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LUNCH · 08-06-2014, 01:14 PM

By openings,I mean when they roll the beginning credits on a show and start playing the theme music or song of the program.--There are a lot of good ones,but two of my favorites are The Original(1968-80) Hawaii 5-0. It's just brilliant, from the photography,to the music and everything else in between. The second is CHiPs,great theme music and everything else about it. --What are some of your favorites?

bmasters9 · 08-06-2014, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LUNCH

By openings,I mean when they roll the beginning credits on a show and start playing the theme music or song of the program.--There are a lot of good ones,but two of my favorites are The Original(1968-80) Hawaii 5-0. It's just brilliant, from the photography,to the music and everything else in between. The second is CHiPs,great theme music and everything else about it. --What are some of your favorites?

I have quite a few. One of them is Trapper John, M.D., the 1979-86 CBS Sunday medical series starring Pernell Roberts (especially the one of its first six seasons). I liked not only the opening title track, but the entire structure of the opening (the color-changing hospital, the X-ray cast cards, everything).

Another is Hart to Hart, the 1979-84 ABC detective/adventure series starring Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers and Lionel Stander. I liked how Lionel (in V/O as Max) opened the show by describing some things about Jonathan and Jennifer, and then had that classic line, "...'cause when they met, it was murder!" ("'cause their hobby is murder!" in #1 [1979-80]). I also liked how the title was brought up by having a red heart zoom in from between the two cars. And of course, the title track is one of my favorites here too.

comedyfreak · 08-07-2014, 05:58 AM

Liked the opening of Sanford And Son, The Flying Nun, That Girl, Bewitched, The Munsters both seasons, Charlie's Angels, Bosom Buddies, Soap, The Jeffersons.

mets82 · 08-07-2014, 02:34 PM

I like the Happy Days theme and Welcome Back Kotter.

torcan · 08-18-2014, 02:00 PM

I'd have to go with "Bewitched", including the different variations that were seen on the network run that aren't seen in syndication today.

Zoneboy · 08-18-2014, 02:21 PM

#5.

#4.

#3.

#2.

#1.

tlc38tlc38 · 08-18-2014, 02:42 PM

I'll do a top 5:

1. Baywatch
2. Petticoat Junction
3. The Golden Girls
4. Pee-wee's Playhouse
5. Step by Step

AB · 08-18-2014, 05:00 PM

1. That Girl
2. The Mary Tyler Moore Show
3. Green Acres
4. WKRP in Cincinnati
5. Here Come The Brides

HarryWild · 08-31-2014, 02:24 AM

vampirevsrobot · 08-31-2014, 03:44 AM

There's quite a few for me and in no order:

1. Airwolf
2. Newhart
3. The Twilight Zone
4. Dynasty
5. seaQuest DSV (1st season only with Roy Scheider opening)
6. Knight Rider
7. The Mary Tyler Moore Show
8. CHIPS
9. Late Night with David Letterman (87-92)
10. Police Squad

HugeBensonFan · 08-31-2014, 05:41 AM

BENSON, Hill Street Blues, Welcome Back Kotter, WKRP in Cincinnati, Newhart, Golden Girls, What's Happening, Gimme a Break (2nd version), St. Elsewhere, Diff'rent Strokes (both versions), Sanford & Son, Mr. Belvedere, Highway to Heaven, Mork & Mindy, Hogan Family, Perfect Strangers, Alice, Family Ties, Dallas, Cheers (even though I wasn't crazy about the show), Laverne & Shirley, and Happy Days.

Frenky · 08-31-2014, 06:28 AM

Dynasty, Cheers, Star Trek: TNG, The X-Files, Twin Peaks.

tlc38tlc38 · 08-31-2014, 09:23 AM

I'd like to add Newhart to my previous list above. I always liked that opening sequence.

And, Laverne & Shirley's opening is just pure classic gold.

bmasters9 · 08-31-2014, 11:56 AM

I'm adding Barney Miller to mine too. That opening and title track have been big factors in why I have enjoyed it as much as I have from Shout!'s release of the same.

Regulus · 08-31-2014, 01:52 PM

In no particular order

Star Trek

Thunderbirds

Ripcord

Kraft Suspense Theatre

Night Gallery

The Wild Wild West

Search

Mission: Impossible

Rawhide

Mannix

08-18-2014, 02:21 PM	#6
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08-31-2014, 03:44 AM	#10
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08-31-2014, 05:41 AM	#11
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08-06-2014, 01:14 PM	#1
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	What are some of your favorite TV show openings? By openings,I mean when they roll the beginning credits on a show and start playing the theme music or song of the program.--There are a lot of good ones,but two of my favorites are The Original(1968-80) Hawaii 5-0. It's just brilliant, from the photography,to the music and everything else in between. The second is CHiPs,great theme music and everything else about it. --What are some of your favorites?

08-07-2014, 05:58 AM	#3
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08-07-2014, 02:34 PM	#4
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08-18-2014, 02:00 PM	#5
torcan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 04, 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 154	I'd have to go with "Bewitched", including the different variations that were seen on the network run that aren't seen in syndication today.

08-18-2014, 05:00 PM	#8
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	1. That Girl 2. The Mary Tyler Moore Show 3. Green Acres 4. WKRP in Cincinnati 5. Here Come The Brides

08-31-2014, 06:28 AM	#12
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08-31-2014, 09:23 AM	#13
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,257	I'd like to add Newhart to my previous list above. I always liked that opening sequence. And, Laverne & Shirley's opening is just pure classic gold.

08-31-2014, 11:56 AM	#14
bmasters9 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 2,550	I'm adding Barney Miller to mine too. That opening and title track have been big factors in why I have enjoyed it as much as I have from Shout!'s release of the same.

08-31-2014, 01:52 PM	#15
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