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Hugh · 08-13-2001, 06:04 AM

Does anyone recall about when and how the series' "Danny Boy" theme evolved from its early slow-tempo form into the big-band swing version most familiar to fans?

[This message has been edited by Hugh (edited 08-13-2001).]

TV Guy · 08-15-2001, 11:48 PM

The only shows I've seen all have the upbeat tempo theme. Was the theme different during the Jean Hagen/Margaret episodes?

Hugh · 08-16-2001, 07:02 AM

Yes, the theme had a slower "Father Knows Best"-like tempo during the Jean Hagen-widower period on ABC. I am curious about the first Marjorie Lord season on CBS.

TV Guy · 08-21-2001, 02:27 PM

I've only seen the first CBS season in syndication with two different openings: one with Sherry Jackson, and one without (even though Sherry was in the episode -- they just used the wrong opening). The theme was the same as the theme for the later CBS seasons. They're probably using a standard opening for the syndicated episodes rather than using all the various openings that were used when the show originally aired.

08-13-2001, 06:04 AM	#1
Hugh Member Forum Cub Join Date: Aug 13, 2001 Posts: 2	Dany Thomas Show Theme Music Variations Does anyone recall about when and how the series' "Danny Boy" theme evolved from its early slow-tempo form into the big-band swing version most familiar to fans? [This message has been edited by Hugh (edited 08-13-2001).]

08-15-2001, 11:48 PM	#2
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	The only shows I've seen all have the upbeat tempo theme. Was the theme different during the Jean Hagen/Margaret episodes?

08-16-2001, 07:02 AM	#3
Hugh Member Forum Cub Join Date: Aug 13, 2001 Posts: 2	Yes, the theme had a slower "Father Knows Best"-like tempo during the Jean Hagen-widower period on ABC. I am curious about the first Marjorie Lord season on CBS.

08-21-2001, 02:27 PM	#4
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	I've only seen the first CBS season in syndication with two different openings: one with Sherry Jackson, and one without (even though Sherry was in the episode -- they just used the wrong opening). The theme was the same as the theme for the later CBS seasons. They're probably using a standard opening for the syndicated episodes rather than using all the various openings that were used when the show originally aired.