Throwback Thursday: '80s Sitcom Theme Songs

Episode Title: ’80s Sitcom Theme Songs (Originally aired: Oct 13, 2016)
Cohost: Paul Stroessner & Robert Mishou

Description:
We're cranking the dial back to 2016—and even further back into our childhoods—for a look at some of the most iconic sitcom theme songs of the '80s! In this special Throwback Thursday re-release, I’m joined by my original cohost Robert Mishou as we each share our top 5 sitcom themes and talk about why they’ve stood the test of time.

🎵 From the heartfelt (Growing Pains) to the hilarious (Alf), the funky (Diff’rent Strokes) to the unforgettable (Cheers), these tunes weren’t just intros—they were part of the show’s identity. And yeah… I even let Robert sneak in Fresh Prince. 😄

At the time of recording, the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot was just about to hit theaters, Stranger Things had exploded, and Bon Jovi was releasing This House Is Not for Sale. The '80s were already making a comeback—and we were all in.

💡 Note: The episode ends a little abruptly, as we originally transitioned into a full Ghostbusters follow-up that sadly never aired due to a massive audio glitch. (RIP, lost episode.)

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