1970s Tv Theme Songs

Ultimate 1970s TV Theme Songs

This directory features selected TV theme songs from the 1970s, including sitcoms, dramas, crime series, sci-fi, and animated shows. Each listing links to its show’s page with details about the theme music, composer, and opening sequence, all organised in one place.

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All in the Family

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(Song: “Those Were the Days”). Boy the way Glen Miller played, songs that made the hit parade. Guys like us we had it made, those were the days!

And you knew who you were then, girls were girls and men were men. Mister we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again. Didn’t need no welfare state, everybody pulled his weight. Gee our old LaSalle ran great. Those were the days!

The Jeffersons

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Well we’re movin’ on up, to the east side. To a deluxe apartment in the sky. Movin’ on up, to the east side. We finally got a piece of the pie.

Fish don’t fry in the kitchen; beans don’t burn on the grill. Took a whole lot of tryin’ just to get up that hill. Now we’re up in the big leagues, gettin’ our turn at bat. As long as we live, it’s you and me baby, there ain’t nothin’ wrong with that!

Good Times

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Good Times! Any time you meet a payment. Good Times! Any time you need a friend. Good Times! Any time you’re out from under.

Not boylin’ chicken, free from the precision. Temporary lay-offs. Good Times! Easy credit rip-offs. Good Times! Scratchin’ and survivin’. Good Times! Hangin’ in a chow line. Good Times! Ain’t we lucky we got ’em? Good Times!

Three’s Company

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Come and knock on our door, we’ve been waiting for you. Where the kisses are hers and hers and his, three’s company too.

Come and dance on our floor, take a step that is new. We’ve a lovable space that needs your face, three’s company too. You’ll see that life is a frolic and odd, with a laugh and a smile and a wink and a nod.

MAS*H

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(Song: “Suicide is Painless”). Through early morning fog I see, visions of the things to be. The pains that are withheld for me, I realize and I can see… That suicide is painless, it brings on many changes. And I can take or leave it if I please.

The sword of time will pierce our skin, it doesn’t hurt when it begins. But as it works its way on in, the pain grows stronger… watch it grin.

Happy Days

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Sunday, Monday, Happy Days. Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days. Thursday, Friday, Happy Days. Saturday, what a day, groovin’ all week with you!

Hello sunshine, goodbye rain. She’s my girl and I’m her man. This days are ours! Won’t you be mine, Happy Days! This days are ours! Share them with me, Happy Days!

Sanford and Son

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(Song: “The Streetbeater” by Quincy Jones). While instrumental, this funk masterpiece is the defining sound of 70s TV. The syncopated rhythm and “junk-yard” percussion perfectly encapsulated the relationship between Fred and Lamont Sanford.

One Day at a Time

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This is it! This is it! Your life is okay, you’re on your way. You’re making it and you’re making it your own.

So if it’s time to make a change, then it’s time to take a chance. And if you find that you’re alone, you can find the strength to carry on. One day at a time!

Wonder Woman

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Wonder Woman! Wonder Woman! All the world’s waiting for you, and the power you possess. In your satin tights, fighting for your rights and the old Red, White and Blue!

Wonder Woman! Wonder Woman! Now the world is ready for you, and the wonders you can do. Make a hawk a dove, stop a war with love, make a liar tell the truth!

Mary Tyler Moore

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(Song: “Love Is All Around”). Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile? Well it’s you girl, and you should know it. With each glance and every little movement you show it.

Love is all around, no need to waste it. You can have the town, why don’t you take it? You’re gonna make it after all!

Welcome Back, Kotter

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Welcome back, your dreams were your ticket out. Welcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about. Well the names have all changed since you hung around, but those dreams have remained and they’re turned around.

Who’d have thought they’d lead ya (Back here where we need ya). Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back!

Little House on the Prairie

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(Instrumental Theme) Composed by David Rose. The sweeping, nostalgic fiddle and orchestral arrangement perfectly captured the pioneer spirit. David Rose was specifically chosen by Michael Landon to create a “musical heart” for the series.

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