View Full Version : Best (and Worst) Theme Songs
saskflames69
04-10-2012, 01:21 AM
I was watching George Strombolopolus Tonight, immediately after it ended I heard "Fwaaaaa fwafwafwafwafwaaaaaa" and I began to grow sad. Coronation Street. That theme song is so depressing. It has got to be the worst theme song for any TV show.
The best by far is the Littlest Hobo. I don't think any theme song or intro could top this one.
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Yes, they still show it on CTV on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and no, I am not ashamed to admit I will wake up at 8 am, turn on the TV, watch some Littlest Hobo, then crawl back to bed and sleep for another hour and a half.
Worst theme song evar....
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afc wimbledon
04-10-2012, 01:44 AM
Taxi, bumping bit of jazz funk. Barney Miller comes a close second though and was a far cooler show
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JurassicTunga12
04-10-2012, 02:00 AM
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Kidder
04-10-2012, 02:03 AM
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Kidder
04-10-2012, 02:10 AM
Kinda hand in hand with the last one, I've always found this video hilarious.
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To Be Quite Honest
04-10-2012, 02:24 AM
Also see here for the same talk just a few months ago!
Searched "Theme Songs" (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=85276&highlight=theme+songs)
krazycanuck
04-10-2012, 02:26 AM
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saskflames69
04-10-2012, 02:38 AM
Also see here for the same talk just a few months ago!
Searched "Theme Songs" (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=85276&highlight=theme+songs)
Oh, sorry forgot about that thread
Sr. Mints
04-10-2012, 03:21 AM
Everybody knows theme songs are your last chance to use the washroom, kill the lights, get a snack, etc.
Nothing got me more juiced up on Saturday mornings when I was a kid than the Thundercats theme song.
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edit: I can't embed one with the action shots, but that's ok.
Machiavelli
04-10-2012, 04:01 AM
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God, I loved this show. I would come home for lunch during elementary school largely for this (as well as Inspector Gadget).
Kipperriffic
04-10-2012, 04:50 AM
Everybody knows theme songs are your last chance to use the washroom, kill the lights, get a snack, etc.
Nothing got me more juiced up on Saturday mornings when I was a kid than the Thundercats theme song.
edit: I can't embed one with the action shots, but that's ok.
Nothing beats this intro. My fav cartoon as a kid. You win.
drewboy12
04-10-2012, 05:04 AM
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drewboy12
04-10-2012, 05:06 AM
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MrMastodonFarm
04-10-2012, 06:01 AM
Perfect Strangers and Thundercats already mentioned, damn you guys are good.
I'll go with something currently on TV then, Game of Thrones.
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BlackRedGold25
04-10-2012, 06:54 AM
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Bigtime
04-10-2012, 06:59 AM
For your consideration (as best):
Airwolf
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Magnum, p.i.
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ComixZone
04-10-2012, 06:59 AM
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DownhillGoat
04-10-2012, 07:12 AM
Best theme ever.
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Oh. You meant TV themes.
SeeBass
04-10-2012, 07:19 AM
I'm more of a Barney Miller or Good Times kinda fan
onetwo_threefour
04-10-2012, 07:27 AM
Dukes of Hazzard
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Simon & Simon
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Table 5
04-10-2012, 08:19 AM
I've always loved the Matlock theme song. But then again, I've always liked the show too cause I'm an old man deep down inside.
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speede5
04-10-2012, 08:21 AM
Hockey Night in Canada (the old one)
Monday Night Football (Hank)
The A-team
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04-10-2012, 08:29 AM
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SeeBass
04-10-2012, 08:31 AM
The original BSG theme
Regulator75
04-10-2012, 08:38 AM
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Northendzone
04-10-2012, 08:40 AM
1. the orginal S.W.A.T. opening theme
2. entourage
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04-10-2012, 09:23 AM
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Winner :D
Yeah_Baby
04-10-2012, 09:34 AM
For Nostalia
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And just because I can:
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TurnedTheCorner
04-10-2012, 09:42 AM
Short and to the point.
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Senator Clay Davis
04-10-2012, 09:45 AM
"Way Down in the Hole" (from the Wire)and all its variations, though none beats the original Tom Waits classic, even as I loooove the Blind Boys of Alabama version.
undercoverbrother
04-10-2012, 10:17 AM
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greatest american hero
Finny61
04-10-2012, 10:42 AM
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Joborule
04-10-2012, 10:48 AM
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God, I loved this show. I would come home for lunch during elementary school largely for this (as well as Inspector Gadget).
I loved this show as well. I forgot (or didn't think at the time) that it had such an awesome theme song as well.
undercoverbrother
04-10-2012, 10:48 AM
hillstreet blues
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CaptainCrunch
04-10-2012, 10:52 AM
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Who's the black private dick
That's a sex machine to all the chicks?
SHAFT!
Ya damn right!
Who is the man that would risk his neck
For his brother man?
SHAFT!
Can you dig it?
Who's the cat that won't cop out
When there's danger all about?
SHAFT!
Right On!
They say this cat Shaft is a bad mother
SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
I'm talkin' 'bout Shaft.
THEN WE CAN DIG IT!
He's a complicated man
But no one understands him but his woman
JOHN SHAFT!
Nammer403
04-10-2012, 10:53 AM
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growing up i also loved the disney cartoons theme songs.
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CaptainCrunch
04-10-2012, 10:54 AM
One of the best war T.V. shows ever made
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undercoverbrother
04-10-2012, 10:56 AM
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Joborule
04-10-2012, 11:14 AM
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We have a winner. This is the greatest intro of all time. Never gets old.
MacGr3gor
04-10-2012, 11:15 AM
Best theme, by far.
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CaptainCrunch
04-10-2012, 11:15 AM
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MrMastodonFarm
04-10-2012, 11:17 AM
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Canada 02
04-10-2012, 11:20 AM
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Coach
04-10-2012, 11:25 AM
I loved this show as a kid. The Eddy Van Halen-esque tapping is pretty sweet too.
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Lt.Spears
04-10-2012, 11:26 AM
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Nothing as a kid got me more pumped up than HNIC theme.
undercoverbrother
04-10-2012, 11:27 AM
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saskflames69
04-10-2012, 12:01 PM
whoops, already posted haha
Senator Clay Davis
04-10-2012, 12:09 PM
I can't see Youtube vids at work so I'm not sure if its been posted, but Unsolved Mysteries has one of the best and creepiest theme songs ever.
Puppet Guy
04-10-2012, 12:28 PM
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troutman
04-10-2012, 12:35 PM
Barney Miller
The White Shadow
WKRP
Welcome Back Kotter
Community
The Daily Show
Conan (when he was on NBC)
Devils'Advocate
04-10-2012, 12:50 PM
For your consideration (as best):
Airwolf
Magnum, p.i.
Add Hawaii 5-0 and you have the top 3 Byrnes and I had in the previous thread. :)
Jagermeister
04-10-2012, 01:18 PM
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sclitheroe
04-10-2012, 03:16 PM
For your consideration (as best):
Airwolf
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Magnum, p.i.
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Holy cr*p, are you my long lost sibling?
Bigtime
04-10-2012, 03:57 PM
Holy cr*p, are you my long lost sibling?
Great minds thinking alike. :D
JonDuke
04-10-2012, 04:45 PM
How is this not here yet?
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Hockey_Ninja
04-10-2012, 05:04 PM
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never watched this show but this opening song is boss.
Hack&Lube
04-10-2012, 05:09 PM
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JonDuke
04-10-2012, 05:09 PM
This is my wife and I lip syncing one of our faves.
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Hack&Lube
04-10-2012, 05:16 PM
And onto the theme of the great 80s vehicle...shows about vehicles
The Super Car!
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The Super Helicoptor! (I prefer season 3's music)
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The Super Street-Bike!
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The Super Semi-Trailer Truck??!! WTF
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The A-Team was pretty much the super van full of people who could never hit their targets. Season 5 was my favorite version of the theme.
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Hack&Lube
04-10-2012, 05:27 PM
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Hack&Lube
04-10-2012, 05:28 PM
The singer of this:
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Is this: (Yes I #### bricks)
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Hack&Lube
04-10-2012, 05:34 PM
Lion's amazing full heavy metal theme for the original Transformers: The Movie in 1986
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Senator Clay Davis
04-10-2012, 05:45 PM
Now that I'm home, I can post this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2S6ZQn9lvk
octothorp
04-10-2012, 05:51 PM
Danger Bay... this song is the freaking Guile's Theme of Canadian television.
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Flash Walken
04-10-2012, 05:52 PM
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God, I loved this show. I would come home for lunch during elementary school largely for this (as well as Inspector Gadget).
I blame this show for my synth overindulgence.
Curses you, Drive Soundtrack!
browna
04-10-2012, 05:57 PM
With Simon and Simon, Dukes of Hazard, Magnum PI, the A Team and The Rockford files already mentioned, I present this
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As an aside, this is pretty well done
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Flash Walken
04-10-2012, 05:57 PM
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Jobo should be all over this post.
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04-10-2012, 06:44 PM
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Joborule
04-10-2012, 08:39 PM
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Jobo should be all over this post.
Screw HNIC, this is the greatest sports theme of all time. If NBA ain't coming back to NBC, then NBC should just use this for hockey.
Perfection.
It's so awesome that it was used as a background music for a hip-hop song by Nelly.
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I loved this one:
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There was a time when hearing this theme led me to drop everything to watch the Office.
kenk-la
04-11-2012, 12:06 AM
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How was this not mentioned?
Flash Walken
04-11-2012, 12:10 PM
I loved this one:
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Let's get Dangerous!
CaptainCrunch
04-11-2012, 12:20 PM
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cDnStealth
04-11-2012, 12:42 PM
Because I am dissapointed it's not been posted yet.
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Also, a couple of my childhood favs that haven't been posted already.
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undercoverbrother
04-11-2012, 12:47 PM
Bj and the Bear. The title of this show still makes me giggle like a school girl.
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Red Ice Player
04-11-2012, 12:54 PM
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Puppet Guy
04-11-2012, 01:01 PM
I forgot to post this one yesterday:
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CaptainCrunch
04-11-2012, 01:40 PM
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calumniate
04-11-2012, 01:49 PM
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Can't beat that!
Bigtime
04-11-2012, 02:02 PM
A favorite from a more recent show, war drums anyone?
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I don't know what those subtitles are on this video, best I could find.
Joborule
04-19-2012, 10:07 PM
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VANFLAMESFAN
04-19-2012, 10:47 PM
This tune used to scare the crap out of me as an 8 year old.
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photon
04-19-2012, 10:48 PM
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photon
04-19-2012, 11:02 PM
Louder version of Darkwing Duck.
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JiriHrdina
04-19-2012, 11:06 PM
Growing pains!
MrMastodonFarm
04-19-2012, 11:08 PM
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photon
04-19-2012, 11:15 PM
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photon
04-19-2012, 11:16 PM
There's one I'm trying to remember, it was a kids show with people (not a cartoon), and I think one of the characters was a big spring (???).
photon
04-19-2012, 11:20 PM
Oh yeah and The Raccoons had lots of good songs, way above the cartoon's production level.
http://www.gilsinan.com/raccoons/songs/
photon
04-19-2012, 11:23 PM
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Pierre "Monster" McGuire
04-19-2012, 11:30 PM
C'mon, no love for old "Black" shows?
Diff'rent Strokes:
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The Jeffersons:
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227:
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Good Times:
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BONUS:
Cheers:
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MY NOMINEE FOR WORST THEME SONG (Even as a kid I had to mute this when it came on:
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ResAlien
04-19-2012, 11:32 PM
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photon
04-19-2012, 11:41 PM
I found it!! Anyone else ever see this show, it looks old even for me!
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Julio
04-20-2012, 12:06 AM
Page 6 and no Hawaii Five O?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepyGm9Me6w
Hack&Lube
04-20-2012, 02:55 AM
The somewhat different original version of the Perfect Strangers theme for Season 1.
I like the ending part when Balki is on the bus around 1:16
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Bigtime
04-20-2012, 09:03 AM
Page 6 and no Hawaii Five O?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepyGm9Me6w
Post 52 on page 3, mentioned but no video linked.
OutOfTheCube
04-20-2012, 10:31 AM
6 pages in and no 'that song everyone knows but no one knows where it's from'?
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Magnum PEI
04-20-2012, 02:08 PM
this is the best. I don't htink anyone will ever top it.
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ive never actually seen the show, just the closing credits because it was on before this:
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Coach's Corner also has a good theme song
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And of course KITH
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Teh_Bandwagoner
04-20-2012, 03:08 PM
Ducktales was my first choice. Other picks:
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And a special shout out for nostalgic value, though the theme song was generally not memorable:
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gallione11
04-20-2012, 03:59 PM
Not sure if this was ever aired in Canada. Watched it in the US in the early 90s. Great show.
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Hack&Lube
04-20-2012, 07:49 PM
Yes Bots Master was aired here. It was actually a French cartoon. They never sold toys here though so nobody ever had the stupid glasses to wear when it became "LAZER TIME!"
To Be Quite Honest
04-20-2012, 10:00 PM
I don't know if you have seen the show Luck. It's slow and wordy, but I like that when it's done right. Their theme song is gritty and I usually listen to it all the way through each time. This song is killer and I bet you wouldn't stop bobbing your head to it fi you heard it in a pub/bar/elevator/brothel . . .
by Massive Attack: Splitting the Atom
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Also the open for House
Massive Attack: Tear Drop
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A favorite from a more recent show, war drums anyone?
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I don't know what those subtitles are on this video, best I could find.
from the description in the video you linked
Turns out, the singing in BSG's opening is actual lyrics, taken from the Gayatri Mantra: oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ tát savitúr váreniyaṃ bhárgo devásya dhīmahi dhíyo yó naḥ pracodáyāt
The Language is Sanskrit. Basically, it translates into something like: We meditate upon the radiant Divine Light of that adorable Sun of Spiritual Consciousness; May it awaken our intuitional consciousness.
Sainters7
04-21-2012, 12:20 AM
This really needs to be in this thread:
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Displaced Flames fan
04-21-2012, 05:16 AM
Already mentioned, Twin Peaks is probably my favorite ever.
Here are some other favorites..
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Psych's Dual Spires episode intro!
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The Good Guys....Gone too soon. Can't find the title sequence but the theme is this...
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And.....yes....
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VANFLAMESFAN
04-21-2012, 12:11 PM
^^^Has that Breaking Bad full sequence ever aired or was that just a fan made video? Don't think I've ever seen that before.
jayswin
04-21-2012, 04:55 PM
Can't believe no one's posted the greatist theme song ever....Fraggle Rock
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MrMastodonFarm
04-21-2012, 05:30 PM
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Displaced Flames fan
04-21-2012, 08:36 PM
^^^Has that Breaking Bad full sequence ever aired or was that just a fan made video? Don't think I've ever seen that before.
Fan made video using the entire song.
Absolutely ground breaking show.
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From wikipedia:
Premise
The comedy revolves around Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carroll_O%27Connor)), a working-class World War II veteran. He is a very outspoken bigot, seemingly prejudiced against everyone who is not a U.S.-born, politically conservative, heterosexual White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Anglo-Saxon_Protestant) male, and dismissive of anyone not in agreement with his view of the world. His ignorance and stubbornness tend to cause his malapropism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malapropism)-filled arguments to self-destruct. He often responds to uncomfortable truths by blowing a raspberry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowing_a_raspberry). He longs for simpler times when people sharing his viewpoint were in charge, as evidenced by the nostalgic theme song "Those Were the Days", the show's original title.
By contrast, his wife Edith (Jean Stapleton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Stapleton)) is a sweet and understanding, if somewhat naïve, woman. She usually defers to her husband. On the rare occasions when Edith takes a stand she proves to be one of the wisest characters, as evidenced in the episodes "The Battle of the Month (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_All_in_the_Family_episodes#Season_3:_1972. E2.80.931973)" and "The Games Bunkers Play (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_All_in_the_Family_episodes#Season_4:_1973. E2.80.931974)". Archie often tells her to "stifle" herself and calls her a "dingbat".[5] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_in_the_Family#cite_note-4) Despite their different personalities they love each other deeply.
They have one child, Gloria (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Stivic) (Sally Struthers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Struthers)), who is married to college student Michael Stivic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Stivic) (Rob Reiner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Reiner)). "Michael" is referred to as "Meathead" by Archie and "Mike" by nearly everyone else. Mike is a bit of a hippie, and his morality is informed by the counterculture of the 1960s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterculture_of_the_1960s). He and Archie represent the real-life clash between two generations. They constantly clash over religious, political, social, and personal issues. For much of the series, the Stivics live in the Bunkers' home to save money, providing even more opportunity for the two men to irritate each other. When Mike finally finishes graduate school and the Stivics move out, it turns out to be to the house next door. The house was offered to them by George Jefferson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Jefferson), the Bunkers' former neighbor, who knows it will irritate Archie. In addition to calling him "Meathead (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Stivic)", Archie also frequently cites Mike's Polish ancestry, referring to him as a "dumb Polack (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_Poland#Exonyms)".
The show is set in the Astoria (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astoria,_Queens) section of Queens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens), one of New York City's five boroughs, with the vast majority of scenes taking place in the Bunkers' home (and later, frequently, the Stivics' home). Occasional scenes take place in other locations, most often (especially during later seasons) Kelcy's Bar, a neighborhood tavern where Archie spends a good deal of time and which he eventually buys
krazycanuck
04-22-2012, 04:03 AM
Laverne and Shirley
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Another oldie but goodie.
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And now for something completely different.
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One of the best theme songs...
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...and some of the best insults ever!
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To Be Quite Honest
04-22-2012, 06:43 AM
Absolutely ground breaking show.
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From wikipedia:
Premise
The comedy revolves around Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carroll_O%27Connor)), a working-class World War II veteran. He is a very outspoken bigot, seemingly prejudiced against everyone who is not a U.S.-born, politically conservative, heterosexual White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Anglo-Saxon_Protestant) male, and dismissive of anyone not in agreement with his view of the world. His ignorance and stubbornness tend to cause his malapropism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malapropism)-filled arguments to self-destruct. He often responds to uncomfortable truths by blowing a raspberry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowing_a_raspberry). He longs for simpler times when people sharing his viewpoint were in charge, as evidenced by the nostalgic theme song "Those Were the Days", the show's original title.
By contrast, his wife Edith (Jean Stapleton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Stapleton)) is a sweet and understanding, if somewhat naïve, woman. She usually defers to her husband. On the rare occasions when Edith takes a stand she proves to be one of the wisest characters, as evidenced in the episodes "The Battle of the Month (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_All_in_the_Family_episodes#Season_3:_1972. E2.80.931973)" and "The Games Bunkers Play (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_All_in_the_Family_episodes#Season_4:_1973. E2.80.931974)". Archie often tells her to "stifle" herself and calls her a "dingbat".[5] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_in_the_Family#cite_note-4) Despite their different personalities they love each other deeply.
They have one child, Gloria (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Stivic) (Sally Struthers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Struthers)), who is married to college student Michael Stivic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Stivic) (Rob Reiner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Reiner)). "Michael" is referred to as "Meathead" by Archie and "Mike" by nearly everyone else. Mike is a bit of a hippie, and his morality is informed by the counterculture of the 1960s (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterculture_of_the_1960s). He and Archie represent the real-life clash between two generations. They constantly clash over religious, political, social, and personal issues. For much of the series, the Stivics live in the Bunkers' home to save money, providing even more opportunity for the two men to irritate each other. When Mike finally finishes graduate school and the Stivics move out, it turns out to be to the house next door. The house was offered to them by George Jefferson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Jefferson), the Bunkers' former neighbor, who knows it will irritate Archie. In addition to calling him "Meathead (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Stivic)", Archie also frequently cites Mike's Polish ancestry, referring to him as a "dumb Polack (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_Poland#Exonyms)".
The show is set in the Astoria (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astoria,_Queens) section of Queens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens), one of New York City's five boroughs, with the vast majority of scenes taking place in the Bunkers' home (and later, frequently, the Stivics' home). Occasional scenes take place in other locations, most often (especially during later seasons) Kelcy's Bar, a neighborhood tavern where Archie spends a good deal of time and which he eventually buys
Harrison Ford was offered the part of Mike Stivic on "All in the Family" (1968), but turned it down, citing the bigotry of Archie Bunker was too offensive.
VO #23
04-22-2012, 06:53 AM
While they might not be "best ever", these are some memorable ones that are oversights so far:
Degrassi Jr High
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RASSqslGSBE
Of course with this one, the credits is where the gold really is (Captain Planet):
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=Vo0D6bzxLLw&feature=related
Great riff on this one (Beverly Hills 90210):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyS_o6lqKS0&feature=related
Smoggies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdCfCSfkLqQ
ALF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBpXoeZzRdI
And it was always a good late night when this 10-year old got to stay up late and partake in some casual father-son misogyny (Married with Children)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAKaJE4gjYg
Teh_Bandwagoner
04-30-2012, 02:54 PM
Bumping this because I saw pictures of Levar Burton from the Comic Expo, which reminded me of this:
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Hack&Lube
04-30-2012, 04:19 PM
A favorite from a more recent show, war drums anyone?
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I don't know what those subtitles are on this video, best I could find.
I like the melodic and non-western instrumentation and more esoteric music that McCreary used for the new BSG. That said, part of my still wishes we heard this theme a little more often (but not too much).
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Lot's of themes missing.
By the great Henry Mancini, a theme so good it lives on long after the show.
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You can still whistle this for immediate creepiness :)
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The Other Classic Blacksploitation Theme
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Less known but so-o funky.
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More Isaac Hayes -themes.
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There's about a million good film themes (Morricone, anyone?) but here's another cool theme from the sixties.
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Joborule
11-26-2012, 01:22 PM
Was the Highlander theme posted?
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Damn does that get you amped! #### yeah let's watch this! They don't make awesome themes like this anymore.
Hockey_Ninja
11-26-2012, 04:38 PM
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Maritime Q-Scout
11-26-2012, 07:00 PM
I just got Netflix and one thing that was a pleasant surprise was remembering how awesome some 90's themes were: NewsRadio and Mad About You.
Somewhat unrelated, but I miss startings. I know by cutting them they can have an extra 30 seconds of show or commercials or whatever, but I miss them anyway.
GreatWhiteEbola
11-26-2012, 08:11 PM
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