Retro TV Theme Songs
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Which show's theme begins: 'Here's the story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls'?
About Retro TV Theme Songs
Retro TV Theme Songs is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 20 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 11 easy, 9 medium questions. Can you match these iconic theme song clues to the right TV show? A typical run takes about 9 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which show's theme begins: 'Here's the story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls'?
Answer: The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch (1969-1974) had one of the most recognizable theme songs in TV history, describing the blended Brady family.
2. Which show featured a theme song with the lyrics 'Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale'?
Answer: Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island (1964-1967) opened with 'The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle,' telling the story of the fateful three-hour tour.
3. Which show's theme included the lyrics 'Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got'?
Answer: Cheers
The Cheers theme song 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' by Gary Portnoy became iconic during the show's run (1982-1993).
4. Which Western show's theme starts with 'Rollin', rollin', rollin''?
Answer: Rawhide
Rawhide (1959-1965) featured the famous theme performed by Frankie Laine, later popularized in the movie The Blues Brothers.
5. Which show's theme includes the famous 'dun dun' sound effect that became instantly recognizable?
Answer: Dragnet
Dragnet (1951-1959) featured the iconic 'Dum-de-dum-dum' musical intro that became one of TV's most parodied themes.
Things you'll learn along the way
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971) theme, 'The Ballad of Jed Clampett,' told the story of a poor mountaineer who struck oil.
- Star Trek (1966-1969) opened with William Shatner's narration: 'Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise.'
- All in the Family (1971-1979) opened with Archie and Edith Bunker singing 'Those Were the Days' at the piano.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Retro TV Theme Songs?
Retro TV Theme Songs has 20 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Retro TV Theme Songs free to play?
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How long does Retro TV Theme Songs take?
Most players finish Retro TV Theme Songs in about 9 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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