Where's the show's opener?

[Janice]

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]

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

[Central Perk]

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]

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]

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]

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