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Post by John Wall on May 4, 2021 18:55:41 GMT
This thread has got me thinking, OK I’ll come quietly… There really are some great themes - or what about slightly widening it to opening credits? I’ve come up with three categories: 1. Pictures and music - something like the BBC’s wonderful “Miss Marple” with the equally wonderful Joan Hickson. Add to that the original “Tinker, Tailor” with the Russian dolls, the Avengers or the Saint. 2. Pictures and a song. “William Tell” is an excellent example, as is “Adam Adamant”. Sir Lancelot and Robin Hood had the song at the end. 3. Pictures with a voiceover. There are some real classics here. What about the very dark, even creepy, “Captain Scarlet”? Remember the original “Battlestar Gallactica” with the voice of Patrick Macnee? “Star Trek” and TNG fit here as do “The Outer Limits” and “Twilight Zone”. Any more? Great idea John ... why don't you start a poll with these categories I’m not asserting any rights, happy for anyone interested to take it on. Needs some more examples for some categories.
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Post by williammcgregor on May 7, 2021 14:21:52 GMT
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Post by John Green on May 7, 2021 15:29:45 GMT
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Post by tom rogers on May 8, 2021 11:13:53 GMT
Fliipin’ like a pancake, poppin’ like a cork. Fleagle, Bingo, Drooper and Snork. Fa la la, la la la la!
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Post by williammcgregor on May 8, 2021 13:01:22 GMT
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Post by williammcgregor on May 11, 2021 15:32:37 GMT
Police show themes
No Hiding Place Z Cars Dixon of Dock Green The Sweeney Inspector Morse Taggart Midsomer Murders Maigret Van Der Valk
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Post by richardwoods on May 14, 2021 9:16:21 GMT
What about documentaries?
World in Action & Weekend World? (The excellent Nantucket Sleighride by Mountain)
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Post by williammcgregor on May 14, 2021 14:56:51 GMT
Excellent suggestion Richard ... but I have now closed this thread
So the coast is clear for you to start a new poll if you so wish ?
Or, you could just wait and see if any other forum member has thoughts on documentary theme music ?
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Post by John Wall on May 14, 2021 17:06:49 GMT
Yes Minister was a documentary series……
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Post by richardwoods on May 14, 2021 18:18:38 GMT
Panorama maybe?
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Post by richardwoods on May 14, 2021 18:21:02 GMT
Yes Minister was a documentary series…… So arguably was the League of Gentlemen....... We recon we’ve met at least 3 of the original folks the characters were based on........
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Post by nicadare on May 16, 2021 10:02:23 GMT
Department S The Champions The Prisoner The Persuaders Randall & Hopkirk Man in a Suitcase
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Post by rebeccajansen on Jun 5, 2021 18:39:23 GMT
I have a strange love for the theme to the kid's Rainbow show. And then there is Coronation Street... so many old tv themes evoke emotion and nostalgic longings...
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