Come on, we've all been there. If the introduction to a TV show is boring, we're unlikely to watch it, especially as kids. And these are the intros which we remember even ten, fifteen, twenty years later. I was originally going to do a top ten, but I did come across some which I do still kind of want to talk about. So, here we are, my top fifteen TV show introductions.
I warn you now, some videos aren't of the best quality.
15. Round the Twist
I never really realised how much I missed this show until I started doing this post. A show about a family who reside in a lighthouse and have magical adventures. The intro to the show immediately grabs your attention with a bizarre...twisting noise; it's the best description I could come up with. From that point on it's a catchy tune and some well sung lyrics from the first series lead female cast member.
13. Swat Cats
Oh Hell yeah! This intro is brilliant. It's got monsters, it's got action, it's got a ripping guitar cord, this is a fantastic intro which gets you in the mood for anything. What? You don't like explosions? Monsters? Fighter jets? Rock music?...Well...how about kittens?
12. Goosebumps
The second you hear that "eerie music" you know what you're in for. The iconic piano keys, the papers flying through the air, the dog with the glowing eyes, the sign which degenerates, it's oh so catchy. It creates the eerie and creepy feeling that Goosebumps should bring, and it warns the viewer what to expect. And it even shows that you don't even need lyrics to make a great intro.
11. Dexter's Laboratory
Oh God I loved this show. Because of this show, when I was a kid, the first thing I wanted to be when I grew up was a scientist. It's flows flawlessly, it starts off sweet before gradually getting louder and more powerful. It's an inspiration, it's magnificent, it's SCIENCE.
10. Digimon
It's kind of surprising how much I liked the opening theme to Digimon. I mean, for the most part it's the same words repeated over and over. But, the beat of the song is what gets into your head and refuses to leave. Then we have the chorus segments which are upbeat and motivating, it really does get you into the right mood for the show. Hell, I like the digi-rap from the movie! That one is a lot faster in its tempo.
9. Saved by the Bell
Now this was an awesome theme. I haven't heard it for years and I still remember the words as if I've heard it five minutes ago. This was the song to the show which made you excited to go to school, with it's rocking opening theme and catchy lyrics, it was a great introduction.
8. X-Men
It was only a matter of when this was going to turn up on this list wasn't it? It has one of the most iconic guitar riff in history, it's action packed, it's intense, it sends chills down your spine, it's pure adrenaline pumping through your veins. What else can I say about this?
7. Bucky O'Hare
I had completely forgotten about this one until recently. And how could I? While initially showing the menace of the Toad Empire, the opening gradually shows us the hero Captain Bucky O'Hare and his crew. And then it's an uplifting thrill ride with catchy lyrics and some great action clips. Oh I wish I knew where my video tapes of this show was.
6. Invader Zim
Okay the pilot episode of 'Invader Zim' was pretty bland, but the subsequent episodes got it just right. Every single time the aliens pump their fists into the air and cheer, I can't help but join in. It's got a great military theme, and the 'X Files' style bit also slots in perfectly. Invader Zim was probably the last television show of my childhood, but it was certainly one of my favourite ones, and the opening credits helped.
5. Dragonball Z
Dragonball Z, looking back it was one of my favourite shows, and the English version of the opening definitely helped. It's certainly a lot better than the original opening, in particular the season seven opening which is just basically Gohan going to school. Action, intensity, and a kick-ass soundtrack, you'll see why it's immense.
4. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The rise of the Fresh Prince everyone, an introduction so great that the audience of a Graham Norton show sang the entirety of it seventeen years after the show finished. Then again they also sang part of a Nicki Minaj song. The point is, if it's that memorable, it's that brilliant.
3. Pokemon
Of course this was going to be on here! "I wanna be the very best!" was sung across the land, it was the basis of most, if not every, childhood in the 1990s. And do I really need to say why? It's uplifting, it's got a great beat, fantastic lyrics, it's just awesome in every sense of the word.
2. Batman: The Animated Series
Ah the opening credits which everyone knew. The one which was so great, there wasn't a title card because the producers behind it knew that people knew who Batman was, and therefore knew what the show was. It grabs your attention with an explosion, it shows your the criminal underworld of Gotham City, before the Dark Knight himself does what he does best. The music is great, the animation is perfect, it is one of the most iconic openings to any television show, Hell, it's better than most film openings!
But it's quite bizarre that from most lists I see, this is number one. Heck, my number one didn't even appear on a majority of lists. And I don't know why, because the next one is awesome.
1. Mighty Morphing Power Rangers
Seriously? People forgot about this one? Not much can beat the original Power Rangers theme, not even the later Power Rangers themes could match the scale of 'Mighty Morphing...'. Fantastic guitar riffs, brilliantly addictive, it is pure perfection.
Now, you may feel that I haven't really done these choices justice, honestly I'm feeling that. But in the end, you need to hear them for yourselves. That's the only way to see why these are awesome, nostalgic themes.
Now, coming up next, a special video review.
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