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BombTrak · 03-13-2003, 12:55 AM

On the T.V. Land Awards tonight, in case you weren't watching

, Dick Van Dyke was asked to sing the lyrics that Maury Amsterdam wrote for the theme music

. I couldn't catch them all but here is what I got.

If you think that you have trouble
well trouble's, a bubble
so just tell that trouble to get lost.

(Don't know the second)

(Don't know the third)

A smile,
is just a frown that's turned upside down
so smile and that frown will get lost.

And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed.

Did anyone else get the rest and does anyone know if an original version of the theme music with the lyrics sung exists? Thanks and good night!

-BombTrak

*ShortCake* · 03-13-2003, 01:34 AM

I thought that was amazing. I thought the whole awards show was done perfectly. I did not care for the dancers though, they could have disregarded them all together. But, I loved how they recognized Dick Van Dyke. I know I do not really post here, but I will try to more often ( if you guys will let me

. Rose Marie was sweet when she said that her award was for Maury. It made me get a little teary-eyed. Hope to get to know you all soon!

Kristen · 03-13-2003, 04:45 AM

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Originally posted by *ShortCake*
I thought that was amazing. I thought the whole awards show was done perfectly. I did not care for the dancers though, they could have disregarded them all together. But, I loved how they recognized Dick Van Dyke. I know I do not really post here, but I will try to more often ( if you guys will let me . Rose Marie was sweet when she said that her award was for Maury. It made me get a little teary-eyed. Hope to get to know you all soon!

to the board, Shortcake! I agree about the awards. (Although, I would've liked for "Mary Tyler Moore" to win!

) Mary looked overjoyed to be there! And Carl's mentioning that reunion thing makes it all the more promising. It broke my heart to see Rose Marie needing help up the stairs. I tend to "freeze" people at a certain age when they're on a show like this, so it's a little shocking when you realize they're not that age anymore!

Kristen
PS-Shortcake, I love the quote in your sig!

Lolac · 03-13-2003, 10:27 AM

I LOVED the TV Land awards show last night. It was so fun to watch!! I didn't catch all the lyrics, either, but I'm sure they will be floating around out there soon! Lolac

Leigh Ann · 03-13-2003, 11:50 AM

I loved the Awards & I would like a copy of the whole lyrics to the theme song too.

SawgrassSteve · 03-13-2003, 01:34 PM

As anyone who is familiar with live musical performances knows, lyrics can change here or there, depending on the performer(s).
I have not viewd my tape of The TV Land Awards yet, but I do have the lyrics as sung by Dick for "A Celebration Of Television Music," live, at the Hollywood Bowl, August 26, 2001.

THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW THEME SONG
Music by Earle Hagen
Lyrics by Morey Amsterdam

"So you think that you've got trouble?
Well, trouble's a bubble,
So tell old Mr. Trouble to get lost.

Why not hold your head up high and,
Stop cryin', start tryin',
And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed.

When you find the joy of livin'
Is lovin' and givin'
You'll be there when the winning dice are tossed.

A smile is just a frown that's turned upside down,
So smile, and that frown will defrost.
And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed!"

Steve

Leigh Ann · 03-13-2003, 02:03 PM

Thanks for posting that!

*ShortCake* · 03-13-2003, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kristen

to the board, Shortcake! I agree about the awards. (Although, I would've liked for "Mary Tyler Moore" to win! ) Mary looked overjoyed to be there! And Carl's mentioning that reunion thing makes it all the more promising. It broke my heart to see Rose Marie needing help up the stairs. I tend to "freeze" people at a certain age when they're on a show like this, so it's a little shocking when you realize they're not that age anymore!

Kristen
PS-Shortcake, I love the quote in your sig!

LOL Thanks for the welcome, and the comment on my quote!

.

CollegeGirl · 03-13-2003, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by *ShortCake*
I thought that was amazing. I thought the whole awards show was done perfectly. I did not care for the dancers though, they could have disregarded them all together. But, I loved how they recognized Dick Van Dyke. I know I do not really post here, but I will try to more often ( if you guys will let me . Rose Marie was sweet when she said that her award was for Maury. It made me get a little teary-eyed. Hope to get to know you all soon!

I agree. I loved seeing the cast reunited. And I think we all miss Maury.

What to do you, two Happy Days members are crossing over to the Dick Van Dyke Show board. Hi everyone!

ddenoff · 03-14-2003, 08:22 PM

check www.dvdondvd.com monday afternoon and we'll have them posted as written by Morey himself.

But i'm sure Steve got them right too!

*ShortCake* · 03-14-2003, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by CollegeGirl

I agree. I loved seeing the cast reunited. And I think we all miss Maury.

What to do you, two Happy Days members are crossing over tthe Dick Van Dyke Show board. Hi everyone!

LOL the world is ending! Hi CG

I agree with you too about missing Maury.

-ash

Sitcom Sally · 03-17-2003, 12:40 PM

I didn't catch the first airing of the show, but I heard the Jump The Shark guy on Howard Stern describing it as a "train wreck" so I didn't know what to expect.

When I finally saw it last night, I, too, was pleasantly surprised. There was a certain amount of kitschiness, but not as much as there could have been. And while it's true Father Time waits for no one, the majority of the honorees have held up pretty well. The best part for me, of course, was the reuinion of the DVD cast. Rose Marie cracked me up with her comment, "I was a young girl when this show started"-- meaning the TVL special.

I can imagine. We only see the edited result, not the hours those patient folks have to sit through in taping. Also was a nice touch, her recognizing Morey Amsterdam's contribution. Carl Reiner seemed momentarily befuddled by the ovation he got, but did get into the spirit of the moment as his speech progressed. MTM looked great.

MTM1Fan · 03-17-2003, 03:07 PM

A train wreck? I'm as honest as they come and I think this award show was far from a train wreck. I'll admit that John Ritter is terribly annoying and I could have done without that salute to the fictional fashion designer, but other than that, I thought it was very enjoyable.

.:BF:. · 03-18-2003, 08:10 PM

i noticed that i never knew there where lyrics to the song, now i cant get that theme song out of my head

*InThisMoment* · 03-18-2003, 09:09 PM

i just can't get that song out of my head!

03-13-2003, 12:55 AM	#1
BombTrak Member First Time Poster Join Date: Mar 13, 2003 Posts: 1	Dick Van Dyke sings lyrics to theme On the T.V. Land Awards tonight, in case you weren't watching , Dick Van Dyke was asked to sing the lyrics that Maury Amsterdam wrote for the theme music . I couldn't catch them all but here is what I got. If you think that you have trouble well trouble's, a bubble so just tell that trouble to get lost. (Don't know the second) (Don't know the third) A smile, is just a frown that's turned upside down so smile and that frown will get lost. And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed. Did anyone else get the rest and does anyone know if an original version of the theme music with the lyrics sung exists? Thanks and good night! -BombTrak

03-13-2003, 01:34 AM	#2
ShortCake Blair Warner fan. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Florida Posts: 3,761	I thought that was amazing. I thought the whole awards show was done perfectly. I did not care for the dancers though, they could have disregarded them all together. But, I loved how they recognized Dick Van Dyke. I know I do not really post here, but I will try to more often ( if you guys will let me . Rose Marie was sweet when she said that her award was for Maury. It made me get a little teary-eyed. Hope to get to know you all soon!
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03-13-2003, 01:34 PM	#6
SawgrassSteve Loyal Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,423	As anyone who is familiar with live musical performances knows, lyrics can change here or there, depending on the performer(s). I have not viewd my tape of The TV Land Awards yet, but I do have the lyrics as sung by Dick for "A Celebration Of Television Music," live, at the Hollywood Bowl, August 26, 2001. THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW THEME SONG Music by Earle Hagen Lyrics by Morey Amsterdam "So you think that you've got trouble? Well, trouble's a bubble, So tell old Mr. Trouble to get lost. Why not hold your head up high and, Stop cryin', start tryin', And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed. When you find the joy of livin' Is lovin' and givin' You'll be there when the winning dice are tossed. A smile is just a frown that's turned upside down, So smile, and that frown will defrost. And don't forget to keep your fingers crossed!" Steve
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03-14-2003, 08:22 PM	#10
ddenoff Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: new york Posts: 104	the lyrics check www.dvdondvd.com monday afternoon and we'll have them posted as written by Morey himself. But i'm sure Steve got them right too!

03-17-2003, 03:07 PM	#13
MTM1Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 06, 2001 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 219	A train wreck? I'm as honest as they come and I think this award show was far from a train wreck. I'll admit that John Ritter is terribly annoying and I could have done without that salute to the fictional fashion designer, but other than that, I thought it was very enjoyable.
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03-13-2003, 10:27 AM	#4
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	I LOVED the TV Land awards show last night. It was so fun to watch!! I didn't catch all the lyrics, either, but I'm sure they will be floating around out there soon! Lolac

03-13-2003, 11:50 AM	#5
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	I loved the Awards & I would like a copy of the whole lyrics to the theme song too.

03-13-2003, 02:03 PM	#7
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Thanks for posting that!

03-17-2003, 12:40 PM	#12
Sitcom Sally Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 25, 2002 Posts: 48	I didn't catch the first airing of the show, but I heard the Jump The Shark guy on Howard Stern describing it as a "train wreck" so I didn't know what to expect. When I finally saw it last night, I, too, was pleasantly surprised. There was a certain amount of kitschiness, but not as much as there could have been. And while it's true Father Time waits for no one, the majority of the honorees have held up pretty well. The best part for me, of course, was the reuinion of the DVD cast. Rose Marie cracked me up with her comment, "I was a young girl when this show started"-- meaning the TVL special. I can imagine. We only see the edited result, not the hours those patient folks have to sit through in taping. Also was a nice touch, her recognizing Morey Amsterdam's contribution. Carl Reiner seemed momentarily befuddled by the ovation he got, but did get into the spirit of the moment as his speech progressed. MTM looked great.

03-18-2003, 08:10 PM	#14
.:BF:. Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 21, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 4,736	Dick Van Dyke sings lyrics to theme i noticed that i never knew there where lyrics to the song, now i cant get that theme song out of my head

03-18-2003, 09:09 PM	#15
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	i just can't get that song out of my head!
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