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Subject: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [Go Ahead...Fire Away!]
Written By: Henk on 12/08/07 at 1:25 pm
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TV Themes (#1 - #50) TV Themes (#51 - #100) TV Themes - Bonus
This time of year, I figured you'll be spending a lot more time watching television
(well, if you're in the northern hemisphere anyway). So what better time to post this quiz?
This quiz contains no less than 100 TV themes, tunes or thingies.
I decided to cut it in two, to keep it clear.
Your job, of course, is to name those tunes. I'm sure you'll have no trouble with that.
And then there's a Bonus Section...It contains 32 clippings from Dutch TV shows/series/programs.
Of course you can't name the show/series, but I figured you might be able to tell me
what sort of program/show/series the tune belongs to (music being an international language).
I'll give you two bonus points for each correct answer.
Please note that there is one tricky question (Bonus #11),
because this is not the opening tune of the program.
On top of this, I might hand out some surprise bonuses
for additional information on the themes (this goes for all sections!)...
Good luck and enjoy!
Merry Quizmas!
Scores so far
11.0 + 10.0 Philip Eno
9.0 + 6.0 bookmistress4ever
10.0 + 3.0 loki 13
8.0 + 5.0 karen
9.0 + 2.0 whistledog
9.0 maddog
8.0 ninny
7.0 CeramicsFanatic / nondiva234 / Paul
3.0 CatwomanofV / lorac61469 / nally
2.0 mooster
01. Hollywood Squares
02. Little House on the Praire
03. Full House
04. Friends
05. Star Trek - Deep Space Nine
06. Roseanne
07. Mirror, Mirror (Aus/NZl, children's drama/fantasy series, 1996)
08. EastEnders
09. Sex And The City
10. Magnum P.I.
11. Mork and Mindy
12. Law and Order
13. Degrassi Junior High
14. Who Wants To Be a Millionaire
15. The Benny Hill Show
16. The A Team
17. Dallas
18. Sanford And Son
19. Lost In Space
20. Family Feud
21. (Hercule) Poirot
22. Six Million Dollar Man
23. Baywatch
24. Matlock
25. Charmed
26. Melrose Place
27. M*A*S*H
28. The Onedin Line
29. Due South
30. Blue Heelers
31. MacGyver
32. Wheel of Fortune
33. Are You Being Served?
34. Charlie's Angels
35. Bewitched
36. Tales of The Unexpected
37. The Waltons
38. Perfect Strangers
39. Ocean Girl <aka Ocean Odyssey in UK> (Aus, children's SF/drama series, 1994 - 1998)
40. The Thornbirds
41. 'Allo 'Allo
42. Call My Bluff
43. Dad's Army
44. Skippy
45. Countdown
46. The King of Queens
47. McLeod's Daughters
48. All In The Family
49. Fawlty Towers
50. I Love Lucy
51. Hawaii 5-0
52. Dr. Who
53. Dynasty (composer: Bill Conti)
54. Belle And Sebastian
55. All Creatures Great And Small
56. The Weakest Link
57. Cagney & Lacey
58. The Vicar of Dibley
59. Thunderbirds
60. Have I Got News For You
61. The Girl From Tomorrow (Aus, children's SF series, 1992)
62. That 70's Show
63. Star Trek - The Next Generation
64. Golden Girls
65. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
66. Miami Vice
67. Coronation Street
68. Touched By An Angel
69. Please Sir!
70. Fantasy Island
71. Open All Hours
72. Desperate Housewives
73. Bergerac
74. Green Acres
75. Seinfeld
76. Deal or No Deal
77. Murder, She Wrote
78. The Incredible Hulk
79. Jeopardy
80. The Newlywed Game
81. Knight Rider
82. Cheers
83. The Cosby Show (performed by Bobby McFerrin)
84. Antiques Roadshow (UK)
85. Robot Wars
86. The Jeffersons
87. Malcolm in the Middle
88. Top Gear (Jessica - The Allman Brothers)
89. WKRP in Cincinnati (sung by Steve Carlisle)
90. Sons And Daughters
91. Who's The Boss
92. Round The Twist
93. Moonlighting (sung by Al Jarreau)
94. The X-Files
95. The Price Is Right
96. Black Beauty (Galloping Home - composer: Denis King)
97. Heartbreak High
98. Pingu
99. The Lone Ranger
100. Looney Tunes
Bonus Questions:
01.
02.
03. Studio Sport (1959 - present)
Leader that was used in 1988
04. Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden / GTST (Soap opera, 1990 - present)
Here's what the leader looked like in the late 1990s
05.
06. Wie Is...De Mol? (US: The Mole) (2000 - present)
And this is what it looks like
07. Klassewerk (Game/Quiz show for 11/12 year old kids, 1972 - 1989)
08.
09.
10.
11.
12.
13. Medisch Centrum West (Soap/drama series, set at a fictitious hospital. 1988 - 1994)
Leader of the final episode (sorry about the poor quality)
14.
15.
16. Netwerk (Current affairs, 1996 - present)
17.
18. Ren Je Rot (Quiz show for 11/12 year old kids. 1973 - 1983)
Some fragments from the show
19.
20.
21. ............................................................(Caravan)
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32. Bananasplit (a Candid Camera show, 1983 - 2004)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/08/07 at 1:32 pm
Bonus Questions:
#2. Eurovison Song Contest
#11. Situation Comedy
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/08/07 at 1:39 pm
Bonus Questions:
#2. Eurovison Song Contest
#11. Situation Comedy
Those are good tries, but unfortunately incorrect. :( Still, karma for trying.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/08/07 at 1:40 pm
#4. Friends
#8. Eastenders
#15. The Benny Hill Show
#16. The A-Team (no jabber-jabbing there)
#17. Dallas
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/08/07 at 1:46 pm
#10 Magnum PI
#18 Sanford & Son
#19 Lost in Space
Cat
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/08/07 at 1:47 pm
#10 Magnum PI
#18 Sanford & Son
#19 Lost in Space
Cat
Thanks, I was trying to remember what #19 was.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/08/07 at 1:52 pm
#4. Friends
#8. Eastenders
#15. The Benny Hill Show
#16. The A-Team (no jabber-jabbing there)
#17. Dallas
#10 Magnum PI
#18 Sanford & Son
#19 Lost in Space
Cat
So far, so good. :) Nice to see you hanging 'round here, Cat.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: CatwomanofV on 12/08/07 at 2:08 pm
So far, so good. :) Nice to see you hanging 'round here, Cat.
Thanks. I think I should get extra bonuses because I have &^%*$ dial-up and each one I clicked on kept breaking up and I never did listen to each one all the through. ;)
Cat
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/08/07 at 2:43 pm
Thanks. I think I should get extra bonuses because I have &^%*$ dial-up and each one I clicked on kept breaking up and I never did listen to each one all the through. ;)
Cat
Sometimes 2 or 3 measures is all it takes...
..and I'd gladly hand you some more karma, but I'll have to wait until the 24 hours have passed. :(
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: ninny on 12/08/07 at 2:48 pm
2) Little House on the Prairie
#3 Full House
#6 Roseanne
#12 Law & Order
#13 Square Pegs?
#18 Sanford & Son
#21 Family Feud
#27 Mash
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: loki 13 on 12/08/07 at 3:20 pm
I'll try 2 for now,
#51...Hawaii Five-O?
#56...Who Want's To be A Millionaire?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: loki 13 on 12/08/07 at 3:39 pm
A few more while I'm listening.
#20...Family Feud?
#33...Are You Being Served?
#35...I Dream Of Genie?
#46...King Of Queens?
#48...All In The Family?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/08/07 at 4:47 pm
2) Little House on the Prairie
#3 Full House
#6 Roseanne
#12 Law & Order
#13 Square Pegs?
#18 Sanford & Son
#21 Family Feud
#27 Mash
The bad news is: you've exceeded the limit. :( The good news is: it doesn't really matter, since #13 isn't Square Pegs, and #18 had already been answered. ;)
I've also assumed you meant #20 (instead of #21). This gives you 6 out of 8. :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/08/07 at 4:50 pm
Hello Kevin :)
I'll try 2 for now,
#51...Hawaii Five-O?
#56...Who Want's To be A Millionaire?
That's a Yes and a No.
A few more while I'm listening.
#20...Family Fued?
#33...Are You Being Served?
#35...I Dream Of Genie?
#46...King Of Queens?
#48...All In The Family?
Yes (but already answered), Yes, No (but you're on the right track), Yes and Yes.
So...4 correct answers in all.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: loki 13 on 12/08/07 at 5:04 pm
Ok, so how about for:
#35...Bewitched?
#56...The Weakest Link? It has to be one of those stupid game shows ;D
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: whistledog on 12/08/07 at 11:55 pm
A fantastic quiz Henk! :)
I know my TV very well ...
13 | Degrassi (Junior) High
29 | Due South
53 | Dynasty (composed by Bill Conti)
80 | The Newlywed Game
84 | The Cosby Show (sung by Bobby McFerrin)
89 | WKRP in Cincnatti (sung by Steve Carlisle)
93 | Moonlighting (sung by Al Jarreau)
and for an interesting little tidbit, did you know the WKRP theme was a US chart hit in 1982, shortly after WKRP was cancelled? That version heard in the clip (if I remember) was used in the final season only
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: nondiva234 on 12/09/07 at 12:22 am
#9 is Sex and the City. Hopefully no one got that.
#32 is Wheel of Fortune (interesting how no one got that, as I think it's quite easy to identify).
#65 would be CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
#66 would be, I'm guessing, Miami Vice?
#68 is Touched Be An Angel.
#72 is Desperate Housewives.
Last one, I'll pick #74. Definitely Green Acres.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 12:59 am
Ok, so how about for:
#35...Bewitched?
#56...The Weakest Link? It has to be one of those stupid game shows ;D
Those are the ones, Kevin. :) "The Weakest Link" and "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" have some striking similarities, yes, so I don't blame you for confusing them. ;)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 1:11 am
A fantastic quiz Henk! :)
I know my TV very well ...
13 | Degrassi (Junior) High
29 | Due South
53 | Dynasty (composed by Bill Conti)
80 | The Newlywed Game
84 | The Cosby Show (sung by Bobby McFerrin)
89 | WKRP in Cincnatti (sung by Steve Carlisle)
93 | Moonlighting (sung by Al Jarreau)
and for an interesting little tidbit, did you know the WKRP theme was a US chart hit in 1982, shortly after WKRP was cancelled? That version heard in the clip (if I remember) was used in the final season only
Hello Jason :)
I think I'll give you seven, although The Cosby Show is actually #83 and you misspelt Cincinnati. ;)
Should I give you bonus points for naming the artists/composer...? :-\\ They are additional information...On the other hand, I think this is kinda general knowledge. So...half a point for each name.
Now the info on "WKRP", about this tune being used in the final season only...that's interesting. If you can give me conclusive evidence on that, I'll give you another bonus point. :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 1:17 am
#9 is Sex and the City. Hopefully no one got that.
#32 is Wheel of Fortune (interesting how no one got that, as I think it's quite easy to identify).
#65 would be CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
#66 would be, I'm guessing, Miami Vice?
#68 is Touched Be An Angel.
#72 is Desperate Housewives.
Last one, I'll pick #74. Definitely Green Acres.
Hello, and welcome to my quiz. :) Can't remember if we've ever "met" before...
Anyway, your answers are all spot-on. I think people deliberately skipped #32, because you can only pick seven, and maybe they went for some more obscure ones first.
I'm glad you answered #68. I wasn't too sure about the popularity of that series.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: nondiva234 on 12/09/07 at 3:47 am
Well, I've been here for really long, but I went on a "sabbatical," shall we say. :) #68 was a great show to watch, for Christians and non-Christians alike. A show with morals, which you don't really see nowadays. Anyways, I'll just have to stand in line again until the limit rope is cut. I know much more of these TV themes.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/09/07 at 5:21 am
#52. Doctor Who
#55. All Creatures Great and Small
BTW, #54 is very familiar
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 12/09/07 at 6:43 am
Top Quality quiz Henk! I truly appreciate it. I didn't realize just how much television I've watched in my life. :\'(
22. Six Million Dollar Man
23. Babewatch er...I'm sorry... Baywatch
24. Matlock
25. Charmed
34. Charlie's Angels
Bonus section:
6. Spy show?
7. Game show?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 10:49 am
Well, I've been here for really long, but I went on a "sabbatical," shall we say. :) #68 was a great show to watch, for Christians and non-Christians alike. A show with morals, which you don't really see nowadays. Anyways, I'll just have to stand in line again until the limit rope is cut. I know much more of these TV themes.
"Touched By An Angel" has been broadcasted here too. Don't know if we got to see all episodes (I don't think so). Although I liked the intention of the series, I didn't like the way people were reformed "in a flash". I found that part a bit hard to swallow, 'cause I don't think it happens that way in real life (not in my experience, anyway).
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 10:50 am
#52. Doctor Who
#55. All Creatures Great and Small
BTW, #54 is very familiar
Another two points added to your score, Philip. :) And I think you might have seen #54...but you'll have to wait to find out.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/09/07 at 10:53 am
Another two points added to your score, Philip. :) And I think you might have seen #54...but you'll have to wait to find out.
Between you and me, is the language French?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 11:09 am
Top Quality quiz Henk! I truly appreciate it. I didn't realize just how much television I've watched in my life. :\'(
22. Six Million Dollar Man
23. Babewatch er...I'm sorry... Baywatch
24. Matlock
25. Charmed
34. Charlie's Angels
That's "yes" times five, Patty. :) I deliberately picked the last part of the tune of the "Six Million Dollar Man". I figured it would be too easy with the spoken intro, but you got it anyway. Great job! 8)
Bonus section:
6. Spy show?
7. Game show?
You know...You're so close to the truth, I'll give you the bonus points. :)
#6 is "Wie Is...de Mol?", a concept that has also been broadcasted in the US ("The Mole"). I think you can safely call it a spy show (maybe not the kind of spy show you were thinking of).
#7 is "Klassewerk", a game/quiz show for 11/12 year old kids that aired from 1972 to 1989. Every episode, kids from three different schools would compete on four different subjects: handicraft (a group of kids from every school were given an assignment to finish during the show), music (one kid from every school had to perform a specific piece), general knowledge (one kid from every school, head to head in a quiz) , and theatre (a group of kids from every school had to perform a play). The play and the musical piece were given in advance, to make it possible to study.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 11:09 am
Between you and me, is the language French?
Between you and me, yes. ;)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/09/07 at 11:10 am
Between you and me, yes. ;)
Thanks.
Now that I reach the limit, I have to sit and only view.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 12/09/07 at 12:29 pm
Hiya, Henk!
Cool quiz! 8)
70. Fantasy Island
75. Seinfeld
77. Murder, She Wrote
82. Cheers
86. The Jeffersons
94. The X-Files?
95. The Price Is Right
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: whistledog on 12/09/07 at 2:13 pm
Hello Jason :)
I think I'll give you seven, although The Cosby Show is actually #83 and you misspelt Cincinnati. ;)
Should I give you bonus points for naming the artists/composer...? :-\\ They are additional information...On the other hand, I think this is kinda general knowledge. So...half a point for each name.
Now the info on "WKRP", about this tune being used in the final season only...that's interesting. If you can give me conclusive evidence on that, I'll give you another bonus point. :)
I wasn't even expecting bonus points for the artist names ;D
Some of those are general knowledge yes, but surprisingly not alot of people realize that's Bobby McFerrin singing that Cosby Show theme. He recorded it for the 1987-1988 season, before he hit it big with "Don't Worry Be Happy"
LOL I always spell Cincinnati wrong :-[ ;D
The WKRP Theme heard in your clip is from Season 4. It is the same theme used throughout the show's 4 season run, just jazzed up a bit to suit the changing music style :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 2:33 pm
Hiya, Henk!
Cool quiz! 8)
Hi Karen, and thanks! :)
70. Fantasy Island
75. Seinfeld
77. Murder, She Wrote
82. Cheers
86. The Jeffersons
94. The X-Files?
95. The Price Is Right
A perfect score. 8)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 2:48 pm
The WKRP Theme heard in your clip is from Season 4. It is the same theme used throughout the show's 4 season run, just jazzed up a bit to suit the changing music style :)
You could be right, you could be wrong...I don't think you've earned a bonus point just yet. I would like to see some evidence to back this story up. Not to be a nitpicker or anything, but if you come up with something, I think it has to be verified/verifiable (and I'm not planning on doing all the work this time ;)). I hope you understand. :-\\
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: maddog on 12/09/07 at 4:08 pm
Wonderful quiz Henk...I'm going to date myself on all of these by answering:
#36. Tales of the Unexpected
#41. 'Allo 'Allo
#43. Dad's Army
#44. Skippy
#69. Please Sir!
#73. Bergerac
and finally, as David Banner wanders off to a new location where his secret can be hidden once again, we listen to the incredibly poignant closing titles of...
#78. The Incredible Hulk
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/09/07 at 4:17 pm
Wonderful quiz Henk...I'm going to date myself on all of these by answering:
#36. Tales of the Unexpected
#41. 'Allo 'Allo
#43. Dad's Army
#44. Skippy
#69. Please Sir!
#73. Bergerac
I know I've seen most of these too (except for Please Sir), so that dates me as well. ;)
and finally, as David Banner wanders off to a new location where his secret can be hidden once again, we listen to the incredibly poignant closing titles of...
#78. The Incredible Hulk
"Mr. McGee, don't make me angry....You wouldn't like me when I'm angry."
Ah, those were the days.
O, nearly forgot: you've got seven out of seven. :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: loki 13 on 12/09/07 at 5:10 pm
Henk, I forgot I had a guess left so:
#62...That 70's Show?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Paul on 12/09/07 at 5:34 pm
Hi Henk...excellent stuff as ever... :)
'Fraid the 'goggle box' isn't my specialty, but I'll give things a go...
#58. Vicar Of Dibley
#59. Thunderbirds
#60. Have I Got News For You
#64. The Golden Girls
#67. Coronation Street
#71. Open All Hours
#84. Antiques Roadshow
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 12:02 am
Henk, I forgot I had a guess left so:
#62...That 70's Show?
It is, Kevin - which means you're also at seven now. :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 12:03 am
Hi Henk...excellent stuff as ever... :)
'Fraid the 'goggle box' isn't my specialty, but I'll give things a go...
#58. Vicar Of Dibley
#59. Thunderbirds
#60. Have I Got News For You
#64. The Golden Girls
#67. Coronation Street
#71. Open All Hours
#84. Antiques Roadshow
It may not be your speciality, Paul, but you still go those 7 right! :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: karen on 12/10/07 at 10:31 am
11 Murder She Wrote
14 Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
28 The Onedin Line
37 The Waltons
42 Ask The Family
45 Countdown - first ever programme broadcast on CHannel Four
49 Fawlty Towers
modified to add I now realise 11 is wrong. So I will submit an answer from the second group. #88 is Top Gear (the tune is Jessica by the Allman Brothers)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 12:50 pm
11 Murder She Wrote
14 Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
28 The Onedin Line
37 The Waltons
42 Ask The Family
45 Countdown - first ever programme broadcast on CHannel Four
49 Fawlty Towers
modified to add I now realise 11 is wrong. So I will submit an answer from the second group. #88 is Top Gear (the tune is Jessica by the Allman Brothers)
Hello Karen! :) Thanks for the Christmas card - I got it today.
Now for your answers...I can give you six out of seven. #42 isn't correct, I'm afraid (or maybe it is, but it's not the one I have on my list anyway). :(
You get a bonus point for naming the correct song & artist for #88, though. 8)
Modified to add:
I think you also deserve a bonus point for the additional info on #45, because it's absolutely right (not counting the announcer and the opening sequence).
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: lorac61469 on 12/10/07 at 12:53 pm
91-Who's the Boss
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: lorac61469 on 12/10/07 at 1:03 pm
Henk this is fun...
I think I know another...
#57-Greatest American Hero
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: nally on 12/10/07 at 1:04 pm
Number 50 is "I Love Lucy"...I hope it hasn't been taken yet.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: lorac61469 on 12/10/07 at 1:06 pm
Sorry I'm making so many posts...
99-Lone Ranger??
100-Looney Toons
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 1:08 pm
91-Who's the Boss
And that's what it is, Carol. :)
Henk this is fun...
Why thanks. :)
I think I know another...
#57-Greatest American Hero
'fraid that's incorrect... :(
Number 50 is "I Love Lucy"...I hope it hasn't been taken yet.
No.
I mean: no, it hasn't been taken yet. ;) It is indeed "I Love Lucy".
Sorry I'm making so many posts...
99-Lone Ranger??
100-Looney Toons
"Hi-ho Silver!" :D Two more down.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: nally on 12/10/07 at 1:09 pm
Me too...
#79 is "Jeopardy"
#81 is "Knight Rider" 8)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: nally on 12/10/07 at 1:17 pm
50. I Love Lucy
Henk, I think you should credit that one to me, not Carol.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 1:21 pm
Me too...
#79 is "Jeopardy"
#81 is "Knight Rider" 8)
I was expecting to see you a bit earlier, Jeff. There's not an awful lot left for you, I'm afraid. :-\\ A few game/quiz shows, sitcoms and drama series of American origin...
These two are correct, btw. ;)
Henk, I think you should credit that one to me, not Carol.
Oops...You're right. :-[ I'll fix it.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: nally on 12/10/07 at 1:22 pm
I was expecting to see you a bit earlier, Jeff. There's not an awful lot left for you, I'm afraid. :-\\ A few game/quiz shows, sitcoms and drama series of American origin...
These two are correct, btw. ;)
Oops...You're right. :-[ I'll fix it.
I figured...but on Saturday, when you posted this quiz, I was busy studying for finals...which is what I should be doing right now. I listened to some of the unanswered ones and couldn't figure them out. But I did enjoy playing. :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 1:31 pm
I figured...but on Saturday, when you posted this quiz, I was busy studying for finals...which is what I should be doing right now. I listened to some of the unanswered ones and couldn't figure them out. But I did enjoy playing. :)
Studying is a good excuse. :)
Of the ones left, about 10 are American, 7 are Australian, 4 are British and 2 are from other countries. Not entirely sure about this, but I think I'm not far off.
You might still recognize a few, once the answers are out.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: nally on 12/10/07 at 1:57 pm
Studying is a good excuse. :)
Of the ones left, about 10 are American, 7 are Australian, 4 are British and 2 are from other countries. Not entirely sure about this, but I think I'm not far off.
You might still recognize a few, once the answers are out.
Yeah, I was hoping to find a few familiar older American tv songs...but maybe if I listen to them again later, something might jump out at me.
We shall see if anyone else can figure them out for now. :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: karen on 12/10/07 at 2:26 pm
O.K. I'll try a couple more then.
90 Prisoner Cell Block H. (it was called this in the UK at least because of an earlier series called Prisoner)
92 Round the Twist (Australian)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/10/07 at 2:28 pm
O.K. I'll try a couple more then.
90 Prisoner Cell Block H. (it was called this in the UK at least because of an earlier series called Prisoner)
I found that series very moving...
...like the sets used!
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 3:27 pm
O.K. I'll try a couple more then.
90 Prisoner Cell Block H. (it was called this in the UK at least because of an earlier series called Prisoner)
I'm afraid that's incorrect, Karen. :( This tune belongs to another series.
92 Round the Twist (Australian)
Correctamundo! :) The strange adventures of the Twist family, who moved into a lighthouse...
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 3:58 pm
Alright, time to review the limits.
The total limit is now set at 10, and the limit for the Bonus Section (which nobody seems to be interested in... :\'() is raised to 3.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: loki 13 on 12/10/07 at 4:21 pm
Hey Henk, since you raised the limit:
#63...Star Trek: The Next Generation?
I want to guess at one of the bonus questions, #32 sounds like an American Bandstand type theme so I'll guess
it has to be a dance and music program of some sort?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 4:37 pm
Hey Henk, since you raised the limit:
#63...Star Trek: The Next Generation?
That's correct. :)
I want to guess at one of the bonus questions, #32 sounds like an American Bandstand type theme so I'll guess
it has to be a dance and music program of some sort?
I wish I could give you the bonus points, I really do...But your answer isn't right.
You're right in thinking it is entertainment, though, and I can tell you that the theme tune is called "Made In USA".
I know this doesn't help you much...So maybe if you Smile...'cause you're on.... ::)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: loki 13 on 12/10/07 at 4:45 pm
I wish I could give you the bonus points, I really do...But your answer isn't right.
You're right in thinking it is entertainment, though, and I can tell you that the theme tune is called "Made In USA".
I know this doesn't help you much...So maybe if you Smile...'cause you're on.... ::)
Does this mean I'm on "Candid Camera!"? ;D
I like trying to find out what shows are by the theme, It's okay if I'm wrong it's still fun. I think I still have a guess
left, so is #21 a Cop Show, kind of like Starsky and Hutch.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/10/07 at 4:53 pm
Does this mean I'm on "Candid Camera!"? ;D
Bingo! :D
(Points at imaginary mirror) See..? There's our camera right there.
The show was called Bananasplit, and it aired from 1983 to 2004. Then, sadly, the host died.
I like trying to find out what shows are by the theme, It's okay if I'm wrong it's still fun. I think I still have a guess
left, so is #21 a Cop Show, kind of like Starsky and Hutch.
Cop show...No. Definitely not like Starsky & Hutch, to tell the truth.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 12/10/07 at 5:30 pm
5. Star Trek - Deep Space Nine
11 is driving me nuts, I know it...just can't come up with the name
38. Perfect Strangers?
57. Cagney and Lacey?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: karen on 12/10/07 at 7:02 pm
11 is driving me nuts, I know it...just can't come up with the name
me too. I was humming it most of the day
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things
Written By: karen on 12/10/07 at 7:03 pm
I'm afraid that's incorrect, Karen. :( This tune belongs to another series.
90 must be another Australian series then. Sons and Daughters?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: loki 13 on 12/10/07 at 7:47 pm
I hate taking things from others, but like Patty and Karen, #11 was also driving me nuts but I think I've
figured it out.
#11...Mork And Mindy?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: whistledog on 12/10/07 at 8:36 pm
I only know 2 of what's left ...
26 | Melrose Place
31 | MacGyver
As for the Bonus section, i couldn't even begin to even guess :(
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: ninny on 12/10/07 at 10:14 pm
#87-Malcolm In The Middle
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 12:03 am
5. Star Trek - Deep Space Nine
11 is driving me nuts, I know it...just can't come up with the name
38. Perfect Strangers?
57. Cagney and Lacey?
Another three, Patty! :)
90 must be another Australian series then. Sons and Daughters?
Indeed. :) One of the less successfull Aussie soaps (with "only" 972 episodes).
I hate taking things from others, but like Patty and Karen, #11 was also driving me nuts but I think I've
figured it out.
#11...Mork And Mindy?
Na-nu na-nu! :D You are right, Kevin.
I only know 2 of what's left ...
26 | Melrose Place
31 | MacGyver
As for the Bonus section, i couldn't even begin to even guess :(
Those two are correct, Jason. :)
Apparently I've been a little too optimistic about "music being an international language".... ;D
#87-Malcolm In The Middle
It's not easy being the middle son, but you got the theme! :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 12:32 am
Don't be sad if you don't know any of the remaining ones...they're predominantly Australian.
I'm surprised no one got #1, though... It's an American game show that ran for 24 (!) seasons, with over 3,500 episodes. Maybe I've picked a tune that was only used for one or two seasons... :-\\
#21 is made in UK, by iTV. I assumed it had also aired on BBC, but apparently I'm wrong.
#42 is a UK game show.
#54 is a French drama series (no kidding! ::)).
#76 is an American game show, based on a Dutch concept.
#85 is a UK game/action show, that nobody has ever seen but me. Still, it ran for 7 seasons.
#96 is also from UK, a series based on a book about a horse.
#98 is a Swiss animation series for children, with 104 episodes of max. 5 minutes. I think it has aired almost everywhere in Europe (but maybe not in UK...) and it's very fitting for this board.
All others are Australian.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/11/07 at 1:49 am
#21. Poirot
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/11/07 at 1:51 am
#96. Black Beauty
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/11/07 at 1:52 am
#98. Pingu
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/11/07 at 1:54 am
#42. Call My Bluff
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: maddog on 12/11/07 at 6:44 am
#76 Deal or No Deal
#85 (a complete guess based on your clue) Fort Boyard??
#54 thought it might be "Belle and Sebastien" at first listen but it isn't...he's singing something about "clear fogs" (which makes no sense) and the pink snow on winter mornings....
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: karen on 12/11/07 at 7:56 am
Philip got all the others I knew.
I'll have a punt at three on the Bonus Section
#3 chat show
#4 Soap opera
#5 detective series
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 12:18 pm
#21. Poirot
#96. Black Beauty
#98. Pingu
#42. Call My Bluff
Although all four are correct, I can only give you three points. :(...The limit is still 10, Philip.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 12:25 pm
#76 Deal or No Deal
#85 (a complete guess based on your clue) Fort Boyard??
It's a deal for #76. ;) #85 is incorrect, I'm afraid. Contestants had names like Fire Storm and Behemoth.
#54 thought it might be "Belle and Sebastien" at first listen but it isn't...he's singing something about "clear fogs" (which makes no sense) and the pink snow on winter mornings....
Always follow your instinct...You are absolutely right in thinking it was "Belle and Sebastian". :) As far as the lyrics are concerned: I'm as puzzled as you are, 'cause they seem to make no sense whatsoever.
In the original series, it was Mehdi (Sebastian) singing this tune (the closing theme, called "L'Oiseaux" /"The Bird") if I'm not mistaken, but for this quiz I've used a version by boys choir "Les Poppys".
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/11/07 at 12:26 pm
Although all four are correct, I can only give you three points. :(...The limit is still 10, Philip.
Blast!!!!!
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 12:35 pm
Philip got all the others I knew.
I'll have a punt at three on the Bonus Section
#3 chat show
#4 Soap opera
#5 detective series
#4 is correct, Karen. :) It's the opening tune of Holland's longest running (and most popular) soap "Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden" (or GTST). It first aired in 1990 and it's still going strong (the series recently celebrated their 3,500th episode). Of the original cast, only three characters (and their respective actors/actresses) have remained.
Though #3 also features talking, it's definitely not a chat show. And #5...well, it's just not a detective series. :(
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: karen on 12/11/07 at 2:01 pm
Can I claim the others that you haven't given Philip? I had Black Beauty on my list yesterday but didn't submit it.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: karen on 12/11/07 at 2:08 pm
Though #3 also features talking, it's definitely not a chat show. And #5...well, it's just not a detective series. :(
Perhaps I should have gone with my first instinct of a game show for number 3?
#6 sounds like a spy show
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: ninny on 12/11/07 at 2:11 pm
#85 Robot Wars?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/11/07 at 2:28 pm
Can I claim the others that you haven't given Philip? I had Black Beauty on my list yesterday but didn't submit it.
Go for it Karen! Do you know who compose the music for Black Beauty?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: karen on 12/11/07 at 2:37 pm
Go for it Karen! Do you know who compose the music for Black Beauty?
Not off the top of my head.
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Written By: Philip Eno on 12/11/07 at 3:07 pm
Not off the top of my head.
The theme tune, "Galloping Home", written by Denis King.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 3:29 pm
Can I claim the others that you haven't given Philip? I had Black Beauty on my list yesterday but didn't submit it.
I don't think that would be entirely fair to Graham (maddog), as he would've been first in line to answer one more (hadn't Philip taken four instead of three). It's quite possible he would've answered one more, given the chance. So...I'm not giving the point to anyone.
I've put Philip's name up, because he answered them first, but if you add 'em all up you'll find he gets one point short. It's a judgment of Solomon, but I think it's fairest to all (I've dealt with it this way in the past too, btw).
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 3:32 pm
Perhaps I should have gone with my first instinct of a game show for number 3?
It's not a game show either. Sorry. :-\\
#6 sounds like a spy show
That's what Patty thought as well...and she was right.
I think I may have to give some extra clues/hints on the Bonus Questions, 'cause they prove harder than I thought.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 3:35 pm
#85 Robot Wars?
Metal Mayhem! You've nailed it! :)
One of my favorite shows, and I was very sorry to see it cancelled.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 3:42 pm
The theme tune, "Galloping Home", written by Denis King.
That is correct, and with that you've earned a bonus point. :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: loki 13 on 12/11/07 at 3:49 pm
Henk, I think I have 1 guess left so:
#1...Hollywood Squares?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/11/07 at 3:51 pm
That is correct, and with that you've earned a bonus point. :)
Thanks
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 4:04 pm
Henk, I think I have 1 guess left so:
#1...Hollywood Squares?
I think so too, and your guess is 100% correct. 8) Did I use the wrong theme, or is the game just not that popular? ???
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: loki 13 on 12/11/07 at 4:17 pm
I think so too, and your guess is 100% correct. 8) Did I use the wrong theme, or is the game just not that popular? ???
It was the right theme, at least as I remember it. I don't think it is as popular as it used to be, I haven't seen the
show in years that's why it took awhile for me to remember what it was. ;D
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/11/07 at 4:32 pm
It was the right theme, at least as I remember it. I don't think it is as popular as it used to be, I haven't seen the
show in years that's why it took awhile for me to remember what it was. ;D
Ah, I see... I was getting a little worried that I might have picked the wrong theme, but I'm glad I didn't.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: mandamoo on 12/13/07 at 5:08 am
Hi Henk :)
#97 "Heartbreak High"
Edited to change my answer ;)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: Henk on 12/13/07 at 1:33 pm
Hi Henk :)
#97 "Heartbreak High"
Edited to change my answer ;)
That's right, Amanda! :) Are you sure this is the only one you know? ??? The remaining ones are all Australian (except for #7, which is an Australian/New Zealand co-production).
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [New Limits!]
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 12/13/07 at 5:06 pm
I know 47, but I think I'm out of guesses that I can make. :\'( I watch the series on youtube since I'm not in Australia. ;D
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [Go Ahead...Fire Away!]
Written By: Henk on 12/14/07 at 12:25 am
Limit is gone. :)
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [Go Ahead...Fire Away!]
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 12/14/07 at 1:39 am
47. McLeod's Daughters (I might have the spelling wrong), it's a really good Aussie program.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [Go Ahead...Fire Away!]
Written By: Philip Eno on 12/14/07 at 1:46 am
#40. The Thorn Birds ?
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [Go Ahead...Fire Away!]
Written By: mandamoo on 12/14/07 at 3:31 am
That's right, Amanda! :) Are you sure this is the only one you know? ??? The remaining ones are all Australian (except for #7, which is an Australian/New Zealand co-production).
I've had another listen and the only other one I recognise is #30 - Blue Heelers.
Did you not get "A Country Practice" over there ??? Actually, from memory, the latter was axed to make way for the former :o :(
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [Go Ahead...Fire Away!]
Written By: Henk on 12/14/07 at 5:17 pm
47. McLeod's Daughters (I might have the spelling wrong), it's a really good Aussie program.
Correctamundo! 8)
Can't say that I've seen one full episode...although the other day, while I was channel hopping, I saw a scene and I immediately knew it was "McLeod's Daughters". A bit weird, that...
#40. The Thorn Birds ?
Starring Richard Chamberlain, yes. :)
New York Jets offensive tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson was named after the character Ralph de Bricassart. Bet you didn't know that. ::)
I've had another listen and the only other one I recognise is #30 - Blue Heelers.
Did you not get "A Country Practice" over there ??? Actually, from memory, the latter was axed to make way for the former :o :(
Blue Heelers is correct. :) One of the longest running Australian drama series, if I'm not mistaken.
I think we got "A Country Practice" over here too, though I don't remember actually watching it. Series that I do remember watching include "Carson's Law" and "Paradise Beach", but I couldn't find the theme to either one. :(
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [Go Ahead...Fire Away!]
Written By: Henk on 12/16/07 at 1:32 am
I've answered the remaining three myself:
#7 is "Mirror, Mirror", an Australian/New Zealand children's fantasy/drama series (20 episodes) from 1996.
#39 is "Ocean Girl" (known as "Ocean Odyssey" in UK), another Australian children's/SF series (78 episodes) from 1994 - 1998.
#61 is "The Girl From Tomorrow", also an Australian children's drama/SF series (12 episodes) from 1992.
Subject: Re: T is for...TV Themes, Tunes and Things [Go Ahead...Fire Away!]
Written By: Henk on 12/16/07 at 12:44 pm
This topic is now locked.
For further posting and details on the Bonus Questions, I refer to this topic.