Head of the Class TV Theme Song

[@leeleehenry5074]

Rest in peace Mr. Hessman and thank you for being a teacher to every kid in the 80s who watched the show😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😰😰😰😰😰😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😞😌😉😞😞😞😞😞😞😞

[@duckmeister5385]

I think you meant to say Professor Johnny Fever.

[@fmargaret2825]

Don't worry. He's still peddling the Kingdom of Heaven somewhere...

[@DeadRaymanWalking]

He will be missed. I will remember him best as DJ Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati.

[@HelloooThere]

WHY? HE WASNT A REAL TEACHER

[@25FADIII]

In memory of Mr. Charles P. "Charlie" Moore, excuse me Howard Hesseman. 1940-2022

[@Johnnyb418]

I would give anything to go back to this time

[@moccalou]

The music in this theme song is the epitome of 1980's instrumental brilliance.

[@derp8575]

How have the past 15 years been? We need an update.

[@moccalou]

@@derp8575 Ha. I think it's gotten worse, though there is a niche in the indie video game sphere. For instance, we've had Toby Fox come to preeminence, pretty much only known for Homestuck when I made that comment. Now he's made Undertale and Deltarune, and even contributed to Pokemon games in the mainstream. A lot of amazing music makers in video games, maybe even some mainline games. There is Nobuo Uemstsu who is well known 15 years ago but still at it. As far as like Western mainstream stuff, I can't think of a single artist or even TV show theme song that is good. Do TV shows even have theme songs anymore? I think 15 years ago was actually better for mainstream Western stuff. 😂

[@derp8575]

@@moccalou Actually I meant an update on your life. A lot happens in 15 years. Glad you are still living at least. What I wouldn't give for it to be 2009 again. Life was so beautiful and I didn't know it until it was too late.

[@moccalou]

@@derp8575 Ahhh, very true. Thanks. A lot happened to me since that comment. Especially in the first half of those 15 years. I graduated college, got my first job, a cushy overnment job, decided it wasn't for me, moved to Florida and got a job as a janitor at a marine park and got to be around dolphins, ran out of money, got a job with USPS for a while, moved to California, then to the midwest. Right now kind of just working on getting in shape and deciding what's next for me. Hope things turn out well for you!

[@derp8575]

@@moccalou That was really interesting! Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear that you are doing so well!

[@phoenixmoon3]

one of the most awesome openings on tv!! LOVED some Head of the class!

[@mrandquist2653]

RIP Mr. Moore. Such a great actor.

[@jonstefanik9400]

He's the kind of teacher you dream of getting.

[@mrandquist2653]

@@jonstefanik9400 Thankfully I had a few teachers who were like that.

[@jamin4556]

This is like a instant time machine here...

[@derp8575]

Speaking of time machines, how have the past 8 years been?

[@ajwrangler1977]

OMG... I used to love this show! Makes me long for my childhood again.

[@jamesbond1348]

It’s on everyday on rewind tv at 3am

[@JUNE732MONMOUTH]

A show with class & a show that actually glorified being smart. Would never get aired today in the climate of HONEY BOO-BOO & BUCKWILD.

[@nicholasmoose6574]

@bucky468 I never watched this show as a kid because I was born in 83, so I didn't watch shows like this until the TGIF days started, but I did watch reruns of Welcome Back Kotter on Nick at Nite in the 90's, and it seems like the big difference is that this show is about smart kids, while Kotter was about dumb kids. So at least they did a reversal of the premise.

[@EricaMalarkey]

A blast from my past! I remember watching this on Wednesday nights after one of my favorite 80's shows, Perfect Strangers.

[@joemartin1253]

The Welcome Back Kotter version of the 80's.

[@kaleahcollins4567]

Exactly

[@GunterJPN]

Or the 80s version of Welcome Back Kotter.

[@RoadCone411]

RIP Howard Hesseman

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Musicians: This is a great example of music that was mixed for old TV speakers. It never sounded this thin and toppy when broadcast. It had a really rich and full sound on 'warm' sounding mono TVs of the 80s. Great piece of music from a great show - I hated the 80s at the time, now I miss them!

[@mikekaraoke]

WTF hate is a very aggressive word, I'm sure there were many things you liked from 1980-89 come on now- from Films, TV Shows, Computer Games, Theme Parks, Music, etc I know you posted this a very longtime ago now but still

[@Kevember]

@@mikekaraoke "WTF" is a very strong reaction to Prince Westerburg's comment. Some people use the word to express dislike (e.g. "I hate waking up early on weekends", "Man, I hate it when you wear that shirt"), it doesn't necessarily mean they're being consumed by hatred. I know you posted this a very long time ago, but still.

[@MA-lm1ql]

Yep. That's how time works you hate the time. That you're in and after it passes 20 years later you wish you were back there.

[@Smark7379]

I looooooved this show!!!!

[@martymcfly754]

Me too Sam!

[@jodysmith7934]

Marty Mcfly loved the Drew Carry Show also along with Empty Nest!!!!

[@headoftheclass9775]

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[@azamshahuddin781]

RIP Mr Moore.RIP Howard Hesseman.

[@vaccumsealed]

The Welcome Back Kotter of my own 80s generation until the 90s rolled along with Saved by the Bell. Both great shows.

[@mikekaraoke]

Saved by the bell came out in 89 so also started in the 80''s

[@kokomodiva5547]

I'm so glad I grew up in my era. I'm a 80's baby, and I absolutely loved this show.... so many memories. Thanks for posting ❤

[@25FADIII]

I wish I could say the same.

[@kokomodiva5547]

@@25FADIII lol

[@25FADIII]

Though I was born in 1986 and do remember the show back when it originally was on ABC, I just wish I was born in 1980 or before that.

[@solan7978]

@@25FADIII I was born in 1976, and I thank God for that! I got to appreciate and enjoy the 80's, the best decade in history!

[@25FADIII]

@@solan7978 Agreed. 1983 A.D. is the Best Christmas of World History, despite that is 3 years before my time.

[@Dreamy2305]

I miss shows like these. I really miss the 80's because a lot of good shows were showned back then. Golden Girls, Growing Pains, Who's The Boss?, Saved By The Bell, Full House & Head of the Class. Now, there's really nothing on TV these days. It's sad!

[@solan7978]

Preach, brother! The 80's were a Golden Age of both television and movies!

[@DCNY31279]

-sigh- the days of great sitcoms. Brings a tear to my eye how so long ago that was.

[@solan7978]

You and me both!

[@MichaelBrookham]

RIP Howard Hesseman (1940 - 2022) Charlie Moore was a good teacher, wasn't he?

[@tompatchak8706]

Rest In Peace Howard...

[@Paul-uo1vw]

RIP Mr. Moore

[@sicilianotoronto]

never really watched it but the theme song is 80's to the max. loves it!

[@gotch09]

Oh my word the memories that this brings back. I'd totally forgotten about this program until I stumbled across it here,.

[@fitnessgal1979]

my dad absoultely loved this show lol i used to watch with him when i was like 9 or 10

[@micahwendell]

The 80s were the golden age of sitcoms. Kinda like how for the past 10 years or so it's been a golden age for Dramas. The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Preacher, Orange is the New Black, Stranger Things...ok it's been a golden age for AMC and HBO and now Netflix.

[@mikenorman1916]

Great Memories!! Watching this takes me back !! Immediately makes me feel like I just watched it!!! (Which it’s been YEARS since watched it!) lol

[@ManMonkey600]

I was born in 82 and grew up in the Bronx and man this really flashes me back to the city during that time period. I know every generation says it but it really was a different time. And it was. The last generation before technology really started to change the direction of the world. And the various shots of the city even though I was never allowed to go into Manhattan alone as a kid sure do standout.

[@indoloremusic]

I loved this TV show so much when I was a kid way back in the 80s. The music is brilliant (wait for the chorus!). My first dream of New York 🗽

[@triton2toro]

This was from a time when I was just an innocent, naive little kid. When sitcoms were wholesome and meaningful. Sure, it doesn't make sense to me now how a city's most academically gifted students would take more than 5 years to graduate high school, but I was a kid then. What the hell did I know?

[@JJB11]

#RIPHowardHessman

[@_Thrackerzod]

Still not available on DVD for some reason. I don't know why these companies would rather let their shows sit and rot in some vault instead of actually selling them.

[@alucard624]

I wish it was on DVD too, but at least it's shown in reruns on Antenna TV these days. I'm glad they're showing the last season with Billy Connolly as well as I find him hilarious.

[@OtakuboyT]

Likely some rights issues from the original production. Music most likely, but it could be also be contracts.

[@sirsoulbrother]

They might not feel the cost to manufacture and market the DVDs would be worth the sales.

[@sancm8898]

Two words Amazon Prime

[@Crazymike1975]

Rest in Heaven Howard Hessman

[@edaycock9405]

Hey look, it’s Dan Schneider. What kind of quiet, scandal-free life has he been living?

[@wendyokoopa7048]

Lol😂

[@TurnAGundam]

😂

[@derp8575]

All of them are peedoughs.

[@mikesilva3868]

​@@wendyokoopa7048😅😅😅😅

[@brianalex8883]

Your parents must love you 😂😂

[@5mastodon]

Those were the days,I miss them. They go by too quickly and before you know it,you are looking back and it's over 30 years ago.

[@chesterlane3032]

I remember when I used to watch this tv show in the 1980's when they first aired on September 17th 1986 and yeah I was in the 2nd grade when this show itself aired on ABC TV or something like that and last aired until 1991 and I still love the show itself because I really do lol

[@daveeverett4689]

RIP you legend

[@Blackhoundrise]

oh man... travelled back in time. growing up sucks

[@Schilltron30303]

hahahah I too just turned 30 like a day ago. Would be nice if theyaired some re runs... my uncle is Billy Schilling who played the principle Dr Samuels... used to chill on the set in Burbank Cali when I was in 3rd-4th grade.... sitting next to Iron Mike Tyson.... good times

[@funkeety]

This was the greatest Theme Song for Comedy Serial... i love it!!!

[@SnotRockets55]

If this doesn't immediately take you back...then you weren't around for the 80s.

[@watthead]

Loved this show. Even season 5 with Billy Connolly.

[@lol21432]

HEAD OF THE CLASS!!!! LOL LOVE IT>...80s COME BACK!!!!

[@deca241]

I loved this show! I had such a large crush on Robin Givens...

[@vincesmith2499]

R.I.P. Howard Hesseman.

[@daper420]

I miss the 80's tv shows

[@biglalways]

This Show and theme can never get old... Man I wish Marty and Doc would come and pick me up and take me back to the late 80's early 90's.

[@martymcfly5434]

I hear you....

[@solan7978]

You first made this comment fourteen years ago, and the intervening years have only proven how wise it was! If Marty and ol' Doc Brown show up to get you, please have them take me back to the 80's as well!

[@derp8575]

@@solan7978 Yes! What Solan said!

[@PURPLE40ICE]

this was an awesome show,,,I think you can still fit it in todays time,,kids are all different out side but in side they are the same, just want to be accepted and some one to help guide them. i really miss this show

[@Monorail-Beyond-the-Veil]

I really like when the electric guitar kicks in.

[@muhamadromandhonrizkyputra1589]

It's still on air at MNC Comedy channel in Indonesia. Along with another sitcom like Malcom in The Middle, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Family Matters.

[@chucklesluna]

Classic opening with NYC and how it looked in the 80's gotta luv it... I'm only 28 but I feel like my spirit should've been a teenager in the 80's cuz that's where my heart is

[@mskaneful]

🥲Miss the old days.

[@NPCSingularity]

Oh great decade where you could hitchhike to work or school on the back of vehicles without being maimed or shot, where did you go?!?

[@Attmay]

This was two years after Bernhard Goetz.

[@thecandyman9308]

Wow. This takes me back.

[@StevenRdallas23]

A friend of mine said that Head Of The Class started to tank after Howard Hesseman left and was replaced by Billy Connolly, and I have to agree with that. Nothing against Billy Connolly, he is a funny actor, but he didn't have the same type of presence Howard Hesseman had.

[@supersuperwendy]

haha my husband was just talking about this show the other day! I think he saw every episode back in the day lol

[@capitalmindz]

i think the actual school they used for the exterior shots was a High School called Washington Irving High School arounf 14st

[@RD-zj6vc]

When a struggling thespian/teacher could still afford a decent place in lower Manhattan.

[@johnhall7265]

haha yeah

[@Gildedbutterfly1976]

Reginald Dorsey hahahha oh the good old days

[@chiefmac88]

But still had to sneak a ride to work on a....plant truck?

[@derp8575]

White progressives own that space now.

[@cityhawk]

@@chiefmac88 Probably picked it up from the Plant District on West 28th.

[@JolaCola30]

This brings back the days!!!!

[@jakebluethunder]

Great show. I miss those days.

[@QueenCityHistory]

Never missed an episode! !!

[@ChuckRoast14]

Dang! I remember this as a kid...

[@Nightmastercool97]

i also love the ending when the whole class claps when he comes in

[@Arcian]

Damn that synth drop at 0:23 was dope

[@g.abetance4290]

I used to hate watching this show because it reminded me of school and I hated school!

[@butterhindi5568]

0:39 so this Is what Dan Schneider did before he made stuff like All That, Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious, Sam & Cat, Henry Danger, Game Shakers, The Adventures Of Kid Danger, and ETC huh?

[@FBB87]

Yep. This show made him popular enough that Nickelodeon tapped him and Brian Robbins to cohost the 1988 Kids Choice Awards and the rest is history. He was also in Better Off Dead with John Cusack ad fellow future Nickelodeon personality E.G. Daily

[@JJB11]

I used watched this show on Nick at Nite.

[@tombovitale2597]

This was a great 80s show they don't make good shows like this anymore

[@robmckay5700]

4pm when I was home from school Such happy times ☺️ RIP Mr Moore

[@buster60341]

I remember that show when I was a little kid

[@misterjgl]

When I was kid in the 80's my mom loved watching this show

[@shawneldridge4465]

I love the show when it first started and I still do to this day. This is definitely fantastic no question about it. I would like to see it come back on the air again, for sure I do and I don't care if it comes on laff tv or cozi tv network. It just needs to come back on.

[@Wayzor_]

I remember when the class went to Russia. Was a big big deal back then. Made the news and everything

[@martymcfly5434]

Yes, I remember that Episode from 1987!

[@feferosette]

I loved this show so much!

[@prausch65]

Robin Givens was so hot in this show!!

[@CoastersBolts]

I hear the guy who played Dennis did great things for kids TV.

[@lsachs07]

YOu are half right. Wahington Irving was used. SO was School of the Future, which was close by.. For the into and outros if you know what they are, they used stock photos of a school no longer in existence. It was the MLK annex which is now a high rise across the street from MKL H.S on Amsterdam and 67th.

[@AmazianLinsation82]

Miss my NYC -80s/90s. Iconic days

[@sashas8168]

Remember watching this show...I was in high school at the time.

[@flirtwd]

Man,we 80's children had it good! Great movies , music and tv. Today most of the shit than runs the gamut of what I just said is bullshit! Jersey Shore? REELY? Are you insane!!

[@dab7271]

I was born in 1987 and remember absolutely nothing about this show…except for this song.

[@Hardestrapperintheba]

Another 80s classic

[@sadiqq7]

Loves This Show

[@andyclark4557]

The 80s had it all, great shows, movies and music, what the hell happened?, tv shows these days are garbage, I sure won't be investing on cable tv now or in the future thats for sure, the classics are the best.

[@OtakuboyT]

The 80s also had the US goverment undermining democracy in Central America. An AIDS epidemic that was ignored, and the start of the end to the American middle class. We all think the eras were grew up in in were some great golden age. There is good and bad in every era. Nostalgia is a hell of a drug.

[@derp8575]

@@OtakuboyT It really is. However we can't ignore that things were better. You could call men, women, and men didn't say anything. The ADL didn't demonize you for "wrongthink"

[@good03boy]

@Wdominguez2011 I agree with everything you said. The shows(sitcoms) of the '80s are far better than the shows of today. Friends was other '90s sitcom worth watching.

[@keithsmove]

This is the show that made me want to become a teacher ~

[@生物來源光合作用]

Awesome theme music !

[@JustinVazquez_Administration]

I miss this show, this definitely needs to be in syndication

[@MichaelBrookham]

With the exception of "Big Bang Theory", I don't watch any new sitcoms. I am so much into shows like Head of the Class and things like that. Long live the '80's!!!

[@josephcalderon906]

+bucky468 Welcome back kotter was a very popular sitcom in its original run on ABC.but it's wasn't a great sitcom. though a good sitcom,the show's first two seasons were its best.but when travolta left the series and became a bonafide breakout star,and mr.kaplan went missing because of the quality of his sitcom scripts.then this sitcom began a decline that would never recover.

[@SFFOOL76]

I loved this show when it was on t.v.

[@elizabethhirst9419]

I remember this show!

[@Eclipse2582]

RIP Howard Hesseman.

[@kingofqueens83]

this needs to come out on dvd. at least the hessman seasons.

[@dv_vid]

This is set in New York. A lot of Jewish people there. For my Bar Mitzvah, I learned the phrase Ven Cha Geet. Sounds like Geek.

[@decolady2]

i fricken LOVED this show.

[@xxoxia]

@Killer0fTheSun - I know you said this a year ago, but I completely agree so much, that I have to tell you.

[@Snowboy2015]

I loved this show. I wish Lori Applebaum was a regular. She was one of the hottest girls of 1980s sitcoms. I had the biggest crush on her even if I was just in elementary school. I wish she appeared in more stuff so I could see more of those eyes and that smile...

[@RebelVoDKa]

Wow, the BBC used to show this in the 80s. I loved it.

[@francoisdumont4105]

That show made me want to live in New York. I only made it as far as Montreal

[@ThommyofThenn]

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