I have a question for your consideration.
When you think of pop culture, how far back do you go and how do you define pop culture? Do you consider historic pop culture or contemporary pop culture?
Let's consider historic pop culture - the glitz and glam of old Hollywood, radio program influences on television...
...such as "My Favorite Husband" starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning. This 1940s radio series would lead Lucille Ball and her real life favorite husband, Desi Arnaz, to stratosphere fame through "I Love Lucy" & "Lucy Desi Comedy Hour." Lucy further went on to star in the technicolor television series, "Here's Lucy." Her timing, quick wit, and delivery led Lucille Ball to be titled the "queen of comedy." A prestigious honor shared only by the "king of comedy," Jack Benny.
Consider again historic pop culture. Imagination abounds when radio programs aired. In the early days of television, viewer imagination painted over black and white, including the opening credits.
Consider the opening credits to "I Love Lucy."
A television program is not without creative opening credits that help define pop culture and shape a lasting audience, both studio and home. "I Love Lucy" was an excellent example. What color was the background? How was the font created? How did the theme song come about? If a fan of Lucille Ball, radio transition to television was smooth. If curious, viewership went up. A fan base then builds and grows with every generation...
...and all because of creative and catchy opening credits.
What television programs catch your attention based on opening credits?
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