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Mal Reynolds · 12-11-2005, 10:16 AM

What is your favourite opening title sequence for a sitcom?

Do you prefer Happy Day's deliberate cheesiness, the understated class of Frasier and Seinfeld, the elegance of Cheer's paintings or the elaborate animation of The Simpsons? Or have I forgotten another opening title sequence that blows them all away?

Let me know.

Fonzarelli · 12-11-2005, 11:59 AM

Well, I guess I like the Friends-opening titles best. I also like the ones for Happy Days. Did you say 'deliberate cheesiness'? I never noticed that, I just thought that was how American television in the '70s was.

JT · 12-11-2005, 03:57 PM

Definitely Eight is Enough's openings with the family forming a pyramid on the front yard.

ClassicTV4Ever · 12-11-2005, 05:13 PM

I always loved Roseanne's opening sequences, with them all gathered at the tabele just hanging out and having a good time. It had such a realistic feel to it.

Classicshowsgurl15 · 12-11-2005, 07:43 PM

I like Friends, Family Ties and Happy Days openings the best.

Buffyboy323 · 12-11-2005, 09:00 PM

The last three seasons of "Full House" had great opening titles.

Mal Reynolds · 12-12-2005, 11:54 AM

Thanks guys, I'd totally forgotten about Roseanne's titles

I asked as I'm doing a Media project at college where I've written my own sitcom and I was just gathering ideas for my opening titles. I'm thinking of a cheesy montage, although now I'm thinking I should combine that with the Roseanne style in some way.

Anyway, I've got plenty of time to think about it, so thanks for your answers guys.

12-11-2005, 10:16 AM	#1
Mal Reynolds Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 3	Opening Titles What is your favourite opening title sequence for a sitcom? Do you prefer Happy Day's deliberate cheesiness, the understated class of Frasier and Seinfeld, the elegance of Cheer's paintings or the elaborate animation of The Simpsons? Or have I forgotten another opening title sequence that blows them all away? Let me know.

12-11-2005, 11:59 AM	#2
Fonzarelli Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 19, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,996	Well, I guess I like the Friends-opening titles best. I also like the ones for Happy Days. Did you say 'deliberate cheesiness'? I never noticed that, I just thought that was how American television in the '70s was.
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12-11-2005, 03:57 PM	#3
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	Definitely Eight is Enough's openings with the family forming a pyramid on the front yard.
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12-11-2005, 07:43 PM	#5
Classicshowsgurl15 Happy Days Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,088	I like Friends, Family Ties and Happy Days openings the best.
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12-11-2005, 05:13 PM	#4
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,421	I always loved Roseanne's opening sequences, with them all gathered at the tabele just hanging out and having a good time. It had such a realistic feel to it.

12-11-2005, 09:00 PM	#6
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,102	The last three seasons of "Full House" had great opening titles.

12-12-2005, 11:54 AM	#7
Mal Reynolds Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 3	Thanks guys, I'd totally forgotten about Roseanne's titles I asked as I'm doing a Media project at college where I've written my own sitcom and I was just gathering ideas for my opening titles. I'm thinking of a cheesy montage, although now I'm thinking I should combine that with the Roseanne style in some way. Anyway, I've got plenty of time to think about it, so thanks for your answers guys.