Bobaloo, some friends, and I were trying to think of awesome TV theme songs the other night. Well, it started off as a reversed version of “Name That Tune.” We would give Bobaloo a theme song and he would have to hum or sing it. He is surprisingly good at this game. He doesn’t know just the first line or two; he knows every word to a lot of songs. Tickle me impressed.
This game morphed into a debate about what the best TV theme song ever is.
Personal favorites of mine are as follows:
Welcome Back Kotter (all-time favorite) Cheers Laverne and Shirley The Simpsons The Facts of Life Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Married… with Children The Wonder Years
This got me ruminating (I’m deep). They sure don’t write theme songs like they used to. Seriously, I have been trying to think of some really good ones from 1990 forward and all that comes to mind is That 70’s Show, Frasier, Friends, and Fresh Prince (how’s that for alliteration?). Are there obvious ones I am missing? Maybe this is the excuse I need to get cable.
ohhhhhhh you missed Family Ties, Who's the boss, small wonder... oh dear, apparently TV raised me in the 80's. I credit that to my lack of accent. (which I totally have.) You're right though. The 80's are where it's at.
ReplyDelete90's 90210, Blossom, Saved by the Bell??
and charles in charge
ReplyDeleteFriends had a theme song. So did Mad About You. Not really the same though, you're right.
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