Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. - Page 4

J.T.B. · October 13 2012, 08:03 PM

the G-man wrote:

Speaking of WKRP, like a lot of people I assumed for years that the singer of the opening credits was actually Richard Sanders, the guy who played Les Nessman. However, it isn't.

That's a rumor I never heard till now. Hmm. The voice sounds absolutely nothing like Sanders.

Justin

sidious618 · October 13 2012, 08:10 PM

The Sopranos (how has no one mentioned this one?!)
The Wire
The Shield
The 4400
BSG

J.T.B. · October 13 2012, 08:16 PM

The Mystery Man wrote:

The Sopranos (how has no one mentioned this one?!)
The Wire
The Shield
The 4400
BSG

Which "Wire" season? I'm partial to the Season 2 Tom Waits original, but I had that record back in the day.

Justin

Vanyel · October 13 2012, 10:09 PM

So looking over people's choices, were the 70's and 80's the "Golden Age" of TV theme songs?

Spot's Meow · October 13 2012, 10:27 PM

Vanyel wrote:

So looking over people's choices, were the 70's and 80's the "Golden Age" of TV theme songs?

Yes, I think so. There are a few notable exceptions of course; I hadn't thought of Big Bang Theory, but that is a great example of a recent theme song that stands out. But it seems like so many current theme songs don't include lyrics anymore, much like they no longer include the introductions to the cast.

sidious618 · October 13 2012, 10:47 PM

J.T.B. wrote:

The Mystery Man wrote:

The Sopranos (how has no one mentioned this one?!)
The Wire
The Shield
The 4400
BSG

Which "Wire" season? I'm partial to the Season 2 Tom Waits original, but I had that record back in the day.

Justin

I think season four's might be my favorite. Best season, too. All the versions are good, though.

the G-man · October 14 2012, 01:34 AM

The Mystery Man wrote:

The Sopranos (how has no one mentioned this one?!)

I would have but I didn't count songs that weren't written specifically for the show. Same reason I didn't use the theme from Boss or the various Who songs featured in various CSI shows.

Spot's Meow wrote:

Vanyel wrote:

So looking over people's choices, were the 70's and 80's the "Golden Age" of TV theme songs?

Yes, I think so.

You'd be half right. The 70s and 60s are the golden age of TV theme songs.

cooleddie74 · October 14 2012, 01:36 AM

If the requirements are that we have to hear lyrics being sung in the theme?

1. The Greatest American Hero
2. Laverne and Shirley
3. One Day at a Time
4. Perfect Strangers
5. Happy Days

The rest of my Top Ten would be:

6. Mystery Science Theater 3000
7. Cheers
8. Green Acres
9. The Addams Family
10. It's Garry Shandling's Show

Moonlighting just barely misses the Top Ten, coming in at #11 on my personal favorites list.

cooleddie74 · October 19 2012, 05:03 PM

My two all-time favorite theme songs from British television series:

Gary Mitchell · October 20 2012, 04:26 AM

Moonlighting
Family Matters-first season(What a Wonderful World), not that crappy song in later years
Crime Story (Runaway)
Ed -season 1,3,4,5 (Next Year)
Bosom Buddies ( My Life sung by Tom Hanks)

Vanyel · October 20 2012, 05:07 AM

I didn't know Tom Hanks covered Billy Joel for Bosom Buddies.

the G-man · October 20 2012, 01:19 PM

I don't think he did. I think it was a studio musician

Zion Ravescene · October 20 2012, 01:46 PM

A recurring, er, theme here:

1) The Mysterious Cities of Gold
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq5Y_ogiyi0

2) ThunderCats
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qd_IsxgAf8

3) Ulysses 31
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ4c1X5ene8

4) Dogtanian & the Three Muskethounds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-xO72s5EBY

5) Around The World with Willy Fog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nqN_7eGItM

Honourable mention: The Bots Master

DigificWriter · October 20 2012, 04:51 PM

This is fairly easy for me:
1. Firefly
2. CSI: Miami
3. One Tree Hill
4. Las Vegas
5. Smallville

stj · October 20 2012, 09:45 PM

This is hard.

Today, 1. Big Bang Theory
2. Scrubs
3. Gilligan's Island
4. Beverly Hillbillies
5. The Flintstones

The 4400 almost made the list. With competition from Dangermouse.

October 13 2012, 08:10 PM	#47
sidious618 Admiral Location: New York, US	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. The Sopranos (how has no one mentioned this one?!) The Wire The Shield The 4400 BSG __________________ We've met before, haven't we?

October 13 2012, 10:09 PM	#49
Vanyel The Imperious Leader Location: San Antonio, Texas	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. So looking over people's choices, were the 70's and 80's the "Golden Age" of TV theme songs? __________________ Did I happen to mention, did I vow to disclose, this man we're seeking with a mole on his nose, I'm not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he's Chinese. A big clue by itself. --David Addison, Moonlighting

October 14 2012, 01:36 AM	#53
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. If the requirements are that we have to hear lyrics being sung in the theme? 1. The Greatest American Hero 2. Laverne and Shirley 3. One Day at a Time 4. Perfect Strangers 5. Happy Days The rest of my Top Ten would be: 6. Mystery Science Theater 3000 7. Cheers 8. Green Acres 9. The Addams Family 10. It's Garry Shandling's Show Moonlighting just barely misses the Top Ten, coming in at #11 on my personal favorites list. __________________ This shirt is dry clean only. Which means it's dirty. -Mitch Hedberg

October 19 2012, 05:03 PM	#54
cooleddie74 Fleet Admiral Location: The Warped Sector of the Demented Quadrant	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. My two all-time favorite theme songs from British television series: __________________ This shirt is dry clean only. Which means it's dirty. -Mitch Hedberg

October 20 2012, 04:26 AM	#55
Gary Mitchell Vice Admiral Location: Delta Vega ¯\_(°·O)_/¯	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. Moonlighting Family Matters-first season(What a Wonderful World), not that crappy song in later years Crime Story (Runaway) Ed -season 1,3,4,5 (Next Year) Bosom Buddies ( My Life sung by Tom Hanks) __________________ The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote. Last edited by Gary Mitchell; October 20 2012 at 04:55 AM.

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October 20 2012, 05:07 AM	#56
Vanyel The Imperious Leader Location: San Antonio, Texas	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. I didn't know Tom Hanks covered Billy Joel for Bosom Buddies. __________________ Did I happen to mention, did I vow to disclose, this man we're seeking with a mole on his nose, I'm not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he's Chinese. A big clue by itself. --David Addison, Moonlighting

October 20 2012, 01:19 PM	#57
the G-man Commodore Location: to your immediate right	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. I don't think he did. I think it was a studio musician

October 20 2012, 01:46 PM	#58
Zion Ravescene Admirable	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. A recurring, er, theme here: 1) The Mysterious Cities of Gold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq5Y_ogiyi0 2) ThunderCats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qd_IsxgAf8 3) Ulysses 31 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ4c1X5ene8 4) Dogtanian & the Three Muskethounds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-xO72s5EBY 5) Around The World with Willy Fog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nqN_7eGItM Honourable mention: The Bots Master __________________ "Well, I would like to make another trip," he said, jumping to his feet; "but I really don't know when I'll have the time. There's just so much to do right here."

October 20 2012, 04:51 PM	#59
DigificWriter Rear Admiral Location: West Haven, UT, USA	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. This is fairly easy for me: 1. Firefly 2. CSI: Miami 3. One Tree Hill 4. Las Vegas 5. Smallville __________________ Starbuck: We're all friendlies. So, let's just... be friendly. "Ze director's cut is ze film you saw in ze theater."

October 20 2012, 09:45 PM	#60
stj Rear Admiral Location: the real world	Re: Top 5 TV theme songs, read the rules before posting. This is hard. Today, 1. Big Bang Theory 2. Scrubs 3. Gilligan's Island 4. Beverly Hillbillies 5. The Flintstones The 4400 almost made the list. With competition from Dangermouse. __________________ Morals are what you do to other people. Other people, what we call society, are essential to human happiness. Therefore, morals are the path to happiness. My morals, your happiness; your morals, my happiness: It's a fair trade.