The return of Superstars after more than 20 years saw one of the great TV themes return to TV. Channel Five opted not to tinker with re-recordings, updated mixes or any other such messing around with a winning formula. Instead, the over-echoed fanfare of Johnny Pearson's Heavy Action rang out loud and true.
In honour of the tune's return here are some more classics from a golden age of TV themes:
The Persuaders
Tomorrow People
Robinson Crusoe
Follyfoot
Double Deckers
Follyfoot
Doctor Who
And finally here is the Superstars theme in all its '70s finery:
Feel free to add your own suggestions ....
4:50 PM | 16/07/2008
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Where's the Rockford Files?
Posted by sparkmeister at 3:58 PM | 18/07/2008 | Report Abuse
Also, The Hulks "walking away" music should be in this.....
Posted by George Vranjkovic at 12:00 PM | 19/07/2008 | Report Abuse
Wheres Airwolf??...
Posted by Jasmine at 5:47 AM | 21/07/2008 | Report Abuse
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