Ah, the ‘80s. The decade of decadence. The era of the mass media revolution and music technology evolution. On television, the hair got bigger, makeup got more glammed, pretty people populated more ...

Before streaming queues and skip buttons, theme songs were an essential part of the TV experience. They didn’t just open a show — they set the tone, told a story, and in many cases, became just as ...

“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” is more a pop hit than it is a TV show theme song. Setting the scene for Cheers, this theme plays less like a trite jingle and more like a viable, radio-friendly song ...

Ah, the golden era of television! The 70s and 80s gifted us with theme songs that were as memorable as the shows themselves. These musical intros were more than just preludes; they set the tone, ...

A great TV theme song has the power to instantly transport us into the world of a show, setting the tone before the first scene even begins. But what makes some of these themes even more special is ...

From ‘Cheers’ to ‘The O.C.,’ ‘Succession’ and yes, of course, ‘Friends,’ The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the top tunes in television’s opening credits. By Lexi Carson Associate Editor A good theme ...