17 Sitcom Theme Songs Sung By the Show’s Stars
Sitcom star Linda Lavin passed away this week at the age of 87, famous not only for her role in the ‘70s laugher Alice but for her multiple jazz-scat versions of the show’s theme song. Lavin, however, is far from the only comic actor to sing the title tune on her own show. Here are 17 times in all that sitcom stars sang their hearts out on their show’s theme songs…
Alice
RIP, Ms. Lavin.
Frasier
No one has ever made tossed salad and scrambled eggs sound more insufferable.
Hannah Montana
For that matter, iCarly, Zoey 101, Wizards of Waverly Place, Victorious… you get the idea.
New Girl
Hey girl, whatcha doing?
Bored to Death
Technically, the show’s theme song is by Coconut Records, which, technically, is Jason Schwartzman.
The Monkees
Hey hey, the Monkees were the first lead actors to sing their show’s theme song.
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This is a story all about how Will Smith became the first hip-hop sitcom star.
Reba
Pat yourself on the back, girl:
A single mom who works two jobs
Who loves her kids and never stops
With gentle hands and a heart of a fighter
I'm a survivor
The Drew Carey Show
Before he got the Presidents of the United States to proclaim “Cleveland Rocks,” Carey served up a little “Moon over Parma.”
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
She’s so broken inside!
Gimme A Break
Nell Carter should sing all the theme songs.
The Brady Bunch
Many producers tried to turn the Brady kids into singing stars. There’s a reason why it never happened.
Green Acres
Back in the day when the theme song lyrics explained everything you needed to know about a sitcom.
The Facts of Life
In Season One, Charlotte (Mrs. Garrett) Rae took on some of the lyrics. Her high-pitched warbling at the :45 mark could shatter a wine glass.
227
Marla Gibbs took on the lead vocals for 227, though hammy Jackée no doubt wanted in on the action.
All in the Family
From Television City in Hollywood…
Joanie Love Chachi
Saving the worst for last. Spinning off young Happy Days characters? Sure. But why turn them into aspiring music stars when Scott Baio can barely talk-sing?
