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Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:10 pm
by tiger76
This has to feature surely
Minder Theme (full)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNRkwNC9Ms4
And this is one we'll all know regardless of age.
Doctor Who (1963) - Original Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75V4ClJZME4
And finally one from leftfield, I used to view this late at night with my nan, and I was only 10, great song though.
Prisoner Cell Block H Theme.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK1iAwlhsnQ
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:24 pm
by conyoviejo
Hawaii five 0
Rockford files
Only fools and horses.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:42 pm
by fatboy47
Captain Pugwash.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:43 pm
by box_of_frogs
Airwolf
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:43 pm
by joey13
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:45 pm
by dougcollins
One of my favourites. The Mysteries of Edgar Wallace, theme tune is Man of Mystery by The Shadows-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8gdPU3 ... MusicVol.1
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:46 pm
by XDS
Banana splits
Double Deckers
Auf weidhersein (?) Pet
Match of the day
Parkinson
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:48 pm
by Middle-agedClaret
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:49 pm
by sixtiesclaret
Being an oldie just been watching repeats - The Likely Lads - cant beat that theme tune.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:59 pm
by Bosscat
The Protectors... "Avenues and Alleyways" Tony Christie
https://youtu.be/utiTsH6hGv8
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:00 pm
by Chester Perry
for people of a certain age this is very distinctive and iconic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0itlB23fFY
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:09 pm
by Buxtonclaret
5...4...3..2..1
Thunderbirds are Go!
https://youtu.be/huPB3T0v_uQ
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:14 pm
by Claretmisterg
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:01 pm
by jetblackcat
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:02 pm
by minnieclaret
F1 on BBC. The Chain, Fleetwood Mac.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:02 pm
by jetblackcat
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:03 pm
by yTib
juliet bravo
space 1999
cheers
knight rider
grange hill
some mothers do 'ave 'em
the sweeney (especially the closing credits theme)
blackadder 2
blockbusters
bod
the professionals
upstairs downstairs (the jolly one)
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:23 pm
by tiger76
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:26 pm
by Darthlaw
A team and Knight Rider.
End the thread
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:55 pm
by bobinho
The persuaders.
Roger Moore and Tony Curtis. Theme tune was better than the programme to be honest.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:56 pm
by bobinho
Didn't Dennis Waterman write the feem toon and sing the feem toon?
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:59 pm
by gawthorpe_view
Fireball XL5, instrumental preferably.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:59 pm
by ClaretTony
bobinho wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:56 pm
Didn't Dennis Waterman write the feem toon and sing the feem toon?
He definitely sung it and I think he wrote it
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:01 pm
by ClaretTony
fatboy47 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:42 pm
Captain Pugwash.
Can’t throw in that classic without a link
https://youtu.be/NMTyXMiWe_U
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:02 pm
by Zom Zom
The Twilight Zone
I've been watching it today!
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:05 pm
by martin_p
Some classic 70s children’s sci-fi
https://youtu.be/Ei7i7RFvrUM
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:18 am
by ŽižkovClaret
Auf Wiedersehn Pet
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:23 am
by IanMcL
Crossroads
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:36 am
by Burnley1989
That theme tune reminds me of a fruit machine I was addicted to in Balti King as a 16 year old
Crazy memories came flooding back, 16 years ago!
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:27 am
by claretonthecoast1882
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:39 am
by groove
Jan Hammer's Miami Vice .
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:40 am
by groove
I always enjoyed the opening theme tunes to The Equaliser. And CHIPS.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:43 am
by CharlieinNewMexico
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:43 am
by claretonthecoast1882
groove wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:40 am
I always enjoyed the opening theme tunes to The Equaliser. And CHIPS.
I went to put CHIPS a few minutes ago when I put the Sopranos one on but both clips on youtube I went on started with the episode rather than the theme tune
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:36 am
by tiger76
bobinho wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:56 pm
Didn't Dennis Waterman write the feem toon and sing the feem toon?
He obviously sung it, however contrary to popular belief he had no part in composing the song, that was done by Gerard Kelly & Patricia Waterman, (then Dennis's wife) hence the confusion I suppose.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:17 pm
by bobinho
tiger76 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:36 am
He obviously sung it, however contrary to popular belief he had no part in composing the song, that was done by Gerard Kelly & Patricia Waterman, (then Dennis's wife) hence the confusion I suppose.
No confusion mate really, I was just referring to the little Britain sketch with David walliams playing a miniature Dennis Waterman and announcing at every opportunity that he “wrote da feem toon, sang da feem toon”
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:25 pm
by tiger76
bobinho wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:17 pm
No confusion mate really, I was just referring to the little Britain sketch with David walliams playing a miniature Dennis Waterman and announcing at every opportunity that he “wrote da feem toon, sang da feem toon”
Well whoever wrote it it's a great theme tune, and one that most folks will instantly recognise.
I too recall the Little Britain sketch, but whether that was an in joke between the cast I don't know.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:37 pm
by tiger76
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:53 pm
by Rumbletonk
MASH. I win
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:02 pm
by tiger76
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:04 pm
by Steve1956
Always loved this soundtrack
Black Beauty
https://youtu.be/8u5NgC4lZ8s
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:06 pm
by Steve1956
Another Horsey one Follyfoot
https://youtu.be/CqwJoEGyGMY
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:08 pm
by Steve1956
And another horsey one,must have liked these because where ever there was a horse there was a fit looking young woman in the programme as well
https://youtu.be/w_FrJ7hzSXI
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:15 pm
by Bosscat
This thread has gone very Blackburn Roverish ...
https://youtu.be/D_2akepe6ZQ?t=4
And another from my childhood...
https://youtu.be/6GAbc5uQXJo
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:22 pm
by Terrier
Champion the wonder horse
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:26 pm
by Bosscat
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:41 pm
by Claret Alfie
I’m shocked Bread hasn’t been mentioned yet.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=464mTZFTWNk
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:48 pm
by Vino blanco
The Beverley Hillbillies and Bonanza.
Re: Iconic TV theme tunes
Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:20 pm
by Bosscat
Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Yates in "Rawhide"
https://youtu.be/3_rHrLHIeyI
no-one mentioned this famous opening sequence