TV Theme songs

[+ purplekow]

An endangered species, the introductory TV Theme Song.  Even Rarer, the end of the show Theme Song.  

There are few new ones but there are plenty of old favorites.  I was torn between My Mother the Car and The Addams Family.  Snaps up for the Addams.    Do you have a favorite?

 

Edited Saturday at 09:14 AM by purplekow

[mtaabq]

Oh! Where to begin?

🎼 … love … exciting and new … come aboard … we’re expecting you 🎼

🎼 meet George Jetson … his boy Elroy … daughter Judy … Jane his wife … 🎼

🎼 here’s the story … of a lovely lady 🎼

When I would hear the theme to the sitcom “Soap” I knew I was about to laugh uproariously! 

Dynasty, Falcon Crest, North and South … anything by Bill Conti … that saxophone in the Knots Landing theme … 

🎼 Green Acres is the place to be 🎼

As soon as I quit I’ll think of a dozen more, lol! 

Something of an obscure reference but “Flying High” that CBS 1-season “Charlie’s Angels” knockoff about flight attendants. That was a fairly catchy theme song by David Shire if I’m not mistaken.

https://youtu.be/_RR2C-8AOk0?si=fR_Q14U1fQz9QIKh

Apologies - I can’t figure out how to embed the video. I’m an old man. 

Edited Saturday at 01:14 PM by mtaabq
Had to make an addition

[+ poolboy48220]

Now Cathy adores a minuet,

The ballet russe, and crepes suzette,

But Patty likes to rock and roll, a hot dog bash, to lose control,

What a mad duet!

[+ BOZO T CLOWN]

One of the most memorable, if not THE most memorable, TV theme song WITHOUT lyrics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzQFHNHzF6k 

As a tiny clown, Bozo was fascinated by the kaleidoscope imagery and the perfect cursive signatures....
It was very odd that the kids' names didn't appear in the opening credits. Only Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot (btw, Bozo had a MAJOR crush on Mr. French. That bearish physique, British accent, and bowler hat. Daddy, come to Bozo 😍!!).

BTC
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[+ Vegas_Millennial]

2 hours ago, mtaabq said:

🎼 meet George Jetson … his boy Elroy … daughter Judy … Jane his wife … 🎼

The extended version, updated for the REAL 21st century: 

 

 

[mtaabq]

2 hours ago, Vegas_Millennial said:

The extended version, updated for the REAL 21st century: 

 

 

OMG … that is perverted, twisted and sick. I LOVE IT!! 

[TonyDown]

 

[+ azdr0710]

2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of route 66 as an official federal highway and many celebrations are occurring this year between Chicago and Santa Monica.....the TV theme from "Route 66" is, of course, legendary....the show ran from 1960-1964, following the adventures of Buz and Tod as they worked odd jobs and met quirky characters each week......regrettably, this scene has them driving old route 40 over Donner Pass above Donner Lake.....George Maharis was released from the show in 1963 when, in part, producers found out he was gay.....  

 

 

Edited Saturday at 09:11 PM by azdr0710

[+ purplekow]

That theme song certainly hints as there being a gay component to the Maharis' character.  They have him looking longingly at something unseen and then a quick switch to Martin Milner's handsome face.  They are talking and directly looking at each other and then Milner stares at a passing women, while Maharis tries to get his attention, never looking to see at who or what he is staring.  At the end, he wraps his arm around Milner and keeps it there as they walk.  Milner does not respond in kind.  

Particularly in westerns, but in many "buddy" shows as well, there was often a gay subtext with longing glances and crotch close ups and needless shirtless scenes.    

Edited Saturday at 09:37 PM by purplekow

[+ BOZO T CLOWN]

A personal favorite TV theme song of yours truly:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjBkcesw0P0

BTC
🤡

[jeezifonly]

When in college in the 70's, my summers were spent working on shows in a theme park- one of the best shows had a medley of sung TV themes, from Rawhide to Beverly Hillbillies to Good Times. Layers of memories from childhood-teens-adulthood, in a format no longer part of home entertainment. 

[BSR]

Three great TV theme songs:

And my personal favorite:

 

[+ poolboy48220]

The Star Trek theme had lyrics. I think they're listed in "The Making of Star Trek", a book that came out midway through the original series' run. It's rumored that Gene Roddenberry wrote them quickly so he'd share royalties with Alexander Courage, who wrote the music. To the best of my knowledge it's never been performed with the lyrics.

[CuriousByNature]

"A Lonely Man" piano theme from Incredible Hulk...

Thank You for Being a Friend...

Scooby Doo...

Hill Street Blues...

Hawaii 5-0...

The Littlest Hobo (Canadian show)

 

[56harrisond]

 

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[TonyDown]

 

 

 

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[+ poolboy48220]

10 hours ago, TonyDown said:

 

 

Not part of the credits, but "Next Stop Everywhere" from the 11th doctor's run has always given me goosebumps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRMkiztF45w