The Dexter Riley Top 25 Television Themes (Favourites)
 

This list is comprised of opening theme songs of Television shows. The ranking is on the theme itself, not necessarily the quality of the actual show that followed it.

Some of them will be instrumental, a few were original compositions, that were either specifically written for that show, or came to fame attached to the show. I mention this because I friggen love the Who, but hate that they sold their soul to CSI. So yeah none of those make my list.

Also i freely admit that nostalgia for my youth will display a bias for that era. In some cases,

25 The Fall Guy(1981-1986)- "Unknown Stuntman" performed by the Six Million Dollar man himself

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

Also i freely admit that nostalgia for my youth will display a bias for that era. In some cases, that the actual theme song may be no hell on its own, but coupled with the accompanyed visuals, its worthy of a place on this countdown.

Like here for instance.

24- Wonder Woman- (1975-1979) Performed by New World Symphony

http://s.pixogs.com/image/R-3059630-1319615867.jpeg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_blOQEu9ws

Re: The Dexter Riley Top 25 Television Themes (Favourites)
 

Oh I am totally making a thread like this next.

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You better make Twin Peaks number one.

not only is it not number 1, it doesnt make my list at all.

:D

23 Simon & Simon (1981-1988)

Like a few on this list, this show about a pair of yin and yan personality siblings that open a private eye firm changed their theme song from the pilot/first year to the end of its run. And while the 2nd one is the one i most closely identify with the show, I'm ok with the Jimmy Buffety vibe of the first.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JuMuUNHHDc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvs-gBjzuy4

22 In The Heat of the Night (1988-1995)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEfQYVfshs8

Great thread, Dex. :up:

Considering these first entries, I'm fully expecting The Dukes Of Hazzard to be high up on the list. I won't post it now, so as not to spoil it. ;)

I wasn't even aware of Simon & Simon but, from the titles, I can instantly imagine exactly how almost every episode went. :D I don't mean that in a bad way.

Im thinking Miami Vice is in the top 3 or 5. Hell the theme was better than the show alot of times.

Great thread Dex :up:

21 Jump Street (1987-1991)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3kwPbjBLgY

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Awesome thread. I have some thoughts but I will wait and see if my faves come up.

20 Party of Five (1994-2000)

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

Cmon Im waiting for Scooby Doo. Ya gotsta have da Scooby Doo!

19 Chico and the Man (1974-1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A39x3LFeQE

18 St. Elswhere(1982-1988)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdNXBgces1Q

17 The White Shadow (1978-1981)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhlUvVxbd24

16 Spiderman (1967-1970)

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

15 Family Ties (1982-1989)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WHIRFqWx8I

14 Hawaii Five-O (1968-1980)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht3Al9H3iUM

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Buffy and Fresh Prince of Bel air better make top 5!!!!

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+ rep for Spider Man

13 The Partridge Family (1970-1974)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMWm_itrZ9g

12 Taxi (1978-1983)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9QscGB9LV4

11 Miami Vice (1984-1989)

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

Here we go, my Fave Top 10

10 S.W.A.T. (1975-1976)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=777FZ0JekdQ

9. The Jeffersons (1975-1985)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHDwRECFL8M