The 1970s were an expansive time for American television. There was the gradually increasing diversity in casts, gritty detective tales, socially conscious Norman Lear series, the female “jiggle ...

Theme songs are uber important to the success of a show. Nothing is more memorable than a catchy melody. So the quickest way to stick in an audience’s mind is to pen a truly stellar opening theme. The ...

The songs that once framed our evenings still echo in us—not just as melodies, but as shared memories of who we were becoming.

The hauntingly beautiful instrumental version of Johnny Mandel’s composition perfectly captured the show’s delicate balance between comedy and tragedy. Originally featuring lyrics in the 1970 film, ...

From ‘Cheers’ to ‘The O.C.,’ ‘Succession’ and yes, of course, ‘Friends,’ The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the top tunes in television’s opening credits.