Which do you remember most about your favorite TV Theme Songs?

Okay, this is a question that has been on my mine lately. And I see there are three basic answers to this question. 1. The theme lyrics; 2. The tune; and 3. the Opening sequence that goes with it. My answer is all three. For some theme songs it is the lyrics; for others it is the tune (let's remember that for some the tune is all there is), and for the rest it is the opening sequence.

Now some examples of the theme songs I remember just the lyrics too are for shows like "Saved by the Bell" and "California Dreams" because are pretty popular songs. And others would be themes to just about any 80s cartoons.

Examples for the tunes would be for shows like "The Cosby Show," "Dallas," "Andy Griffith Show," and others.

Finally, the opening sequences. I am betting (and I am not a gambler) that most people remember the opening sequences for any of above shows more than they do the tune or the lyrics. But the example I am going to use is not listed. The name of the show I am talking about is "The Facts of Life." Now why do I remember the opening sequence to this popular show more than I do its lyrics or tune? Well I really only remember one particular scene from the opening sequence. It comes from one of the middle seasons after Mrs. Garret gets her store she and the girls run. At the end of the sequence she walks in and the four girls are all there standing ready to attack her with various objects thinking she is an intruder. Now this is actually a scene from an episode of that season but if you know show then you know what I am talking about. And this scene occurs at the very end of the sequence. And there is another scene like it from I believe the 3rd season and it shows the girls getting in a paint fight.

My whole point here is just about everyone goes around singing or humming theme songs every once a while. But what are they thinking in their minds when they are doing this. I bet it is the opening sequence every time and it may be the only way they can be sure to remember the right lyrics in the right order.

Now I am going to explain why I think people remember opening sequences more than the lyrics or the tune. There is an episode of "Full House" (whose theme will be the subject of another post somewhere down the line) where Jessie and Joey consider running a theme song contest on their radio show. Joey challenges Jessie to sing the lyrics of "Three's Company." Jessie begins singing it but can't remember all the lyrics and he describes some of the actual opening sequences to one of the later seasons. Now I know this was all scripted but how many people think about the sequences when theme songs are mention. Well that is what this post is about. I am going to post a poll so you, my readers can share what you remember most. It will only be up for a week so don't forget to vote if you would like. And always I appreciate any and all responses to my posts.