Anchorhead said:
I most certainly remember all those TV intro themes. A prime time movie was a big deal. TV was only on until midnight, so burning up two or three hours before the news was a more thought out event. Broadcast time wasn't disposable.
It really was a simpler time. A handful of stations, with set programing that was easy to watch. A colorful intro, familiar theme, title of the film, then the film. It was particularly nice to watch because you were only seeing the movie. No branded logo in the corner and no pop-up ads taking up part of the picture - during the film. I watch very little TV these days. It's just not enjoyable to me. Truthfully, it won't be long and the ads will run the entire time. They're just testing the water. How much visual distraction will people tolerate before they change the channel?
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hey anchorhead check this one out. just hearing this guys voice sends tingles down the spine.. this was back when the movie of the week was a special night and something to look forward to. Like when wizard of oz was a once a yr special to be enjoyed every march. Now everything is just a click away. Back when you had to wait a whole year just to see something again made it special. Everything sucks today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdrCGDz_iyw&feature=related
this next one is probably my favorite movie of the week intro with ernie andersons voice backing. Raiders of The Lost Arc. The intro is almost as good as the film and his intros really set the mood to enjoy a night of films.