A close second to the theme occupying the number one spot, The Brady Bunch theme provided the Greek chorus that introduced new viewers to a high-concept show with multiple characters and complex story arcs, such that it’s lyrical summary and set-up ensured that people could pick up the series at any time, without fear of missing the essential back story. Seriously, though, the show lasted for 5 seasons, the kids hit puberty during it (and some of them hit it hard, right in their faces–bam!), and producer Sherwood Schwartz updated the images, but not the song. It never changed. Sherwood was a wise man.
Oooooh! I wonder what #1 will be!
