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Janice · 12-10-2002, 12:15 AM

I've noticed that the opening music isn't always played. Tonight, for example, and I've noticed it before. Anyone know the deal with this?

Brian Damage · 12-10-2002, 04:14 PM

It's almost like they play it when they feel like it.

Central Perk · 12-10-2002, 04:18 PM

I dunno why...I like the opener but it seems like they've only played it once...I bet CBS just wants to air more commercials..

Janice · 12-10-2002, 05:19 PM

I hope this isn't the start of a new trend. I like watching a show's opener. It psyches me up for the show in a sense. I tape all my shows to watch them commercial free, and when I'm watching them, I never fast forward past the opening credits.
Does anyone know if other shows do this?

Brian Damage · 12-12-2002, 05:31 PM

Well, we know Seinfeld did it.

But the truth is, a lot of shows nowadays do not have big openings that they once did. I guess it packs a few more seconds of show and commercials.

Janice · 12-14-2002, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by briandamage
Well, we know Seinfeld did it. But the truth is, a lot of shows nowadays do not have big openings that they once did. I guess it packs a few more seconds of show and commercials.

You're right Brian. In the beginning of Seinfeld, we were treated to a mini stand-up bit by Jerry.
Did they abandon the opening credits altogether during its original run on Seinfeld? My memory only goes as far back as what I had for breakfast this morning, and even that's a challenge sometimes.

j/k

12-10-2002, 12:15 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Where's the show's opener? I've noticed that the opening music isn't always played. Tonight, for example, and I've noticed it before. Anyone know the deal with this?

12-10-2002, 04:14 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	It's almost like they play it when they feel like it.
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12-10-2002, 04:18 PM	#3
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I dunno why...I like the opener but it seems like they've only played it once...I bet CBS just wants to air more commercials..

12-10-2002, 05:19 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I hope this isn't the start of a new trend. I like watching a show's opener. It psyches me up for the show in a sense. I tape all my shows to watch them commercial free, and when I'm watching them, I never fast forward past the opening credits. Does anyone know if other shows do this?

12-12-2002, 05:31 PM	#5
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	Well, we know Seinfeld did it. But the truth is, a lot of shows nowadays do not have big openings that they once did. I guess it packs a few more seconds of show and commercials.