12.07.2010

What Happened to TV Theme Songs?

A good opening with a memorable theme song was a staple of TV shows I watched growing up. Nowadays, we get cold opens with credits running over the first scene. I guess the networks wanted those 60 seconds to sell to advertisers.

So, let's take a walk down memory lane with a few of the best and most memorable TV theme songs/show opens from our Generation X childhood. If I missed one of your favorites, let me know!



































See anyone familiar in the Kids Incorporated intro? Yep, that's Fergie...from the Black Eyed Peas.






















You have to wait a few seconds until you get to the actual opening theme of the Incredible Hulk.













To Watch the ALF opening CLICK HERE



To watch the Fraggle Rock opening CLICK HERE



7 comments:

  1. Fun post! Cheers? Or is that too old?

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  2. No! Cheers is not too old! Thanks for the suggestion... :)

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  3. Silver Spoons. And The Incredible Hulk. Which used to come on TBS at 10:05. Also, I had the Greatest American Hero theme song on a 45. Rad.

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  4. Thanks for the suggestions! There are so many great ones to add...please keep them coming. I will update the post with your requests.

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  5. Did Alf have a theme song? And does Star Trek TNG count?

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  6. Heck yes! Alf did have a theme song...and will be posted shortly...I will give you Star Trek TNG...it's Gen X Sci Fi.

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