So we have already explored the top theme songs of our childhood here and here but as we grow older are tastes become more refined. We still don't want to grow up from slapstick humor but a few harmless witty jokes about sex and drinking and we have entered the realm of TV Show Sitcoms/Sketch Shows. But which one had the funniest or catchiest theme song. Aww here we go;
Frasier.
Frasier is a spin off of Cheers with radio psychiatrist Frasier crane taking the helm in this well refined show. But of course, Frasier and his brother Miles are still odd ball goofs committing the same cardinal sins that we all do as they struggle awkward in the real world of women. With a pretty down to earth father, wacky maid and weird dog, Frasier show has enough hilarious moments to watch every morning. The theme song is just as classy and is sung by none other than Kelsey Grammer himself as the skyline of Seattle is drawn out for us. It's pretty finger snappy.
Cheers
The predecessor to Fraiser and everyones favourite bar, Cheers was situated in the heart of New York as a hapless band of drinkers and bartenders tackle life by down a few beers. With stars such as Kirstie Alley and Pixar favourite John Ratzenburger, you always new where to turn to and this theme song gives you chills. It's a s though you are getting that bear hug, the comforting arm around the sholder as you drown your sorrows in the 50th beer. Do me a favour though, truly listen to the lyrics of this whole theme song and laugh at the situations that the singer proclaims. I swear your in for a surprise.
Malcolm In The Middle
I would like to point out that many watch Malcolm in the Middle as a children's show and then I would like to point out that you are wrong. Whilst the hijinks the four brothers get into is wildly slapstick, Malcolm In The Middle protests dark humour of working class suburban life with the cynical mother Louis and the hilarious dad, Hal (the brilliant Bryan Craston.)The theme song is by rocking punk band They May Be Giants (who also sing the Choo Choo Express in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, go figure,) and sums up perfect angst of Malcolm, a genius boy who still wants to pull pranks. Fun fact; Frankie Muntz has never exceeded the height of Malcolm in the show (citation needed)
Men Behaving Badly
Everything we loved about the British 90's all wrapped up into a funky show, Men Behaving Badly focused on Gary Strong and his idiot of a housemate Neil as two men trying to navigate their lifes (and penis') through a trouble road. Throw in a couple of women (Pauline Quintin and Lesley Ash before the trout pout) and you have a sure fire UK sitcom that was full of putrid humor and hilarious scenarios. The theme song is a jazz rock romp that is hummed and sung by the men of today as they remember television of yesteryear.
The Young Ones
What would exactly happen if you threw a hippie, a yuppie, a punk and an anarchist into the same house? Well, you'd get the young ones; a chaotic vile slapstick sitcom that you have to watch before you eat your tea. Set in 80's Britain and staring Rick Mayall and Nigel Planner, The Young Ones has an energy and comedy only kept to the rooms of your younger brother and his mates. It's disgusting but utterly hilarious. The Young Ones must evidently take the classic Cliff Richard song and turn it into a cockney embroiled song and it is beyond weird.
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Not exactly a sitcom but a sketch show and perhaps the only one in this list. Monty Python is responsible for the whole world of geeks and nerds shouting "Ni" at you or remarking about their dead parrot. It is also responsible for shows like The Simpsons. It was groundbreaking comedy from now famous actors/writers that summed up idiocy in an extremely clever way. Whilst on the outside it seems all rather silly (so stop it now,) the show had genius moments, crude cartoons and spun out into four feature films. If you don't know the theme song, you have been depraved. Just listen.
Only Fools & Horses.
I cant name you one person I know who didn't grow up watching this show. And if I can, well, I don't really know them that well and wouldn't call them a friend; more like a depraved acquaintance. Perhaps the best loved British sitcom ever, Only Fools & Horses is the tale of working class brothers Del and Rodney Trotter as they try to become millionaires. With hap handed schemes and rotten deals, the Trotters has become a trademark for hilarity. I mean, who thinks of Batman and doesn't immediately think of Del Trotter running in the streets of Peckham. The theme song is just that down and out luck with a hint of making no sense but it doesn't matter, the la's do though.
Scrubs
If you are seriously ill and need medical assistance than I would stay clear of Sacred Heart. JD is a young doctor making his way up the ranks of the Hospital. Unfortunately for his patience, he is lost in his own world narrator from a weird point of view. Along the way he has love with Elliot, bromance with Turk and an unrequited admiration for mean but caring Dr Cox. Of course Scrubs isn't without the sentiment and just at the moment when you are squirting milk from your nose ("but I didn't even have milk today) Scrubs hit you with a tear jerking tender moment. The theme song sums up all how we feel in life and especially doctors that while they could save your life, are still human after all.
Friends
One of the most famous theme songs and sitcoms of all time. You, like me and thousands across the globe, still marvel and laugh along to re-runs of this genius sitcom. Friends, just in case you didn't know (hahahahaha) is about the ups and down of, Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica and Chandler and the hilarious situation they get up to on the streets of New York. Running ten seasons and ending just over a decade ago, everyone still loves this show. The theme is sung by The Remembrandts and is known across the globe as the Friends salute. It pretty much sums up everyones life as well. Altogether "clapclapclapclapclapclap."
Fresh Prince Of Bel Air.
Do I even have to explain why this is here? Do I even have to explain the show? Nay, do I even have to show you the theme song? I bet you are already singing it in your head already. Fresh Prince brought Will Smith to our screens and the theme brought him to our ears. Fresh Prince is about Will as he is sent from the mean streets of Philadelphia to live with his rich Aunt and Uncle in LA. Hilarity ensues as it is a battle of classes takes place. The theme is played around clubs everywhere and you can't turn around to anyone and say "this is a story all about how" and not break into the rap.
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