That Girl Theme Song
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That Girl Theme Song And Lyrics

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Song TitleThat Girl
ComposersEarle Hagen, Sam Denoff
StarringMarlo Thomas (Ann Marie)
NetworkABC
Episodes / Seasons136 Episodes / 5 Seasons
Original RunSept 8, 1966 – March 25, 1971

That Girl Theme Song Lyrics

Diamonds, Daisies, Snowflakes That Girl! Chestnuts, Rainbows, Springtime Is That Girl! She’s tinsel on a tree She’s everything that every girl should be Sable, Popcorn, White Wine That Girl! Gingham, Bluebirds, Broadway Is That Girl! She’s mine alone but luckily for you If you find a girl to love Only one girl to love Then she’ll be That Girl too! That Girl!

Official Theme Sequence

Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story

The That Girl theme song is a quintessential piece of 1960s pop-orchestral music. Composed by the legendary Earle Hagen (who also wrote themes for The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show) with lyrics by Sam Denoff, the song didn’t actually feature lyrics in the opening sequence until the show’s final season in 1970.

The lyrics are a delightful list of “bright and shiny” things—diamonds, daisies, rainbows—used to describe the bubbly and independent protagonist, Ann Marie (played by Marlo Thomas). Just a quick note: while the prompt mentioned a character named Anna, the aspiring actress is actually the iconic Ann Marie!

The show was groundbreaking for its time, portraying a young woman living alone in New York City, focusing on her career as an actress rather than just seeking a husband. The theme song captures this bright-eyed optimism and the sophistication of 1960s Manhattan life, from “Broadway” to “White Wine.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Who played the lead role in “That Girl”?
The series starred Marlo Thomas as Ann Marie. Thomas was also an executive producer, which was rare for a lead actress at the time.
Why are there versions of the theme without lyrics?
For the first four seasons (1966–1970), the opening theme was purely instrumental. The lyrics were added for the fifth and final season.
What was Ann Marie’s boyfriend’s name?
Her supportive boyfriend was Donald Hollinger, played by Ted Bessell.
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