Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, for the incredibly clever Ronald Hazlehurst theme music alone.
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I would have been going out for a drink tonight, but instead I'm having a virtual pint later with some of the chaps. The other night we were reminiscing about old TV shows.
So in the absence of actually going anywhere at all for the foreseeable, my mind is wandering in multiple directions, including this one. Just how cool were the opening titles and music of those shows from yesteryear?
I'll kick off with this one (turn your speakers well up!):
Enjoy!
So clever my foot fell off.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, for the incredibly clever Ronald Hazlehurst theme music alone.
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Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
The Professionals and The Sweeney.
In recent years I think the Better Call Saul titles are really good.
dr who (1970's)
roobarb
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
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marchingontogether!
All good suggestions, but unfortunately all wrong.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Tales of the Unexpected. Loved that when I was a kid.
Hawaii-Five-0. It looked so glamorous, Steve McGarret stood in front of a 747 engine. Cool.
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I think Starsky and Hutch deserve a mention.
If you were looking for closing credits, I’d go with the Incredible Hulk....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TzMSfaNXYZg
That Battle of the Planets intro brings back some memories.
I found the opening credits for Grange Hill naff but oddly entertaining.
The visuals are nothing, but the music is something else
https://youtu.be/VZ3oIhQ7oyg
Airwolf.
Oh yes.
So clever my foot fell off.
All of the American programs when I was a child came with a huge slice of cheese, often overproduced and overacted but showing a glamorous side of life that a kid from a back water North East village could only dream of.
As Harry Enfield once said "You don't need to tell me about sophistication, I've been to Leeds" (he was in character, obviously)
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https://youtu.be/-b6jzOkQKDc
https://youtu.be/JLLiqbIkCtw
The Fall Guy and Streethawk are two of my favourites along with Airwolf.
I think it's forgotten mostly because it was cack. A sort of ultra-low budget Knight Rider with a motorbike.
Still, I didn't realise Tangerine Dream did the title music.
Maybe I should start a new thread for really terrible TV shows of the 80's? Manimal would have to be a strong entrant...
So clever my foot fell off.
How about a bit of Glynis?
So clever my foot fell off.
John Barry’s theme in the Persuaders is simply sublime - goosebumps every time.
Tangerine Dream...
Mother! My lost youth!
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Ah, BBC2?
A very odd bit of programming in so many ways.
I'm not complaining mind!
So clever my foot fell off.
I've around a dozen TD albums stashed in the loft and didn't realise they did the title track either If you're going to name Manimal then I'd like to nominate Automan as a close 2nd.
My nomination for best opening title ever, in fact one of the best shows ever...
https://youtu.be/PjVelAcJSY4
Did love the Hill Street Blues intro
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And...........
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Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Very much a happy chilhood memory for me.
The Double Deckers
https://youtu.be/68XYDvMwwgQ
Apparently they turned down Miami Vice to do Streethawk.
they are still on the go, although Edgar Froese has passed away he gave is blessing for the current line up to carry on after he'd gone.
if sat on your sofa twiddling thumbs this will kill a couple of hours
below is a clip from one of the 2000's line ups with edgar. bit guitar heavy but i could watch the drummer all day!
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ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
Thank you all for the memories, brought a nostalgic tear to my eye.
This was a favourite.....
https://youtu.be/VTDOLoDiOcg
.....but i loved this!
https://youtu.be/_oHpWw7L3d4
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Ah "CHiPs" - great stuff.
The recent movie was actually quite a bit better than I was expecting (although somewhat crass in an Always Sunny in Philadelphia kinda way...)
So clever my foot fell off.
The Prisoner. Made be get a Caterham 7 years ago!!
and Joe 90
They really knew how to do opening titles and cool themes in those days.
Thunderbirds are Go.
Blue Peter
Top Gear
Mission Impossible
The A Team
Steptoe and Son
Hancock's Half Hour
and of course Monty Python Flying Circussssssssss!
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
The Rockford Files:
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Jim.
Used to Love this as a kid, watched it every Saturday afternoon.
https://youtu.be/712ns4jnG-k
Andy
This takes me back to those long summer school holidays. If my memory serves me righ,t it was on after Robinson Crusoe which OOK posted earlier.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Sb9AoirSU
Loads of great ones so far
Battle of the Planets is brilliant
Space 1999 is pretty good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SpX8bVEmJo
Like these too:
Hawaii 5-0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepyGm9Me6w
Professionals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55gpif0a0P8