Also before that it went - From Hollywood, The Dating Capital of the world it's The Dating Game, and here's the star of the show and your host Jim Lange
This version is from the 1977-1980 syndicated series and was on the first game show themed CD "Classic TV Game Show Themes." It was updated for syndication. The ABC daytime and prime time versions of "The Dating Game" always used the original "Dating Game" theme from 1965, the year the show began.
This is the version used in a Toucher and Rich bit. Adds a layer of smiles for me - nostalgia for the early days of that show..... (Before they lost their edge).
This sounded a lot like Herb Alpert, and I thought it was Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass at first, but quite familiar because of the trumpet that he used.
OMG THANK YOU!!!! I have unknowingly had Spanish Flea stuck in my head for DAYS thinking it was a game show theme, and I've been searching through videos to find which one it was :-P
While the theme song was not Herb Alpert's the piece played for the intro of the date to the stage WAS ("whipped Cream"). I had twisted that tune in my mind to be the intro to the Newlywed Game, which it was not. That was done for the creator of The Dating Game and the Newlywed Game (yeh Gong show too) Chuck Barris.
I don't think this was used on the 1973-74 syndicated version of the show, since its long run on ABC had just been cancelled at the time of its debut. I'm pretty sure this was used only on the 1978-80, from the clips I have seen. The closing theme that accompanied the goodbye kiss, though, began in the last year on ABC or so; thus, that may well have confused you about the opening.
If I'm not mistaken, I believe that IS what it is called..."The Dating Game Theme." Often mistakenly attributed to Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, it was actually recorded by Chet Baker & The Mariachi Brass.
NO! This music for The Dating Game theme 1973-1974 & 1978-1980 is recorded by Chuck Barris and David Mook who also did the Treasure Hunt closing theme (Geoff Edwards Era)
RIP Chuck Barris, David Mook, and Jim Lange.
From the Chuck Barris stages in Hollywood, California, it's.... The Dating Game! Here's the star of the show and your host, Jim Lange!
Also before that it went - From Hollywood, The Dating Capital of the world it's The Dating Game, and here's the star of the show and your host Jim Lange
This version is from the 1977-1980 syndicated series and was on the first game show themed CD "Classic TV Game Show Themes." It was updated for syndication. The ABC daytime and prime time versions of "The Dating Game" always used the original "Dating Game" theme from 1965, the year the show began.
From Hollywood. The dating Capitol of the world. In color. It's the Dating Game. And now here's the host and star of the show. Jim Lange.
This is the version used in a Toucher and Rich bit. Adds a layer of smiles for me - nostalgia for the early days of that show.....
(Before they lost their edge).
Recall Howard Stern used this for WNBC-era "Dial A Date" around 1984-85
Toucher and Rich lost their edge for keeps post Brandon Merriwteher
This music is composed by Chuck Barris and David Mook.
I miss. Those years
RIP Jim Lange
This sounded a lot like Herb Alpert, and I thought it was Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass at first, but quite familiar because of the trumpet that he used.
And Whipped Cream was used when introducing the bachelorette.
I should add they used Roses and Lollipops when Jim introduced the one who was chosen.
OMG THANK YOU!!!! I have unknowingly had Spanish Flea stuck in my head for DAYS thinking it was a game show theme, and I've been searching through videos to find which one it was :-P
Actually it's Tom Scott and the LA Express (with additional horn members). The legendary John Guerin on drums.
R.I.P. Mr. Jim Lange
While the theme song was not Herb Alpert's the piece played for the intro of the date to the stage WAS ("whipped Cream"). I had twisted that tune in my mind to be the intro to the Newlywed Game, which it was not. That was done for the creator of The Dating Game and the Newlywed Game (yeh Gong show too) Chuck Barris.
I don't think this was used on the 1973-74 syndicated version of the show, since its long run on ABC had just been cancelled at the time of its debut. I'm pretty sure this was used only on the 1978-80, from the clips I have seen. The closing theme that accompanied the goodbye kiss, though, began in the last year on ABC or so; thus, that may well have confused you about the opening.
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The bachelor and bachelorette intro used Alpert's "Spanish Flea", too.
Would you have 3s a crowd theme song? Let me know
If I'm not mistaken, I believe that IS what it is called..."The Dating Game Theme." Often mistakenly attributed to Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, it was actually recorded by Chet Baker & The Mariachi Brass.
IDLERACER Good “strange but true” Factoid.
NO! This music for The Dating Game theme 1973-1974 & 1978-1980 is recorded by Chuck Barris and David Mook who also did the Treasure Hunt closing theme (Geoff Edwards Era)
Composed by Chuck Barris and David Mook.
sorry, not the original used on the actual show.
" and Heeeeeeeeere they are...... "
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Bob Clayton would have been a better announcer but he was on The $20,000 Pyramid at the time.
R.I.P. Mr. Jim Lange