227 (available on a CD)

A.L.F. (1986)
Here's a jazzy saxophone version of the theme sometimes used. Courtesy Buddy in Burlington, Vermont.

Alice (1982)
The '80s version w/ more upbeat lyrics.

Alice (1982)
'80s closing music.

All in the Family (1971)
The classic piano closing music...over 2 minutes long! Thanks to Paul in North Carolina for this one.

Amen (1986)

Benson full version (available on a CD)

Bosom Buddies (1980)

Bosom Buddies (1980)
This theme was never used during the network run, but was aired during USA cable reruns. I prefer it to the one you're most familiar with.

Buster and Me (1981)

Charles in Charge (available on a CD)

Charlie & Company (w/ Gladys Knight)

Cheers (long CD version)

Cosby Show (rare 1st episode theme)

The Cosby Show (1986)

The Cosby Show (1987)
Remember when Bobby McFerrin was trendy?

Diff'rent Strokes (1979)
(available on a CD)

Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
This is the original closing music, not the one you're most familiar with. Notice there is no hum at the end.

Diff'rent Strokes (1981)
Here's the closing music you'll remember best, ending hum and all.

Diff'rent Strokes (1985)
From the later days when Mr. Drummond married Maggie.

Diff'rent Strokes (1985)
Here's the synthesized (no vocals) closing music from the Maggie days.

The Facts of Life Original 1979 theme.

The Facts of Life '80-'85 theme

The Facts of Life closing music (1980)

The Facts of Life 1985-88 Theme (available on a CD)

Family Ties (full broadcast version)

Family Ties (1982)
This is the original, long open to the show that appeared during the first season.

Family Ties Ending Music

Foley Square (1986)
Excellent jazzy theme. This is a composite of the opening and closing themes from Mark in Michigan.

Gimme a Break (1981)
(available on a CD)

Gimme a Break Closing (1981)

Gimme a Break (1983)

Gimme a Break Closing (1983)

Golden Girls (available on a CD)

The Golden Girls (1985)
Forgot who passed this along, but this is the rarely heard long opening to the show. The beginning is abrupt, but you'll get the gist.

Grand (1989)

Growing Pains (available on a CD)

Growing Pains (1985)
Long CD version.

The Jeffersons (available on a CD)

Just the Ten of Us (1989)

The Love Boat (available on a CD)

Mama's Family (1982)

Mama's Family (1986)
This is the opening used in the syndicated version of the show. Courtesy Michael in Nashville.

Mama's Family closing (1986)
Courtesy Michael in Nashville.

Mr. Belvedere (available on a CD)

Newhart

Newhart End Theme

Night Court (available on a CD)

Nine to Five (1982)
Courtesy David Gross. This is really cool because it has the audio engineer naming off the track and the orchestra warming up before Dolly joins in.

Nine to Five instrumental (1982)
I think this was used as the close.

One Day at a Time (1979)

One Day at a Time (1979)
Closing music.

Perfect Strangers (1986)

Phyllis (1975)
Here's a composite containing both the opening and closing themes.

Private Benjamin (1980, 81)
Both versions of the theme, courtesy Mark in Michigan.

Punky Brewster

Rags to Riches

Silver Spoons (available on a CD)

Silver Spoons (1985)
The updated 'rock' theme. Similar to the way Facts of Life updated its theme at the same time.

Still the Beaver (1983)
A catchy '80s rendition of the classic theme from the Disney Channel series.

Soap (1977)
This is an extended version of the theme NOT heard on CDs. It was intended as the 'recap' music when Rod Roddy reviewed previous events on the show.

SCTV (1982)
You're probably more familiar with the theme to 'SCTV Network,' but this theme is worth listening to as well.

Supertrain (1979)
Game show fans will recognize that part of this theme's melody was used in the theme for 'Chain Reaction.' FYI, the Chain Reaction theme was actually used as background music on Supertrain before the game show ever existed.

Three's Company (available on a CD)

Three's a Crowd

Three's a Crowd ending

Too Close for Comfort (available on a CD)

Too Close for Comfort (1984)
This is the theme used in the syndicated version of the show.

Tonight Show
Classic "Johnny's Theme".

Valerie/Hogan Family (1986)

Webster (available on a CD)

What's Happening Now! (1985)

Who's the Boss? (available on a CD)