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05-09-2014 , 12:21 AM

#101

Cranberry Tea

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Not actually a TV into, but still:

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05-09-2014 , 01:12 AM

#102

kioshk

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Mad Men's opening is sly, stylized, and perfect.

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05-09-2014 , 01:29 AM

#103

DiggertheDog

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For a long time I thought - what a cool place to live based upon this clip. It wasnt till later that I realised - nah its just where

Spoiler:

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05-09-2014 , 01:34 AM

#104

kioshk

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lol Del Boca Vista ftw

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05-09-2014 , 02:10 AM

#105

nunnehi

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I once worked with Doug Llewelyn on some infomercial he was involved with. When I met him, he said, "Hello, I'm Doug Llewelyn."

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05-09-2014 , 02:37 AM

#106

DiggertheDog

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Originally Posted by nunnehi

I once worked with Doug Llewelyn on some infomercial he was involved with. When I met him, he said, "Hello, I'm Doug Llewelyn."

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05-09-2014 , 02:54 AM

#107

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It seems, normal, I know, but he actually introduced himself the exact way he always introduced himself on The People's Court.

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05-09-2014 , 03:14 AM

#108

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05-09-2014 , 04:43 AM

#109

bundy5

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The OP is right. It's Carnivale.

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05-09-2014 , 07:48 AM

#110

DiggertheDog

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ahh nunnehi - that makes sense then.

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05-09-2014 , 08:31 AM

#111

SenorKeeed

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Black Sails is kind of a meh show but I really like the title sequence

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05-09-2014 , 02:20 PM

#112

filthyvermin

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star trek tos how does it not even get mentioned?

hbo's rome

hbo's luck

magnum pi

dark angel only one reason to watch this show and it makes the opening great too

all in the family

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05-09-2014 , 03:31 PM

#113

diebitter

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I'm pretty sure I mentioned Star Trek TOS

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05-09-2014 , 03:42 PM

#114

aura

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Lotsa great ones here.

Haven't read the whole thread, but Quantum Leap has an awesome intro. Has a premise summary + a catchy song.

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05-09-2014 , 04:00 PM

#115

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05-09-2014 , 05:45 PM

#116

bundy5

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Originally Posted by filthyvermin

luck was good but I thought Rome looked like it was cheaply put together.

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05-09-2014 , 06:51 PM

#117

kioshk

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Lancelot Link Secret Chimp one of the most underrated shows evaa.

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05-09-2014 , 07:00 PM

#118

mrbaseball

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Lancelot Link Secret Chimp one of the most underrated shows evaa.

Absolutely! That's why I posted it, the show was incredibly hilarious.

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05-11-2014 , 10:46 PM

#119

Dominic

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af1h4ibpKJA

Seriously, it's this.

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05-11-2014 , 11:01 PM

#120

Tombstone15

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http://youtu.be/MYcqToQzzGY

To that deluxe apartment. ...in the sky

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05-12-2014 , 11:43 PM

#121

DiggertheDog

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Wilburrrrrrr!

Or in espanol!

Ola!

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05-12-2014 , 11:48 PM

#122

DiggertheDog

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Los Locos Addams

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05-13-2014 , 01:41 AM

#123

A-Rod's Cousin

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Originally Posted by DiggertheDog

This might be the worst opening I've ever seen. Even adjusting for the 1980s. Everything about it is bad. It looks like something a 7th grade A/V club member might throw together in a half-hour.