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Dream Canteen · 03-13-2026, 05:51 PM

Bonniegirl · 03-13-2026, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

Deep and eternal shame for me not thinking of that one.

Yeah. How could you have forgotten that one?

Dream Canteen · 03-13-2026, 07:11 PM

Not a theme song, but this 1970 Beach Boys song was featured heavily throughout Full and Fuller House — and they took great pains to make it seem like a Jesse Katsopolis/Full House original, but it was written by Dennis Wilson (who died in 1983) and his writing partner, Gregg Jakobson.

In Full House canon, though, I believe Jesse wrote the song for his wedding(?).

DJM77 · 03-13-2026, 07:27 PM

Roc used "God Bless the Child" which was originally recorded by Billie Holiday for its theme song.

opus · 03-14-2026, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Yeah. How could you have forgotten that one?

Senility?

opus · 03-15-2026, 11:48 AM

Harper Valley PTA was a hit song before it became the theme song of a not as much of a hit same titled sitcom.

Dream Canteen · 03-15-2026, 05:39 PM

The Office [UK]:

Extras:

Dream Canteen · 03-16-2026, 05:55 PM

Remember Joey? Me, neither.

JamesG · 03-17-2026, 09:08 AM

Queen's 'Princes of the Universe' was composed for the 1986 film Highlander.

It was then used as the theme for the '90s series "Highlander: The Series".

Dr. Jazz · 03-17-2026, 03:03 PM

Tour of Duty - “Paint it, Black” by the Rolling Stones

Zoneboy · 03-19-2026, 12:22 PM

The Round Table used David Bowie's "Young Americans."

opus · 03-19-2026, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

The Round Table used David Bowie's "Young Americans."

And surprisingly the show Young Americans did not

https://youtu.be/tglbNxlXljY?si=CUgLxZPQTubdyCVG

Marcus2026 · 03-19-2026, 05:21 PM

The iconic theme to Friends, I'll Be There for You by The Rembrandts

opus · 03-19-2026, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcus2026

The iconic theme to Friends, I'll Be There for You by The Rembrandts

I thought that was written for the show

Chocolate Moose · 03-19-2026, 05:36 PM

Family Law's theme song is super catchy.

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03-13-2026, 07:11 PM	#33
Dream Canteen Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 11, 2023 Location: California Posts: 245	Not a theme song, but this 1970 Beach Boys song was featured heavily throughout Full and Fuller House — and they took great pains to make it seem like a Jesse Katsopolis/Full House original, but it was written by Dennis Wilson (who died in 1983) and his writing partner, Gregg Jakobson. In Full House canon, though, I believe Jesse wrote the song for his wedding(?).

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opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,053	Harper Valley PTA was a hit song before it became the theme song of a not as much of a hit same titled sitcom.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Queen's 'Princes of the Universe' was composed for the 1986 film Highlander. It was then used as the theme for the '90s series "Highlander: The Series".

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