1eyedjack Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 From an idle argument flowing back and forth at work ... What are the best and worst TV theme tunes from history? The rules are: 1) They have to be memorable. A tune can be bad because it is purely boring, but that doesn't count. I cannot remember the theme to Dynasty, but I am pretty sure I thought it was crap at the time. But it's disqualified (in my book, others may remember it). Chances are, if you can remember it then it is either notably good or notably bad. 2) It has to be composed for the program. Del Shannon's "Runaway" is a great song, used as the theme to Crime Story, but it doesn't count. Likewise the theme to Heartbeat. My nominations: Among the best: The Prisoner (clear winner)Hawaii 5-oh (but only if you are watching them paddling at the time)Edge of Darkness (well, written by Clapton had to be quality) Almost rans: Mission Impossible (not the bastardised film version)A Man called Ironside.Dr Who (well, I liked it as a kid) Among the worst: Starski and HutchThe A TeamEastenders (may get around to adding some more later)Of course unless the program has been sold around the world it may not be familiar to many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Perry Mason and Bonanza come to mind! Of course I love the Avengers.Twilight Zone anyone? Oh and of course Hey Hey we are the Monkees! singing it now! Miami Vice great opening montage and music. The worst..well the Brady Bunch really sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaw Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 The theme from Twin Peaks belongs on the list somewhere. I agree, Brady Bunch theme song is the worst :)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstonm Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 BestTheme from:1) Peter Gunn.2) Rawhide3) The Carol Burnett Show WorstTheme from:1) The Brady Bunch2) The Andy Giffith Show3) I Dream of Jeannie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I must object...2 and 3 are just fine....andy and jeannie in fact they are cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstonm Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I must object...2 and 3 are just fine....andy and jeannie in fact they are cool!Just for you Mike: 1) The Brady Bunch2) Gilligan's Island3) The Monkees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I have a very poor memory of such tunes, but if I ask Teddy (a 4 year old cross between a Havanese, a toy poodle and a cavalier spaniel) 1st place has to go to any of the Law and Order shows... the original and all the spin-offs other than the short-lived Jury show. His ears perk up, his tail wags and then he embarks upon a series of howls... up to 10 howls during the opening segment... it is literally the only time he ever howls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshs Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Best:Hill Street BluesThe ArchiesMission Impossible Close:Gilligan's IslandThe Banana Splits ShowSoap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke warm Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 best: rawhide (far and away the best, to me)star trekthe beverly hillbillies :P worst: can't think of any.. even the bad ones were ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnKryten Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 The Dukes of HazardThe Greatest American Hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 I always thought that "China Beach" had a very powerful opening seqence...These days, I'd have to go with Veronica Mars I'm going to make a weird choice for worst: "Mash" The song "Suicide is Painless" from the movie is so definitive in my mind that the TV version is quite annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elianna Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 I always thought that "China Beach" had a very powerful opening seqence...These days, I'd have to go with Veronica Mars I love the VM theme song! Adam hates it. :( It wasn't written for VM, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigpenz Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Miami ViceCar 54 Where Are YouBonanzaGet SmartTwilight Zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_U_Card Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Crime Story's "Runaway" by Del Shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike777 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers. See the Prisoner before the Prisoner show :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eyedjack Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Well, I never heard of The Brady Bunch before reading this thread, but given the number of votes I had to check out the theme on Audiosparx.com. Now I have a new ringtone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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