Did Season 1 of Growing Pains feature art in it's intro? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Hawkee · 04-29-2017, 02:00 AM

I saw Growing Pains Season 1 on DVD and I noticed that in it's intro they use art and famous paintings rather than photos and scenes of the actors and I would like to know why the creators of Growing Pains decide to do this? I think it's a very clever intro for a sitcom and very unique and the intro ends with a photo of the actors. Was this intro of Growing Pains also a music video for BJ Thomas's song As Long As We Got Each Other?
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tlc38tlc38 · 04-29-2017, 07:49 AM

The "GP" intro always reminds me of a cross between the "Cheers" and "Family Ties" intros.

Hawkee · 04-30-2017, 05:43 AM

I thought the intro of Growing Pains Season 1 was one of the most impressive intros I've ever seen in any sitcom and I wonder if some of the paintings that are used in the intro are actual paintings? Because when the Growing Pains intro first begins it shows a painting from Egypt or some other country. Does that painting shown at the beginning of the Growing Pains Season 1 intro really exist and what is the name of the painting?
Thank you very much for your great reply
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Schmoopie · 04-30-2017, 05:50 AM

I forgot about that but you're right, they did use art just like Family Ties did. And I never realized how similar the two intros are. Both are great shows for sure!

Hawkee · 06-02-2017, 03:03 AM

Did the Growing Pains Season 1 intro also have some Norman Rockwell paintings that feature families too? Because when I watched Growing Pains on DVD I think I spotted some Norman Rockwell paintings in the intro
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Sonicthehedgehog · 12-08-2018, 10:24 PM

Here's a fun fact abour Growing Pains season 1 opening credits: Castle/Bryant/Johnsen Motion Picture and Design not only did Growing Pains season 1 opening credits, but also the opening credits to Cheers!

04-29-2017, 02:00 AM	#1
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,799	Did Season 1 of Growing Pains feature art in it's intro? I saw Growing Pains Season 1 on DVD and I noticed that in it's intro they use art and famous paintings rather than photos and scenes of the actors and I would like to know why the creators of Growing Pains decide to do this? I think it's a very clever intro for a sitcom and very unique and the intro ends with a photo of the actors. Was this intro of Growing Pains also a music video for BJ Thomas's song As Long As We Got Each Other? Bestie
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04-29-2017, 07:49 AM	#2
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	The "GP" intro always reminds me of a cross between the "Cheers" and "Family Ties" intros.
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04-30-2017, 05:43 AM	#3
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,799	I thought the intro of Growing Pains Season 1 was one of the most impressive intros I've ever seen in any sitcom and I wonder if some of the paintings that are used in the intro are actual paintings? Because when the Growing Pains intro first begins it shows a painting from Egypt or some other country. Does that painting shown at the beginning of the Growing Pains Season 1 intro really exist and what is the name of the painting? Thank you very much for your great reply Bestie

04-30-2017, 05:50 AM	#4
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I forgot about that but you're right, they did use art just like Family Ties did. And I never realized how similar the two intros are. Both are great shows for sure!

06-02-2017, 03:03 AM	#5
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,799	Did the Growing Pains Season 1 intro also have some Norman Rockwell paintings that feature families too? Because when I watched Growing Pains on DVD I think I spotted some Norman Rockwell paintings in the intro Bestie

12-08-2018, 10:24 PM	#6
Sonicthehedgehog Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 18, 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 38	Here's a fun fact abour Growing Pains season 1 opening credits: Castle/Bryant/Johnsen Motion Picture and Design not only did Growing Pains season 1 opening credits, but also the opening credits to Cheers!