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Saturday, September 15, 2007 12:00 AM

Credit check

TV's best opening credit sequences celebrate the essential spirit of the shows they introduce. Check out some of our all-time favorites.
Caitlin Shamberg

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  • Friday, September 14, 2007 07:07 PM

    Were you all born after 1980?

    Better than many of the openings you had:

    All in the Family - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hO239D5ljs (Honestly the most iconic opening of any American show)

    Welcome Back Kotter - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMyC9dKjkrI

    Mannix - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_1Ax4vliO8

    The Saint - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phvZf6EHac4

    Batman! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQBobrCBTNI

    Magnum, P.I. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VIPlG8Xtq8

    Police Squad - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLXyC1cuN3M

    Three's Company - (Couldn't find online, but come on!)

    Quincy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08cXyrDewlQ&mode=related&search=

    Odd Couple - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2be6jGwLoJ0

    Laverne and Shirley -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mVKUpT4g5k (wave bye bye to the beer)

    Star Trek

    Doctor Who (any season, any Doctor)

    and of course, the best opening credits ever - Twilight Zone - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzlG28B-R8Y

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