Classic TV Theme Songs
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Which TV show's theme song begins with 'Here's the story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls'?
About Classic TV Theme Songs
Give your memory a workout with Classic TV Theme Songs: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Memorable TV show theme songs and their lyrics Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which TV show's theme song begins with 'Here's the story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls'?
Answer: The Brady Bunch
2. 'Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip' is the opening of which show's theme song?
Answer: Gilligan's Island
3. Which sitcom's theme song promises 'Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got'?
Answer: Cheers
4. 'Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed' opens the theme for which classic comedy?
Answer: The Beverly Hillbillies
5. Which show's iconic theme song features just whistling, with the lyric 'Andy Griffith' never actually sung?
Answer: The Andy Griffith Show
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