{"id":78916,"date":"2019-03-19T13:27:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T19:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=78916"},"modified":"2019-03-19T13:32:45","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T19:32:45","slug":"ringside-report-looks-back-tv-theme-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=78916","title":{"rendered":"Ringside Report Looks Back TV Theme Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"<\/a>By Geoffrey Huchel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether they\u2019re an original composition that explains the show\u2019s premise, instrumental arrangements or songs performed by an established artist, TV theme songs are a key component to any TV series, as they set the tone and level of energy the show represents. Show intros have slowly changed over the years.<\/p>\n

In the early days of television, and into the 1990s, theme songs were often comprised of fun, catchy tunes with clever lyrics heard over the opening credits. Theme songs today however, are much more condensed, usually being a short into of music followed immediately by a quick jump into the action. This may be the new normal, and some may actually prefer it to a 1-2 minute musical ditty.<\/p>\n

For me, I personally miss the theme songs of the past. They\u2019re nostalgic. They remind me of a simpler time filled with great memories and that always brings me great joy. It would be nearly impossible to choose the best TV theme song of all time but we all have our own personal favorites.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve compiled a list of shows throughout television history with theme songs that once you hear them you can\u2019t help but get your toes tapping and sing along. Do you see any of your favorites listed? What are some others that you remember?<\/p>\n

Show and Theme<\/p>\n

ALL IN THE FAMILY (1971-1979)
\nThose Were the Days<\/p>\n

THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1964-1966)
\nThe Addams Family<\/p>\n

THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES (1962-1971)
\nThe Ballad of Jed Clampett<\/p>\n

THE BRADY BUNCH (1969-1974)
\nThe Brady Bunch<\/p>\n

CHEERS (1983-1993)
\nWhere Everybody Knows Your Name<\/p>\n

DIFF\u2019RENT STROKES (1978-1986)
\nIt Takes Diff\u2019rent Strokes<\/p>\n

THE DUKES OF HAZZARD (1979-1985)
\nGood Ol\u2019 Boys<\/p>\n

THE FACTS OF LIFE (1979-1988)
\nThe Facts of Life<\/p>\n

THE FLINTSTONES (1960-1966)
\nThe Flintstones<\/p>\n

THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR (1990-1996)
\nThe Fresh Prince of Bel Air<\/p>\n

FRIENDS (1994-2004)
\nI\u2019ll Be there for You<\/p>\n

FULL HOUSE (1987-1995)
\nEverywhere You Look<\/p>\n

GILLIGAN\u2019S ISLAND ( 1964-1966)
\nGilligan\u2019s Island<\/p>\n

THE GOLDEN GIRLS (1985-1992)
\nThank You For Being A Friend<\/p>\n

THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO (1981-1983)
\nBelieve It Or Not<\/p>\n

GREEN ACRES (1965-1971)
\nGreen Acres<\/p>\n

HAPPY DAYS (1974-1984)
\nHappy Days<\/p>\n

THE JEFFERSONS (1975-1985)
\nMovin\u2019 On Up<\/p>\n

THE JETSONS (1962-1963)
\nThe Jetsons<\/p>\n

LAVERNE & SHIRLEY (1976-1983)
\nMaking Our Dreams Come True<\/p>\n

THE LOVE BOAT (1977-1987)
\nThe Love Boat<\/p>\n

MARY TYLER MOORE (1970-1977)
\nLove Is All Around<\/p>\n

MARRIED\u2026WITH CHILDREN (1986-1997)
\nLove and Marriage<\/p>\n

THE PATTY DUKE SHOW (1963-1966)
\nThe Patty Duke Show<\/p>\n

PUNKY BREWSTER (1984-1988)
\nEvery Time I Turn Around<\/p>\n

SCOOBY-DOO WHERE ARE YOU (1969-1970)
\nScooby-Doo Where Are You<\/p>\n

SAVED BY THE BELL (1989-1992)
\nSaved By The Bell<\/p>\n

THAT \u201870S SHOW (1998-2006)
\nIn The Street<\/p>\n

THREE\u2019S COMPANY (1976-1984)
\nThree\u2019s Company<\/p>\n

WKRP IN CINCINATTI (1978-1982)
\nWKRP In Cincinnati<\/p>\n

WONDER WOMAN (1975-1979)
\nWonder Woman<\/p>\n

THE WONDER YEARS (1988-1993)
\nWith A Little Help from My Friends<\/p>\n

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