Flintstones the most recognisable kids' TV theme tune
Latest research undertaken by PRS for Music, reveals that The Flintstones’ theme tune is the most recognisable of kids’ television programmes, according to the UK public.
The results of the survey, which was taken by 2,000 people across the UK, also show that Baa Baa Black Sheep is the nursery rhyme we remember most from our childhood, while up to 28% of females and 23% of males listen to music to make themselves feel younger.
Composed in 1961 by: Hoyt Curtin, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, ‘Meet The Flintstones’ was first used as the defining theme tune at the beginning of the third episode of the third series, taking over from the original theme tune, ‘Rise and Shine’. The Flintstones will celebrate its 50th anniversary in September, 2010.
Most Recognisable Kids TV Theme Tune:
- The Flintstones - Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Hoyt Curtin
- Top Cat - Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Hoyt Curtin
- Postman Pat - Bryan Dally
- Scooby Doo - David Mooks and Ben Raleigh
- The Wombles - Mike Batt
- Grange Hill - Alan Hawkshaw
- Jim'll Fix It - David Mindel and Roger Ordish
- Dangermouse - Cosgrove Hall Films
- Bagpuss - Nigel Eldridge
- Rainbow - Hugh Portnow, Hugh Fraser, Timothy Fuller
Source: PRS for Music
Commenting on the results, Mike Batt, composer of the Wombles, said: “Life is one big scramble for success and although I’ve had my ups, I am mortified to see that I made it only to number 5 compared to Postman Pat at number 3. I demand a recount!”
Commenting on the results, Ellis Rich, chairman of PRS, said: “Many of us find our first love for music as children through singing nursery rhymes and humming along to our favourite theme tunes on television. It is a truly wonderful sensation when the recollection of music can bring back those nostalgic emotions of how music made us feel as children; emotions and memories which continue to live on inside so many adults, still to this day”.
