Throwback Thursday: '80s Action/Adventure Theme Songs

Originally aired: December 13, 2016
️ Hosted by Paul Stroessner | Co-host: Robert Mishou | Special
Guest: Jim Vilk


We’re revving up the nostalgia machine and heading full throttle
into the golden age of TV intros—the action-packed,
high-octane theme songs of 1980s television!


In this retro gem from the vault, I’m joined by our original
co-host Robert Mishou and long-time Return to
the '80s contributor and friend Jim Vilk, who’s
been part of our crew since the early blog days. (Jim even wrote
the popular piece One-Hit Wonders? Not Level 42! – check it out
here)


Main Topic:
We each picked three unforgettable ‘80s action/adventure TV theme
songs that left tire tracks on our hearts—and made sure to
include at least one “must-have” anthem per round. You’ll hear
about:




The Fall Guy




The Dukes of Hazzard




Hardcastle & McCormick




Simon & Simon




CHiPs




Voyagers!




Matt Houston




Call to Glory




The Greatest American Hero




And of course, we all agreed on these iconic themes:




Magnum P.I.




The A-Team




Miami Vice




Plus, we introduced a fun new segment: Play This, Not
That – thanks to Jim!


️ And we paused to pay tribute to several legends we lost around
the time of this recording:




Margaret Whitton (Major League)




John Glenn, American astronaut




Joseph Mascolo, best known as
Stefano DiMera on Days of Our Lives




Let’s hear from you!
Did this episode bring back memories? Could you see the visuals
in your head as the theme songs played? We’d love to know your
favorite ‘80s action/adventure TV themes—and if you want a Part
2!


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