{"id":1935168,"date":"2023-05-21T12:50:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-21T16:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/where-everybody-knows-your-theme-song\/"},"modified":"2023-05-21T12:52:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T16:52:17","slug":"where-everybody-knows-your-theme-song","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/where-everybody-knows-your-theme-song\/","title":{"rendered":"Where everyone knows your tune."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhere-everybody-knows-your-theme-song%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1935168&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Why TV Theme Songs Matter<\/h2>\n<h3>Introduction<\/h3>\n<p>TV theme songs are more than just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/6-kids-shows-that-are-pushing-the-lgbtq-agenda-to-preschoolers\/\" title=\"6 Kids\u2019 Shows That Are Pushing The LGBTQ Agenda To Preschoolers  \u00a0\">catchy tunes<\/a> that get stuck in our heads. They set the tone for the show and create an emotional and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tulane-university-to-host-event-on-decolonizing-study-abroad\/\" title=\"Tulane University To Host Event On \u2018Decolonizing Study Abroad\u2019\">cultural context<\/a> for what&#8217;s about to unfold. In his book, <i>Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring<\/i>, Jon Burlingame explores the ways in which music can tell a story that words cannot. <\/p>\n<h3>The Power of TV Theme Songs<\/h3>\n<p>TV theme songs have the power to create a lot of free passes for unrealistic, unfriendly, but funny behavior. They give writers the freedom to be more creative and help shows get away with murder. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-15-most-anticipated-albums-of-2021\/\" title=\"The 15 Most Anticipated Albums of 2021\u00a0\">theme song<\/a> for <i>Cheers<\/i> tells us that this is a place where &#8220;everybody knows your name,&#8221; and that the characters can be as mean and insulting as they like to each other. <\/p>\n<h3>The Decline of TV Theme Songs<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, it&#8217;s becoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-last-blue-dogs-local-democrats-call-on-party-to-save-hyde\/\" title=\"The Last Blue Dogs: Local Democrats Call on Party To Save Hyde\">increasingly rare<\/a> for shows to have memorable theme songs. Network and studio executives don&#8217;t like them because they&#8217;re expensive and give the audience a chance to reconsider watching the show at all. They want one episode to glide seamlessly to the next, with no flipping allowed. But a really <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/where-everybody-knows-your-theme-song\/\" title=\"Where everyone knows your tune.\">good theme song helps<\/a> the writers be a little more free and creative. <\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>TV theme songs are more than just background music. They&#8217;re a crucial part of the show&#8217;s identity and can create a lasting impression on the audience. Burlingame&#8217;s book is a trip down memory lane, reminding us of the days when identical cousins and three-hour tours seemed very possible. So next time you hear a TV theme song, take a moment to appreciate its power and influence. <\/p>\n<h3>Recommended Reading<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring<\/i> by Jon Burlingame<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trust me on this math: Imagine you&#8217;re piloting a small craft, less than 30 feet long, out of Honolulu marina on a three-hour tour. 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