I was watching the Emmy awards a couple of years ago with Neil Patrick Harris hosting and he pointed out the lack of theme songs on current tv shows. I have since thought about that from time to time and it is so true. Most tv shows now have no theme song. They might have a little opening thing with a little music and the title of the tv show but that is it.
I guess the rise in production costs and the desire for getting the most out of a one hour time slot has led to the fading of the theme song into tv history. Too bad. I love a good theme song. It becomes memorable and any time you hear it you think of that show.
Big Bang Theory has a great theme song written and performed by Barenaked Ladies. It's so fun my husband bought it from iTunes. A good theme song can capture the feel of the tv show in less than a minute. Remember the theme to MacGyver? I have that as a ringtone on my cell phone.
I'm glad that Hawaii: Five-0 kept the iconic theme song, updated for the new century of course, from the original series. Could you imagine that show without it? It just wouldn't be the same.
I love the theme song from Doctor Who. Any Whovian worth their salt can sing that theme song at the drop of a hat. It is so fun and fits the show so well.
What theme songs are your favorite?
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