Best TV Theme Songs of the 1970s – Episode 103

In this episode, Marc and Ray take a fun trip back to the 1970s to share their favorite TV theme songs from the decade. The ’70s were full of unforgettable openings with catchy jingles, smooth instrumentals, and tunes that still pop into your head decades later.

With the recent passing of Loni Anderson, Tunesmate reflects on her time as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati—and naturally, its classic theme song came to mind right away.

What makes a great TV theme, one that you can’t help get out of your head, even years after the show’s off the air? Join us as we count down the top picks while exploring the songs that defined an era of television. What’s your favorite theme from the ’70s? See if it made the list or discover one you forgot you loved.

Ray’s Top 1970s TV Theme Songs
1. Welcome Back, Kotter
2. Mary Tyler Moore Show
3. WKRP in Cincinnati
4. The Jeffersons
5. Laverne and Shirley

Others:
The Dukes of Hazzard
Good Times
The Muppet Show
Happy Days
Diff’rent Strokes
One Day at a Time
The Facts of Life
Three’s Company
All in the Family

Marc’s Top 1970s TV Theme Songs
1.The Jefferson’s
2. Welcome Back Kotter
3. Threes Company
4. Happy Days
5. WKRP in Cincinnati

Others
Diff’rent Strokes
Dukes of Hazzard
The Love Boat
Laverne and Shirley
Good Times
Mary Tyler Moore
One Day at a Time
Sesame Street
All In The Family

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