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TV Land Top 40 Theme Songs
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 5:40 am
by Elvis
Did anyone catch this show? I managed to tape it, but no one told me it was an hour long, so I missed the last half hour. I'm curious to know if I missed any Al.
Thanks,
Dave
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 5:58 am
by stupidsurgeon27
I think you did, Elvis.

Al appeared 4 times in the program.
-CindyBob

Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 6:00 am
by weird_el
Yes. Al spoke briefly about the themes from MASH and Gilligan's Island. Oddly enough he didn't have anything to say about the themes from the Flintstones or Beverly Hillbillies.
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 6:03 am
by scottidog
What about Brady Bunch?
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 7:15 am
by minnick27
Yes. Al spoke briefly about the themes from MASH and Gilligan's Island. Oddly enough he didn't have anything to say about the themes from the Flintstones or Beverly Hillbillies.
What did he say about MASH? It is my favorite show ever!
Mike
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2002 10:20 am
by CatraDhtem
What did he say about MASH?
Just how the theme to the TV show ("Suicide Is Painless") was in fact originally performed with lyrics in the movie.
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2002 4:18 pm
by Dr_Dad
Dave, Al appeared on the TV Land show FOUR times during the hour.
He gave commentary on theme songs #22 M*A*S*H [reporting the actual
title of the tune was "Suicide Is Painless"]; #7 The Brady Bunch
[complimenting Sherwood Schwartz's composing skills]; and #1 (WOO-
HOO! Al got on #1!) Gilligan's Island [explaining how CBS wasn't sure
about doing a show about 7 folks on a deserted island].
PLUSSSSSSSSSS
He was the VERY FIRST PERSON who appeared on screen in the intro to
the show, saying "TV themes stick in your head forever."
BUT -- did anybody else think it odd that he'd comment on M*A*S*H and
NOT on #13 The Flintstones; #10 Beverly Hillbillies; #3 I Love Lucy;
or even #8 Friends [I'll Be There For You]. Three of his biggest TV
songs [plus one unreleased] ... ignored. Ah well, at least we got
some of that "Isle Thing" ... and the "Brady Buh-HUNCH!!!"
Dr. Dad / Jim