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Marniet · 08-02-2020, 05:38 PM

Twin Peaks

Michael Varn · 09-08-2020, 07:36 AM

My favorite TV theme song is "Makeing Our Dreams Come True" from "Lavern and Shirley".

With TV theme songs we only hear a condenced version of the song, because some of them were from full length studio recordings.

I wonder if there is a ranking of the most successfull TV theme songs based on their performance on the Billboard hot 100 or Cashbox?

The theme song from "Lavern and Shirley" was sung by Cyndi Grecco and made it up to number 25 and was on the charts for 16 weeks.

Iam pretty sure that not every TV theme song was released as a single or from an album. But if you take the ones that were the "Lavern and Shirley" theme song could be near the top.

Now Iam talking about original songs that were recorded around the time that the TV séries began. Yes, alot of TV shows used classic songs for their theme music, but it's those original songs that interest me the most.
The theme song from "The Golden Girls" was like this. That song was also in the top 40 for a while.

kentrout0 · 10-03-2020, 05:45 AM

WKRP in Cincinnati!

kentrout0 · 10-04-2020, 02:56 PM

Someone should tally all theses up. We have enough of a sample size that the data would be meaningful.

Yabba Dabba Doo Gal · 10-04-2020, 03:58 PM

Cheers has to be on my list. Also have to have Family Ties on there. It wouldn't be me if I didn't put The Flintstones theme song on my list.

MA · 10-04-2020, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kentrout0

Someone should tally all theses up. We have enough of a sample size that the data would be meaningful.

Maybe a poll could be made or something.

kentrout0 · 10-05-2020, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MA

Maybe a poll could be made or something.

Is that plausible on this site?

Sherrie Anson · 10-14-2020, 02:50 AM

Yeah, a poll is good idea too but I guess it's not possible on this site.

jbjr56 · 11-16-2020, 06:30 AM

Cheers, Suicide is Painless, three’s Company too,

Race's Girl · 11-21-2020, 02:51 AM

Thunderbirds & Thunderbirds are Go are on my fave TV themes list too

MA · 11-21-2020, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kentrout0

Is that plausible on this site?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherrie Anson

Yeah, a poll is good idea too but I guess it's not possible on this site.

Yes.

andress_jade · 11-24-2020, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Varn

My favorite TV theme song is "Makeing Our Dreams Come True" from "Lavern and Shirley".

With TV theme songs we only hear a condenced version of the song, because some of them were from full length studio recordings.

I wonder if there is a ranking of the most successfull TV theme songs based on their performance on the Billboard hot 100 or Cashbox?

The theme song from "Lavern and Shirley" was sung by Cyndi Grecco and made it up to number 25 and was on the charts for 16 weeks.

Iam pretty sure that not every TV theme song was released as a single or from an album. But if you take the ones that were the "Lavern and Shirley" theme song could be near the top.

Now Iam talking about original songs that were recorded around the time that the TV séries began. Yes, alot of TV shows used classic songs for their theme music, but it's those original songs that interest me the most.
The theme song from "The Golden Girls" was like this. That song was also in the top 40 for a while.

I love the Laverne and Shirley theme song.

Queena · 11-29-2020, 08:57 PM

My favorite theme song is the theme song from Maude. Golden Girls is a honorable mention, 227, and the Ray Charles version of the theme song from Designing Women.

Torgo · 12-02-2020, 04:48 PM

The Flintstones
Gilligan's Island
Batman (60s)
Greatest American Hero
Hawaii 5-0 (original show)
Robin Of Sherwood
UFO
The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries

stevea · 12-07-2020, 06:59 PM

Twelve O'Clock High, The Rifleman, The Paper Chase (Seals and Crofts)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SRqgTeO3AI

(opening and closing) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlLg...zZETyqKUfLp3Dk

(opening) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndqYrJi4EtU

(long opening) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6afpb26_WEM

(closing) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgORFxK23e4

09-08-2020, 07:36 AM	#272
Michael Varn Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 02, 2020 Location: Charleston S.C. Posts: 13	My favorite TV theme song is "Makeing Our Dreams Come True" from "Lavern and Shirley". With TV theme songs we only hear a condenced version of the song, because some of them were from full length studio recordings. I wonder if there is a ranking of the most successfull TV theme songs based on their performance on the Billboard hot 100 or Cashbox? The theme song from "Lavern and Shirley" was sung by Cyndi Grecco and made it up to number 25 and was on the charts for 16 weeks. Iam pretty sure that not every TV theme song was released as a single or from an album. But if you take the ones that were the "Lavern and Shirley" theme song could be near the top. Now Iam talking about original songs that were recorded around the time that the TV séries began. Yes, alot of TV shows used classic songs for their theme music, but it's those original songs that interest me the most. The theme song from "The Golden Girls" was like this. That song was also in the top 40 for a while.
	Last edited by Michael Varn; 09-08-2020 at 12:14 PM.

11-21-2020, 02:51 AM	#280
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12-02-2020, 04:48 PM	#284
Torgo Art by me Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 16,656	The Flintstones Gilligan's Island Batman (60s) Greatest American Hero Hawaii 5-0 (original show) Robin Of Sherwood UFO The Hardy Boys Nancy Drew Mysteries
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12-07-2020, 06:59 PM	#285
stevea LITB/FKB/M3S Fan Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 12,360	Twelve O'Clock High, The Rifleman, The Paper Chase (Seals and Crofts) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SRqgTeO3AI (opening and closing) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlLg...zZETyqKUfLp3Dk (opening) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndqYrJi4EtU (long opening) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6afpb26_WEM (closing) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgORFxK23e4
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Marniet New Member Registered Join Date: May 01, 2020 Posts: 20	Twin Peaks

10-03-2020, 05:45 AM	#273
kentrout0 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 29, 2020 Location: PA Posts: 58	WKRP in Cincinnati!

10-04-2020, 02:56 PM	#274
kentrout0 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 29, 2020 Location: PA Posts: 58	Someone should tally all theses up. We have enough of a sample size that the data would be meaningful.

10-04-2020, 03:58 PM	#275
Yabba Dabba Doo Gal Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 04, 2020 Location: New Castle, Delaware Posts: 99	Cheers has to be on my list. Also have to have Family Ties on there. It wouldn't be me if I didn't put The Flintstones theme song on my list.

10-14-2020, 02:50 AM	#278
Sherrie Anson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2014 Location: United States Posts: 120	Yeah, a poll is good idea too but I guess it's not possible on this site.

11-16-2020, 06:30 AM	#279
jbjr56 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 27, 2018 Location: South Dakota Posts: 273	Cheers, Suicide is Painless, three’s Company too,

11-29-2020, 08:57 PM	#283
Queena Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 16, 2011 Posts: 18	My favorite theme song is the theme song from Maude. Golden Girls is a honorable mention, 227, and the Ray Charles version of the theme song from Designing Women.