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Zoneboy · 06-19-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JT

Okay, that makes sense, then. Thanks for explaining. It might help if you briefly explain in the first post why you want limits to answers. It could be as simple as "...so everybody can have a chance to answer."

Thanks, JT. I'll be sure to do that from now on. There are times like this when I kinda wish I were a moderator but it would probably take an act of Congress for me to ever become one.

Skywalker · 06-19-2008, 01:21 AM

The Odd Couple - Starting midway through the first season, through season three, this monologue opened the show:

On November 13th, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. That request came from his wife. Deep down, he knew she was right, but he also knew that someday he would return to her. With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his childhood friend, Oscar Madison. Sometime earlier, Madison's wife had thrown him out, requesting that he never return. Can two divorced men share an apartment without driving eachother crazy?

Some of the later show openings eliminated the word "childhood", and changed "sometime earlier" to "several years earlier."

Zoneboy · 06-19-2008, 02:08 AM

The F.B.I. Starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Also starring Philip Abbott, Steven Brooks with guest stars.....Tonight's episode......

Edison · 06-19-2008, 02:39 AM

Babylon 5
Version #2: (Bruce Boxleitner's Voice) "The Babylon Project was our last best hope for peace. A self-contained world five miles long located in neutral territory. A place of commerce and diplomacy for a quarter of a million humans and aliens. A shining beacon in space. All alone in the night. It was the dawn of the Third Age of Mankind. The year the Great War came upon us all. This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. The year is 2259. The name of the place is ... Babylon 5."

megamanj2004 · 06-19-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

The Green Hornet: Prologue by William Dozier.

Another challenge for the Green Hornet his aid Kato and their rolling arsenal the black beauty. On police records a wanted criminal, The Green Hornet is really Britt Reid owner publisher of the Daily Sentinel. His dual identity known only to his secretary and to the District Attorney and now to protect the rights and lives of decent citizens rides the Green Hornet.

I was just going to say the Green Hornet.

Remington Steele - 1st season definitely had one as well.

Rhoda - the 1st season also had a voiceover as well.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Battlestar Galatica (original)/Galactica 1980 - Not fully sure on Battlestar Galactica (original), but I definitely know for a fact that Galactica 1980 had one

Bosom Buddies - some episodes have a voiceover that preceeds the theme song.

That's My Mama! - Only a handful of S1 episodes had a voiceover, which varied on some eps.

You Again! (February 1986 - March 1987) - the 1st season had a voiceover.

catlover79 · 06-19-2008, 11:36 AM

^ I was just going to say Rhoda! GRRR!

megamanj2004 · 06-19-2008, 11:44 AM

Square Pegs

Zoneboy · 06-19-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by megamanj2004

I was just going to say the Green Hornet.

Remington Steele - 1st season definitely had one as well.

Rhoda - the 1st season also had a voiceover as well.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Battlestar Galatica (original)/Galactica 1980 - Not fully sure on Battlestar Galactica (original), but I definitely know for a fact that Galactica 1980 had one

Bosom Buddies - some episodes have a voiceover that preceeds the theme song.

That's My Mama! - Only a handful of S1 episodes had a voiceover, which varied on some eps.

You Again! (February 1986 - March 1987) - the 1st season had a voiceover.

Please read the first post in this thread.

JT · 06-19-2008, 01:26 PM

An American icon:

Days of our Lives
1965-1966 - "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. DAYS OF OUR LIVES, a new dramatic serial starring Macdonald Carey."
1966-1994 - "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. This is Macdonald Carey and these are the DAYS OF OUR LIVES."
1994-present - "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives."

Edison · 06-20-2008, 12:05 AM

Xena : Warrior Princess

"In time of ancient Gods, Warlords and Kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. The power. The passion. The danger. Her courage will change the world."

Batt-um...Bath on, Xena !

JT · 06-20-2008, 01:49 PM

One of my Nickelodeon favorites from the 1990s:

The Secret World of Alex Mack
"I'm Alex Mack. I was just an average kid until an accident changed my life, and since then, nothing's been the same. My best friend Ray thinks it's cool. My sister Annie thinks I'm her science project. I can't let anyone else know...not even my parents. I know the chemical plant wants to find me and turn me into some experiment. But, you know something? I guess I'm not so average anymore."

Zoneboy · 06-20-2008, 10:28 PM

Star Trek: TNG

"Space... The final frontier...
These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise.
Its continuing mission:
To explore strange new worlds...
To seek out new life; new civilisations...
To boldly go where no one has gone before!"

mstewart · 06-21-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Starrring Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Asterdam, Larry Matthews and Mary Tyler Moore

Edison · 06-22-2008, 02:04 AM

Shameless

"Now, nobody's sayin' the Chatsworth Estate is the Garden of Eden, but it's been a good home to us, to me - Frank Gallagher - and me kids, who I'm proud of! 'Cause every single one of them reminds me a little... of me. They can all think for themselves! Which they've me to thank for. Fiona! Who's a massive help. Lip, who's a bit of a g-o-b-s-h-i-t-e, which is why nobody calls him 'Philip' anymore. Ian - a lot like his mam which is handy for the others 'cause she's disappeared into thin air. And Carl! We daren't let him grow his hair for two reasons; 1, it stands on end and makes him look like Toya and 2, nits love him. Debbie! Sent by God, total angel. You've to check your change, but she'll go miles out of her way to do you a favour. Plus Liam! Gunna be a star! Once we've got the fits under control. Steve; Fiona's boyfriend. The truth is out there... NOT. Fantastic neighbours, Kev and Veronica! Lend you anythin' - well, not anythin'. But all of them to a man know first and formost the most vital necessity is this life is: they know how to throw a PARTY! Heh heh... Scatter!"

Zoneboy · 06-22-2008, 02:21 AM

The Invaders A Quinn Martin production. Starring Roy Thinnes as Architect David Vincent

“The Invaders. Alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination: the earth. Their purpose: to make it their world.
“David Vincent has seen them. For him, it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a shortcut that he never found. It began with a closed, deserted diner, and a man too long without sleep to continue his journey. It began with the landing of a craft from another galaxy.

“Now, David Vincent knows that the Invaders are here, that they have taken human form. Somehow he must convince a disbelieving world that the nightmare has already begun . . . .”

The guest stars in tonight's story..... Special guest star..... Tonight's episode.....

06-19-2008, 11:36 AM	#36
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	^ I was just going to say Rhoda! GRRR!
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06-19-2008, 01:26 PM	#39
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	An American icon: Days of our Lives 1965-1966 - "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. DAYS OF OUR LIVES, a new dramatic serial starring Macdonald Carey." 1966-1994 - "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. This is Macdonald Carey and these are the DAYS OF OUR LIVES." 1994-present - "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives."
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06-20-2008, 12:05 AM	#40
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Xena : Warrior Princess "In time of ancient Gods, Warlords and Kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. The power. The passion. The danger. Her courage will change the world." Batt-um...Bath on, Xena ! Attached Images

06-22-2008, 02:04 AM	#44
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Shameless "Now, nobody's sayin' the Chatsworth Estate is the Garden of Eden, but it's been a good home to us, to me - Frank Gallagher - and me kids, who I'm proud of! 'Cause every single one of them reminds me a little... of me. They can all think for themselves! Which they've me to thank for. Fiona! Who's a massive help. Lip, who's a bit of a g-o-b-s-h-i-t-e, which is why nobody calls him 'Philip' anymore. Ian - a lot like his mam which is handy for the others 'cause she's disappeared into thin air. And Carl! We daren't let him grow his hair for two reasons; 1, it stands on end and makes him look like Toya and 2, nits love him. Debbie! Sent by God, total angel. You've to check your change, but she'll go miles out of her way to do you a favour. Plus Liam! Gunna be a star! Once we've got the fits under control. Steve; Fiona's boyfriend. The truth is out there... NOT. Fantastic neighbours, Kev and Veronica! Lend you anythin' - well, not anythin'. But all of them to a man know first and formost the most vital necessity is this life is: they know how to throw a PARTY! Heh heh... Scatter!" Attached Images

06-22-2008, 02:21 AM	#45
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,346	Mentioned this one earlier but forgot to include the voiceover The Invaders A Quinn Martin production. Starring Roy Thinnes as Architect David Vincent “The Invaders. Alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination: the earth. Their purpose: to make it their world. “David Vincent has seen them. For him, it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a shortcut that he never found. It began with a closed, deserted diner, and a man too long without sleep to continue his journey. It began with the landing of a craft from another galaxy. “Now, David Vincent knows that the Invaders are here, that they have taken human form. Somehow he must convince a disbelieving world that the nightmare has already begun . . . .” The guest stars in tonight's story..... Special guest star..... Tonight's episode.....

06-19-2008, 01:21 AM	#32
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	The Odd Couple - Starting midway through the first season, through season three, this monologue opened the show: On November 13th, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. That request came from his wife. Deep down, he knew she was right, but he also knew that someday he would return to her. With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his childhood friend, Oscar Madison. Sometime earlier, Madison's wife had thrown him out, requesting that he never return. Can two divorced men share an apartment without driving eachother crazy? Some of the later show openings eliminated the word "childhood", and changed "sometime earlier" to "several years earlier."

06-19-2008, 02:08 AM	#33
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,346	The F.B.I. Starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Also starring Philip Abbott, Steven Brooks with guest stars.....Tonight's episode......

06-19-2008, 02:39 AM	#34
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Babylon 5 Version #2: (Bruce Boxleitner's Voice) "The Babylon Project was our last best hope for peace. A self-contained world five miles long located in neutral territory. A place of commerce and diplomacy for a quarter of a million humans and aliens. A shining beacon in space. All alone in the night. It was the dawn of the Third Age of Mankind. The year the Great War came upon us all. This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. The year is 2259. The name of the place is ... Babylon 5."

06-19-2008, 11:44 AM	#37
megamanj2004 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2004 Posts: 2,357	Square Pegs

06-20-2008, 01:49 PM	#41
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	One of my Nickelodeon favorites from the 1990s: The Secret World of Alex Mack "I'm Alex Mack. I was just an average kid until an accident changed my life, and since then, nothing's been the same. My best friend Ray thinks it's cool. My sister Annie thinks I'm her science project. I can't let anyone else know...not even my parents. I know the chemical plant wants to find me and turn me into some experiment. But, you know something? I guess I'm not so average anymore."

06-20-2008, 10:28 PM	#42
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,346	Star Trek: TNG "Space... The final frontier... These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds... To seek out new life; new civilisations... To boldly go where no one has gone before!"