 The Classic TV Titles Poll, With clips |
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 Nov 20 2007, 11:22 PM
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Space Cowboy  Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,559 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262  |
I'm sorry, all of the above are complete bollocks, just watch this:
Bring'Em Back Alive. My God, I have tears rolling down my face having watched that! What the hell is that on The Box's top lip?! (And has he shoved a snake down his pants?!!). |
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Nov 20 2007, 11:24 PM
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Cent Dix-Sept Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,968 Joined: 1-October 04 From: London Member No.: 2,258 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Nov 20 2007, 07:41 PM) And appreciated moreso if you watch it straight after watching Streets Of San Francisco. Fantastic theme. And check out this week's guest star!  You should check out the one with Arnold Schwarzenegger in it - a clip nyah. Playing a body builder - what a stretch! But a particularly sensitive one, so some (rather poor) acting required. It's worth the build-up (zing!) for his hissy fit at the end. A great title sequence really needs to get you in the mood for the show. Matt Berry popped up on Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe a few weeks ago discussing the work of Ronnie Hazlehurst and this very issue, viewable here. |
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Nov 20 2007, 11:28 PM
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Addict Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,229 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 2,347 |
It was a close call between Dr Who and Monkey but I had to go with Monkey in the end. That tune is just so funky.
We sang the Monkey theme in a Karaoke bar in Tokyo with my Aussie friend and her Japanese boyfriend. I think the Japanese wait-persons were quite surprised to see a bunch of gaijin singing that. Good times. |
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Nov 20 2007, 11:51 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,559 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
I've just noticed something watching those clips:
From Space 1999:  From NASA's picture of the day web site (today):  Where's the moon base gone?! It was there 8 years ago!! |
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Nov 21 2007, 12:04 AM
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Cent Dix-Sept Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,968 Joined: 1-October 04 From: London Member No.: 2,258 |
At least there's a Millennium Falcon indentation remaining on that big central mound...
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Nov 21 2007, 12:10 AM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
QUOTE (Raven @ Nov 20 2007, 11:22 PM) I'm sorry, all of the above are complete bollocks, just watch this: Bring'Em Back Alive. My God, I have tears rolling down my face having watched that! What the hell is that on The Box's top lip?! (And has he shoved a snake down his pants?!!). Never watched it. It was on the same time as the far superior Tales Of The Gold Monkey. And Sunday night was Sloane night. Now this is another Brit classic. Recognise the first two cast members anyone? |
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Nov 21 2007, 12:18 AM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,559 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Nov 21 2007, 12:10 AM) Never watched it. It was on the same time as the far superior Tales Of The Gold Monkey. They can't have been, I remember watching both of them as a kid! (Tales of the Gold Monkey was by far the better program though, I totally agree!). QUOTE Crikey, it's like a hip version of The Chiffy Kids! |
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Nov 21 2007, 12:19 AM
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Cent Dix-Sept Group: Senior Members Posts: 2,968 Joined: 1-October 04 From: London Member No.: 2,258 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Nov 21 2007, 12:10 AM) You really couldn't get away with calling a fat kid Doughnut and the nerd kid Brains in a kids show nowadays. That's like calling a disabled kid Wheels. Except the Burger King Kids Club got there first. |
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Nov 21 2007, 12:22 AM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,559 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
QUOTE (Kick in the Head @ Nov 21 2007, 12:19 AM) You really couldn't get away with calling a fat kid Doughnut and the nerd kid Brains in a kids show nowadays. That's like calling a disabled kid Wheels. Except the Burger King Kids Club got there first. I thought Doughnut was Johnny Vegas! |
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Nov 21 2007, 12:30 AM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
QUOTE (Kick in the Head @ Nov 21 2007, 12:19 AM) You really couldn't get away with calling a fat kid Doughnut and the nerd kid Brains in a kids show nowadays. That's like calling a disabled kid Wheels. Except the got there first.  I wish there was a Stumpy.QUOTE (Raven @ Nov 21 2007, 12:22 AM) I thought Doughnut was Johnny Vegas! But you do have Peter (brother of Colin) Firth and Brinsley (Aswad) Forde in there Shit show, but one of the lovliest theme tunes ever If only the show was as good as the titles |
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Nov 21 2007, 12:34 AM
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Addict Group: Senior Members Posts: 6,229 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 2,347 |
QUOTE (Kick in the Head @ Nov 21 2007, 12:19 AM) That's like calling a disabled kid Wheels. Everybody can succeed, all you need is to believe, be honest with yourself, forget your fears and doubts, come on give us a try at Degrassi Junior Hiiiiiiiiigh |
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Nov 21 2007, 12:40 AM
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Ummm... Group: Senior Members Posts: 1,739 Joined: 23-April 07 From: Australia Member No.: 6,287 |
Has to be Monkey. Although I actually prefer shows that don't have opening sequences. Or very short and funky ones, a la Futurama.
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Nov 21 2007, 12:53 AM
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Toasty Group: Senior Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Hell-Lay Member No.: 2,939 |
So here I was thinking V: The Series had the creepy, slightly Carpenter-esque synth music that I loved in its intro, but no... those titles sucked a smidge.
It was V: The Final Battle I was thinking of. |
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Nov 21 2007, 11:04 AM
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Alley Viper Group: Senior Members Posts: 11,843 Joined: 29-December 04 From: Cobra Island Member No.: 3,024 |
Doctor Who, all the way. In 45 years, it's only had 2 bad opening sequences. (McGlynn and McCulloch, I'm looking at you, here.)
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Nov 21 2007, 03:54 PM
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You do scribble Group: Senior Members Posts: 14,968 Joined: 7-October 04 From: East Member No.: 2,423 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Nov 20 2007, 11:33 PM) I was going to mention that one. And of a similar feel is Six Feet Under - classy, great theme, beautiful imagery. I must give special mention to Mike Post and his vast canon of classic themes. Consider: Quantum Leap NYPD Blue LA Law Hill Street Blues The A-Team Muder One. Whoop! |
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