Top TV Themes

5. Secret Agent Man, by Johnny Rivers, later covered incomparably by the incomparable Devo.

6. Mission Impossible, by the legendary Lalo Schifrin.

7. Hawaii Five-O, later covered by The Ventures, and still later by Oz punk band Radio Birdman as Aloha Steve and Danno.

8. The Saint

and the top TV theme song of all time is….

1. Dr. Who

No tellin’ what Mrs. Peel’s favorite is, now is there? :D

Mission Impossible (there's no contest)...

And this reply would be so much cooler if I could link to the theme from somewhere

peter gunn. how can you forget peter gunn?

ooh, and cheers. the best comedy theme song.

also, the greatest american hero. i like it as a song, not just as a theme song.

secret asian man is a good one, as well. but i think mission impossible is probably the best of them all.

simpsons startreck original rockford files doctor who.

Rawhide is kinda cool, in a retro way.

Dr Who.. yup.. but the live version by Orbital was just about the best. Didnt translate well on LP though.

Burt Reynolds wrote: Rawhide is kinda cool, in a retro way.

I still like LFN's theme and the Avengers theme. I'm so predictable, I know.

Barney Miller

The Simpsons is a great theme, everybody knows what it is when they hear it. I love the Simpsons.

Don't forget the theme to the A-Team, fool!!!

Dr Who,Star wars,A-Team and The Fall Guy

Plus The Mrs Merton Theme tune.Love that

State of Love and Trust wrote: The Simpsons is a great theme, everybody knows what it is when they hear it. I love the Simpsons.

Don't forget the theme to the A-Team, fool!!!

I was gonna say the A-Team. Theres one i was gonna say, but i cant remember.

Boatraceface wrote: Plus The Mrs Merton Theme tune.Love that

Me, my sister and her mate sang on that. I always thought it sucked personally.

Twatto wrote: Theres one i was gonna say, but i cant remember.

Starsky and Hutch. Mint music

State of Love and Trust wrote:

Boatraceface wrote: Plus The Mrs Merton Theme tune.Love that

Me, my sister and her mate sang on that. I always thought it sucked personally.

Must admitt I agree, I thought the bit where you sang sucked aswell Just kidding,you lead a charmed life Jack

Battlestar Galactica (Original)

Return of the Saint

Bottom !!! :p

ITV's theme tune for their 1978 World Cup coverage,can't remember how it went but it was a corkin' classic

State of Love and Trust wrote:

Boatraceface wrote: Plus The Mrs Merton Theme tune.Love that

Me, my sister and her mate sang on that. I always thought it sucked personally.

I really enjoyed it!

Resurrected for Monaco's "Under The Stars" (on US & Japanese albums) - top! :)

Oh, and also on CD, "The Best Of The Mrs Merton Show" :)

Father Ted The A Team Family Guy

State of Love and Trust wrote:

Boatraceface wrote: Plus The Mrs Merton Theme tune.Love that

Me, my sister and her mate sang on that. I always thought it sucked personally.

Awww man wish you could still sing. We'd be just about sorted then man. Meh well

Christopher Owens wrote:

Family Guy

Yeah, Family Guy has a mint tune

Twin Peaks

How can anyone forget to add X-Files?

TWILIGHT ZONE*****Nothing comes close to it, many knock offs (XFiles included) but nothing comes close.

Dukes of Hazzard****Nothing like a fast AMERICAN cars, in chases and jumps (don't forget Daisy).

Sienfeld*****Every episode about nothing.

Star Trek (Original)*****All the others suck ass. Kirk was a man, kicked ass, and a total womanizer of all alien races (no politacally correct bs here).

JHC

68 Pontiac wrote:

Star Trek (Original)*****All the others suck ass. Kirk was a man, kicked ass, and a total womanizer of all alien races (no politacally correct bs here).

which is the same reason we all loved james bond--until he became all 'almost monogamous.'

the jeffersons was pretty funky, as was sanford & son. one day at a time was another '70s classic TV tune.

ooh, and angel. beautiful theme song, that is.

Prisoner (Cell Block H)

the littlest Hobo.

Dr. Who Banana Splits Top Cat Bagpuss Joe 90 BBC Cricket Coverage (Soul Limbo, Booker T & the MGs)

remember Sportsnight.

used to stay up and look forward to Liverpools Euro highlights, and the theme music was spot on.

Crockette's Theme springs to mind.

As does the new title theme to the third series of Hustle. A classy show, so long as you don't mind a minefield of fabrications.

It's a pity that many of the great TV themes were never extended into worthwhile tracks for sale. I could probably think of many more.

Dr Who (Deliah Derbyshire BBCRW fully electronic version...other versions are Ok, but false)....then a gap of several hundred thousand mightines points to... the Prisoner (same guy and all....he also did tales of the unexpected and panorama)

Joe 90/thunderbirds/stingray,space 1999/UFO...ever tune Barry Gray did for Anderson/AFP

BBC F1 theme (The Chain)

Also rediscovered how good the Tomorrow people theme is.

Blake's 7

Old Top gear.

MAKING OUT (did anyone else mention that?)

Soundtrack music was always more my thing than pop, so I am sure to think of a few more....Oh...the krypton factor theme,....the Art of Noise one.

Sanford & Son!

nobody else liked the rockford files theme?

Johnny "Two Sheds" Jackson wrote: ITV's theme tune for their 1978 World Cup coverage,can't remember how it went but it was a corkin' classic

yeh, I can still remember it, it was San Jose featuring Rodriguez Argentina - "Argentine Melody"

Not strictly a TV theme tune but Colourbox's 'Unofficial theme tune' for the 86 world cup was a corker. Had it on 12". Now just have it on mp3.

The Red Hand Gang The Professionals Reportage

the doubledeckers.

(always wanted to live on an old red bus in a shitty scrap yard)

Hang in there, one day you'll get that upper floor :D

Has anyone mantioned Shaft Ya damn right!:\pimp3:

The Persuaders Theme by John Barry

Oh, man! How can I forget Shaft and The Twilight Zone?

taxi wrote: Has anyone mantioned Shaft Ya damn right!:\pimp3:

that was a film. i don't think it was ever a TV show, was it?

taxi wrote: Has anyone mantioned Shaft Ya damn right!:\pimp3:

Was that a TV show? And if it was, did they use the Isaac Hayes Shaft theme? 'Cos if that's the case, then Shaft definitely belongs in that top 5.

Can ya dig it?

The Young Ones.

was a tv show for one season in 1973 on CBS. And Isaac Hayes did the theme.

taxi wrote: was a tv show for one season in 1973 on CBS. And Isaac Hayes did the theme.

You see this cat Shaft is a bad mother--

(Shut your mouth)

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote: You see this cat Shaft is a bad mother--

(Shut your mouth)

I'm talkin' 'bout Shaft. THEN WE CAN DIG IT! :\pimp3:

He's a complicated man But no one understands him but his woman

JOHN SHAFT!

Yeah, that's a great theme.

I'm putting it at number two on my list, and everyone else moves down a notch.

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote:

No tellin’ what Mrs. Peel’s favorite is, now is there? :D

Let's see..

These are my top 5:

5. Green Acres

6. The Wonder Years

7. Gilmore Girls

8. La Femme Nikita

and the number one spot...!

1. The Avengers (like you didn't already know that!)

Sopranos is one of my favourite themes.

Also Mash and LA Law.

Noticed no one has mentioned SNL; not the new crap but the original with eddie murphy, steve martin, john bolushi, chevy chase, etc. That was classic and has sent a whole bunch of look alikes (or is SNL a look a like of Monty Python?)

JHC

Black Beauty (TV series)

one more: the onedin line. i just loved that theme.

Emma Peel wrote:

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote:

No tellin’ what Mrs. Peel’s favorite is, now is there? :D

Let's see..

These are my top 5:

5. Green Acres

6. The Wonder Years

7. Gilmore Girls

8. La Femme Nikita

and the number one spot...!

1. The Avengers (like you didn't already know that!)

Are you saying the Green Acres theme song is in your top 5, or that the Green Acres theme is in your top 5? 'Cos this is a theme song thread, although perhaps I could've been more clear about that...

Are you listening, Mr. Pontiac?

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote:

Emma Peel wrote:

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote:

No tellin’ what Mrs. Peel’s favorite is, now is there? :D

Let's see..

These are my top 5:

5. Green Acres

6. The Wonder Years

7. Gilmore Girls

8. La Femme Nikita

and the number one spot...!

1. The Avengers (like you didn't already know that!)

Are you saying the Green Acres theme song is in your top 5, or that the Green Acres theme is in your top 5? 'Cos this is a theme song thread, although perhaps I could've been more clear about that...

Theme songs, of course, darrrrrling (that was my Eva Gabor impression).

It's hilarious from a Kafka-esque perspective!

I do know all the words...

But then I know all the words to Gilligan's Island too.

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote: But then I know all the words to Gilligan's Island too.

Hahaha....that was one really overworked show.

I know the words to Three's Company...but...

But whaaaaat?

someone needs his horns trimmed.

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote:

Are you saying the Green Acres theme song is in your top 5, or that the Green Acres theme is in your top 5? 'Cos this is a theme song thread, although perhaps I could've been more clear about that...

Are you listening, Mr. Pontiac?

Totally misunderstood. I thought "theme" as in the basis of of an idea. Like Twilight zone starting the individual scifi stories with moral meanings. If it's the theme SONG than that's completely different. I'd say Greatest American Hero, Cops (though it is way played out), and Perry Mason.

JHC

68 Pontiac wrote:

I'd say Greatest American Hero

Now, THAT is a good theme song. "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."

Wow, I had completely forgotten about that show. I must get those DVDs.

Emma Peel wrote:

68 Pontiac wrote:

I'd say Greatest American Hero

Now, THAT is a good theme song. "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."

Wow, I had completely forgotten about that show. I must get those DVDs.

don't that is one of those shows that is better in the momory than on dvd. i saw some re-runns a few years back, very bad indeed.

Erm...has no one mentioned....THE AVENGERS!!!!!!!!!!

bopping in my chair as we speak .

I have a BRILLIANT remic of it here...not a remix really so much as a cover version, must consider making it available if anyone wants it.

I thi9nk I said all Geryy Nderson's shows already....but if not then...UFO Joe90 Space1999 are all stunning.

And I have "march of the oysters" from stingray as my alarm on my mobile :D

NOOLigan wrote:

Emma Peel wrote:

68 Pontiac wrote:

I'd say Greatest American Hero

Now, THAT is a good theme song. "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."

Wow, I had completely forgotten about that show. I must get those DVDs.

don't that is one of those shows that is better in the momory than on dvd. i saw some re-runns a few years back, very bad indeed.

Hmm, okay, I'll take your word for it -- besides I have other DVDs I should be buying anyway.

My DVD collection needs a new cabinet, methinks.

Finally completeed compiling all 43 years of Dr Who in order yesterday...50 DVD's...all downloaded...it's BBC I FUCKING PAID ALREADY!

WOW Steve!Such a Dr Who completist..Those Tom Baker Dr Who underpants must be a little bit threadbare by now tho eh mate?

Darn it! Super Ally beat me to it. Favourite is The Persuaders followed by..

Harry's Game (by Clannad) Six Million Dollar Man StreetHawk (by Tangerine Dream) Man in a Suitcase (so good,Chris Evans nicked it for TFI Friday)

Ps I can't listen to Black Beauty without thinking of Peter Kay in his wheelchair. "Garlic Bread,it's the future Jerry,I've tasted it"

NOOLigan wrote:

Emma Peel wrote:

68 Pontiac wrote:

I'd say Greatest American Hero

Now, THAT is a good theme song. "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."

Wow, I had completely forgotten about that show. I must get those DVDs.

don't that is one of those shows that is better in the momory than on dvd. i saw some re-runns a few years back, very bad indeed.

That sounds kind of like Battlestar Galatica. I LOVED that as a kid, couldn't miss it, or get enough of it. Watched an episode five years ago. . .holy crap! It is completely horrible, I think Full House might be better. . .and I HATE Full House! Guess I'll keep the memories of GAH in my mind then, thanks for the heads up.

JHC

Rodbod wrote: Battlestar Galactica (Original)

68 Pontiac wrote:

NOOLigan wrote:

Emma Peel wrote:

68 Pontiac wrote:

I'd say Greatest American Hero

Now, THAT is a good theme song. "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."

Wow, I had completely forgotten about that show. I must get those DVDs.

don't that is one of those shows that is better in the momory than on dvd. i saw some re-runns a few years back, very bad indeed.

That sounds kind of like Battlestar Galatica. I LOVED that as a kid, couldn't miss it, or get enough of it. Watched an episode five years ago. . .holy crap! It is completely horrible...

JHC

Check out the new one.

Might as well add the lovely theme from Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Sonny Sharrock's theme for Space Ghost: Coast To Coast is a short but sweet.

Cowboy Bebop

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote:

68 Pontiac wrote:

NOOLigan wrote:

Emma Peel wrote:

68 Pontiac wrote:

I'd say Greatest American Hero

Now, THAT is a good theme song. "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."

Wow, I had completely forgotten about that show. I must get those DVDs.

don't that is one of those shows that is better in the momory than on dvd. i saw some re-runns a few years back, very bad indeed.

That sounds kind of like Battlestar Galatica. I LOVED that as a kid, couldn't miss it, or get enough of it. Watched an episode five years ago. . .holy crap! It is completely horrible...

JHC

Check out the new one.

Is the new one any good? Kind of looks like a bad Star Trek on ectasy.

JHC

I've only seen 1.5 episodes, but it looks pretty good. Way better than the original.

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote: I've only seen 1.5 episodes, but it looks pretty good. Way better than the original.

Are you saying that because they were good, or because there were half clad little hotties running all over the place?

JHC

It's an adult show. The characters are complex, not one-dimensional. The themes (in the episode I saw) dealt with love, trust, betrayal, regret, guilt. (Some of) the cylons struggle with their missions. The humans are involved in a life-and-death struggle, and sometimes must make morally questionable decisions.

I've only seen 1.5 episodes, but I'd definitely watch more. Not at all about the hotties. Check it out. I'll bet you like it. The grown-up version of the show you loved so much.

The Sweeney The Professionals

Comrade Shampanyov, Last Gentleman of the Mohicans wrote: It's an adult show. The characters are complex, not one-dimensional. The themes (in the episode I saw) dealt with love, trust, betrayal, regret, guilt. (Some of) the cylons struggle with their missions. The humans are involved in a life-and-death struggle, and sometimes must make morally questionable decisions.

I've only seen 1.5 episodes, but I'd definitely watch more. Not at all about the hotties. Check it out. I'll bet you like it. The grown-up version of the show you loved so much.

I'll try it out. Seems to be less and less watchable stuff on the tv anymore. Sitcoms are so cookiecutter, reality shows annoy the crap out of me, and if i have to watch anymore HGTV (my wife's fav channel), I'm going to scream. Might be a good change of pace.

JHC