Forgot about Super Chicken.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKss2pBYQ6Y

Proof of its greatness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=lJ9UYYDWI18

And the Sopranos is really good too. The opening credits for a show need to fulfill a purpose narratively and the Sopranos establishes setting and mood better than any title credits I can think of.

Holy **** I did not realize that Family Matters was a Perfect Strangers spinoff. Mind. Blown.

Worth mention. Not on the same level as say Cheers or Gilligan's Island though. This one's pretty a pretty good fit for it's show:

Dude... you're late to the party^^

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the great Lalo Schifrin.

Thanks to lastcardcharlie for "the persuaders", one of my favorites.

How about Petticoat Junction? Great opening and that damn theme song always stuck in my head.

My favorite was a little watched show that I loved as a kid, "Hardcastle and McCormick", mostly for the opening.

Lots of great shows, love all of them.

Even though Dexter has gotten pretty stale lately I think it has one of the best intros in TV. Also like Walking Dead's theme music.

With his suit, jawline, and voice, you always knew Robert Stack meant business. He could sell any idea on that show.

I wonder what it was like when they called in potential hosts to do the readings.

"Peter Falk, thank you for coming out... if you would, please read the passage on the paper in front of you. Remembering that this show is being packaged as a serious one. Really make sure you sell it, OK?"

"Well, alright... letsh shee here. It says 'In 1954, Harriet Millner saw the ghost of a Mayflower settler running up the staircase of a New England lighthouse. In 1967, a full investigation was done and local authorities found that not only did the ghost not seem to exist, neither did the lighthouse. Was the lighthouse a ghost? Was Harriet Millner a ghost? Am I, Peter Falk, a ghost? Stay tuned for a bone-chilling series of mysteries that are yet unsolved...' - Hey what the **** is this ****?"

"Thanks Peter we've got what we need."

Fantasy Island:



Vegas (1978)-Amazing use of casinos that no longer exist:

6 pages and I can't believe this has not been mentioned. A classic intro song, and an All-Time classic show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx8l2i0wClQ

MASH opening confirmed turrible

This


also whoever said X files wins. In fact I think X files wins on audio alone.

I used to love watching this one as I gorged myself with bowls and bowls of cereal.

no bay watch love?

Bummpppppp for:

I always thought of great cartoon theme openings, especially from when I used to run home and watch them after school:







And an honorable mention to:

Hawaiian shores. Helicopter. Cool car. Catchy theme.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CquMO3vJvo

Come and listen to my story bout a man named Jed.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwzaxUF0k18

Just music original:

How did it happen?

Haven't seen this mentioned before..