TV Theme Songs II Trivia Quiz

Answer: Second Chance

This sit-com centered on two struggling young women, Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline (Beth Behrs) working as waitresses. The theme was written and performed by Peter Bjorn and John.

Answer: Searchin' My Soul

Ally (Calista Flockhart) is a fledgling attorney working at a high-profile law office and has to deal with the guff of male staff, including her ex-boyfriend. The theme song is performed by Vonda Shepard who also appears in some episodes.

Answer: I'm Always Here

This drama's premise involved the lifeguards who patrolled the L.A. County beaches. It premiered in 1989, but only ran for one season. The series star, David Hasselhoff, convinced the producers to revive it for syndication where it had more success for a ten year run and spawning several spin-offs.

However, many people just tuned in to see scantily clad eye candy romp on the beaches. Jimi Jamison co-wrote and performed the show's theme.

Answer: I Don't Want to Wait

This theme was composed and performed by Paula Cole. The show, a teen drama which ran from 1998 to 2003, centered on Dawson Leery, an aspiring film maker and his friends. Most episodes were about problems the young people faced and how they dealt with them.

Answer: Keep Your Fingers Crossed

This long running sit-com (1961 - 66) starred Van Dyke as Rob Petrie, a successful comedy writer for the New York based "Alan Brady Show". Supporting characters included Mary Tyler Moore as his wife, Laura, and Rose Marie and Morey Amsterdam as his fellow writers.

The theme was written by Earle Hagen (who also wrote the theme to "The Andy Griffith Show") and co-star Morey Amsterdam. The lyrics, which were not used for the TV show, can be found on the Internet.

Answer: Teardrop

"House" (2004 - 12) referred to Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie), an acerbic diagnostic physician working at Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. He is a genius at his profession, but lacks people skills which sometimes gets him in trouble. "Teardrop", written by Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Andrew Vowles and Elizabeth Fraser, was performed by Massive Attack.

Answer: Woke Up This Morning

"The Sopranos" was a popular drama (1999 - 2007) that centered on the family and criminal activities of mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini). While the closing theme varied, the opening theme, "Woke Up This Morning" was used over the credits and was written and performed by Alabama 3.

Answer: Glitter and Be Gay

"Glitter and Be Gay" is from Leonard Bernstein's operetta "Candide". Cavett hosted his eponymous talk show on which this ditty was used as a theme from 1969 to 1975. He was known for his easy-going, conversational interview style and having big-name guests from the entertainment business.

Answer: Best Friend

"TCOEF" was a 1963 movie starring Glenn Ford and Ron Howard which transitioned into a television series (1969 - 72) featuring Bill Bixby and Brandon Cruz. The premise was about a widowed father bringing up his young son while trying to find romance again. The opening theme was composed by Harry Nilsson.

Answer: The Old Trail

"The Old Trail" was composed by British born songwriter, Rex Koury. "Gunsmoke" was one of the longest-running westerns on American TV (1955 - 75) and was originally broadcast as a radio program. Bill Conrad voiced Marshal Dillon on radio, but his rotund physique did not impress the TV producers, so tall, rugged James Arness was cast in the lead role and was helped by a large cast of supporting actors over its twenty year run including Denis Weaver, Ken Curtis, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone and Burt Reynolds.