gfxgfx
 
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
logo
 
gfx gfx
gfx
680597 Posts in 27600 Topics by 4068 Members - Latest Member: Dae Lims March 28, 2024, 10:01:55 AM
*
gfx*HomeHelpSearchCalendarLoginRegistergfx
gfxgfx
0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.       « previous next »
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 Go Down Print
Author Topic: Favourite TV Show Themes  (Read 30977 times)
endofposts
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 837


View Profile
« Reply #25 on: April 03, 2012, 01:24:38 PM »

Wow. Some interesting Canadian content in here.

I'd say Cheers is a great one and also The Rockford Files. Been recently re-watching The Cosby Show and that intro, particularly the second season, with both image and sound is really iconic at this point.

Which Cosby show?  The one from the '80s, or the early '70s Cosby where he played a gym teacher, with the Quincy Jones theme (aka "Hikky Burr")? 
Logged
Chocolate Shake Man
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 2871


View Profile
« Reply #26 on: April 03, 2012, 01:30:54 PM »

Ha - meant the one from the 80s
Logged
pixletwin
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 4925



View Profile
« Reply #27 on: April 03, 2012, 01:33:08 PM »

I have a hard time making breakfast every morning without hearing the theme song for DEXTER in my head:

http://youtu.be/iZQrkLhSgpY
Logged
Alan Smith
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 2089


I'm still here bitches and I know everything. –A


View Profile
« Reply #28 on: April 03, 2012, 04:33:35 PM »

I find the poms tend to crank-out the Good themes:
The Sweeney - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99O6oTJVHo
(there’s also a mellow gonna cry into my cuppa after work style closing theme)

Grange Hill - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SlvZF6k5bE – has farty synths and one of those fish shaped percussion dohickys prominent in the mix

At home with the Braithwaites - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKwx67-WHHg

As opposed to the worst, usually from the Yanks:
Who’s the Boss (not you, mate) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPfZVSgpclw

Family Ties - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iliLnQmaEOA

Although I will grant them this rare exception – What about MiMi - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zceQ_tg_T5U
Logged

ESQ - Subscribe Now!!!

A new Beach Boys forum is here! http://beachboys.boards.net/
Aum Bop Diddit
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 672



View Profile
« Reply #29 on: April 03, 2012, 09:54:43 PM »

Every year should be 1966....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch1T8-hDy5I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iaR3WO71j4
Logged

Hey!  Those are *MY* wind chimes!
I. Spaceman
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Female
Posts: 2271

Revolution Never Again


View Profile
« Reply #30 on: April 03, 2012, 10:51:05 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXfyhqXxf3E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNS0u6USBT8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C8EUrtEhfM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQzNIxGLyM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpBhrjfetkk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq6g5qwAPv8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R45kkVRM4MQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS_hD6CyZwc&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6FY9DZcSoA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjwI9Oz0yl0&feature=related
Logged

Nobody gives a sh*t about the Record Room
Ron
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 5086


View Profile
« Reply #31 on: April 03, 2012, 11:14:15 PM »

The one from Community is really good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEGbjR1Y9Qo

BTW, how cool would it be to hear the Beach Boys sing this? 
Logged
Ron
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 5086


View Profile
« Reply #32 on: April 03, 2012, 11:17:22 PM »

Oh and for classic themes, it's hard to beat this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqazleR3FE

Logged
endofposts
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 837


View Profile
« Reply #33 on: April 03, 2012, 11:38:24 PM »

Not the best TV theme, but one of the best cover versions of a TV theme, complete with dance moves:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFXhkP8w3O0
Logged
Malc
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 483


It's all about 'harmony' ...


View Profile
« Reply #34 on: April 04, 2012, 10:39:25 AM »

ALIAS SMITH & JONES ... "There's one thing we gotta get Heyes ..." "What's that ?" "... Outta this business"  LOL

Best show ever ...
Logged

www.facebook.com/beachboysalbumsleeves - a cool place to visit !
rab2591
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 5865


"My God. It's full of stars."


View Profile
« Reply #35 on: April 04, 2012, 11:10:18 AM »

The one from Community is really good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEGbjR1Y9Qo

BTW, how cool would it be to hear the Beach Boys sing this? 

Love that show and the song!
_____

This one's a tie for best and worst - I just can't decide haha
Fresh Prince of Bel Air: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBe0VCso0qs
Logged

Bill Tobelman's SMiLE site

God must’ve smiled the day Brian Wilson was born!

"ragegasm" - /rāj • ga-zəm/ : a logical mental response produced when your favorite band becomes remotely associated with the bro-country genre.

Ever want to hear some Beach Boys songs mashed up together like The Beatles' 'LOVE' album? Check out my mix!
smile-holland
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 2131


The dream of Amsterdamee...


View Profile
« Reply #36 on: April 04, 2012, 11:27:35 AM »

MacGyver: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaQvBbzslJE

Not too impressive I admit, although I did like the series


Airwolf though still get me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=nr_CJL1YQRc&NR=1


ah, and then there's David Hasselhoff of course  Grin  :

Knightrider: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo8Qls0HnWo
worse?
Baywatch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuYrRebvFHc
even worse?
Baywatch Nights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bsoTvdGrMQ
worst? (or priceless... you decide  Grin ):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBFsJk6PWu0
« Last Edit: April 04, 2012, 11:32:28 AM by SMiLE-Holland » Logged

Quote
Rule of thumb, think BEFORE you post. And THINK how it may affect someone else's feelings.

Check out the Beach Boys Starline website, the place for pictures of many countries Beach Boys releases on 45.

Listening to you I get the music; Gazing at you I get the heat; Following you I climb the mountain; I get excitement at your feet
Right behind you I see the millions; On you I see the glory; From you I get opinions; From you I get the story
Paulos
Guest
« Reply #37 on: April 04, 2012, 12:01:14 PM »

Airwolf! God I loved that show when I was kid, great stuff. The Baywatch Nights theme is freaking terrible but I can't dislike the Baywatch theme, mostly because Baywatch 'helped me' through my teenage years!

Here's another great one - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vS4z6ngQo
Logged
smile-holland
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 2131


The dream of Amsterdamee...


View Profile
« Reply #38 on: April 04, 2012, 12:18:21 PM »

and thinking of Airwolf, I almost forgot this one.... actually quite bad, but I think I watched the whole series when I was a teenager

The Highwaymen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLLyS88_DB8



and here's an all-time favorite of mine: Battlestar Galactica
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHD1uPVkyk0
« Last Edit: April 04, 2012, 12:23:27 PM by SMiLE-Holland » Logged

Quote
Rule of thumb, think BEFORE you post. And THINK how it may affect someone else's feelings.

Check out the Beach Boys Starline website, the place for pictures of many countries Beach Boys releases on 45.

Listening to you I get the music; Gazing at you I get the heat; Following you I climb the mountain; I get excitement at your feet
Right behind you I see the millions; On you I see the glory; From you I get opinions; From you I get the story
SMiLE Brian
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 8432



View Profile
« Reply #39 on: April 04, 2012, 12:23:05 PM »

Magnum PI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OTvTv0EgIg
Logged

And production aside, I’d so much rather hear a 14 year old David Marks shred some guitar on Chug-a-lug than hear a 51 year old Mike Love sing about bangin some chick in a swimming pool.-rab2591
SMiLE Brian
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 8432



View Profile
« Reply #40 on: April 04, 2012, 12:29:16 PM »

Since I was thinking about 1980s Americana...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IMesJgw3oU
Logged

And production aside, I’d so much rather hear a 14 year old David Marks shred some guitar on Chug-a-lug than hear a 51 year old Mike Love sing about bangin some chick in a swimming pool.-rab2591
Newguy562
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 1878


View Profile
« Reply #41 on: April 04, 2012, 01:31:54 PM »

It might be scary but I'm sure most of you guys know this one lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnE3-0X-174
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99BpuWQKtJw
Logged
RangeRoverA1
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 4336


I drink expired tea. wanna sip or spit?


View Profile
« Reply #42 on: April 09, 2018, 05:59:27 PM »

Cool to post next to Newguy. 3D Few favorites:

"Spellbinder"/ "Spellbinder: The Land Of The Dragon Lord"
"Tom & Jerry" (the classic vintage cartoon series)
"Scooby Doo"
"Merrie Melodies"
"Sherlock Holmes" (the version with great & the best Sherlock Jeremy Brett)
"Miss Marple" (BBC)
"X Files"
Logged

Short notice: the cat you see to the left is the best. Not counting your indoor cat who might have habit sitting at your left side when you post at SmileySmile.

Who is Lucille Ball & Vivian Vance Duet Fan Club CEO? Btw, such Club exists?

Zany zealous Zeddie eats broccoli at brunch break but doesn't do's & don't's due to duties.
Buckethead
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 146


View Profile
« Reply #43 on: April 09, 2018, 08:26:24 PM »


Hawaii 50 with The Ventures:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwhvByj8YG8
Logged
RangeRoverA1
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 4336


I drink expired tea. wanna sip or spit?


View Profile
« Reply #44 on: April 10, 2018, 04:35:32 AM »

The Ventures is great band. Do you like any cartoon series theme? Film TV shows - which else will you list? Curious.
Logged

Short notice: the cat you see to the left is the best. Not counting your indoor cat who might have habit sitting at your left side when you post at SmileySmile.

Who is Lucille Ball & Vivian Vance Duet Fan Club CEO? Btw, such Club exists?

Zany zealous Zeddie eats broccoli at brunch break but doesn't do's & don't's due to duties.
Buckethead
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 146


View Profile
« Reply #45 on: April 10, 2018, 06:07:49 AM »



I was a "flag girl" in my high school marching band and we did a show focusing on TV theme songs., including the one from Hogan's Heroes. While not musically something I would just listen to, whenever I watch the TV show I get a rush from the piece.  I'm told that Carol Kaye played bass on the recording?

If you're not familiar, it was a comedy about allied air force prisoners in a German  POW camp. The prisoners did intelligence gathering and transmission, helped with resistance activities and caused general mayhem  while always  getting  over on the Nazis.

Interestingly, the actor who played an SS major was an American Jew; theFrench/Jewish actor who played the French corporal lost all but two of his family (with 12 children) in the Holocaust; a Jewish/German actor played the German General, and the Jewish/Austrian actor who played the German sergeant lost his family in the camps. The Jewish/German actor who played the camp commandant fled with his family to Los Angeles where his father became conductor of the LA Symphony Orchestra. As "Colonel Klink," he sometimes plays an achingly terrible violin, but thinks he is great; in reality, he is a classically trained violinist.
 
It's a very funny show, although the humor is pretty simplistic - basically American Colonel Hogan playing mind games with insecure Colonel Klink  whose main goal during the war was to avoid being sent to the Russian Front.  The show was  criticized when it was on in the 60s and 70s because people felt that it made light of the situation. The actors, however, liked the fact that it made the Germans characters out to be buffoons.
Here's the tune:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onZm-1GjYdw
Logged
Gettin Hungry
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 174



View Profile
« Reply #46 on: April 10, 2018, 07:44:37 AM »

I don't know if it's great or a favorite, but darn it if the Growing Pains theme song doesn't get stuck in my head on a recurring basis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRvzm51EaKo
Logged
Buckethead
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 146


View Profile
« Reply #47 on: April 10, 2018, 08:47:18 AM »

BJ Thomas sang that, accompanied by Jennifer Warnes, then Dusty Springfield.
Logged
Michael Edward Osbourne
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Posts: 666


My name is Lovecifer. Please take my hand. \m/


View Profile
« Reply #48 on: April 10, 2018, 08:47:48 AM »

Sanford & Son will always be my favorite TV Show Theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIK9yffjRK8
Logged
pixletwin
Smiley Smile Associate
*
Offline Offline

Gender: Male
Posts: 4925



View Profile
« Reply #49 on: April 10, 2018, 11:54:10 AM »

Northern  Exposure and the Doctor Who theme from the 1970's.
Logged
gfx
Pages: 1 [2] 3 4 Go Up Print 
gfx
Jump to:  
gfx
Powered by SMF 1.1.21 | SMF © 2015, Simple Machines Page created in 1.138 seconds with 22 queries.
Helios Multi design by Bloc
gfx
Powered by MySQL Powered by PHP Valid XHTML 1.0! Valid CSS!