50 Thematic songs of television every 50-Something knows by heart

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50 years old today grew in a transformative period fortelevision. During the 1960s, television broadcasts went from black and white images to a lively and realistic technicolor without mentioning the number of extended programs.Gilligan Island!The jets!Become intelligent! And each coming with a super-catchy ear to early of a theme song. From words of words that have created creatively the characters to instrumental tracks impossible not to hum, here are 50 thematic songs of the television printed on the brain of all those who grew up in the 1960s and early 1970s.

1
Sir(1961-1966)

mister ed theme
The company of Mr. Ed via YouTube

The first seven episodes ofSir Used an instrumental version of the theme song. For the eighth episode, thefamous ("A horse is a horse, of course, of course") have been added and they have been blocked in the head of viewers since.

2
THE PERDRIX FAMILY(1970-1974)

the partridge family
Screen gems via YouTube

While the first season ofTHE PERDRIX FAMILY used "when we singes", "the theme song that you probably remember is"Go get happy, "Carried out by the holder family band. Just as memorable: This dynamic opening title sequence, in which the perdrix hatches from different colorful eggs, such as an Easter egg hunt inspired by Woodstock.

3
The Patty Duke show (1963-1966)

the patty duke show
Chrislaw Productions via YouTube

Before the first episode started,The Patty Duke show theme song Shared everything you needed to know cousins ​​identical Cathy and Patty in a small starry: the old "loves a minuet", while the latter "love rock and roll". What a crazy pair!

4
Rue de sesame (1969-present)

sesame street
Sesame workshop via YouTube

"Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?" All who grew up watching the series can certainly.Rue de sesame has been on the air for staggering 50 years, which means that thetheme song is familiar not only at 50 years - but also to 40 something, 30 something and all those who have been raised on PBS.

5
The Andy Griffith show (1960-1968)

the andy griffith show
Danny Thomas Enterprises via YouTube

You will need to know if you want to whistle if you want to perform »The fishing hole, "The thematic song in the long runAndy Griffith Show. Technically, yes, thereare The lyrics, but for those who looked at the show throughout the 60s, it was this melody and these whistle tones that made the most lasting impression.

6
My mother the car (1965-1966)

my mother the car
Cottage Industries Inc. via YouTube

The title tells you just about everything you need to know here.My mother the carwas not particularly liked by audiences or critics, but the series is at least memorable for its absurdity squarely. Thetheme song Does a reminder of the idiot of the concept: the reincarnation is real and sometimes dead moms returned in 1928 carriers!

7
The archie show (1968-1969)

the archie show
Movie via YouTube

Decades before Archie had an elegant and sexy update withRiverdale,The archie showbringcomic Characters Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jiveghead at the small screen of this faithful cartoon adaptation. There was not as much drama as on the soapy update of CW; as thetheme song Explain that these children just want to dance, sing, "have fun and go from adventure."

8
Josie and Pussycats (1970-1971)

josie and the pussycats
Hanna Barbera Productions via YouTube

Archie was not the only character of theArchiecomics to get his own series of animation: the group of titular girls had their own adventures and resolved mysteries inJosie and PussycatsBut they also played a lot of music. Their known air is the one that was used in theSequence of the opening title of the show"A" Need, Sweet, a Groovy song. "

9
Acres (1965-1971)

green acres
FILMWAYS TV Productions via YouTube

StarsEddie Albert andEva Gabor recorded a legendary duet for theSong of theme catchy who emphasized the central conflict ofGreen acres:Oliver (Albert) abandoned the life of the big city to meet his farmer's dreams, but his wife, Lisa (Gabor), wanted to return to New York. Couldthis couple find a compromise? During the six seasons of six seasons, they certainly tried!

10
Troop (1965-1967)

F troop
Warner Bros. TV via YouTube

Lest you take the wild West SitcomTrooptoo seriously, thetheme song Let exactly what kind of joke you were for: "The end of the civil war was close to the moment when, quite accidentally, a hero who sneezed suddenly grabbed retirement and reversed him to victory." Overall, the series was less onHistorical accuracy And more about Slapstick comedy and gags of sight.

11
BRADY BOUQUET (1969-1974)

the brady bunch
Primal television via YouTube

Even if you have never lookedBRADY BOUQUET, there is a good chance that you know thetheme song, which has been inevitable in recent decades. This is another of these catchy tacks that gives you all the configuration you need - Woman with three girls marries the man with three sons. That's how they became the bouquet of Brady!

12
The Addams Family(1964-1966)

the addams family
FILMWAYS VIA YOUBE

You will have to be able to break if you want to get thistheme song law. But you will also want to sing, because theAddams familyTheme is difficult to get out of your head. It turns out the best way to introduce this family with a series of rhyme adjectives: "Kooky", "Spooky" and "Ooky" really paint an image.

13
Munsters (1964-1966)

the munsters
Universal images via YouTube

Unfortunately, the otherSitcom Infused Horror At the time did not have atheme song with lyrics or slammed. That does not mean theMuniculies"Theme is easier to forget, however. Anyone who has made it possible to look at the adventures of the Herman Monster de Frankenstein, the Vampire Lily and their wolf-Garou his Eddie would have no difficulty in curbing all the yellow melody.

14
Love, American style (1969-1974)

love american style
Parker Margolin Productions via YouTube

For the first season of this series of romantic anthology, thetheme song Was made by the seams, but the subsequent seasons used the version by Ron Hicklin singers, who also provided the singing voices of the Family of Partridge. The lyrics are a mix of - you guessed it-love andAmericana: "We are engaging our love of the same old moon, but it shines red and white and blue now."

15
Happy Days (1974-1984)

happy days
Miller-Milkis Productions via YouTube

A segment ofLove, American stylehas become asitcom who ran for an impressive 11 seasons - and that Sitcom wasHappy Days. When the show started, he used the classic "Rock around the clock" like atheme song, reflecting its 1950s. But from the second season, the show got a theme of its own theme, the "happy days" entitled appropriately. »Ayyy!

16
George de la Jungle (1967)

george of the jungle
Jay Ward Productions via YouTube

While the original animation series ran only for a season, the theme song atGeorge de la Junglelives on. Maybe it's because of the film of 1997, who playedBrendan Fraser like the hero inspired by Tarzan and presented a"Bizarre Al" Yankovic cover oftheme song. Or maybe it's because the song is just what hangs.

17
MASH POTATOES (1972-1983)

m*a*s*h
Television Fox of the 20th century via YouTube

The title "suicide is painless" is held to lift eyebrows, but the words of theMASH POTATOEStheme song-Who was borrowed from the 1970 film that the show was based on - not being sung on the opening titles. Nevertheless, haunting, sweet sweets can well with the mix of comedy and long-time drama, and its sharp sense of irony.

18
All in the family (1971-1979)

all in the family
Tandem Productions via YouTube

Jean Stapleton The very distinctive voice is what most people remember this theme song. As Edith Bunker, she joined her husband, Archie (Carroll O'Connor), on the piano while they remembered better times in "These were the days. "The song emphasizes the theme of the show, with Archie hanging in the past against the inevitable walk of progress.

19
Maude (1972-1978)

maude
Tandem Productions via YouTube

The first reversal ofAll in the family,Maudeis largely recalled forBea Arthur'sperformance and feminism of his character. But the show is also known for its exceptionalIntelligent theme song, who has really strong words about the other women in history: "Joan d'Arc with the Lord to guide her, she was a sister who really cooked."

20
Flintstone(1960-1966)

the flinstones
Hanna Barbera Productions via YouTube

Although some can think ofFlintstoneAs a cartoon on Saturday morning, the series was actually the first Sitcom Primetime, making it an important predecessor ofThe simpsons. AndThe simpsonswas one of the innumerable shows to parody the"Meet FlintStones" Theme Song, which introduced viewers to this "modern stone family".

21
The jets (1962-1963)

the jetsons
Hanna Barbera Productions via YouTube

WhatFlintstonewas at the age of stone,The jetswas in the future. Thetheme song Do not have a lot to say beyond appointing the characters-George, Elroy, Judy and Jane - but the opening titles Hanna-Barbera Animation gave viewers a clear image oflife in the 2060s.

22
Become intelligent (1965-1970)

get smart
HBO independent productions via YouTube

No lyrics here, but all those who watched this series of Spy Spy created byMEL BROOKSandBuck Henry May buzz on the theme. Thetitle sequence herself remembers himself with him: in 2010,television guide Readers classified as N ° 2 on the top 10 TV credits sequences of all time.

23
Monkeys (1966-1968)

the monkees
Raybert Productions via YouTube

Although theyfinally pursued a real music career, Muses were created alongside a television show that bore their name. Thetheme song Introducing hearings to the group, a fabulous and fun-fabulous fabable fab that was "too busy singing to put anyone". While the group was never successful on the show, they quickly won a real glory after its cancellation.

24
delighted (1964-1972)

bewitched
Screen gems via YouTube

The lyricsdelightedtheme song have never been played on the show, which is dommatory because they are very fun: "Before knowing what you were doing, I looked into your eyes / Woo brand that you have been broken took me by Surprise. "But even without words to sing, it's an air terribly fun to buzz.

25
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977)

The Mary Tyler Moore Show
MTM Enterprises via YouTube

Who can transform the world with his smile? Well, you know the answer to that. Few thematic songs are also widely known and adored as "Love is everywhere, "who has been covered by everyone fromSammy Davis, Jr., ToJoan Jett. Although the series treated realistically with the problems of Mary, the unbridled optimism of the song reminds us all we are going to do after all.

26
The fugitive (1963-1967)

the fugitive
Quinn Martin Productions via YouTube

"The name: Dr. Richard Kimble. The destination: rich in death, state prison. The irony: Richard Kimble is innocent." Okay, then you can not really sing, but theOpening narration toThe fugitive gives way to the thematic musical propulsive, which defines the tone to the series of suspicious actions on a man who has been falsely accused.

27
Gilligan Island (1964-1967)

gilligan's island
CBS Productions via YouTube

The biggest injustice of the originalGilligan Islandtheme Was it been returned to the teacher and Mary Ann as "the rest". Fortunately, the popularity of the characters - and a personal request from StarBob Denver-INSPIED An update of the song for the second season, with new words that listed both next to Gilligan, the skipper, the millionaire, his wife and the movie star.

28
The neighborhood of Rogers (1968-2001)

mister rogers' neighborhood
WQED via YouTube

BecauseThe neighborhood of RogersRan for more than 30 years, you would have trouble finding many adults who would not recognize the theme song (and then have an emotional hearing). There is something about the warm and welcoming "You will not be my neighbor?"It can even make the most cynical adults, get a little more scratched.

29
Batman (1966-1968)

batman
Television Fox of the 20th century via YouTube

OfClasses There are lyrics atBatmantheme song. "DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA-BATMAN" Absolutely account! Anyone, literally anyone, who looked at theAdam WestSeries - and also anyone absorbing it with cultural osmosis - tried to sing a certain version of that.

30
The show Doris Day (1968-1973)

the doris day show
Arwin Productions via YouTube

The song "That will be, will (all that will be, will be)"has been linked toDoris daySince she sang in the 1956ALFRED HITCHCOCKmovieThe man who knew too much. Obviously the SITCOM of the light familyThe show Doris DayHad a much more different tone, but the song has worked as well on the opening titles.

31
THE HILLBILLIES BEVERLY(1962-1971)

The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971)
CBS television network via YouTube

Lester Flatt andEarl Scriggs, otherwise known as Black Mountain Boys, has created a sustainable television theme classic with "The Ballad of JED CLAMPETT. "This is another song of history that briefly establishes the show: the poor mountaineer Jed Clerett strikes oil, becoming a millionaire and moves his family to Beverly Hills. A clash of culture (and hilarity) follows .

32
H.R. pufnstuf (1969)

H.R. Pufnstuf (1969)
Sid and Marty Kroft via YouTube

H.R. pufnstufOnly ran for a single season of 17 episodes. Histheme song, however, has left a lasting impression. Everyone was not a fan:Paul Simon Pursued on the basis of the fact that the theme looked like a terrible ground like its song "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Sentin 'Groovy)". He won and was credited as co-writer.

33
Hawaii five-o (1968-1980)

hawaii five-o
CBS television network

Easily one of the most famous instrumental theme songs of all time, theHawaii five-otheme is a favorite of high school walking strips everywhere. It has the words of the song, a kind of. Sammy Davis, Jr., added some for his striking song "You can count on me." WhenHawaii five-oYou have a restart in 2010, the new series has kept the original theme, because how could you not?

34
Daniel Boone (1964-1970)

daniel boone
Television Fox of the 20th century via YouTube

WasDaniel Boone? Allow thattheme song tell you! "Daniel Boone was a man, yes, a big man, with an eye like an eagle and as big as a mountain was she." Although there was a real worker hebecame a folk hero With innumerable stories bigger than life about it. (Fun made:Daniel BooneStarFess parker had already played a popular hero,DAVY CROCKETT.)

35
Spider Man (1967-1970)

spider man
Grantray-Lawrence Animation via YouTube

Although there were dozens of spider-man iterations over the years, comics and cartoons at feature films and video games 1967 the animated series has the particularity of opening theThe most famous song On the superhero ever written. And really, how to better sum up the character than by "spider-man, spider-man, does a whole spider can"?

36
I dream of Jeannie (1965-1970)

i dream of jeannie
Sidney Sheldon via YouTube

As a classicInstrumental TV Theme Songs at the time, theI dream of JeannieTheme does not words have heard them. And it's probably the best, because they do not great, "Jeannie, Fresh as a daisy, just love how she obeys me. Honestly, you are better sticking to the song "do do do do do do."

37
Pinball (1964-1967)

flipper
MGM TV

A dolphin can really be faster than lightning? That's what thePinballtheme song would like to make you believe. Perhaps he is hyperbole, but the character basically title has worked as a dolphin version of the Lassie, the rescue of people in need, has often been able to thwart the humans around it. "Nobody, you see, is smarter than him. Well, enough just!

38
Atom ant (1965-1968)

atom ant
Hanna Barbera Productions via YouTube

You do not need a big voice to replicate theAtom anttheme song: It's just spoken word on the score. But those who grew up by looking at the adventures of the pintage hero size can still recite that the introduction of opening to a "small ant and its atomic power. And "EM!

39
Land of the Lost (1974-1976)

land of the lost
Sid and Marty Krofut Television

Here is anothertheme song which gives you all the high concept plot of the series. As we learn, the Marshall family fell through a portal in another dimension, the so-called "Land of the Lost. When the series was restarted in 1991, he has a brand new theme song that's still good, but not as catchy.

40
Gidget (1965-1966)

gidget
Screen gems via YouTube

Sally fieldGetting his start to play Frances "Gidget" Lawrence on this short series on a free-minded teenager and his widowed father. Indeniable charm of land has made the viewers fall in love with the character. The theme song "(Wait "til you see) my gidget, "Warns you against it's inevitable:" Wait for you see my gidget, you want it for your valentine. "

41
MAGILLA GORILLA View (1964-1966)

the magilla gorilla show
Screen Gems Productions via YouTube

Thelong opening of this series of animation Hanna-BarberaPainted a very flattering portrait of Magilla Gorilla, which is "full of charm and attraction, beautiful, elegant, intelligent, sweet" and "really ideal. Although only 31 episodes of the series have never been done,MAGILLA GORILLA Viewhas been distributed in syndication for decades, to ensure that a few generations know this theme by heart.

42
The strange couple (1970-1975)

the odd couple
Primal television via YouTube

Here is another theme that you can not sing but you absolutely try. Of course, he is catchy, theStrange coupletheme has been composed byNeil Hefti, Which also gave us theBatmantheme. The opening titles of this SITCOM, on the basisNeil Simon Play, describe the irreconcilable differences between Felix Unger Maniac of Clean and Flub Oscar Madison.

43
The Father of the CourtShip Eddie(1969-1972)

the courtship of eddie's father
MGM Television via YouTube

Young Eddie cares a lot from his father, Tom-that's why he is desperate for him to find a new woman. The close relationship between the father and the son is reflected in the theme song,theHarry Nilsson Song "Best Friend. » Young generations could recognize the very different series songRob & Big, Which also used as theme.

44
Scooby-doo, where are you! (1969-1970)

scooby doo where are you
Hanna Barbera Productions via YouTube

All the versions ofScooby DooOver the years, none has had the cultural impact ofScooby-doo, where are you!And while more than thetheme songThis song has had a long life after decades of the cancellation of the show. He was covered by everyone,Billy Ray Cyrus ToTHIRD EYE BLIND.

45
This girl(1966-1971)

that girl
Daisy Productions via YouTube

BeforeThe Mary Tyler Moore Show, there wasThis girl, Who introduced the public to another young independent woman with great dreams. And here is anothertheme song Which is bright, bubbling, and filled with bread with optimism.Marlo Thomas deAnn Marie was "Obleds on a tree" and "all that all girls should be. Talk Aspirational!

46
The Electric Company (1971-1977)

the electric company
Kids Television Workshop on YouTube

AsRue de sesame,The Electric Company was a PBS series designed to educate young children. The show did not last as long asRue de sesameA-few shows already done - but it was always an important and formative experience for many children in the 70s, who learned to "light the darkness like the brightest day with a new way" .

47
Drag (1967-1970)

dragnet
Jack Webb

"The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent." Years beforeLaw and order,Dragwasthe procedural police who have directly addressed viewers alongside aEmblematic instrumental theme. While 50 people know about the 60s series, the theme appeared for the first time on the original series, which ran from 1951 to 1959.

48
The banana is divided(1968-1970)

the banana splits
Hanna Barbare Productions via YouTube

The divisions of the banana were not a real group of rock-sorry to blow you if you grew up with this variety show and had never been informed. Nevertheless, Floogle, Bingo, Drooper and Skorky produced very catchy melodies, including "The Tra Song (a banana, two bananas)", "The banana is divided"Memorable theme song.

49
The six million dollars (1973-1978)

the six million dollar man
Kenneth Johnson via YouTube

"Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the technology. We have the ability to make the world's first bionic man." It's not about theme music but thatFamous opening narrationIn which an invisible scientist talks about transforming the wounded astronaut Steve Austin, you guessed it - the man of $ 6 million.

50
Impossible mission (1966-1973)

mission impossible
Primal television via YouTube

TheInstrumental themeImpossible missionIs certainly there with the most famous themes of all time - is there anyone who does not know it? The theme was composed by the legendaryLALO SCHIFRINand reworked versions of it have been used both to restart the 80s and theTom Cruise-The series of blockbuster movies in borders, helps to solidify it as a melody that everyone can buzz. And for a look at the future of television, meet them12 new stars on the point of bursting on your TV screens this fall.

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