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 ...

So, let's imagine that you are a participant in a call-in radio show contest and, in order to receive the prize, you must sing a classic TV show theme song. Confident that you can win, you begin ...

Veteran movie and TV score composer Danny Elfman is coming to Dallas for a live performance featuring his work of Tim Burton films.

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What do Mariah Carey, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Barenaked Ladies have in common? You've probably heard a theme song they performed hundreds of ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.” ...