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Brian Damage · 03-20-2010, 04:25 PM

There are many, many, many classic tv theme songs and theme music. What are some of the worst in your opinion? For me, I hate the Rockford Files theme song. I also am not a big fan of the Welcome Back Kotter theme either.

Retro4Life · 03-20-2010, 05:59 PM

I always loathed the horrible, twangy Seinfeld theme. It makes me nervous, lol.

Likewise the wordless Cosby Show theme, blech.

Zoneboy · 03-20-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I hate the Rockford Files theme song. I also am not a big fan of the Welcome Back Kotter theme either.

I love the Rockford Files theme but I have to agree with you about Welcome Back Kotter. It's also one of about 4 or so themes that hit #1 on the Billboard singles chart and I never understood why. I think it's a rather boring song.

Chocoholic · 03-21-2010, 12:30 AM

The Cosby Show and Life Goes On are two I can think of right now. Actually, the visuals of the Life Goes On theme weren't bad. I just hated that song.

ComedyGuy · 04-09-2010, 10:22 PM

I like Welcome Back Kotter theme

I hate The Honeymooners theme because IMHO it was LOUD
I also hated the theme for Phyllis
I don't care for the Leave It To Beaver Theme

70s show watcher · 04-11-2010, 02:12 AM

as much as i enjoyed watching the facts of life i never liked the theme song

TV Knowledge Fan · 04-11-2010, 03:34 AM

...I can think of a few:

The third [abbreviated] season theme for "PRIVATE BENJAMIN" (1982-'83). There was a different version of the theme each season it was on the air- the first two were "rousing" and darn impressive- but the last one was pretty mediocre: a march that sounded "bland" and "banal" (as the series had become, and it ended in mid-season).

"YOU TAKE THE KIDS" (1990-'91)
I almost forgot how that went, but I still remember the show itself: Nell Carter's variation of "ROSEANNE"- and it was terrible (I'm almost thankful the Gulf War pre-empted the sixth and final episode).

"HILLER AND DILLER" (1997)
Even though it was sung by the great Leon Redbone, it sounded "incomplete" [by then, ABC insisted on sitcom theme songs lasting about 20 seconds or less]...and the series was itself mediocre, which is why it lasted half a season.

treky · 04-24-2010, 02:33 AM

I don't remember the last two, but I rember "PRIVATE BENJAMIN" and you're right-that show was AWFUL!!!

Rezny@gmail.com · 04-24-2010, 08:57 PM

One of the worst themes is the ABC theme to the series "Matlock".When "Matlock"was on NBC,it had a great theme to it.The NBC theme had was real catchy.The ABC theme,however,is a lot less memorable,and,in my opinion,practically forgettable.What a differemce a change of networks make.

Coffeecup · 05-02-2010, 08:20 PM

I always felt Alf wasn't much visually but one day I tuned out the video portion and just listened to the audio and the audio wasn't bad.

steevo · 05-04-2010, 05:27 PM

I always thought the Wonder Woman theme was annoying.

KurtfromPitts · 05-12-2010, 01:47 PM

I've posted this before-One Day At A Time. Just as appealing as fingernails on a chalkboard.

Retro76 · 11-27-2010, 03:17 AM

I have to say "Two and a Half Men". I cringe when I hear that

Coffeecup · 12-04-2012, 04:05 PM

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I have to say "Two and a Half Men". I cringe when I hear that

I don't cringe so much at the theme song, but I do sometimes cringe at the situation and language on the show. What is the news on Angus??

treky · 12-04-2012, 07:35 PM

I don't like that show with Aston Kucher.

03-20-2010, 04:25 PM	#1
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03-20-2010, 05:59 PM	#2
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04-11-2010, 03:34 AM	#7
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	Offhand... ...I can think of a few: The third [abbreviated] season theme for "PRIVATE BENJAMIN" (1982-'83). There was a different version of the theme each season it was on the air- the first two were "rousing" and darn impressive- but the last one was pretty mediocre: a march that sounded "bland" and "banal" (as the series had become, and it ended in mid-season). "YOU TAKE THE KIDS" (1990-'91) I almost forgot how that went, but I still remember the show itself: Nell Carter's variation of "ROSEANNE"- and it was terrible (I'm almost thankful the Gulf War pre-empted the sixth and final episode). "HILLER AND DILLER" (1997) Even though it was sung by the great Leon Redbone, it sounded "incomplete" [by then, ABC insisted on sitcom theme songs lasting about 20 seconds or less]...and the series was itself mediocre, which is why it lasted half a season.

04-24-2010, 02:33 AM	#8
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I don't remember the last two, but I rember "PRIVATE BENJAMIN" and you're right-that show was AWFUL!!!
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03-21-2010, 12:30 AM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	The Cosby Show and Life Goes On are two I can think of right now. Actually, the visuals of the Life Goes On theme weren't bad. I just hated that song.

04-11-2010, 02:12 AM	#6
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,548	as much as i enjoyed watching the facts of life i never liked the theme song

04-24-2010, 08:57 PM	#9
Rezny@gmail.com Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,675	One of the worst themes is the ABC theme to the series "Matlock".When "Matlock"was on NBC,it had a great theme to it.The NBC theme had was real catchy.The ABC theme,however,is a lot less memorable,and,in my opinion,practically forgettable.What a differemce a change of networks make.

05-02-2010, 08:20 PM	#10
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I always felt Alf wasn't much visually but one day I tuned out the video portion and just listened to the audio and the audio wasn't bad.

05-04-2010, 05:27 PM	#11
steevo It is Green Senior Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,474	I always thought the Wonder Woman theme was annoying.
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05-12-2010, 01:47 PM	#12
KurtfromPitts Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 1,531	I've posted this before-One Day At A Time. Just as appealing as fingernails on a chalkboard.

11-27-2010, 03:17 AM	#13
Retro76 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 03, 2007 Location: Pacoima, CA Posts: 125	I have to say "Two and a Half Men". I cringe when I hear that
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12-04-2012, 07:35 PM	#15
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I don't like that show with Aston Kucher.