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Plasma · 11-27-2002, 03:01 PM

I enjoyed a lot of sitcoms and dramas growing up and basically what made me watch them was the opening credits. When I first watched Bewitched I thought it was a cartoon and was completely disappointed to see it was a live show. However by just watching the intro made me stay and watch the show to the end. So what is everyone's favorite openings of all time?

1. Three's Company (all three different openings)
2. Charlie's Angels (too cool intro!)
3. Jeffersons (loved when they used past scenes to open the show)
4. Alice (just like Jeffersons)
5. Happy Days (the juke box was too classic!)
6. Wonder Woman
7. Brady Bunch
8. Bewitched
9. One Day at a Time
10. Munsters

Brian Damage · 11-27-2002, 03:37 PM

When I was younger, I always got excited and started singing the theme songs to Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life.

When I got older, I liked shows that didn't even bother to have a long opening like Seinfeld and Frasier.

Christopher · 11-27-2002, 05:27 PM

1. The Facts of Life (Season 7 - 9)
2. Buffy The Vampire Slayer
3. I Love Lucy (The original theme, not the one with the heart)
4. The Lucy Show (Early seasons with Lucy & Vivian)
5. The Simpsons

Crimson and Clover · 11-27-2002, 05:55 PM

I liked the openings for I Love Lucy, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley and the Brady Bunch.

I also like the short openings like Fraisers

Janice · 11-27-2002, 09:24 PM

I like the openings for Bewitched, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gilligan's Island, All in The Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Three's Company, Barney Miller, The Jeffersons, Family Ties, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Friends and Coach.

LucyFan · 11-28-2002, 01:17 AM

1. "I Love Lucy" (both cartoon and heart openings)
2. "Laverne & Shirley" (all seasons)
3. "Saved By The Bell"
4. "The Munsters"
5. "I Dream of Jeannie"
6. "Bewitched"
7. "Get Smart"
8. "The Lucy Show" (the first season)
9. "Happy Days"
10. "The Brady Bunch"
11. "The Simpsons"

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 11-28-2002, 03:09 AM

Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Brady Bunch, Facts Of Life, Gilligans Island, Dick Van Dyke (ottoman!!!!), Jeffersons, Full House, Fresh Prince.

sweetsuga · 12-03-2002, 05:05 PM

Happy Days, Like from the beginning to like 1980, they had like 5 or something, the last one was WAY to hyped up! Classic Happy Days was just right!

Barnabas1 · 12-03-2002, 05:47 PM

"The Lucy Show"
"I Love Lucy"
"Happy Days"

Impressions · 12-03-2002, 06:46 PM

1. The Cosby Show
2. The Monkees
2. Three's Company
3. Laverne & Shirley
4. Gilligan's Island
6. Maude
7. Perfect Strangers
8. Get Smart
9. Happy Days
10. The Facts of Life

AJ2086 · 12-04-2002, 10:11 PM

1. Current AMC opening
2. Friends
3. That 70's Show
4. The Simpsons
5. The Golden Girls
6. Maude
7. Facts of Life
8. 90-94 AMC opening

*ShortCake* · 12-05-2002, 12:02 PM

I love Lucy
The Lucy Show
Happy Days
Get Smart
Brady Bunch
Friends

MagicDust1488 · 12-13-2002, 03:52 PM

Friends
7th Heaven
Brady Bunch
Saved By the Bell

Penny Lane · 12-13-2002, 08:14 PM

Though not sitcom my favorite opening is In The Heat Of The Night. I love that blues theme song! And the way they did it with each cast member with a shot of each part of the city of Sparta Mississippi. Very cool!

Madness · 12-15-2002, 12:18 AM

Cosby Show, Three's Company, Perfect Strangers and the Hogan Family I thought were all good and catchy.

11-27-2002, 03:01 PM	#1
Plasma Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2002 Posts: 48	What's Your Favorite Opening? I enjoyed a lot of sitcoms and dramas growing up and basically what made me watch them was the opening credits. When I first watched Bewitched I thought it was a cartoon and was completely disappointed to see it was a live show. However by just watching the intro made me stay and watch the show to the end. So what is everyone's favorite openings of all time? 1. Three's Company (all three different openings) 2. Charlie's Angels (too cool intro!) 3. Jeffersons (loved when they used past scenes to open the show) 4. Alice (just like Jeffersons) 5. Happy Days (the juke box was too classic!) 6. Wonder Woman 7. Brady Bunch 8. Bewitched 9. One Day at a Time 10. Munsters

11-27-2002, 03:37 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	When I was younger, I always got excited and started singing the theme songs to Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life. When I got older, I liked shows that didn't even bother to have a long opening like Seinfeld and Frasier.
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11-27-2002, 05:27 PM	#3
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	Re: What's Your Favorite Opening? 1. The Facts of Life (Season 7 - 9) 2. Buffy The Vampire Slayer 3. I Love Lucy (The original theme, not the one with the heart) 4. The Lucy Show (Early seasons with Lucy & Vivian) 5. The Simpsons

11-27-2002, 05:55 PM	#4
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11-28-2002, 03:09 AM	#7
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11-27-2002, 09:24 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I like the openings for Bewitched, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gilligan's Island, All in The Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Three's Company, Barney Miller, The Jeffersons, Family Ties, Cheers, The Golden Girls, Friends and Coach.

11-28-2002, 01:17 AM	#6
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	1. "I Love Lucy" (both cartoon and heart openings) 2. "Laverne & Shirley" (all seasons) 3. "Saved By The Bell" 4. "The Munsters" 5. "I Dream of Jeannie" 6. "Bewitched" 7. "Get Smart" 8. "The Lucy Show" (the first season) 9. "Happy Days" 10. "The Brady Bunch" 11. "The Simpsons"

12-03-2002, 05:05 PM	#8
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12-03-2002, 05:47 PM	#9
Barnabas1 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 4,598	"The Lucy Show" "I Love Lucy" "Happy Days"
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12-03-2002, 06:46 PM	#10
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	1. The Cosby Show 2. The Monkees 2. Three's Company 3. Laverne & Shirley 4. Gilligan's Island 6. Maude 7. Perfect Strangers 8. Get Smart 9. Happy Days 10. The Facts of Life

12-04-2002, 10:11 PM	#11
AJ2086 Pine Valley Citizen Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: CT Posts: 117	1. Current AMC opening 2. Friends 3. That 70's Show 4. The Simpsons 5. The Golden Girls 6. Maude 7. Facts of Life 8. 90-94 AMC opening
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12-05-2002, 12:02 PM	#12
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12-13-2002, 03:52 PM	#13
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12-13-2002, 08:14 PM	#14
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,159	Though not sitcom my favorite opening is In The Heat Of The Night. I love that blues theme song! And the way they did it with each cast member with a shot of each part of the city of Sparta Mississippi. Very cool! Attached Images
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12-15-2002, 12:18 AM	#15
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	Cosby Show, Three's Company, Perfect Strangers and the Hogan Family I thought were all good and catchy.