Chico and the Man or Welcome Back, Kotter? I like both, but I'll take WBK. Only because I know all the words to it.

Welcome Back, Kotter.

Welcome Back, Kotter

I'll take Chico and the Man on this survey.

Welcome Back, Kotter

Welcome Back Kotter, it was probably more popular.

Welcome Back Kotter for me.

I'll go with the Chico and the Man theme.

Both were really DRY but between the two, WBK was better

Welcome Back Kotter, it was probably more popular.


It's one of only 2 theme songs that I'm aware of that hit #1 on the Billboard singles charts. The other being "Theme From S.W.A.T" by Rhythm Heritage. I was thinking there was at least one other but I can't pin it down.

Both themes had something going on there.

But it has to be WBK - because it's more of a well-known show and more familair with most audiences..

Then again I also like CatM - because of the music reflected on the show's charatcer and the Latino settings.

Both themes had something going on there.

But it has to be WBK - because it's more of a well-known show and more familair with most audiences..

Then again I also like CatM - because of the music reflected on the show's charatcer and the Latino settings.
Well said. I picked the Chico theme because I find it more melodic. :)

It's one of only 2 theme songs that I'm aware of that hit #1 on the Billboard singles charts. The other being "Theme From S.W.A.T" by Rhythm Heritage. I was thinking there was at least one other but I can't pin it down.
You missed one - "How Do You Talk To An Angel" by The Heights (from the short-lived drama The Heights) went to #1 in the fall of 1992.

You missed one - "How Do You Talk To An Angel" by The Heights (from the short-lived drama The Heights) went to #1 in the fall of 1992.


Sorry, According to Billboard, That song peaked at #3 the week of 11/28/1992. It was kept out of the #1 position by "I'd Die Without You" by P.M. Dawn & "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.

Now I know what the 3rd one is. "Theme from Miami Vice" by Jan Hammer. It hit #1 the week of 11/09/1985

Sorry, According to Billboard, That song peaked at #3 the week of 11/28/1992. It was kept out of the #1 position by "I'd Die Without You" by P.M. Dawn & "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.

Now I know what the 3rd one is. "Theme from Miami Vice" by Jan Hammer. It hit #1 the week of 11/09/1985
Hate to argue - but according to Billboard's Book of #1 Hits, the theme song from The Heights DID make #1.

Here is the Top Five the week of November 14, 1992

1. How Do You Talk To An Angel - The Heights
2. End of the Road - Boyz II Men
3. I'd Die Without You - PM Dawn
4. If I Ever Fall In Love - Shai
5. Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough - Patty Smyth w/Don Henley

Hate to argue - but according to Billboard's Book of #1 Hits, the theme song from The Heights DID make #1.


I don't see as it arguing, You have merely proven your point and I'm glad you did. My source of info was from a website where people trade old radio shows. The person who runs the site has an inventory of American Top 40 programs.

All shows listed have the complete details but there are some programs that he doesn't have including the week of 11/14/1992 which is why I didn't know that it actually hit #1. My Brother who has the current edition of the book also verified what you said and with that in mind, I sincerely apologize for my error and the number of tv themes to hit #1 now stands at 4.

I don't see as it arguing, You have merely proven your point and I'm glad you did. My source of info was from a website where people trade old radio shows. The person who runs the site has an inventory of American Top 40 programs.

All shows listed have the complete details but there are some programs that he doesn't have including the week of 11/14/1992 which is why I didn't know that it actually hit #1. My Brother who has the current edition of the book also verified what you said and with that in mind, I sincerely apologize for my error and the number of tv themes to hit #1 now stands at 4.
No need to apologize!! :) Yes, the TV themes at #1 stands at 4.

Welcome Back Kotter