I was going to post some of those theme songs when I heard the news only.. I don't think I have them on my hard drive any longer. I know the answer and I was saddened. :(
TV theme songs have gone by the wayside in today's market. They want to get you in before you have time to change the channel.
I guess I'm a dinosaur, but part of what gave a show it's identity was the theme song. Just thinking of the Dick Van Dyke, or Dobie Gillis theme , connects you with memories of the show.
I'm not sure you're referring to the same guy, but I just read an obit about the man who wrote the Star Trek theme. That was his major claim to fame according to the LA Times. If he also wrote Dick Van Dyke, and Andy Griffith's theme, I'd argue that.
That's an interesting coincidence, that Alexander Courage should die at about the same time. The only TV theme I know that he did, though, was Star Trek. He wrote many movie scores, however, including "The Wind and the Lion."
The composer of all teh TV themes I listed was Earle Hagen, who also died a couple of days ago. His most famous NON-television theme is Harlem Nocturne which eventually was used as the Mike Hammer theme.
I'm pretty sure we've used every one of his theme songs in years past at one time or another. Click HERE! for the most well known and beloved theme song he wrote. You might not know this, though.. it is Earle himself doing the whistling! I didn't know that. Click HERE! for one that may give you guys some trouble!
Better men than I take guesses. So looking at the guesses HERE! and HERE!We'll have some things straightened out and also maybe a little muddier. But they were all Earle Hagen's.
You're right on both counts. I see you haven't forgotten the way to post answers here without giving it all away. Do you think there might be any interest in another one or two? I have missed this thread as well.
Are you so sure you are "techno-retarded"? Do you know the tunes I posted? Heck, you might be just right for this thread but if I could ask... how old are you? I'm 55.
Sudo is usually our master when it comes to posting songs, etc., and disguising their names (so you can't see what it is when you open it). The way we usually respond is not to come right out and say the answer but to give some clue that says we know what it is but still lets others guess. Then, eventually, someone will give the whole answer. For instance, when Sudo posted these:
I mentioned the "no brag, just fact" guy and a mod-ern tune.
"No brag, just fact." was Walter Brennan's catch line in "The Guns of Will Sonnett." "Mod-ern" hinted at "The Mod Squad."
Sudo, how's about giving us another one (and it doesn't have to be an Earle Hagen tune) to see how Waysider fits in?
Waysider, if you don't have any idea what Sudo posts, just say so. I wonder if this thread has essentially died off because people are looking but just not responding. :unsure:
Are you so sure you are "techno-retarded"? Do you know the tunes I posted? Heck, you might be just right for this thread but if I could ask... how old are you? I'm 55.
Sometimes its not music. In this case I'm posting something that breaks my heart every time I see it from a movie starring Gary Sinise and John Malcovich. I'm kinda' getting the impression you might be up for this kind of thing. I'll let you take first shot.. click HERE!... What's the movie and what is about to happen. Of course this IS a public forum so ANYONE wanting to jump in here is fine.
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Hiway29,
Sorry if I sounded whiny to you. I was just thinking few would see the post.
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I know, but you've been saying that the last several times you've posted. Not trying to be critical, just don't see the need.
well, you haven't noted it THAT often, so I'm wrong-I know you're nostalgic for the days when it was more active here-which I certainly understand
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I wasn't around at the beginning, but I've grown to love this thread. It's tough to see it fade away.
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Riddle me this, Nostalgic Ones! What do the following TV shows have in common (other than that they're old)?
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Make Room for Daddy
The Dick Van Dyke Show
That Girl
The Andy Griffith Show
The Guns of Will Sonnett
Gomer Pyle, USMC
I Spy
The Mod Squad
Eight Is Enough
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
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George,
I was going to post some of those theme songs when I heard the news only.. I don't think I have them on my hard drive any longer. I know the answer and I was saddened. :(
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Yep. :(
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TV theme songs have gone by the wayside in today's market. They want to get you in before you have time to change the channel.
I guess I'm a dinosaur, but part of what gave a show it's identity was the theme song. Just thinking of the Dick Van Dyke, or Dobie Gillis theme , connects you with memories of the show.
I'm not sure you're referring to the same guy, but I just read an obit about the man who wrote the Star Trek theme. That was his major claim to fame according to the LA Times. If he also wrote Dick Van Dyke, and Andy Griffith's theme, I'd argue that.
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hiway,
That's an interesting coincidence, that Alexander Courage should die at about the same time. The only TV theme I know that he did, though, was Star Trek. He wrote many movie scores, however, including "The Wind and the Lion."
The composer of all teh TV themes I listed was Earle Hagen, who also died a couple of days ago. His most famous NON-television theme is Harlem Nocturne which eventually was used as the Mike Hammer theme.
George
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Thanks. I didn't think it was the same guy, now I know.
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I'm pretty sure we've used every one of his theme songs in years past at one time or another. Click HERE! for the most well known and beloved theme song he wrote. You might not know this, though.. it is Earle himself doing the whistling! I didn't know that. Click HERE! for one that may give you guys some trouble!
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sounds like the Mod Squad to me
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The Countess conjectures "I Spy."
I'm inclined to agree.
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Better men than I take guesses. So looking at the guesses HERE! and HERE!We'll have some things straightened out and also maybe a little muddier.
But they were all Earle Hagen's.
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I think the first was Mr. "no brag, just fact." The second seems more mod-ern.
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George,
You're right on both counts. I see you haven't forgotten the way to post answers here without giving it all away. Do you think there might be any interest in another one or two? I have missed this thread as well.
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http://www.earlehagen.net/
Here's a really cool version of Harlem Nocturne.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm_CQvlpy4s
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I'm always game. We have to figure a way to attract newbies, though. With Bluzeman, Chatty Kathy, and Pirate in retirement
we need a few more players!
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I like to lurk but I don't really play. I'm kinda "techno-retarded".
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Waysider,
Are you so sure you are "techno-retarded"? Do you know the tunes I posted? Heck, you might be just right for this thread but if I could ask... how old are you? I'm 55.
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Waysider,
Sudo is usually our master when it comes to posting songs, etc., and disguising their names (so you can't see what it is when you open it). The way we usually respond is not to come right out and say the answer but to give some clue that says we know what it is but still lets others guess. Then, eventually, someone will give the whole answer. For instance, when Sudo posted these:
So looking at the guesses HERE! and HERE!
I mentioned the "no brag, just fact" guy and a mod-ern tune.
"No brag, just fact." was Walter Brennan's catch line in "The Guns of Will Sonnett." "Mod-ern" hinted at "The Mod Squad."
Sudo, how's about giving us another one (and it doesn't have to be an Earle Hagen tune) to see how Waysider fits in?
Waysider, if you don't have any idea what Sudo posts, just say so. I wonder if this thread has essentially died off because people are looking but just not responding. :unsure:
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Waysider,
Sometimes its not music. In this case I'm posting something that breaks my heart every time I see it from a movie starring Gary Sinise and John Malcovich. I'm kinda' getting the impression you might be up for this kind of thing. I'll let you take first shot.. click HERE!... What's the movie and what is about to happen. Of course this IS a public forum so ANYONE wanting to jump in here is fine.
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I smell a rat... ;)
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Oh, man!
I had to do that scene for an acting class I took a long time ago!
I'm going to blow the dust off that old script and look at it for old-times sake.
(That is, if the mice haven't gotten in and eaten the darn thing by now.)
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