I wanna cry so much. If you were a kid in the 80's like I was, then you know all these shows hit home. Out of all the 80's sitcoms, which I love all dearly, this was my absolute favorite one. Looking back on it now as an adult, I appreciate it on whole new level. They were so freaking talented. Amazing chemistry and talent.
I watched this since I was little when I was down the show cheered me up This is my favorite sitcom ever Thank you perfect strangers you guys were awesome
The episode where they went to the gym the day before their double dates and got so sore they could hardly move, but then got into a fight and tried to chase each other around their apartment, made me laugh so hard my muscles ached.
Don't cry. It's all part of life's rich tapestry. Here's a little motto I've always remembered to help me get through the tough times life throws at you. Maybe it can help you too. #1: When you're rolling out the dough, just make sure you roll it slow. #2: If you make the dough too quick, then the perils of life can make you sick. #3: When you put the filling in, just make sure you wear a grin. #4: When you smile at what you have, then your life will turn out swell.
it was simple times, only bc we were kids. I miss this line up. my cousin and I always tooked forward to this. going to the corner store, getting snacks, and watching these cheesey shows.
***** Good observation Jack, I mean that. However Perfect strangers was part of the TGIF line-up. TGIF started in 89' while the final episode date of Perfect Strangers was in 93.
It was one of the shows that kickstarted TGIF, the other notable show at the time being Full House and then the Perfect Strangers spinoff, Family Matters. By that point, it had been on for a few seasons. It had a brief stint as a key show for I Love Saturday Night, but both it and the entire block quickly faded, before it moved back to Fridays for the last few episodes of its run. Then Step by Step, Boy Meets World, and Sabrina took over, and TGIF was still awesome. And then... thud. I appreciate ABC's attempts at a TGIF revival of sorts, but everything other than Last Man Standing is falling flat. It's been nice to see some attempts to revive the old shows again as well, with Girl Meets World and the upcoming Fuller House.
I come back to this when I am brave enough to face the nostalgia. This whole theme song means so much to me. I absolutely adored this show as a kid. I would love so much to see it again
As a recovering alcoholic, this song truly speaks to me. Seen some dark times in my life, which drove me to drink for 10 years, but I'm 7 months sober now =)
It's Friday NIGHT (do do dooo do) And the mood is RIGHT (dooo do) We're gonna have some FUN, show you how it's DONE : TGIF..... MAN I miss being a kid. This, family matters, full house, Mr Belvedere, dinosaurs, look who's talking, step by step... I'm about to cry. We all need to have a global 80s party.
Damn. I cant believe this came out in 86. I was born in 81. Never was a huge fan, but who doesn't remember this? The nostalgia is deeply felt. I so miss the 80s and early 90s. Even shows you never really got into you watched to some extent.
+Sheels1976 Little did he know that years later he'd be scaring washed up female has-beens on the Surreal Life with his creepiness. Poor Balki. The eighties looked so bright...
One thing you gotta say about Miller-Boyette productions of the 80s & 90s: they could make an opening song that made you HAPPY the show was on, Boy! this is one of my fave. A lot of hope, but some really funny buddy visuals... WIN
@@craftistic82 ok so it was the 90's and not the 80's???? I know I use to watch it as a little girl but never thought it was the 80's. Oh how I WISH the world today was still like living in the 80's and 90's. So what if there was no cell phones or maybe they weren't used as much, but live was so much simpler and safer.
Edward Gaines seriously? Perfect Strangers was hilarious. Balki and Larry's slapstick antics, Balki's humorous misinterpretations of the English language and American customs, Larry's schemes and the wacky hijinks that ensued...I mean, come on! This show was perfect late 80's saccharine sitcom goodness!
"This track is composed of memories, joyous childhood days and dreams." O'how some songs transcend you to back in time. Who says we can't go back in time?
Its very powerful music. It moves you emotionally. I nearly cried with happyness when I herd this. Its been 20 od years but still remembered some of the words. Now im gona listen to it again on the loudest setting and sing it at the top of my voice!!!!!
I'll always remember being so tiny, playing with my baby sister and this in the background. This show, Moonlighting, Family Ties, Facts of Life, Punky Brewster, sliver Spoons. I miss those days, I miss my daddy.
Wow!! Just had a flashback laying on the living room floor watching this television show. I often drive by my childhood home, and smile as I am now hearing this intro song. How did we go from perfect strangers to the kardashians?
Fawk tha Kardashians. Have you seen what they did to William Bruce Jenner. All that fakness got to Bruce. he need to be back in the spotlight like in the 80's. Proof the Kardashians are clearly in the brain washing game
Hate the Kardashians. They're fully to blame for this vocal fry pandemic the youth are afflicted with today. Miss the way people would actually use their voices before the kartrashian era.
Mannnn, we had Perfect Strangers, Growing Pains, Family Ties, Who's The Boss, Family Matters, Hanging with Mr. Cooper, Boy Meets World, Full House, The Facts of Life, Kenan and Kel, Rugrats, All That, Ren and Stimpy etc. Talk about growing up as a kid with pure awesomeness!
It seems like they forgot about people's souls in the modern world. Simple things like decency and real feeling in sitcoms. Amazing how even a theme song can give you a warm feeling where nothing produced today in 1000 channels can.
Marcus Johnson, Sr. Who even watches TV nowadays? It's either torrents or paid services like Netflix etc. Or just simply RUclips. The TV has died many years ago, let it rest in peace.
The lyrics have so much meaning. For those with tears in our eyes as we listen and fully understand the meaning as adults as opposed to only hearing the melody when we were kids, it is a bold reminder with clarity.
***** Perfect Strangers - Before Family Matters, Harriette Winslow was originally the elevator operator at the Chicago Chronicle newspaper office in the third and fourth seasons of Perfect Strangers. Family Matters was a spin-off series given to this character in 1989. In the second episode of Family Matters, Harriette was fired as elevator operator at the Chronicle, but was soon re-hired as "Chief of Security," which explained her absence from dealings with the Perfect Strangers cast. (wikipedia)
Yes mam I was in front of the tv at 7:30 pm to get a good spot in front of the tv before my brother and my cousin who lived with us would try to beat me to it. TGIF man o man those were the days.
Such a wonderful show. I'm 38 and feel blessed to have lived through two great decades of TV in the 1980s and 1990s. Family values and life lessons were a priority and morals were taught on TV. Nowadays it's the total opposite with the Kartrashians and the like on TV. Thankfully there are still a few good quality shows but nothing will ever compare to what we had years ago.
1987. TGIF. Domino’s pizza delivery. Settle in for a night of appointment watched shows. Everyone in America is watching at the same time. Seeing the same commercials. We were such a united society back then. Fewer options made us happier and more in touch with our communities.
We all feel the same way. I think its because theres been such a huge cultural shift. These kinds of positive sitcoms just dont exist anymore. Basically any naivety and kindness in society has been steamrolled. Im assuming you were a kid in the 80s too.
552mustang Man, I feel like crap now that I had to think about what you said :( So sad. Long live the 80's. Imagine seeing this in another 30 years when we're all in our 60's.
The funny thing is, everyone wants those times back, but we STILL have the same technology available and could still have the same shit, if we wanted to bring it back, but because of today's kids being into such garbage and spending money on shit, no one will bring back outdated things. But we have the power to do so. It's there.
Perfect strangers....God, I loved this show. Balki Bartokomus had me in stitches!!!!! 80s era was and still is there BEST!!!!! Thanks RUclips, you're always my go to....
It was so different back then so much family value shows...really didnt know that l was going to miss the 80s and early 90s. Love growing up watching this show. Brought tears to my eyes just just just.....I CANT TALK ABOUT IT ANYMORE!!!!!!! OO God WAY I HAD TO GROW UP! !!!!
This show, Family Matters, Boy Meets World, Growing Pains, Family Ties, The Cosby Show, Who's The Boss etc. really great family sitcoms with heart were at the heart of every 80s\90s child's universe.
Just heard the song on leftovers and sang along remembering ervery word of it... Had to see what show it was from... Great memoriies... 80s were the best.. Funny how you cant remember what you did yesterday but you still know every word of the 80s songs...
I am 47 now and how I miss those days. I always liked this intro theme song, always made me feel good at the time, made me feel safe in some strange way. Those TGIF night line up was always awesome. One great show after another. This is one of those theme songs like Cheers or Greatest American Hero that just makes you feel right. Still love listening to it. They don't make shows like this anymore. Man, miss those days!
I am so happy that I found this show on Hulu. Such great memories or simple life when all I worried about was elementary homework, recess and what friend I was having a sleep over with. As soon as this theme played for me, I sang along. Felt instant happiness.
Because that actually takes creativity and people are lacking that aspect nowadays. And catchy theme songs usually last a minute, which would take airtime away from crappy commercials. Really, they need to bring back theme songs. That's what made these shows of the 70s, 80s, and 90s,,,and the fact that you could watch these shows as a family, not like the raunchy crap they have on now!
Title sequences have been slimmed down in favor of "cold openings" that give a bit about the story to engage the viewer in the plot. They usually throw in a "hook" to raise intrigue by showing something unexplained. I think not having theme songs is about grabbing the limited number of viewers in the very diverse TV landscape. Theme Songs really can become repetitive and while they give a picture of the Series, they do not describe what will happen on that evening's particular show.
Harrison Crowe You can have a cold opening and a theme in the same show. Even if there aren't sung lyrics they're still using them. Examples: Doctor Who, Walking Dead.
"Perfect Strangers" theme song is the soundtrack of my life right now!!!! Im applying to Nursing Programs for next year, 2020☺ Nursing students sacrifice so much!!
I just loved this series... I was so young...My childhood/boyhood comes alive...i watched it on early 90's..i am 29 years old man but still loves 90's days...this was my favourite serial...
Mark Lin-Baker! Raise your glasses boys! One of the best straightman comedy acts of the 1980s. I grew up with his intolerance. This man prepared me for the bullshit of life. And there is no Balki to make shit easier. God bless this man his family and legacy. We love you Mark!
Great show! Really a shame that they still haven't gotten this CLASSIC show to DVD/BluRay. One of the best shows from the 80s/90s. Comedy gold with this duo. A type of comedy that you really don't see much these days on TV. These two had great chemistry together.
@@smc1942 they are still hard to find new at retail price. Looks like scalpers online have them marked up quite a bit. Most of the episodes are available on Hulu though. Either way it took them long enough
When tv was good! TGIF! I was glued to the tv on Friday nights (great line up of shows) as a child! Here it is 2019 & listening to this theme song takes my mind back to my childhood! Thanks for sharing 💙💙
I haven't seen this show since I was like 8, and all of a sudden the intro popped into my head while I was mowing the lawn.. wtf. I had to find out which show it was, and here I am.
I always watched this show when I was little, but now looking at it as an adult, I never realized what geniuses of physical comedy these guys were. You can tell just by how well they play off each other and how in sync their movements are.
Ryo Amora agreed. Ive relied on dvd box sets, movies, and streaming services over normal broadcasting. Far too many commercials and definitely too much reality garbage thats scripted anyways. Its about as fake as professional wrestling.
Exactly! That's how I explain it to my husband, who somehow never watched it growing up. They even copped some gags from Laverne and Shirley (being stuck on coat hooks comes to mind), but it was still a great show.
I've been listening to a number of 80's shows themes (Perfect Strangers, Head of the Class, Fall Guy, etc.) and what really strikes me is how hopeful and happy the theme songs were. You just don't get that today, more proof that the 80's was truly the best decade EVER!
The 80s and early 90s sitcoms were the best and had the best theme songs loved perfect strangers, cheers, the golden girls, growing pains, family ties, who's the boss?, they don't make shows like that anymore.
That little harmonica bit at the end always got to me.
i think its a melodica
Very sentimental
Cus its a chromatic harmonica
Stevie Wonder
Me to 😭
40 years and over kids will understand how special this show was .
My parents made me watch it the other night and I’m so glad they did,I love it haha
Lol
Yes sir. I just turned 40 in January. I loved watching perfect strangers
Not 40 alone from 33 yrs over
I’m 39. You can adjust that age bracket a bit!
The nostalgia is REAL.
Lynsee...where has the time gone??
@John Muhleisen me too
Where are the full episodes ?
Ok
You got that right
I wanna cry so much. If you were a kid in the 80's like I was, then you know all these shows hit home. Out of all the 80's sitcoms, which I love all dearly, this was my absolute favorite one. Looking back on it now as an adult, I appreciate it on whole new level. They were so freaking talented. Amazing chemistry and talent.
I am 43 and this takes me back. TV sucks now compared to shows like this.
I watched this since I was little when I was down the show cheered me up This is my favorite sitcom ever Thank you perfect strangers you guys were awesome
@@STMARTIN009Absolutely. There are really not that many good TV shows today and most TV shows post 2020 are insanely woke.
The episode where they went to the gym the day before their double dates and got so sore they could hardly move, but then got into a fight and tried to chase each other around their apartment, made me laugh so hard my muscles ached.
Don't cry. It's all part of life's rich tapestry. Here's a little motto I've always remembered to help me get through the tough times life throws at you. Maybe it can help you too.
#1: When you're rolling out the dough, just make sure you roll it slow.
#2: If you make the dough too quick, then the perils of life can make you sick.
#3: When you put the filling in, just make sure you wear a grin.
#4: When you smile at what you have, then your life will turn out swell.
T.G.I.F on ABC back in the days. Simple times, great memories.
your comment brought a tear to my eyes. i miss those simple times.
it was simple times, only bc we were kids. I miss this line up. my cousin and I always tooked forward to this. going to the corner store, getting snacks, and watching these cheesey shows.
+Jack Jameson I don't even remember if TGIF was even a thing yet.
***** Good observation Jack, I mean that. However Perfect strangers was part of the TGIF line-up. TGIF started in 89' while the final episode date of Perfect Strangers was in 93.
It was one of the shows that kickstarted TGIF, the other notable show at the time being Full House and then the Perfect Strangers spinoff, Family Matters. By that point, it had been on for a few seasons. It had a brief stint as a key show for I Love Saturday Night, but both it and the entire block quickly faded, before it moved back to Fridays for the last few episodes of its run. Then Step by Step, Boy Meets World, and Sabrina took over, and TGIF was still awesome. And then... thud.
I appreciate ABC's attempts at a TGIF revival of sorts, but everything other than Last Man Standing is falling flat. It's been nice to see some attempts to revive the old shows again as well, with Girl Meets World and the upcoming Fuller House.
80's and 90's kid here. And I totally miss this!
Me too also. ( and my brother as well)
Hulu have this show
80s baby here :) missin' the odd cousins Larry Appleton and Balki Bartokomous
@@Irishness0117 perfect strangers 🙌😂
Born in late 78, child of the 80s, teen of the 90s… this one hits me right in the feelings…
I come back to this when I am brave enough to face the nostalgia. This whole theme song means so much to me. I absolutely adored this show as a kid. I would love so much to see it again
I agree. I also get the same feeling listening to the old Reading Rainbow theme song. 😂
@@phillipwilliams7534 oh don’t even get me started with that one! Now you’re really going to make me cry.
As a recovering alcoholic, this song truly speaks to me. Seen some dark times in my life, which drove me to drink for 10 years, but I'm 7 months sober now =)
Hey, just wanted to check in. Hope you are well and staying safe.
lol this is ironic cause im drunk listening to old stuff and it couldn't be more amazing
Are you still sober!? Please say, "yes"!
you stand strong God is there and this song gives all that hope to. Praise God.
I'll drink to that Cheers!
I dunno why this theme makes me smile so much....But it does :)
That's because it's telling you to never lose faith or hope in your dreams. 🙂👍🏻
+Trey Owen that was such a beautiful thing to say!
US Sitcoms in the 1980's seem to invest heavily in their Theme songs.
Well I can't think of any other reason than to say it's uplifting.
Montelm4l mann I've always been a fan of TV intros. Mission: Impossible isn't quite the same when you take out the intro.
Forget 144p. Who's watching this in -2.5906p?
I'm watching this in super negative HD -5.5195p
It's Friday NIGHT (do do dooo do) And the mood is RIGHT (dooo do) We're gonna have some FUN, show you how it's DONE : TGIF..... MAN I miss being a kid. This, family matters, full house, Mr Belvedere, dinosaurs, look who's talking, step by step... I'm about to cry. We all need to have a global 80s party.
You got it right man. But remember, the show was Baby Talk.. the look who's talking spin offf...sort of ;)
@@Beany695 I knew something felt off when I typed that lol
they used to play this early morning like 6am or 7am central so we would watch it before school
Damn. I cant believe this came out in 86. I was born in 81. Never was a huge fan, but who doesn't remember this? The nostalgia is deeply felt. I so miss the 80s and early 90s. Even shows you never really got into you watched to some extent.
Haha to this day I think of this show whenever I go through a revolving door.
:)
+Sheels1976 same here lol.
+Sheels1976 Little did he know that years later he'd be scaring washed up female has-beens on the Surreal Life with his creepiness. Poor Balki. The eighties looked so bright...
Yep
sheels very true
One thing you gotta say about Miller-Boyette productions of the 80s & 90s: they could make an opening song that made you HAPPY the show was on, Boy! this is one of my fave. A lot of hope, but some really funny buddy visuals... WIN
I know right? I don't think they ever made a bad show with a bad theme song.
Well Put My Friend
Man, you ain't never lied. I heard this after a Simpson's episode and instantly new the words...
I agree with you on that. the theme songs bring so much nostalgia
Yeah, like Full House
NOTHING beats the harmonica sounds of the 80s ❤❤❤❤
Anyone else not heard that song in 20 years and still able to sing along with ALL the words?!...power of the 90s
80s
Cheesy but that's what made the 80s great.
DAnngggg that was the 80s? I feel old as fk.
It was our time!
This was more 90s but I get you
They were different, but in a good way. I miss those years
@@craftistic82 ok so it was the 90's and not the 80's???? I know I use to watch it as a little girl but never thought it was the 80's. Oh how I WISH the world today was still like living in the 80's and 90's. So what if there was no cell phones or maybe they weren't used as much, but live was so much simpler and safer.
Perfect Strangers was the sh#t. I miss this show so much. ;)
What was popular about this show? What?!
The friendship between Balki and Larry.
Edward, obviously, your dumb ass KNEW how popular it was, because you're on it's RUclips channel.
Mr twinkasetti yo
Edward Gaines seriously? Perfect Strangers was hilarious. Balki and Larry's slapstick antics, Balki's humorous misinterpretations of the English language and American customs, Larry's schemes and the wacky hijinks that ensued...I mean, come on! This show was perfect late 80's saccharine sitcom goodness!
I just shed a tear. Totally forgot about this show there will never be another decade of great shows on TV!.
With an intro that powerful, you know the show will be great.
Curling up on the sofa on a Friday night in the 80's with the fam getting ready to laugh…that's what this music means to me :)
Feather wasn't that THE best. Oh, and don't let it be PIZZA night! We'd order in from Pizza Hut (when it was good).
That's an awesome memory to cherish and treasure.
One of the best theme songs ever!!! Miss the show and that kind of TV.
"This track is composed of memories, joyous childhood days and dreams."
O'how some songs transcend you to back in time. Who says we can't go back in time?
This is the most 80s thing ever. Love the song. Love Perfect Strangers.
Mid 80s baby here!!! I miss being a kid!!! I miss my childhood!!!! Boston channels ty for molding me
I'm in tears watching this intro. LOL. Such a wonderful show!!!!
It's mmmmyyyyyyy liiiiife......myyyyy dreeeeeeeam!! And nothing's gonna stop me nooooooow !!
TGIF was always the best shows and times to remember! And Perfect Strangers will always be great memories! 😊
"I feel like Cone Head the Barbarian!" - Balki
Its very powerful music. It moves you emotionally. I nearly cried with happyness when I herd this. Its been 20 od years but still remembered some of the words. Now im gona listen to it again on the loudest setting and sing it at the top of my voice!!!!!
Very powerful music! Isn't though? I'm so glad I'm not the only one who feels this way.
I love this theme song. Makes me happy for some reason.
downtownchicagobarbi. I as well. Use to watch this show when I was little
downtownchicagobarbi me too
80s positivity man..
downtownchicagobarbi ME TOO
It's an inspiring song basically telling you that you can do anything you put your mind to!
I'll always remember being so tiny, playing with my baby sister and this in the background. This show, Moonlighting, Family Ties, Facts of Life, Punky Brewster, sliver Spoons.
I miss those days, I miss my daddy.
Saw Beverley Hills Cop recently, and this show popped back in my head once I saw Pinchot''s character. Miss this so much
my life, my dream, nothings gonna stop me now...
Wow!! Just had a flashback laying on the living room floor watching this television show. I often drive by my childhood home, and smile as I am now hearing this intro song. How did we go from perfect strangers to the kardashians?
ricorob100 lol so true
Fawk tha Kardashians. Have you seen what they did to William Bruce Jenner. All that fakness got to Bruce. he need to be back in the spotlight like in the 80's. Proof the Kardashians are clearly in the brain washing game
Capitalism in decay
Hate the Kardashians. They're fully to blame for this vocal fry pandemic the youth are afflicted with today. Miss the way people would actually use their voices before the kartrashian era.
I'm with you, brother. Most people's comment mention them being on the couch but I was never on the couch. Always on the floor!
I love Perfect Strangers, I used to watch it on "TGIF" every Friday nights as a kid. Those were good ol' days.
The nostalgia makes me want to cry. Being born in the early 80s was fucking awesome. Every Sunday was this and family matters for me.
Mannnn, we had Perfect Strangers, Growing Pains, Family Ties, Who's The Boss, Family Matters, Hanging with Mr. Cooper, Boy Meets World, Full House, The Facts of Life, Kenan and Kel, Rugrats, All That, Ren and Stimpy etc. Talk about growing up as a kid with pure awesomeness!
It was on Friday.
And now we do the dance of joy!!!
Joe Snow . Di di di di di di...
One of the better sitcom theme songs.
I drove to Chicago recently and had this on a loop the whole time. 😂
The thing I will always remember about this show was the amazing chemistry Bronson Pinchot & Mark Linn-Baker had together.
I Loved this show growing up! These old sitcoms bring back the #GoodTimes! Now you can't find TV shows worth watching... #Memories
***** Yes it is, and that's the sad part about it! These kids now days are growing up extremely fast.... Smh
It seems like they forgot about people's souls in the modern world. Simple things like decency and real feeling in sitcoms. Amazing how even a theme song can give you a warm feeling where nothing produced today in 1000 channels can.
Marcus Johnson, Sr. Who even watches TV nowadays? It's either torrents or paid services like Netflix etc. Or just simply RUclips. The TV has died many years ago, let it rest in peace.
+Stepan Stepanov yeah, cause most of what's on tv is shit
I do hope these good shows have an HD version of them because this picture pixilation is horrible.
Anybody used to sing along and it gets real on the part of 🎶 Standing talllll🎶!!!! Or maybe just me!
GlamNP. That
Was
Funny
GlamNP . Me Tooooooo!!!!
Hell yeah it gets real
Juan Pelota 🤣🤣🤣
I thought me and my sisters were the only ones
I miss being a kid!!! I used to watch this with my mum!!!! Mid 80s baby here!!! I lived thru sum of the good days of tv
The lyrics have so much meaning. For those with tears in our eyes as we listen and fully understand the meaning as adults as opposed to only hearing the melody when we were kids, it is a bold reminder with clarity.
I miss this era of tv....
I miss THIS era.
Nerdbama Rich me too and I wasn’t even born when it originally aired but I watched it growing up.
Scaring the little *GIRL?!!*
***** LADY!
shelby4369 Are we the new people?!?!
shelby4369 When does he say that?
Demon Rantz in The Langoliers
shelby4369 It's making that scary cereal noise!
I haven't heard this intro in 30 years and I can still sing right along.
Awww I miss theses shows. Nothing like the 80’s man I was 10 but the most happiest times ever
Still hard to believe Family Matters spun off of this.
The mother on family matter worked as the elevator operator.
***** Perfect Strangers - Before Family Matters, Harriette Winslow was originally the elevator operator at the Chicago Chronicle newspaper office in the third and fourth seasons of Perfect Strangers. Family Matters was a spin-off series given to this character in 1989. In the second episode of Family Matters, Harriette was fired as elevator operator at the Chronicle, but was soon re-hired as "Chief of Security," which explained her absence from dealings with the Perfect Strangers cast.
(wikipedia)
+Treyworld Yeah the plan was to actually have Harriet as the star of Family Matters...how things change.
+Pksoze but really, harriet was not even succesful as a character, who is to be thanks, Steve urkel
+Treyworld right...just read that on wiki...who knew
ok im so guilty for playing this like 5 times! lol wow memories! TGIF!! way before reality TV shows took over. man I really miss it back then :(
Melissa joy so do i... So do i
Perfect Strangers was cheesy, but I did like the show and it was a funny for that time. Bronson Pinchot who played Balki was hysterical.
Me to Melissa
Yes mam I was in front of the tv at 7:30 pm to get a good spot in front of the tv before my brother and my cousin who lived with us would try to beat me to it. TGIF man o man those were the days.
I remember this theme song as a kid, my mom loved this show. This is some strong nostalgia ❤️
Man my childhood was so great right before bed time these shows defined our era ...what do we have now ???
The giant Closed Captioning logo in the upper right hand corner in the first few seconds puts an awesome timestamp on this.
Also, the "in stereo where available" graphic
I used to watch credits for the copyright timestamp
Such a wonderful show. I'm 38 and feel blessed to have lived through two great decades of TV in the 1980s and 1990s. Family values and life lessons were a priority and morals were taught on TV. Nowadays it's the total opposite with the Kartrashians and the like on TV. Thankfully there are still a few good quality shows but nothing will ever compare to what we had years ago.
Back in the days where things were "normal" 90s babies please stand up!!!!! I'm 35 and miss being a kid
85 baby present for roll call
Same here my friend, I'm 32 and I badly miss being a kid in the 90's!!
38 and missing the 80’s.
1987. TGIF. Domino’s pizza delivery. Settle in for a night of appointment watched shows. Everyone in America is watching at the same time. Seeing the same commercials. We were such a united society back then. Fewer options made us happier and more in touch with our communities.
Thank you, Leftovers. I miss 80's tv sitcom theme songs.
Nola Chick me 2
Nola Chick Came here after wanting to hear the GROWING PAINS theme😭😭😭😭
Just watchin the leftovers. Its awesome. New that song as soon as it came on.😇🤐😱
Yep.Got you so pumped up for the episodes 😊
@@LaidBackLora wow u responded. Lol. Thats so sweet of u. Thanx. I jus happened to see it on Amazon prime las week. Really took me back.
It's 2015 and I still remember the words to this song and it reminded me of how great the 80s and 90s were. Man, where does the time go?
We all feel the same way. I think its because theres been such a huge cultural shift. These kinds of positive sitcoms just dont exist anymore. Basically any naivety and kindness in society has been steamrolled. Im assuming you were a kid in the 80s too.
552mustang Man, I feel like crap now that I had to think about what you said :( So sad. Long live the 80's. Imagine seeing this in another 30 years when we're all in our 60's.
552mustang you summed it up perfectly
Time goes into building character and wisdom.
The funny thing is, everyone wants those times back, but we STILL have the same technology available and could still have the same shit, if we wanted to bring it back, but because of today's kids being into such garbage and spending money on shit, no one will bring back outdated things. But we have the power to do so. It's there.
Nostalgia Critic's review of The Langoliers brought me here. xD
"Scaring the little gIRL?!" part is just hilarious. xD
LOL Bronson is a scary talent.
Perfect strangers....God, I loved this show. Balki Bartokomus had me in stitches!!!!! 80s era was and still is there BEST!!!!! Thanks RUclips, you're always my go to....
It was so different back then so much family value shows...really didnt know that l was going to miss the 80s and early 90s. Love growing up watching this show. Brought tears to my eyes just just just.....I CANT TALK ABOUT IT ANYMORE!!!!!!! OO God WAY I HAD TO GROW UP! !!!!
Bill Clinton put an end to family values forever.
This show, Family Matters, Boy Meets World, Growing Pains, Family Ties, The Cosby Show, Who's The Boss etc. really great family sitcoms with heart were at the heart of every 80s\90s child's universe.
When you're lost out there and you're all alone, daddy's waiting to carry you home...
Perfect Strangers, Full House and Growing Pains...what a great time to grow up watching these hit shows.
I can’t express how much this show affected my life
Just heard the song on leftovers and sang along remembering ervery word of it... Had to see what show it was from... Great memoriies... 80s were the best.. Funny how you cant remember what you did yesterday but you still know every word of the 80s songs...
This is the best theme song that ever was.
lolanr01 I favor the Song Fuck the Police over this one
lolanr01 Bosom Buddies also
TGIF every Friday night on ABC.
I am 47 now and how I miss those days. I always liked this intro theme song, always made me feel good at the time, made me feel safe in some strange way. Those TGIF night line up was always awesome. One great show after another. This is one of those theme songs like Cheers or Greatest American Hero that just makes you feel right. Still love listening to it. They don't make shows like this anymore. Man, miss those days!
I am so happy that I found this show on Hulu. Such great memories or simple life when all I worried about was elementary homework, recess and what friend I was having a sleep over with. As soon as this theme played for me, I sang along. Felt instant happiness.
Why don't they make shows with good theme songs anymore?
Because that actually takes creativity and people are lacking that aspect nowadays. And catchy theme songs usually last a minute, which would take airtime away from crappy commercials. Really, they need to bring back theme songs. That's what made these shows of the 70s, 80s, and 90s,,,and the fact that you could watch these shows as a family, not like the raunchy crap they have on now!
Title sequences have been slimmed down in favor of "cold openings" that give a bit about the story to engage the viewer in the plot. They usually throw in a "hook" to raise intrigue by showing something unexplained.
I think not having theme songs is about grabbing the limited number of viewers in the very diverse TV landscape. Theme Songs really can become repetitive and while they give a picture of the Series, they do not describe what will happen on that evening's particular show.
Harrison Crowe You can have a cold opening and a theme in the same show. Even if there aren't sung lyrics they're still using them. Examples: Doctor Who, Walking Dead.
Good Point Dana. Who doesn't love the Doctor Who Theme Song?
The facts of life theme is the best!
man this reminds me back when i was a kid! miss good comedy shows!
Heard this song and I was legit lost into the past. Such a good time. Love u dad
"Perfect Strangers" theme song is the soundtrack of my life right now!!!! Im applying to Nursing Programs for next year, 2020☺ Nursing students sacrifice so much!!
This comment aged in an interesting way.
Quite posibpy the best sitcom theme of all time
I just loved this series... I was so young...My childhood/boyhood comes alive...i watched it on early 90's..i am 29 years old man but still loves 90's days...this was my favourite serial...
Loved this show, balki was my favorite!!! 😊They don't make shows like this anymore.
This has been in my head for 30 years. It brings back so many memories. Same with growing pains theme song.
Show me that smile again...
i get nostalgic watching this. memories of my youth :)
Singers voice is phenomenal
David Pomeranz..he is awesome
I haven’t seen this show in over 30 years. I still remember all the words. Don’t ask me that for a song I heard yesterday. Innocent times.
This song gives me goosebumps forever
This intro is so uplifting and it makes you feel ALIVE.
I like to imagine Jaleel White was sitting on the floor in his living room watching this show, totally unaware he would be famous because of it
This song still gives me chills 💯
Mark Lin-Baker! Raise your glasses boys! One of the best straightman comedy acts of the 1980s. I grew up with his intolerance. This man prepared me for the bullshit of life. And there is no Balki to make shit easier. God bless this man his family and legacy. We love you Mark!
Great show! Really a shame that they still haven't gotten this CLASSIC show to DVD/BluRay. One of the best shows from the 80s/90s. Comedy gold with this duo. A type of comedy that you really don't see much these days on TV. These two had great chemistry together.
It's available now.
All 8 seasons are on dvd now. Even 30+ years later, this is better than anything on tv today!
@@smc1942 they are still hard to find new at retail price. Looks like scalpers online have them marked up quite a bit. Most of the episodes are available on Hulu though. Either way it took them long enough
Totally Radical ;
I just ordered the dvds from walmart. No problems! But yes--took them long enough!😂😂😂
I remember this playing at the end of that Simpsons Halloween episode.. Classic
treehouse of horror season 16
J.M that's what brought me here 🤣😂
Ironically the song got me to search this up in the first place.
yEvery Jon same
What number, though?
Every time i see Perfect Strangers i click on it. Listening to this always brings me back to my child hood. Good times
When tv was good! TGIF! I was glued to the tv on Friday nights (great line up of shows) as a child! Here it is 2019 & listening to this theme song takes my mind back to my childhood! Thanks for sharing 💙💙
I haven't seen this show since I was like 8, and all of a sudden the intro popped into my head while I was mowing the lawn.. wtf. I had to find out which show it was, and here I am.
I always watched this show when I was little, but now looking at it as an adult, I never realized what geniuses of physical comedy these guys were. You can tell just by how well they play off each other and how in sync their movements are.
Yesssssss!
Beautiful memories, wonderful series. Wow! that nostalgia.
This is a very great song. I wasn't born yet but, I wish to be born in that time to see this Sitcom.
The Nostalgia Critic and Somecallmejohnny got me loving this song. :)
abc had a great line up in tgif era
68 mopar .. they sure did
Ryo Amora agreed. Ive relied on dvd box sets, movies, and streaming services over normal broadcasting. Far too many commercials and definitely too much reality garbage thats scripted anyways. Its about as fake as professional wrestling.
Loved this Show
I used to watch this show growing up in the Middle East back in the 80s. Today I live in Chicago 😊
This was the male version of Laverne & Shirley.
Exactly! That's how I explain it to my husband, who somehow never watched it growing up. They even copped some gags from Laverne and Shirley (being stuck on coat hooks comes to mind), but it was still a great show.
+ecwdown Mind = Blown. You are so right!
ecwdown I always looked at Perfect Strangers as the updated The Odd Couple
I think it was the human male version of Mork and Mindy.
"Written, Reviewed, & Edited By This Numbnuts"
I've been listening to a number of 80's shows themes (Perfect Strangers, Head of the Class, Fall Guy, etc.) and what really strikes me is how hopeful and happy the theme songs were. You just don't get that today, more proof that the 80's was truly the best decade EVER!
80s and 90s. I believe everything after 9/11 went downhill. It is now the 22nd anniversary of 9/11
The 80s and early 90s sitcoms were the best and had the best theme songs loved perfect strangers, cheers, the golden girls, growing pains, family ties, who's the boss?, they don't make shows like that anymore.
This theme song was my favorite as a child. The show was called "Out of the World."
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There was more importance on having a catchy tv show theme to garner interest from viewers to watch the show. Nothing to do with 9/11
@@STMARTIN009Everything really went downhill in 2020 onwards
Such a great show and I’m so glad that they finally put the rest of the series on DVD. I can’t wait to start buying the other seasons.