DAY BY DAY - Catchy 80's Tv Sitcom Opening Theme (2x)

[@shayjackson-cee6308]

OMG...I cannot believe that I've finally found this sitcom ...threw good ole you tube...right from the star of Seinfeld I just knew that I knew the Elaine character from somewhere else. I am a Seinfeld love and watch all 9 seasons never figuring out where I knew her from then it hit me that this sitcom came a little bit before Seinfeld and that's where I first met my girl Julia Louie Drey

[@oralminyi9826]

This theme song has been running through my mind for decades. I am so thankful that I've finally landed DAY BY DAY.

[@JohnSmith-zr1pi]

That because real singer would sing these theme songs make them iconic😉

[@srg615]

I remember this theme song so vividly. It pops into my head often. However, I have no memory of the actual show 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@invisiblesun6595]

I don't remember this sitcom very well. But I loved the opening theme as a kid. Now a geriatric old coot and still loving it : )

[@fromthesidelines]

The episode that most people remember is the one where almost all of the original cast of "THE BRADY BUNCH" made a guest appearance {billed as being "In BradyVision"!}.

[@Gsmi87]

this is a very good theme song

[@Mattea68]

these were some of the best cable series of the 80s, Day By Day,E/R,Easy Street,Check It Out etc

[@jayanxiety]

This is one of those sitcoms which, although short-lived was quite well-remembered for its cast, some of whom went on to big things and for one particular episode. The Brady Bunch episode is of great historical value. It featured some of the Brady cast playing up their original 70s-era fashions and cliches. Also, cast member Christopher Daniel Barnes, who dreams he's a long-lost Brady relative would eventually go on to play the role of Greg Brady in the Brady Bunch movies.

[@jdfodio]

I remember this show! I was about 8 when this came on. Thanks for the memories.

[@pw5651]

This is a song that always seems to occur to me when I’m depressed and feeling desperate.

[@Jaguarwoman79]

Watching an old Danny Thomas Show on Amazon Prime and what do I hear? Danny Thomas singing this theme song! Never knew they song was so old. Love it!

[@DeannaRoberson-t2p]

I like the theme music to this show.

[@FaytLinegod]

I loved this show.

[@michaelglickman1300]

I also recognized some names behind the scenes as well. Co-creator and executive producer Andy Borowitz would later co-create and co-executive produce "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", with his wife, Susan, whilst the other co-creator, Gary David Goldberg, was also creator and executive producer of "Family Ties" as well as co-creator and co-executive producer of "Spin City."

[@josephcalderon906]

Julia louis also appeared on an episode of family ties,playing an lawyer in an episode about book censorship in jennifer's school.

[@jeffwinkler3447]

What a cast!

[@justonfisk5813]

I don't know how I remember this...I was 17 when this aired.I remember an episode where the son had a smarmy little girlfriend, who made a derogatory comment about attorneys,and misquoted Shakespeare, and the mom,(who was a lawyer) absolutely ROASTED her with the precise wording of Shakespeare famous "First thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers".Cute show, great theme song.

[@Daehawk]

Finally found this show. Id wondered about its name for a long time. I couldn't find it because of 3 mistakes with my memory. 1. I thought it was Alan Thicke that starred. He looks a lot like him. 2. I thought it had Finola Hughes in it but she was in Blossom. and 3. I thought the sons name was Brian instead of the lead guy. Damn memory. So nice to finally figure out what it was.

[@s.guttmann6625]

Also i'm surprised nobody mentioned that it would be easy to confuse it with a Valerie Bertinelli show called 'One day at a time"

[@alexandermakrianis]

I remember watching this show when it aired. It was good.

[@ablueberrya10]

Cast: Douglas Sheehan Linda Kelsey Christopher Daniel Barnes Courtney Thorne-Smith Julia Louis-Dreyfus

[@markelijio6012]

Only five of them were appeared for two seasons, but not Thora Birch Adler who was uncredited for this.

[@thischristiangirlrelates610]

I loved this show! What drew me in was my huge crush on Christopher Daniel Barnes🤭 But it was a good show with solid acting. I was sad that it was short lived.

[@mary71257]

This is a really pretty song, thank you...

[@mariomendoza8041]

Don't remember this show, but Julia Louis Dreyfus doesn't age. Had no idea that she and Courtney Throne Smith had been in another show.

[@thenightporter]

She looks like she has aged about 10 years since being on SNL. I don't know how she does it. If she has had any work done, I can't tell.

[@TempeSoldier123]

I remember this!

[@donaldharper8632]

Christopher Daniel Barnes was the best Spider-Man ever. I will die on that hill.

[@michaelbraden823]

and now part II of THE FAMILY TIES/DAY BY DAY HOUR. "DAY BY DAY"!

[@OverlordR]

@OverlordR It's Cynthia Fee, I think. She also did the season 1 Nurses theme and the theme song for a little show called The Golden Girls. All NBC, so...but she shows she has some jazz chops on this one. Wonder what else she's done...

[@rickb9327]

Her name is Clydine Jackson. Church music gospel artist.

[@misterelom]

I have zero memory of this show despite it being a spinoff of Family Ties (which I loved) and having ran two seasons according to Wikipedia. I remember Julia Luis Dreyfuss from SNL and of course Seinfeld later on & Courtney Thorne Smith from Melrose Place after this but this one slipped my radar.

[@michaelcox2572]

I remember this show...Elaine from Seinfeld, Lydsey from 2 and a half men, and the voice of Spiderman...who played the parents, never heard of them

[@michaelglickman1300]

Doug Sheehan and Linda Kelsey. Sheehan previously played Ben Gibson on "Knots Landing", whilst Kelsey previously played Billie Newman on "Lou Grant."

[@jonathanwashington6083]

Michael Cox And don't forget Melrose Place whipping boy (girl), "Alison"

[@raydonahue1978]

Summer School. Side Out.

[@terrykropog1811]

C.D.Barnes or C.B.Barnes As He Was Called Also Played "Scott" on the TV Series, "Star Man".

[@terrykropog1811]

Also Doug Sheehan also Played In A Walt Disney Movie, "A Mom For Christmas".

[@22VISION]

Weird how Thora Birch didn't get mentioned in the opening credits when she was a series regular.

[@markelijio6012]

She was uncredited, of course.

[@stevecox7462]

Courtney 😍

[@robertdubs9466]

RIP Doug Sheehan 1949-2024

[@aiberlane3390]

I'm surprised this didn't last. It was pretty good. But it's for the best or we probably wouldn't have Julia on Seinfeld. It's sad Christopher Daniel Barnes didn't become a big star after this, far as I know. (Not counting the Brady movies.) He was very charming.

[@gallery7596]

Julia Louis-Dreyfus was really funny in this, too.

[@sonkun1]

@imjunipernow actually the kid played "Chuck" Brady in the dream sequence, the Brady's long lost son

[@davidpanetta6400]

Chuck was Richie Cunninham's older brother on Happy Days who disappeared after the first season on Happy Days and was never mentioned again.

[@rizalukman7982]

I don't know that Courtney thorney Smith love used to be star on day by day before she is in Melrose Place

[@isuriadireja91]

never heard of this... good thing it didn't last, otherwise we would've been denied of Elaine in Seinfeld & The Veep.

[@thenightporter]

One entire minute for the intro, lol. I miss those old "videotape" sitcoms with the special theme song written just for the show. I wish more of these lesser-known sitcoms from the 80s were available to watch. I especially liked "Double Trouble" with the Seagal twins and My Sister Sam which had such a great ensemble cast, including the late Rebecca Schaeffer as Patty; she wanted to be a dramatic actress but she had great comedic talent too.

[@namelessjedi2242]

The theme song is not written just for the show. It’s from 1945 and has been covered by a lot of artists.

[@thenightporter]

@@namelessjedi2242 really! That is interesting. Thanks. 🙂

[@rickb9327]

The most common version of this tune is a ballad. The singer is a church/gospel girl and she kills it. Most props to the arranger for hearing the tune this way. I love the song because of the chromatic leading tones. A jazz players playground.

[@markelijio6012]

Both lesser known sitcoms were canceled, due to low ratings.

[@ivyrivera8081]

I have never seen this show before in my life.

[@elijahsanders3929]

Was spin Off Family Ties

[@ohguy1991]

i loved this show!!! anyone know if its on video?

[@CadillacL]

I LOIVED that episode. That's probly the first one I saw.

[@bigyellowsteel]

Take your pick between Ally McBeal, or According to Jim.

[@cobrala1641]

Don't forget Melrose Place.

[@badboybob1074]

You know what, I actually (but vaguely) remember this show.

[@robertdubs9466]

Wonder if the "Day by Day" Harpers were related to the "Mama's Family" Harpers.

[@MrASM78]

I should remember this show, but it doesn’t even ring a bell for me.

[@imjunipernow]

@Chicagoclee Son of a Gun, it is according to Google. But this show is not in his bio!

[@mediamonarchyplus]

they look exactly like growing pains

[@imjunipernow]

Christopher Daniel Barnes played Greg Brady in a dream sequence in this show and then went on to be Greg in the movie(s)!!!!

[@dorotagniedziejko7841]

Where can I find this show?? I've been looking everywhere

[@TDog14126]

Julia!

[@laurenalan423]

The guy who played Ross did the voice of Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid.

[@carmesundae2]

was thisa pinoff from Family ties/

[@josephadorno92]

Doug Sheenan played Cher's dad in seasons 2 and 3 of "Clueless"

[@davanmani556]

Wasn’t he detective Joe Kelly in General Hospital?

[@josephadorno92]

@@davanmani556 he did - he also played Melissa Joan Hart's father on "Sabrina The Teenage Witch", replacing Robby Benson.

[@nickhill8612]

@@josephadorno92 I didn't know that.

[@carolynargabright8132]

Christopher Daniel Barnes, sometimes known as CB Barnes, was better known as Greg Brady in the revamped Brady movies.

[@nathanbush6781]

Carolyn Argabright and Eric from The Little Mermaid!!!

[@neovoltron25]

And the voice of Spider-Man!!

[@terrykropog1811]

Christopher Daniel Barnes also CB Barnes Played "Scott" on the TV Series, "Starman" who could forget about that show!!!!!!!

[@tranurse]

@sonkun1 'all brady men have perms'

[@tnawcwvictoria]

He also voiced Prince Eric on Disney's The Little Mermaid in 1989

[@nathanbush6781]

T-Bone Hubbard that’s who I associate Christopher Barnes with the most...The Little Mermaid is my favorite Disney Movie of all time! Followed by Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella.

[@lornemyers]

Does anyone know where I can view a clip of that Brady Bunch episode from this show, I can not find it anywhere. Thank you,

[@OverlordR]

I recall the show (I was 11), but not as fondly as The Days & Nights of Molly Dodd. That show was screwed worse, probably because it had no laugh-track and people of the 80s needed cues when to react. Anyway, who sang this? The voice seems familiar, but I can't identify it. Vera Brown? (My best guess)

[@monoble619]

Hey, watch it! Not all of us who lived through the 80's were brain-dead, as you seem to think.

[@markelijio6012]

I agree.

[@willierodriguez396]

That's the guy who voice Spider-Man.

[@littlegipper5798]

I don't remember this show

[@yumikumi2]

BTW who sang this song for the opening? she sounds very familiar

[@isabellafinegold]

Cynthia Fee

[@VaultMasterDBT]

Ralph Percy Clydine Jackson. Sounds nothing like Cynthia Fee.

[@isabellafinegold]

I only know what I read. I don't know either of those singers LOL!!! Could've been Menudo and I still wouldn't know :-)

[@VaultMasterDBT]

Clydine Jackson is the woman who sang the theme. She sounds nothing like Cynthia Fee.

[@tranurse]

@Bradyhousetour i thought her debut was on snl

[@onitonit6944]

Where can I watch this

[@ChristopherJacob-je5zp]

was THIS ASPINOOF FROM fAMILY TIES?

[@TheLadyjazzy1]

wow. elaine from seinfeld

[@fromthesidelines]

Julia previously co-starred with Scott Valentine in the projected "FAMILY TIES" spin-off pilot, "THE ART OF BEING NICK" (1987)....also from producer Gary David Goldberg.

[@brentduanefoster]

And Allison from Melrose Place.

[@markelijio6012]

@@fromthesidelines That pilot was a flop.

[@fromthesidelines]

There were *TWO* of them. Brandon Tartikoff was eager to spin Valentine off into his own series- yet both pilots {"TAKING IT HOME" (1986), and the second "NICK" pilot a year later} didn't work out.

[@XavierMedina1996]

Lifetime Television For Women And Nick At Nite Sister Channel TV Land.

[@markelijio6012]

A year later "Day by Day" has aired on both networks - Lifetime and Nick at Nite after the dismissal of both creators/executive producers Gary David Goldberg & Andy Borowitz and its production company, UBU Productions as well as the departure of the original cast and crew were all let go for two years on NBC, now things were about to changed for the better to make something fresh and new for today's audiences. And finally they did for "Day by Day" - one of TV's most popular syndicated sitcoms of all time. Aired in the summer/fall of 1989 with rave reviews that helped make this show an wonderful experience. It was solely produced and distributed by CBS Paramount Domestic Television, a Viacom Company for Nick at Nite in 1989 and Warner Bros Pictures, a Time Warner Company for Lifetime in 2004.