Top 10: Television Theme Songs

I got to thinking the other day - there aren't too many television theme songs nowadays with actual words.

Remember back in the day, television shows like Cheers, Charles In Charge, Happy Days, etc.? You could instantly think of that show thanks to its theme song. Now it's true that classical theme songs do the same thing, but where is the fun in that.

So, I have compiled a top 10 list of theme songs with lyrics. I have tried to stay as modern as possible, so some older shows didn't make the cut. And of course, this is my list, so I obviously had to be watching these shows at some point.

Anyway, the first on this list is an honorable mention - because of the shows I am watching right now it's theme song is one of the few that truly matches to show perfectly - and as it's not that old I didn't think it warranted a spot in the actual Top 10 list - so I gave it an honorable mention.

Honorable Mention - The Big Bang Theory


10) Family Guy


9) That 70's Show


8) Baywatch


7) CSI Franchise




6) The Drew Carey Show


5) Dawson's Creek


4) Saved By the Bell


3) The Fresh Prince of Bel Air


2) Scrubs


1) Friends

There you have it. That's my list.

I have also been tagged by Nick at Random Ramblings of a Demented Doorknob to do an Alphabet Meme started by Fletch at Blog Cabins - I will try to have that for you tomorrow.

Fringe

I must say, I am pretty excited.

It doesn't happen very often when a television show actually gets me this interested.

First, I must admit that I am a television addict. My wife is already telling me I watch too many shows. But, there is just one problem - I wouldn't know which one to cut.

That being said, I am promising her that I am only going to start watching one new show this season - and that show is Fringe.

The show actually started a few weeks ago, but it wasn't until this weekend that we finally had time to view it - and actually were able to view two episodes.

I was immediately interested in the show due to the fact that it was produced by J.J. Abrams, who also has helmed another of my favorite television shows Lost.

During the first episode, I noticed that this is no Lost. It is a lot more in your face, with a few kind of gross out scenes - especially in the second episode. My wife has watched the first two, and I am hoping she can stick it out - it's much more fun watching a show with someone, especially your wife. But, I do admit that a few of the scenes even had me a little on edge. It is, however, exactly the type of show I love.

Shows like Lost, Heroes and now Fringe barely allow me to predict what is going to happen. It keeps you interested throughout the entire episode, and every part of that episode is important. It's all very psychological - I absolutely love the fact that I need to pay attention and actually think.

Another reason to like the show: the return of Josh Jackson. You may remember Mr. Jackson as Pacey on Dawson's Creek or Charlie Conway in the Mighty Ducks. I must admit, he is an underused talent.

This actually got me thinking, is it odd to anyone else that out of the four main stars of Dawson's Creek it is actually Dawson (James Van Der Beek) who has not become more of a star - although I did love Varsity Blues.

Anyway, if you are a fan of Lost and can take a few grotesque shots an episode, I highly recommend checking out Fringe.