Television theme songs can be something to revel in, and they can also drive you mad. They can rely on a lyrical message or an instrumental interlude. They can be made to order, or ripped from the pop charts. Love them or hate them, the best theme songs suck you in no matter when you hear them. Images of the show they represent saunter through your mind at the first word or the first chord. The X-Files theme is like that for me.

(Well, most of the images that come to mind when I hear it have more to do with my buddy Mo than with the show itself.) Here's that eerie theme: … continue reading

Post-holiday work weeks are tough, so here's a bit of silliness to help get you to Friday, featuring one of my favorite '80s TV shows.

Something Old, Nothing New recently posted some Italian-dubbed theme songs, including this Facts of Life opening. … continue reading