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No frills, no fluff, just post your favorite opening sequence to a TV show and say why you like it. You can even post more than one! The Eric Andre Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgnLN0O-1A8 Great energy, sets the tone for the show, and it's different every time. Personally I prefer the first season's opening - I just prefer the way the grainier, analog camera looks. The Office (UK) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0yrziaanvE The UK and US versions of the office are very different shows, each with their own merits, so I don't really take part in the arguments over which version is "good". There is one exception, however - I think the opening to the UK version is vastly superior.
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Monty Python's Flying Circus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrgRDfS2VJo I know, I know, the series 2 opening is often considered the "canonical" opening... I just always preferred the first! There's a lot more movement going on, and I like the way that you can hear the audience laughing nervously during the first few episodes.
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Mar 6, 2015 01:38
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Three's Company Season Four opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX0cSaaLcXo
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Mar 6, 2015 23:24
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The Prisoner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AL7npkSXZE Dangerman (UK) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wwm2_JJLYY When it was shown in the US, it was changed to Secret Agent Man, and the original theme tune truncated and placed as part of the post-opening sequence, with Johnny Rivers singing a new theme tune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoqycFAGkDU Ms Boods has a new favorite as of 19:29 on Mar 7, 2015 |
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Mar 7, 2015 19:26
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HBO's Rome. I love the animated graffiti, though I only recognise a few of the myths being referenced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDDPdLdiH_E
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Mar 7, 2015 19:46
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VlGyMG0ksg
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Mar 7, 2015 19:54
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HBO's True Detective, hands down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyu_MdKBXic This one's pretty good, too  :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25F7VX1tsRg
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Mar 7, 2015 19:59
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The Black Sails opening rocks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFTcA4QLHw0
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Mar 7, 2015 20:07
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This one's easy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk7GRgSdQeQ No credits, not even a title. Just a stylish, self-contained little story that shows everything you need to know about Batman in 60 seconds. Oh, and the theme just rules. Here's a cool write-up by Chris Sims that breaks it down shot by shot, explaining how it subtly establishes key things about Gotham and its protector.
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Mar 7, 2015 20:29
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUjTwf01KK4 The Americans intro is cool as hell and tells you exactly what the show is about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omu0lDUcMP4 American Horror Story season 1 - 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFLKPMLdR2c and season 4. All variations on the same theme.
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Mar 7, 2015 20:34
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The Littlest Hobo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgGKSjiw0HQ Can't really say why I like it, other than nostalgia.
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Mar 7, 2015 20:36
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Fringe, especially the gimmick openings for some of the episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKHc7pKZdj0
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Mar 7, 2015 23:02
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The first season of The Wire is the best out of all the seasons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ABR4UpDSU
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Mar 8, 2015 00:26
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The best cartoon of the 90s, without a doubt. Favorite show opening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWnWwN1z_UM
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Mar 8, 2015 00:51
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Too Many Cooks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrGrOK8oZG8
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Mar 8, 2015 01:48
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Game of Thrones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7L2PVdrb_8 Original Hawaii Five-O https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepyGm9Me6w
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Mar 8, 2015 02:16
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Night Court! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEwgj01cDvY
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Mar 8, 2015 02:45
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The opening sequence of Transparent is my absolute favorite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Nb6JogMWY
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Mar 8, 2015 02:59
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]Star Trek, of which I have a lovely recording from Youtube [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdjL8WXjlGI[/url] Because I am ancient, the Dark Shadows theme [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSbCqp_a3iE[/url] And I really liked the opening theme of True Blood, even though the show went lovely pretty fast. It went very well with the film used, a good combination/editing. [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSbCqp_a3iE[/url]
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Mar 8, 2015 03:08
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMQrORyQnEA Xena warrior princess! Before I knew what lesbianisn was 
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Mar 8, 2015 04:02
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Mission: IMPOSSIBLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI9KhPJ-utE Also, one of the best theme songs ever.
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Mar 8, 2015 04:08
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Unsolved Mysteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5h2x3G40to "Perfectly formed circles" The creepy intro to TV38's Movie Loft was perfect for 80's horror movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eliUmlfYGDw X-Files: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbBX6aEzEz8
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Mar 8, 2015 04:34
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Mister Kingdom posted:Game of Thrones Echoes HBO's video they played before movies back when we had to wait for them to start.
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Mar 8, 2015 05:51
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It might be a little too early to get a clean version of the regular theme from YouTube, but The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has a great theme by the Songify This bunch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYNbp0u8WjA (from pilot episode)
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Mar 8, 2015 05:54
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Also, Space Parks and Recreation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LXuAtRwuGY
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Mar 8, 2015 06:10
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The Magician starring Bill Bixby has a kickass theme song and some groovy 1970s graphics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu7W0DKndek
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Mar 8, 2015 06:26
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Samurai Champloo, because the opening theme is actually pretty legit. Produced by Nujabes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OuRajFzMYI This is the only show where I listened to the opening theme song every single time I watched it (and had the ability to skip).
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Mar 25, 2015 05:44
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Regardless of how downhill the show itself went, I always thought Dexter opened superbly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej8-Rqo-VT4
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Mar 25, 2015 11:19
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I recently watched The Jinx in an evening and the opening sequence is pretty loving boss. It reminds me a lot of True Detective's opening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VTa8-M1DEI
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Mar 25, 2015 11:54
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British satirical panel show Have I Got News For You features intros in the style of political cartoons. They also change gradually over time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrbHTnELen4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j7RMCkvKkA
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Mar 25, 2015 12:58
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System Metternich posted:HBO's True Detective, hands down. yeah this is my pick as well Honorable mention: Samurai Jack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e51hgWIsY4M watchaaaaaa Rough Lobster has a new favorite as of 13:52 on Mar 25, 2015 |
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Mar 25, 2015 13:44
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Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0CmqdivcaY Squidbillies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYakrSp9DqM What's neat is that Adult Swim have had a bunch of singers come in to do the intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89dvKDhDLYc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v20dUss14Ow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djDLRlL5lAw And a bunch more I'm not gonna post but [AS] uploads them to youtube
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Mar 25, 2015 13:45
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The Simon and Simon theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDhz_mVcVCQ Which of course, inspired the Greatest Event In Television History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX1kCun566k (Skip to 8:50 if you want just the theme, but it's worth watching the whole thing)
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Mar 25, 2015 15:34
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You might not like the show, but  Short and sweet, every show needs to follow its example.
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Mar 25, 2015 20:50
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I'll never not love the Masters of Sex opening credits. So much visual innuendo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve8orWqYzPU It's a really effective intro, too: because it's so shameless about the rapid-fire sex references, intercut with some genuinely erotic stuff, it's going to both intrigue you and make you glance around even if the room is empty. That dichotomy between wanting to see more and but feeling a bit guilty is the beating heart of the series. Arsonist Daria has a new favorite as of 21:32 on Mar 25, 2015 |
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Mar 25, 2015 21:04
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Nobody said Carnivale yet? It's amazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqdkDwOY9fw
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Mar 25, 2015 21:30
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM50KwhG5oE
olaf2022 has a new favorite as of 23:04 on Mar 25, 2015 |
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Mar 25, 2015 23:01
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80s cartoon metal intros best intros https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vSD8DliZ1w I have an extended version of the intro as a ringtone.
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Mar 26, 2015 00:55
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Boxman posted:80s cartoon metal intros best intros Agreed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzUm_4EXUaI Rap can be good as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwIMfy_yaRw
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I'm partial to the short-lived "Starman" TV show opening. I love the music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoISB8FK0vM
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