AimingforYoko August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 One of the many great things about Netflix's Stranger Things is the opening credits: 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2502512
atomationage August 21, 2016 Share August 21, 2016 IMO, worst opening credit sequence award goes to Misfits: 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2502830
GHScorpiosRule August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Because I just finished marathon watching the entire series, I really love the opening credits to Cagney & Lacey. Bill Conti came up with a theme whose music is so catchy and toe tapping! Well, at least for me. This was the first season with Sharon Gless, and billed both Sharon and Tyne together; seasons 3 and going forward showed Sharon with top billing, which was something Tyne agreed to, after Sharon spoke with her about it. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2503330
GHScorpiosRule August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 And here's season three credits. Though ugh to having adding Primus, who disappeared from the opening credits in season four and beyond: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2503385
Bastet August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 They switched back and forth (from week to week) as to who got top billing, because they were equals. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2503744
MaryMitch August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 After Larry Hagman's death, the new "Dallas" did a special opening credit: 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2503808
DearEvette August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Once in awhile Fringe would bust out some context specific opening credits. They did an 80s flashback epsiode and the opening credits were 80s retro. And then when the show started talking place in the alt universe the color of the opening credits changed. The regular universe was blue but if the ep was gonna take place in the alt. universe it was red. And then when they started doing things with the timelines, those credits changed as well. Somebody compiled the different ones here. I also like the theme song. So very much perfect for the show. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2505980
feverfew August 22, 2016 Share August 22, 2016 Game of Thrones and Daredevil is definitely some of my favourite opening credits too. Comparable to the evocative Daredevil is the opening credit to 2015 Agatha Christie's And Then There Where None: However, since I love creepy things, I think my favourite opening credit must be Kingdom Hospital. The dissonance between title melody, text and imagery just add to the eerieness of it all: Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2505981
Kromm August 26, 2016 Author Share August 26, 2016 On 8/22/2016 at 7:29 PM, DearEvette said: Once in awhile Fringe would bust out some context specific opening credits. They did an 80s flashback epsiode and the opening credits were 80s retro. And then when the show started talking place in the alt universe the color of the opening credits changed. The regular universe was blue but if the ep was gonna take place in the alt. universe it was red. And then when they started doing things with the timelines, those credits changed as well. Somebody compiled the different ones here. I also like the theme song. So very much perfect for the show. Oh, volumes could probably be written about the credit changes on Fringe. Far more than the colors change. The last season went a bit too obvious, but the others very much dare viewers to interpret the words and symbols that differ. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2515088
Pothunter August 26, 2016 Share August 26, 2016 I love the opening credits of the Australian show Offspring. The style is that of a View-Master reel, clicking sound, movement and all, and they show the classic viewer model at the end of the sequence. It's one of the older ones, with the sharp, pointed edges. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2515797
DittyDotDot August 26, 2016 Share August 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Pothunter said: I love the opening credits of the Australian show Offspring. The style is that of a View-Master reel, clicking sound, movement and all, and they show the classic viewer model at the end of the sequence. It's one of the older ones, with the sharp, pointed edges. Thought we could use a video assist for Offspring. I've never seen the show, but do like this opening sequence. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2515850
Gudzilla August 26, 2016 Share August 26, 2016 The American Horror Story credit sequences are better than the actual show. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2517120
DearEvette August 26, 2016 Share August 26, 2016 20 hours ago, Kromm said: Oh, volumes could probably be written about the credit changes on Fringe. Far more than the colors change. The last season went a bit too obvious, but the others very much dare viewers to interpret the words and symbols that differ. Oh yeah, I just thought it was cool how you kinda knew which universe you were going to be watching based on the color scheme/scientific breakthroughs flashed during the credits. Also on the TWOP boards someone actually deciphered all the glyphs they showed each episode and figured out that episode's word. I really ate that up like a biscuit. Added another layer to watching the show. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2517516
Snipsa August 29, 2016 Share August 29, 2016 I realize the opening credits for The Leftovers (both seasons) are as devisive as the show itself, but I adore both. First season's credit's set the melancholic/creepy tone from the start. Season 1 The second season's credits are such a 180 from the first season's that you can't believe it is from the same show. It took me a while to get into these credits, but the tune is an earworm, and I started to love the self-awareness Lindelof et al displayed with these credits. Season 2 I have always loved FNL's credits as well First few season's SG1 credits definitely set the mood for the show as well I also love the aforementioned HOUSE, ER, Everwood, BSG, Braindead (although that's more the previouslies) A couple I never cared for: Chuck POI 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2523231
bmasters9 August 29, 2016 Share August 29, 2016 Seventh-season (1973-74) version of Mannix title sequence (enhanced video and audio; taken from Heroes & Icons airing) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2524220
atomationage September 12, 2016 Share September 12, 2016 The Hell Yeah Opening from Blue Mountain State, (no goats), both ridiculous and sublime: 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2558939
amaranta September 12, 2016 Share September 12, 2016 (edited) Quote A couple I never cared for: Chuck Aw. And I was just thinking how much I liked Chuck's opening. I have always loved the Frasier opening with the quick draw of the Seattle skyline. I particularly like that it changes, often in relation to the subject of the episode. Though sometime it's just the building lights, or an object in the sky. Kind of elegant in its simplicity, yet clever. Edited September 12, 2016 by amaranta 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2559928
SnoGirl September 12, 2016 Share September 12, 2016 I always loved ER's opening title cards. I don't know what it was about them, but I always watched as they flipped through ER's memorable moments. I always thought they were classic. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2561080
spaceytraci1208 September 13, 2016 Share September 13, 2016 1 hour ago, SnoGirl said: I always loved ER's opening title cards. I don't know what it was about them, but I always watched as they flipped through ER's memorable moments. I always thought they were classic. He was far from my favorite character, but Dr. Benton's little martial arts move is my favorite moment in the credits 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2561395
DearEvette September 13, 2016 Share September 13, 2016 I love first season of Wonder Woman when they were in the 40s. The opening credits were fun and the music was great. I love the piano trills and the cheesy lyrics: "In your satin tights, fighting your for rights and the old red, white and bluuuuuueee.......ooohh...." "Make a hawk a dove, Stop a war with love, Make a liar tell the truuuuuuuth...oooooth!" 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2562441
DittyDotDot October 31, 2016 Share October 31, 2016 (edited) I just started watching The Night Manager and really fell in love with the title sequence: Edited October 31, 2016 by DittyDotDot 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2700191
bmasters9 November 19, 2016 Share November 19, 2016 Opening of this 1987-89 ABC police dramedy w/the late John Ritter 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2762482
Guest November 20, 2016 Share November 20, 2016 Patrick Swayze TV Show Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-2762964
Side Item March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 Hello all. As a testament to my free time, obsession with television show openings, and the upcoming March Madness, I present the bracket that will definitively answer which US show of this century has the best opening: https://brackify.com/bracket/1327/Best-TV-Opening-of-the-Century Now, a quick explainer for FAQ: Why brackets? Because they're the best way to determine objective bests. Who picked these? Why is show [X] on there? I picked them all, using an objectively rigorous criteria which incorporated the opening's music/theme song, images, relation to show, cultural impact, and how much I subjectively liked it. Yeah, but....show [X]?? A thing to keep in mind is that this is specifically about the show's openings, not the show itself. For instance, I was never able to make it through ten minutes of How to Make it in America, but that opening was great, hence it's inclusion on the bracket. Ok, so why isn't the opening for show [y] on there? It was great! Any absences can be explained by me either never having seen it (I made an effort to look at openings of shows I never watched, but I couldn't sample everything from the past 16 years), or my thinking that it wasn't as good as the 64 I chose. But show [y]'s opening was so good! Look, if you make a best show opening bracket with blackjack, and hookers, and Firefly's opening I promise I will visit it and vote. How did you decide on these rankings and seedings? They're ranked according to how many views the Youtube video of the opening had (i.e. I blatantly stole Rembert Browne's old Grantland brackets methodology). In cases where the show's opening might be different from season to season I used the first season's version. Ok, I'm still not sure why this exists though? Me neither! Chalk it up to me finding an easy enough to use bracket creator and thinking that it'd be a fun time. I figure that if there's anywhere on the Internet that would get some enjoyment out of it it'd be here! Thanks/enjoy! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3053603
Haleth March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 I'm out. You missed my top pick. Hope others enjoy though! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3054757
shantown March 7, 2017 Share March 7, 2017 My favorite opening credits are the original Grey's Anatomy credits. I loved the song, I loved the way they intertwined the two halves of the show - medicine and sex. The surgical tools with the eyelash curler. The IV bag dripping into the martini glass. Zipping up the little black dress fading into surgical scrubs being tied. I wish they still showed them every once in awhile. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3055151
meep.meep March 8, 2017 Share March 8, 2017 I'm still partial to the Black Sails opening sequence. But, what is up with the recent trend to have bodies/objects floating in water as part of the opening sequence? I can think of at least three shows that do this (The Returned, The Affair, Vikings) and there's probably a lot more. Not nearly as deep as they think. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3059885
NutMeg March 9, 2017 Share March 9, 2017 The opening sequence of Feud is my new favourite. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3061530
Rinaldo March 9, 2017 Share March 9, 2017 Thanks for this. As I haven't yet had a chance to see this, it was new to me, and I'm especially intrigued by the music. Some hints of irregular meter there (5-meter at times, I think). The composer, Mac Quayle, is also responsible for American Horror Story, Scream Queens, and Mr. Robot. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3061666
Haleth March 9, 2017 Share March 9, 2017 14 hours ago, meep.meep said: I'm still partial to the Black Sails opening sequence. But, what is up with the recent trend to have bodies/objects floating in water as part of the opening sequence? I can think of at least three shows that do this (The Returned, The Affair, Vikings) and there's probably a lot more. Not nearly as deep as they think. Also Taboo. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3061700
NutMeg March 10, 2017 Share March 10, 2017 21 hours ago, Rinaldo said: Thanks for this. As I haven't yet had a chance to see this, it was new to me, and I'm especially intrigued by the music. Some hints of irregular meter there (5-meter at times, I think). The composer, Mac Quayle, is also responsible for American Horror Story, Scream Queens, and Mr. Robot. I definitely recommend it, it's a lot of fun to see how the time period vibe is integrated in a credible way. The thread of Feud is very active and also very informative for those who like me were not up to speed with the gossip of the day. I'd say this show is a very positive surprise, I didn't expect it to be so good. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3065146
ChromaKelly March 10, 2017 Share March 10, 2017 (edited) On 3/9/2017 at 5:08 AM, NutMeg said: The opening sequence of Feud is my new favourite. Reminds me of Turn: Washington's Spies opening credits. Edited March 10, 2017 by ChromaKelly Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3065810
DittyDotDot March 10, 2017 Share March 10, 2017 (edited) On 3/9/2017 at 4:08 AM, NutMeg said: The opening sequence of Feud is my new favourite. 25 minutes ago, ChromaKelly said: Reminds me of Turn: Washington's Spies opening credits. I haven't seen either of these series, but I already love both those sequences! Edited March 10, 2017 by DittyDotDot 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3065902
HunterHunted March 10, 2017 Share March 10, 2017 On 8/21/2016 at 2:13 PM, atomationage said: IMO, worst opening credit sequence award goes to Misfits: Really?!?!? I like the actual sequence, but the music is a bit much. The thing that I really like is that it hints at all of the powers of the characters. Ultimately for me, it ends up as a wash because the sequence is pretty good, the music not so much, and the net result is ok. I thought Tyrant had beautiful opening credits. The show was terrible. One of my least favorite has to be Masters of Sex. It was trying to evoke Norman Rockwell while being cheeky and sly with its use of double entendres, but the show was so rarely funny especially past the first season. After a certain point, it was just flawed people being awful to each other. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3066102
Kromm March 10, 2017 Author Share March 10, 2017 On 3/9/2017 at 5:08 AM, NutMeg said: The opening sequence of Feud is my new favourite. It's like Mad Men, but not.... "men"... and even more "mad"! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3066120
festivus March 10, 2017 Share March 10, 2017 You know, I kinda love the Misfits credits. They are loud and annoying but they fit the show well. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3066292
DearEvette March 11, 2017 Share March 11, 2017 Me too. Love the Misfits opening and the song. Love the Punk new wave-y sound of it. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3067360
ribboninthesky1 March 11, 2017 Share March 11, 2017 On 3/8/2017 at 5:22 PM, meep.meep said: I'm still partial to the Black Sails opening sequence. I'm not that impressed by the show itself (beyond gorgeous production values), but I rock out every.single.time to the opening credits. Similar experience with season 1 Game of Thrones where I always watched the opening sequence with rapt attention, and then half-watched/multi-tasked during the show itself. 22 hours ago, HunterHunted said: I thought Tyrant had beautiful opening credits. The show was terrible. And another one where the opening credits are superior to the show. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3068747
MarkHB March 14, 2017 Share March 14, 2017 My newest favorite is the opening to Powerless: 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3076798
Rinaldo March 14, 2017 Share March 14, 2017 I've been loving that one. It perfectly encapsulates the premise of the show, the regular people on the fringe of superhero stories who have to deal with the fallout after the heroes have knocked down a building or two. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-3077275
danderson400 March 13, 2019 Share March 13, 2019 Here are some of my favorites Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5122941
Calvada March 13, 2019 Share March 13, 2019 I always like the opening credits on The Dick Van Dyke Show - will Rob trip over the ottoman or not? But it always bothered me that presumably Rob was coming from work, and Sally and Buddy were at his house to greet him (apparently faster drivers than Rob) and Rob acts like he didn't just see them at the office. I liked the varying opens for The Bob Newhart Show. I also have a fondness for the first season of WKRP, when there was the changing of the radio stations before the theme song began. "But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity." And the theme from Sesame Street always makes me smile. "Come and play, everything's A-OK" 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5123500
Rinaldo March 13, 2019 Share March 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Calvada said: I always like the opening credits on The Dick Van Dyke Show - will Rob trip over the ottoman or not? But it always bothered me that presumably Rob was coming from work, and Sally and Buddy were at his house to greet him (apparently faster drivers than Rob) and Rob acts like he didn't just see them at the office. Well, let's see... First of all, I doubt that anybody drove all the way back from the city. Those who live in New Rochelle commute by train. The car is for errands closer to home, or to leave at the station. Buddy and Sally live in the city, don't they?, so they wouldn't keep a car at all. My thought is that this isn't a work day, and Rob has come back from somewhere (looking for a sufficiently skinny suit?) late on a Saturday afternoon, and Laura invited the other two up for an impromptu dinner party. We see her telling Rob "We have guests," as she gestures toward them. Actually, I'm just being silly and having fun. Your point is well taken. And then there's the first-season credit sequence, with just photographs of everyone scattered around, to a rhumba-like bongo-filled arrangement of the theme song. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5123550
danderson400 April 6, 2019 Share April 6, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 11:08 PM, Calvada said: I always like the opening credits on The Dick Van Dyke Show - will Rob trip over the ottoman or not? But it always bothered me that presumably Rob was coming from work, and Sally and Buddy were at his house to greet him (apparently faster drivers than Rob) and Rob acts like he didn't just see them at the office. I liked the varying opens for The Bob Newhart Show. I also have a fondness for the first season of WKRP, when there was the changing of the radio stations before the theme song began. "But the Senator, while insisting he was not intoxicated, could not explain his nudity." And the theme from Sesame Street always makes me smile. "Come and play, everything's A-OK" My grandmom always liked The Doctors opening sequence back then. The Another World intelrocking rings were another favorite of hers. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5189884
danderson400 June 22, 2019 Share June 22, 2019 (edited) Actually there was another TD logo, used from 79 to 80. Did Mel Brandt's announcement vary. The one I've heard has been "The Doctors will return in just a moment" but wasn't there another variation "And now The Doctors..." followed by the Colgate-Palmolive logo? or did the C-P logo always air no matter what? And also, when did Mel Brandt retire from The Doctors? Was it when this theme retired, or was there a period with no announcer over the theme? Edited June 22, 2019 by danderson400 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5392517
danderson400 July 9, 2019 Share July 9, 2019 A few of my favorites Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5431971
Spartan Girl July 9, 2019 Share July 9, 2019 The Powerpuff Girls theme is classic 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5432623
Was-MArsenault July 19, 2019 Share July 19, 2019 This one has been stuck in my head lately: And here’s the full version of the theme song: 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5457139
dargosmydaddy August 27, 2019 Share August 27, 2019 I've recently discovered Harrow on Hulu, and am ridiculously fond of its opening credits (including how they change in season 2 to reflect the new mystery): 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5559241
GaT August 27, 2019 Share August 27, 2019 One of my all time favorites from the 90s, I love the theme song. Murder One, which I just discovered is on Hulu, so maybe I'll watch season 1 (season 2 sucked) 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/6216-opening-credit-sequences-from-the-ridiculous-to-the-sublime/page/4/#findComment-5559257
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