Happy Monday + Quiz Answers!

I hope you're having a great Monday - the sun is out here and Spring seems imminent. And some would say it's about time! Here are the answers to yesterday's television theme song quiz:

1. Til the one day when the lady met this fellow, and they knew that it was much more than a hunch
   This is perhaps the easiest question on the quiz - the answer is The Brady Bunch. We won't mention the recurring squabble that possibly nixed The Today Show reunion last week . . .
   
   


2. Their house is a museum, when people come to see 'um
   The next line might help here: "They really are a scre-um . . ." The Addams Family, of course. Based on characters created by Charles Addams, this show was pretty clever (or at least it seemed that way to me watching it in reruns as a kid). I still like the finger clicks ~snap~snap.
   
   
   


3. In West Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days
   Will Smith fans may recognize this as the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme, sung by Smith himself. Who could have predicted his move from rapper-turned sitcom star to Oscar-nominated actor? Now that's jiggy . . . or do I mean fresh?
   
   


4. Hills that is. Swimmin' pools, movie stars.
   Another easy one - at least if you're my age. The Beverly Hillbillies seemed to be in syndication forever . . . even as a kid this show was too dumb to watch, but somehow you watched it anyway. Great theme song, though!
   
   


5. Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna go when they come for you?
   This is the theme from COPS - a show no one admits watching, yet it's in its 22nd season!
   
   


6. Set a course for adventure, your mind on a new romance.
   Did you recognize this line from The Love Boat theme? It was sung by Jack Jones and written by Paul Williams - how '70s is that?
   
   
   
7. They laugh alike, they talk alike. At times they even walk alike.
   This is from The Patty Duke Show - which was a staple on TVLand in the early days. Trivia Note: Patty Duke was once married to John Astin from The Addams Family! Perhaps it didn't work out because he liked hot dogs and she preferred Crepe Suzette . . .
   
   
   
8. Rain and wind and weather. Hell-bent for leather . . .
   Rawhide - 'nuff said.
   
   
   
9. Come and knock on our door. We've been waiting for you. Where the kisses are hers and hers and his.
   Picture John Ritter/Jack Tripper prat-falling over an ottoman and you've got the answer: Three's Company.
   
   
   
10. So let's make the most of this beautiful day. Since we're together we might as well say . . .
    Pardon me while I change into my indoor shoes - oh, and, the answer is Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
    
    
    Feeling up to answering the bonus questions?
    
    
11. Ground floor perfumery, stationery and leather goods
    This British show has been shown continuously on PBS stations for decades, while in the UK it is not popular at all . . . perhaps it's the same factor that causes German television stations to show Hogan's Heroes and Dallas? Regardless, the show is Are You Being Served? and you either love it or can't bear to watch it at all.
    
    
    
12. Well, now, take down your fishin' pole, and meet me at The Fishin' Hole. We may not get a bite all day, but don't you rush away.
    Finally, these are the lyrics from The Andy Griffith Show theme - who knew it wasn't just whistling?
    

Thanks for joining me on this television theme quiz - I'd love to hear your comments about the shows or their themes!

Fish Don't Fry in the Kitchen, Beans Don't Burn on the Grill

Did you recognize that line from the Jefferson's television show theme song? If you grew up in the '70s or '80s, like me, you may be able to sing the whole song (which is officially called 'Movin' On Up' and was written and sung by Ja'net Du Bois of Good Times fame). Writing about the Gilligan's Island theme last week made me think of all the television shows from the past that had great themes - often better than the actual shows! I thought it might be fun to have a little quiz about theme songs - can you name the show based on these lyrics?

1. Til the one day when the lady met this fellow, and they knew that it was much more than a hunch
   
   


2. Their house is a museum, when people come to see 'um
   
   


3. In West Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days
   
   


4. Hills that is. Swimmin' pools, movie stars.
   
   


5. Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna go when they come for you?
   
   


6. Set a course for adventure, your mind on a new romance.
   
   


7. They laugh alike, they talk alike. At times they even walk alike.
   
   


8. Rain and wind and weather. Hell-bent for leather . . .
   
   


9. Come and knock on our door. We've been waiting for you. Where the kisses are hers and hers and his.
   
   


10. So let's make the most of this beautiful day. Since we're together we might as well say . . .
    
    
    Bonus questions - the first is for fan of Britcoms and the second is tricky because the lyrics were not used on the television show.
    
    


11. Ground floor perfumery, stationery and leather goods
    
    


12. Well, now, take down your fishin' pole, and meet me at The Fishin' Hole. We may not get a bite all day, but don't you rush away.
    
    

Thanks for joining me on this theme show sing-a-long! Tune in tomorrow for the answers.

"And the boss don't mind sometimes if you act a fool"

Did you recognize that line? It's from Rose Royce's sing-along disco hit 'Car Wash'. It's really funny how songs can stay with us for years and just hearing a single line can bring to mind the song. Of course, many old songs are remade and remixed decades later. (Do you like Christine Aguilera's Car Wash remake? It never hit the Top 40 in the US while the original hit the Number One spot. Maybe the thought of not getting rich or meeting an Indian chief wasn't as appealing in 2004?)


Hearing 'Car Wash' on the radio a few days ago inspired this little music quiz. From the snippet of lyrics provided below, can you name the tune?

1. Oh the shark has pretty teeth dear, and he shows them pearly white
   


2. Love is a temple, love is a higher law
   


3. Summer fling, don't mean a thing, bu-ut, oh . . .
   


4. Yeah, they were dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'
   


5. How they dance in the courtyard, sweet summer sweat. Some dance to remember, some dance to forget.
   


6. But when you're walking down the street, and you ain't had enough to eat, the glitter rubs right off and you're nowhere
   


7. I bet there's rich folks eatin' in a fancy dining car
   


8. I laughed at all of your jokes, my love you didn't need to coax
   


9. And I got a song to sing, all over this land
   


10. When I come home feelin' tired and beat, I go up where the air is fresh and sweet

I hope you enjoyed this little walk through pop music history. Come back Monday for the answers or drop me a line or comment about your favorite music memory. Gotta run, it's a beautiful day and I have a sudden urge to wash my car . . . "work, and work, keep those rags and machines hummin' . . . "

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