# Ye Olde Tyme TV Showe Name That Tune **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 31, 2004, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408 "2004-08-31T13:40:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![ussentinel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ce7236/32.png) [@ussentinel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ussentinel)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/41 "2004-09-01T00:21:23Z")
> [@Twin](#): > > _Sometimes the world looks perfect, nothing to rearrange > Sometimes you just get a feeling like you need some kind of change_ Perfect Strangers Sorry, I don’t know the other one. Anyone know … “Cross the rainbow bridge of Asgard Where the booming heavens roar [KER-ACKKK!] You’ll behold with breathless wonder …” [RUMMMBLE] or "Marshall, Will and Holly On a routine expedition… " ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/42 "2004-09-01T00:22:54Z")
> [@Saltire](#): > > “C’mon Get Happy!” was indeed the first line of the chorus for most of the show’s run. But there was another. I’m not sure exactly when they used the other lyric, but I think it was during the first season, or part of the first season. Do you recall what that lyric was? And make it snappy? You smell like Pappy? This song is sappy? ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/43 "2004-09-01T00:29:34Z")
> [@Biffy the Elephant Shrew](#): > > _Diamonds, daisies, snowflakes…_ …That Girl… ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/44 "2004-09-01T00:36:39Z")
_When the world never seems To be living up to your dreams._ and _. . . all those who chose to oppose his shield must yield!!_ ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/45 "2004-09-01T00:41:40Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > _When the world never seems > To be living up to your dreams._ > > and > > _. . . all those who chose to oppose his shield must yield!!_ The Facts of Life Captain America ---
**Author:** ![ussentinel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ce7236/32.png) [@ussentinel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ussentinel)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/46 "2004-09-01T00:42:05Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > _When the world never seems > To be living up to your dreams._ > > and > > _. . . all those who chose to oppose his shield must yield!!_ The Facts of Life Captain America (mine are still open above) ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/47 "2004-09-01T00:45:41Z")
> [@ussentinel](#): > > “Cross the rainbow bridge of Asgard > Where the booming heavens roar > [KER-ACKKK!] > You’ll behold with breathless wonder …” > [RUMMMBLE] > > or > > "Marshall, Will and Holly > On a routine expedition… " The Mighty Thor? Land of the Lost (original version) ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/48 "2004-09-01T00:48:47Z")
> [@ussentinel](#): > > "Marshall, Will and Holly > On a routine expedition… " Land of the Lost. I don’t know the other one. ---
**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/49 "2004-09-01T00:52:28Z")
> [@ussentinel](#): > > "Marshall, Will and Holly > On a routine expedition… " Land of the Lost. Mine: “We pass on the stratas in our magic ship We’re strong for our hearts now beat as one Matt and Rebecca believe Arkana Brave while the sun still burns” ---
**Author:** ![Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Bambi\_Hassenpfeffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambi_Hassenpfeffer)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/50 "2004-09-01T00:54:37Z")
> [@Ghanima](#): > > Children of the Sun > See your time has just begun > Searching for your ways > Through adventures everyday Oh, and damn you for putting that song into my head, causing me to search the Web endlessly until I found a RealAudio clip of it. ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/51 "2004-09-01T08:10:52Z")
Where Cathy adores a minuet, The Ballet Russes, and crepe suzette, Our Patty loves to rock and roll, A hot dog makes her lose control … What a wild duet! The street that wears a fancy label, That’s glorified in song and fable. The most exciting people pass you by, Including a private eye. What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skippin’ stones, You’ll feel fresh as a lemonade, a-settin’ in the shade. Whether it’s hot, whether it’s cool, oh what a spot, for whistlin’ like a fool. The sound of hoofbeats cross the glade, Good folk, lock up your son and daughter, Beware the deadly flashing blade, Unless, you want to end up shorter, You shut your mouth How can you say I go about things the wrong way? I am human and I need to be loved Just like everybody else does I know that you can lend a helping hand. Because there’s good in everyone And a new day has begun You can see the morning sun if you try. And I know, things will be better The soft island breeze brings you strange melodies And they tell of exotic mysteries under the tropical spell of … Where love and adventure await This is your fate And you can not stray from You can’t run away from… A scientist both wise and bold Set out to cure the common cold Instead he found a power pill Which he said most certainly will Change a lamb into a lion Like an eagle he’ll be flyin Solid steel will be like putty It’ll work on anybody. Well the names have all changed since you hung around, But those dreams have remained and they’re turned around. Who’d have thought they’d lead ya (Who’d have thought they’d lead ya) Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya) And on a star spangled night my love, (My love come to me). You can rest you head on my shoulder. Out by the dawn’s early light, my love I will defend your right to try. Soft guitars under the palms Will gently lead you to a lover’s arms See the waves kissing the shore While you are kissing someone you adore. Like a beautiful child Growing up, free and wild. Full of hopes and full of fears, Full of laughter, full of tears, Full of dreams to last a year ---
**Author:** ![AtomicDog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac91a4/32.png) [@AtomicDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AtomicDog)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/52 "2004-09-01T10:47:46Z")
> [@ouryL](#): > > A scientist both wise and bold > Set out to cure the common cold > Instead he found a power pill > Which he said most certainly will > Change a lamb into a lion > Like an eagle he’ll be flyin > Solid steel will be like putty > It’ll work on anybody. > Well the names have all changed since you hung around, > But those dreams have remained and they’re turned around. > Who’d have thought they’d lead ya (Who’d have thought they’d lead ya) > Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya) **Mr. Terrific** Pill-popping to gain super powers…ahh, those innocent sixties! **Welcome Back, Kotter** Ooh! Ooh! I know that one! ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/53 "2004-09-01T11:04:04Z")
> [@ouryL](#): > > Where Cathy adores a minuet, > The Ballet Russes, and crepe suzette, > Our Patty loves to rock and roll, > A hot dog makes her lose control … > What a wild duet! They walk alike, they talk alike-- You could lose your mind!-- thinking about the silly premise of The Patty Duke Show > [@ouryL](#): > > And on a star spangled night my love, (My love come to me). > You can rest you head on my shoulder. > Out by the dawn’s early light, my love > I will defend your right to try. Love American Style is truer than the red, white and blu–uu–uu–uue. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/54 "2004-09-01T12:34:05Z")
> [@Scarlett67](#): > > **Hey! Here they come with a rum-tee tum, they’re having a toy parade.A tin giraffe with a fife and drum is leading the kewpie parade.** Leave it to Beaver ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/55 "2004-09-01T14:05:41Z")
I tried to gather all the unanswered ones. If I skipped one that wasn’t answered or post one that was answered, well, too bad. No, wait. I mean sorry. His brain’s overloading/ it has a chocolate coating There’s no one in the world like you, changing every minute Somthing about your smile has a touch of magic in it We pass on the stratas in our magic ship We’re strong for our hearts now beat as one Matt and Rebecca believe Arkana Brave while the sun still burns" The street that wears a fancy label, That’s glorified in song and fable. The most exciting people pass you by, Including a private eye. What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skippin’ stones, You’ll feel fresh as a lemonade, a-settin’ in the shade. Whether it’s hot, whether it’s cool, oh what a spot, for whistlin’ like a fool. The sound of hoofbeats cross the glade, Good folk, lock up your son and daughter, Beware the deadly flashing blade, Unless, you want to end up shorter, You shut your mouth How can you say I go about things the wrong way? I am human and I need to be loved Just like everybody else does I know that you can lend a helping hand. Because there’s good in everyone And a new day has begun You can see the morning sun if you try. And I know, things will be better The soft island breeze brings you strange melodies And they tell of exotic mysteries under the tropical spell of Where love and adventure await This is your fate And you can not stray from You can’t run away from… Soft guitars under the palms Will gently lead you to a lover’s arms See the waves kissing the shore While you are kissing someone you adore. Like a beautiful child Growing up, free and wild. Full of hopes and full of fears, Full of laughter, full of tears, Full of dreams to last a year ---
**Author:** ![Saltire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saltire/32/553_2.png) [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/56 "2004-09-01T15:10:45Z")
Here’s the answer to my ‘Partridge Family’s orignal-but-unremembered theme’ question. The first theme’s chorus hook was, “When We’re Singin’”. Actually, Bibliocat’s answer on the first page was sort of incorrect, since it turns out that the lyrics I posted only came with the “When We’re Singin’” theme, and that the body of the “C’mon Get Happy” theme was different. [Here](http://www.bussongs.com/songs/partridge_family_tv_theme.php) is a link to both songs, which are sung to the same tune. Another easy one: _Who can turn the world on with a smile?_ ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/57 "2004-09-01T17:18:58Z")
> [@ouryL](#): > > What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skippin’ stones, > You’ll feel fresh as a lemonade, a-settin’ in the shade. > > Whether it’s hot, > whether it’s cool, > oh what a spot, > for whistlin’ like a fool. Tricky one! The version used on the show itself, of course, did not feature any words–only that foolish whistlin’. **The Andy Griffith Show**! In a similar vein: _Here in the west We’re livin’ in the best \_\_\_\_\_\_!_ ---
**Author:** ![Saltire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saltire/32/553_2.png) [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/58 "2004-09-01T17:27:01Z")
> [@Biffy the Elephant Shrew](#): > > _Here in the west > We’re livin’ in the best \_\_\_\_\_\_!_ **Bonanza!** Actually, I don’t remember those words, but they fit the tune. I do remember the time that the Cartwrights sang the song while riding out of town. The lyrics I remember were: _If you’ve got a fuss with any one of us, you’ll have a fight with me!_ ---
**Author:** ![Kilt-wearin\_man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/82dd89/32.png) [@Kilt-wearin\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kilt-wearin_man)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/59 "2004-09-01T17:49:47Z")
_His brain’s overloading/ it has a chocolate coating_ Actually, I believe it’s His brain is overloaded, His head is chocolate coated, Freakazoid! **Freakazoid!** Here’s a stumper…as a clue, it was only ever used for the first episode or two of the series before they went to an instrumental version that’s one of the most recognized TV themes ever: I try to find a way to make All our little joys relate Without that ever-present hate But now I know that it’s too late… ---
**Author:** ![CandidGamera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/candidgamera/32/2878_2.png) [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408/60 "2004-09-01T17:56:39Z")
> [@Kilt-wearin' man](#): > > _His brain’s overloading/ > it has a chocolate coating_ > > Actually, I believe it’s > > His brain is overloaded, > His head is chocolate coated, > Freakazoid! **Freakazoid!** > Here’s a stumper…as a clue, it was only ever used for the first episode or two of the series before they went to an instrumental version that’s one of the most recognized TV themes ever: > > I try to find a way to make > All our little joys relate > Without that ever-present hate > But now I know that it’s too late… Ahem. [http://www.relaxorium.com/freak/](http://www.relaxorium.com/freak/) - Freakazoid lyrics detailed. Your new one sounds like Suicide is Painless, from MASH. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ye-olde-tyme-tv-showe-name-that-tune/262408.md?page=4)