(OT) Cartoon/TV themes

[CarlZog]

So, try this one. (No cheating this time!)

We chased lady luck, 'til we finally struck -------.
With a gun and a rope and a hat full of hope, planted a family tree.
We got hold of a pot of gold, -------.
With a horse and a saddle, and a range full of cattle, how rich can a fellow be?

Hmm, sounds like Bonanza to me, though I don't remember ever hearing the words actually sung.

 

[CarlZog]

Got a call from an old friend
We used to be real close
Said he couldn't go on the American way
Closed the shop, sold the house
Bought a ticket to the West Coast
Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A.

Billy Joel's theme for Bosom Buddies, Tom Hanks' big break. It was a hackneyed idea, but at the time it seemed really funny.

CZ

 

[CarlZog]

OKay I cheated, but I figured out what that one was. It is HR Pufnstuff.

Yep. I guess that was harder than I thought.

If you've never seen any of Sid and Marty Krofft's Saturday morning stuff from the '70s, do yourself a favor and rent some dvds: Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters are all available.

 

[Barendd Nobeard]

Hmm, sounds like Bonanza to me, though I don't remember ever hearing the words actually sung.

Yep, it's Bonanza. Now, I heard that they only used the words once (maybe the pilot), but it's one of those shows where lots of people know the theme but don't realize there are lyrics--like Bewitched, I Love Lucy, etc.

 

[Tonguez]

Yep. I guess that was harder than I thought.

If you've never seen any of Sid and Marty Krofft's Saturday morning stuff from the '70s, do yourself a favor and rent some dvds: Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters are all available.

Hey I loved those shows (well except for land of the lost) I always thought Mama Cass as Witch Hazel was cool- you've gone and spoilt my childhood illusions now though by informing us that they were just a drug-induced nightmare! (sort of explains Mama Cass though)

Another great show

Look at what's happened to me
I can't believe it myself
Suddenly I'm on top of the world
Shoulda been somebody else

CHORUS:
Believe it or not I'm walking on air
I never thought I could feel so free
Flying away on a wing and a prayer
Who could it be?
Believe it or not it's just me

Just like the light of a new day
It hit me from out of the blue
Breaking me out of the spell I was in
Making all of my wishes come true

CHORUS

Who could it be?
Believe it or not it's just me

 

[Tonguez]

one of those shows where lots of people know the theme but don't realize there are lyrics--like Bewitched, I Love Lucy, etc.

Here ya go

Bewitched, bewitched, you've got me in your spell.
Bewitched, bewitched, you know your craft so well.
Before I knew what you were doing I looked in your eyes.
That brand of woo that you've been brew-in' took me by surprise.

You witch, you witch, one thing that's for sure,
That stuff you pitch - just hasn't got a cure.
My heart was under lock and key - but somehow it got unhitched.
I never thought my heart could be had.
But now I'm caught and I'm kinda glad to be--
Bewitched. Bewitched-witched.

 

[Zenon]

Look at what's happened to me
I can't believe it myself
Suddenly I'm on top of the world
Shoulda been somebody else

CHORUS:
Believe it or not I'm walking on air
I never thought I could feel so free
Flying away on a wing and a prayer
Who could it be?
Believe it or not it's just me

Just like the light of a new day
It hit me from out of the blue
Breaking me out of the spell I was in
Making all of my wishes come true

CHORUS

Who could it be?
Believe it or not it's just me

That would be the theme for "The Greatest American Hero". I remember watching it when it was on.

 

[Klaatu B. Nikto]

Hmm. Here's 3 of varying difficulty:

----
Time to play the game...
Time to play the game!

*laughter*

It's all about the game and how you play it...
----

When criminals in this world appear,
And break the laws that they should fear,
And frighten all who see or hear,
The cry goes up both far and near for
_____, _____, ______, ______!

Speed of lightning, roar of thunder,
Fighting all who rob or plunder
_____, ______.

---
While not a theme song, this was my fave song from the series:

I am a pirate!
I am a pirate!
Suave and dashing, sabers flashing,
Bodies crashing, molars gnashing!
What a pleasure,
Seeking treasure!
All the stealing, and concealing,
And the keeling, what a feeling!
Ah-ha-hah!

Take the sky by thunder!

Thu-under!
It is so wonderful to plunder!
Plu-under!
When a village needs a pillage,
And my pockets need a fillage,
You know what I'm saying?

We are pi-rates!
Sky pi-rates!
Just think of all the people we can cheat!
What a great career,
As a buccaneer!
It keeps us in the air and off the street!
Off the street!

We are pi-rates!
Sky pi-rates!
We're as good at being bad as bad can get!
And the biggest prize,
Stands before our eyes,
To capture captivating Cape Suzette!
Cape Suzette!
Cape Suzette!
Cape Suzette!

 

[CarlZog]

Well, the second one is Underdog. Got me stumped on the other two.

 

[reapersaurus]

Damn!
Everyone that I know, people immediately guess.

Except HR PufnStuf - that was an easy one, I just didn't chec the thread back in time.

I'm shocked Star Blazers took the time it did - nice to see ya on the boards again, Zenon!

Here's one (I don't think anyone's posted it yet):

Marshall, Will, and Holly
On a routine expedition....

I'll betcha that's all people will need, it's that well-known.