Show Tunes

Today we’re popping over to Scranton, Pennsylvania for one of the most instantly recognisable tunes ever: The Office (US Ed. - cough, cough). The Office, for those who somehow haven't seen it, is a mockumentary about a paper company in Scranton, which ran from 2005 to 2013. It is an awkward, heartfelt show, lasting 9 seasons, which launched the careers of people like John Krasinski and Mindy Kaling.

Today we are shining the spotlight on one of the most beloved shows out there. It is the iconic “howcatchem” detective show: Columbo. But before we get into the music, let’s take a step back and paint a little picture. So, Columbo , for those of you who are unfamiliar, is a classic American detective series from the '70s, starring Peter Falk as the rumpled, cigarchomping Lieutenant Columbo. He’s not your usual flashy TV cop. He wears the same beige raincoat every episode, drives a battered old Peugeot, and constantly plays the fool. But don’t fall for it because he’s quick and witty underneath it all.

We're taking a trip back to the early 90s, with the tune belonging to none other than Saved by the Bell. The theme tune was composed by Scott Gale, an american musician, who came up with the main lyric “It’s alright cause I’m saved by the bell” two minutes after rejecting the offer to write the song for NBC.

Prepare yourself to be humming just the one tune for the rest of the day, "Scooby-Dooby-Doo, Where Are You?" Now this theme, written by David Mook and Ben Raleigh, is a brief but unforgettable tune. Its bouncy guitar riff accompanied with the iconic sound of 60’s vocals, sets the quirky and spooky scene for a mystery solving, potentially troublesome gang, that it introduces. Mook and Raleigh were heavily influenced by surf rock bands such as the Beach Boys and the Ventures, and incorporated elements of the genre into the song.