A great TV theme song has an almost magical quality. It turns into a portal rather than merely introducing a show. Those opening notes bring back memories of late-night binge sessions when you ...

Theme songs are uber important to the success of a show. Nothing is more memorable than a catchy melody. So the quickest way to stick in an audience’s mind is to pen a truly stellar opening theme. The ...

The introductions of TV shows feature some of the most memorable tunes ever written, in order to catch your attention and ...

In the 1970s, TV theme songs were big business. The opening song from The Rockford Files became one of the biggest radio hits ...

There is a tendency to not think of theme music as a “real” song. Though they are some of the most intrinsic and enduring pieces of music, they aren’t songs we often listen to outside of the show they ...

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 ...

Something that's been part of TV for a long time is the use of theme songs. You know, just in case people forget what show they're watching or something. They usually appear at the very beginning of ...

In 1975, the music charts were dominated by songs about love, rhinestones, and Philadelphia freedom. But a surprise TV theme snuck its way onto the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the most ...

If you showed a time traveler (or, let’s be honest, anyone who is 22 in 2025) the opening sequence of The Andy Griffith Show with the sound off, they’d be like, “Why are you showing me this? Also, ...

"Your Friends and Neighbors" composer Dominic Lewis and The Walkmen singer Hamilton Leithauser tell IndieWire about jamming in the studio and finding the right notes for the Jon Hamm series. Just when ...

Sean Trainor, who grew up in south Charlotte, is grateful for the national exposure his song “Wonderfully Made” is about to receive because, he said, “I want to make my living as a songwriter.” ...