I am really not too crazy about the theme music - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-03-2006, 12:06 PM

I know this was a spinoff of Soap, but Benson's theme music is way too similar to Soap's theme music. I am not liking that.

robyrob · 06-03-2006, 12:13 PM

i like it - every time i hear it I get happy because I know that I am going to be enjoying the next half-hour

BensonFan · 06-03-2006, 01:52 PM

I'm sure that's what the writers were going for--music that sounded similar because it's a spinoff.

I like it myself but I guess as part of a marathon it can be a bit much after awhile. That's what happens to me when I watch too much "Three's Company" too.

TVFactFan · 06-03-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I know this was a spinoff of Soap, but Benson's theme music is way too similar to Soap's theme music. I am not liking that.

It damm sure is similar-lol I guess since the Parent show had a instrumental opening theme, the spinoff would have have the same type of opening

TV Knowledge Fan · 06-03-2006, 08:16 PM

...but my only complaint is that, in these "syndicated" opening titles of the show, the 30 second version is the ONLY one used. I enjoy listening to the full one minute version- that's how I first saw it on ABC. Hopefully, when SONY releases "BENSON" on DVD, the full titles AND theme will be restored.

BensonFan · 06-03-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TV Knowledge Fan

...but my only complaint is that, in these "syndicated" opening titles of the show, the 30 second version is the ONLY one used. I enjoy listening to the full one minute version- that's how I first saw it on ABC. Hopefully, when SONY releases "BENSON" on DVD, the full titles AND theme will be restored.

Agreed

Pavan · 06-04-2006, 12:21 PM

I think by airing the short theme (it seems more like 20-25 seconds), they can air more scenes from the episodes. Can anyone make a sound clip of the closing credits? TVL has aired some closing credits without the split screen. Would love to have that for SitcomsOnline.com's archive. You would be credited for making it. Thanks!

Here is the full opening at 1:04: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/sounds/benson-1.mp3

Pavan · 06-04-2006, 05:37 PM

The full opening aired on the 2nd part of the Hong Kong episode.

megamanj2004 · 06-04-2006, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TV Knowledge Fan

...but my only complaint is that, in these "syndicated" opening titles of the show, the 30 second version is the ONLY one used. I enjoy listening to the full one minute version- that's how I first saw it on ABC. Hopefully, when SONY releases "BENSON" on DVD, the full titles AND theme will be restored.

And I have an ep. on VHS from 1984 when TV Land's sister channel N@N aired Benson during N@N's 20th Anniversary nights and they used the full opening theme credits.

How come N@N had the full opening credits but TV Land uses the short opening credits?

Janice · 06-04-2006, 08:51 PM

I haven't heard the theme song from Soap in ages, so I can't compare it to that. I think the Benson theme song is catchy, but in a marathon, it does get to be too much. It's playing like I have a radio in my head, lol.

Ireneparalegal · 06-04-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by megamanj2004

And I have an ep. on VHS from 1984 when TV Land's sister channel N@N aired Benson during N@N's 20th Anniversary nights and they used the full opening theme credits.

How come N@N had the full opening credits but TV Land uses the short opening credits?

Because TVLand is a piece of %$@!*&%!$##@!

Mr. Television · 06-04-2006, 09:27 PM

I always liked the Benson theme song.

Brieannas21 · 06-04-2006, 09:29 PM

To me Benson theme song resembles Mr. Belvedere theme song.

Pavan · 06-05-2006, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by megamanj2004

And I have an ep. on VHS from 1984 when TV Land's sister channel N@N aired Benson during N@N's 20th Anniversary nights and they used the full opening theme credits.

How come N@N had the full opening credits but TV Land uses the short opening credits?

N@N only aired one episode. TVL didn't air that episode in the marathon, so it will be interesting if the full opening for that episode will air in the regular rotation.

BensonFan · 06-05-2006, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

To me Benson theme song resembles Mr. Belvedere theme song.

Aaahh!! Bite your tongue!!

06-03-2006, 12:06 PM	#1
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06-03-2006, 01:52 PM	#3
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	I'm sure that's what the writers were going for--music that sounded similar because it's a spinoff. I like it myself but I guess as part of a marathon it can be a bit much after awhile. That's what happens to me when I watch too much "Three's Company" too.
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06-03-2006, 08:16 PM	#5
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	I LOVE George Aliceon Tipton's theme... ...but my only complaint is that, in these "syndicated" opening titles of the show, the 30 second version is the ONLY one used. I enjoy listening to the full one minute version- that's how I first saw it on ABC. Hopefully, when SONY releases "BENSON" on DVD, the full titles AND theme will be restored.

06-04-2006, 12:21 PM	#7
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	I think by airing the short theme (it seems more like 20-25 seconds), they can air more scenes from the episodes. Can anyone make a sound clip of the closing credits? TVL has aired some closing credits without the split screen. Would love to have that for SitcomsOnline.com's archive. You would be credited for making it. Thanks! Here is the full opening at 1:04: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/sounds/benson-1.mp3
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06-04-2006, 05:37 PM	#8
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	The full opening aired on the 2nd part of the Hong Kong episode.

06-04-2006, 08:51 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I haven't heard the theme song from Soap in ages, so I can't compare it to that. I think the Benson theme song is catchy, but in a marathon, it does get to be too much. It's playing like I have a radio in my head, lol.

06-04-2006, 09:27 PM	#12
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