West Wing, but
RockRaven
Jan 2024
#278
I remember my husband was in the hospital and the nurses station was playing this song. Thank you' triryche3
debm55
Jan 2024
#328
Another theme song composed by Mike Post - Believe It or Not, it charted!
Brother Buzz
Jan 2024
#334