What’s your favorite pick for top TV show of the 1960s and 1970s from this list – see theme songs below the poll as well – memories!
We all have opinions, and this list is by no means long enough, with not as many choices as we’d like. See the these songs below or clips from the shows to bring the feel back before voting in the poll below. This poll will stay open. See MANY more themes below the poll…
50 years ago, how NFL Sunday sounded The “NFL on NBC” intro theme, from 1973 and used throughout the ’70s Yeah.
50 years ago, how NFL Sunday sounded
The “NFL on NBC” intro theme, from 1973 and used throughout the ’70s
Yeah. pic.twitter.com/5bOyh2XhiX
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) September 17, 2023
Top five all time TV theme song and you probably know it by heart. Let’s all sing this sweet bastard, nationwide, one more goddamn time:
Top five all time TV theme song and you probably know it by heart. Let’s all sing this sweet bastard, nationwide, one more goddamn time:
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) June 4, 2020
God Speed Jack Jones. Even though he won two Grammys, he will always be known for singing one of the greatest theme songs in the history of television, The Love Boat. The song went to number 37 in 1980.
God Speed Jack Jones.
Even though he won two Grammys, he
will always be known for singing one of the greatest theme songs in the history of television, The Love Boat.The song went to number 37 in 1980. pic.twitter.com/EF7BVAnOny
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) October 24, 2024
Next on the list of classic 1970’s title sequences – Space 1999 S1. Another top Barry Gray tune, intercut with loads of exciting new images each week (often the episodes weren”t quite as exciting though). And the fact that Barbara Bain appears to be on castors is a nice touch.
Next on the list of classic 1970’s title sequences – Space 1999 S1. Another top Barry Gray tune, intercut with loads of exciting new images each week (often the episodes weren”t quite as exciting though). And the fact that Barbara Bain appears to be on castors is a nice touch. pic.twitter.com/4ZDcoO5tvY
— archivetvmusings (@archivetvmus71) October 30, 2019
The theme song (“Making Our Dreams Come True,” performed by Cyndi Grecco) became so popular, that it became a Top 30 hit in 1976. Laverne and Shirley
Happy 49th Anniversary to one of the most successful spinoffs of all time, Laverne and Shirley,
The theme song (“Making Our Dreams Come True,” performed by Cyndi Grecco) became so popular, that it became a Top 30 hit in 1976.pic.twitter.com/chXMo8n9xV
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) January 27, 2025
The Jeffersons. Also in the gospel category of tv theme songs, and the impetus of tonight’s convo: The Jeffersons.
Also in the gospel category of tv theme songs, and the impetus of tonight’s convo: The Jeffersons.
Foot stompin’, hand clappin’, talmbout frying fish, humming like your nana in closing credits…come on now.
Written by Jeff Barry and Wilona (Janet DuBois). Sung by Janet Dubois. pic.twitter.com/hmQCchWosA— Naima Cochrane (@naima) November 26, 2017
Little House on the Prairie
« La Petite Maison dans la prairie » c’était plus qu’une série, c’était une bulle de tendresse et de drames au ralenti. Melissa Gilbert en Laura Ingalls, ses nattes, ses chutes dans l’herbe… et ce générique gravé à vie. pic.twitter.com/RTH6gbqHFU
— ClassicFilm&Série
(@ClassicFilm2) May 8, 2025
A few more themes for favorites that didn’t make the poll – they all still bring back so many memories
“Welcome Back, Kotter” premieres today in 1975 — originally titled, just, “Kotter”. When John Sebastian was asked to write the theme song, he said, “I came back with this song ‘Welcome Back’ — and their reaction was to change the name of the show.”
“Welcome Back, Kotter” premieres today in 1975 — originally titled, just, “Kotter”.
When John Sebastian was asked to write the theme song, he said, “I came back with this song ‘Welcome Back’ — and their reaction was to change the name of the show.”pic.twitter.com/1r0TEa6h19
— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) September 9, 2024
Did you know: What did Twilight Zone, Green Acres, Bonanza, M*A*S*H*, Batman, Mission: Impossible, Hawaii Five‑O, and The Pink Panther have in common? They are a few of the TV series whose theme song was recorded with The Wrecking Crew, an unofficial group of Los Angeles studio musicians,
The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (1969-1972)
TV theme songs we loved:
The Courtship of Eddie’s Father (1969-1972)#60s #70s #tv #themesong #retro pic.twitter.com/vuWRVLc9pL
— Nostalgia Clips (@Nostalgic_Clips) October 10, 2024
This takes me BACK. I grew up watching Soap Operas with my Mom and Grandmother. All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital. Can’t forget Santa Barbara that came on in the morning and When I heard the Dynasty theme song I knew it was time for bed.
This takes me BACK. I grew up watching Soap Operas with my Mom and Grandmother. All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital. Can’t forget Santa Barbara that came on in the morning and When I heard the Dynasty theme song I knew it was time for bed. pic.twitter.com/Tc0mgOiKA7
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Jessica
(@QueenJessBcuz) June 2, 2025
