It's About Time TV series open

[@gretchendenaro6043]

Can't tell you how many times I've had that song in my head and nobody around knows what the hell I was talking about. Thanks for this.

[@hexum7]

Gretchen Denaro whew. I thought I was the only one. Every time someone say's 'it's about time', my mind goes to "....it's about space!". Not to mention, "It's about two men in the strangest place "

[@elle.emm.asmr.]

Me too!! For decades I have remembered that tune, and noone else ever knew it. Only today did I think of looking on youtube for the lyrics and found it. Funny, I don't remember the visuals at all, just the song!

[@joanneb3524]

Same here!

[@hugolafayetteblack]

Same for me. That tune has been running through my head for years!

[@JacquieMolloy]

Same here! haha

[@Metalgal4ever]

Thank God I'm not the only one who has this theme stuck in my head for 40 plus years! I didn't know Sherwood Schwartz did this one. I LOVE KZbin for stuff like this...

[@virginia7890]

Loudly !! Faster and faster! 💃

[@pattykocsis7288]

I LOVED this show so much. I was just a little kid but I could not wait to see it!

[@residentfan2]

I was 11 when this show ended. To this day (literally) I have remembered that theme song! It was exactly as I remember it. I do wish I could see an episode again. Thanks for this, very much!

[@krisroth1612]

We sang the song on the playground, but it was, 'It's about time, it's about space, it's about time to wash your face", hahaha.

[@danielmccurdy9948]

​@@krisroth1612 Good one!

[@marksturgeon7717]

The people who remember this are between the ages 56-61 . I remember it vividly , like I do most of the TV shows of my childhood , Perry Mason , Dark Shadows , Gilligan's Island , Andy Griffith , Gomer Pyle USMC , Hogan's Hero's , Lost in Space , and this one , I was really upset that they canceled this show . I remember , I screamed ," Uh-Oh Chongo " .

[@ryanfoley8035]

I love Gilligans island Gomer Pyle USMC and hogans heroes and lost in space

[@jensmom604]

Dark Shadows, yessss, ran home from school to watch it. Quentin was my man!!!

[@eliortega1745]

I'm 67 now and l still want to forget this crappy show.

[@miklosernoehazy8678]

..."Uh-oh, Chongo"... ... that's from a segment of the Saturday morning show "The Banana Splits"... ...the segment was entitled "Danger Island"... ...Jan Micheal Vincent was one of the main characters...

[@kathywiseley4382]

Since this TV show was on a 1966 I'm guessing the people that remember it are probably 70 and up. I'm 70 and I just barely remember it.

[@buzznlynne]

Thanks for refreshing my memory... I, too, had that song in my head and no one else ever heard of it.

[@dumbass5748]

just watched an episode this morning on antenna tv !!! jogged my memory, 1958 baby here.....

[@suzycreamchez123]

I had to look this up because my husband started singing " it's about time, it's about space, it's about time to slap your face" some guys never grow up. Guess that's what I love about him

[@132rower]

I am now 53 yrs of age....and something made me think of this tune,so came on here and found :) and I can just about remember a episode I watched as a kid.

[@rickgallo4323]

We used to sing, "it's about time, it's about space, it's about time to slap your face".

[@MrRipperrocks]

+Rick Gallo yes-so did we as kids!

[@grafgulch]

+rik How funny,, so did we! I thought we made it up.

[@rhand]

In Alaska we all sang "It's about time, it's about space, it's about the man with the ugly face". In fact until today (50+ years later) I always thought that was the real lyric!

[@logicwurx]

Rick Gallo ....we did too!

[@Total_Recall]

Me too! My sis hated when I got the slap in!

[@professortheremin]

Ahh, the lost Sherwood Schwartz show. 'Twas great to see and hear this clip again. Schwartz knew the importance of a great story-telling theme song. Even though the show only lasted 2 seasons, the theme song (like the Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island) lives on to this day.

[@kayokay470]

My dad used to sing "its about time, its about space, its about time to slap your face!" And now I sing it all the time.

[@magicuserjade]

All these years later and I have always had the first few lines of the song stuck in my head! I don't even remember any of the shows, just the song! I loved it!

[@MamaroxImages]

I thought I was the only one! I've searched for this, periodically, through the years ... don't know how I missed this. I was beginning to think I'd imagined it. THANK YOU!

[@rmc5880]

Holy Geez, I remember this show. I could not recall were I heard this song that has been stuck in my head (off and on) for so many years, and I just typed it in to see if something would pop up. We used to sing" It's about time you WASHED your face" Thanks for posting.

[@kirkteeters1046]

Those of us who remember watching this first run remember that the show changed the open / close when they made it back to 1967. This was the second show about time travel in the '66 / '67 television season. The other was Irwin Allen's Time Tunnel on ABC.

[@wamcalif5]

Thanks for posting this. I've had the theme song in my head all of this time and could never find anyone who remembered the show. I thought I imagined it.

[@BronxBornBroad]

I always remembered the theme song of this program. This is a reminder of comedy from a kinder and gentler time.

[@jppitman1]

The 60`s kinder, gentler??

[@txbadgirl1]

I loved this show! This many years later, I can still sing most of the theme song!

[@Davidkevin]

I still remembered the first two lines of the theme, but to my surprise, the rest of it is much better musically than I had remembered -- my childhood self couldn't appreciate how well it was written. Thanks for posting this.

[@AdLaura]

I remember this show well. I also remember the song. It may have only been on for one season, but as a young child, I loved it.

[@rdastrup]

I loved this show as well. I was 6 at the time but remember it and can't believe I finally found something about it. It came on on Sunday nights right after Lassie and right before the Ed Sullivan show. It played from 7:30 to 8 PM.

[@SagDec15]

nice to see people remember this! for years I never found anyone who remembered Mr. Terrific, Captain Nice, It's About Time ... always thought I imagined it, but thanks to KZbin! cool!

[@patlawless1960]

Man, I've been trying to convince people that this series existed for 30+ years! All I could remember was the first line of the song and the basic plot. And here it is! The Internet is incredible all right. Used to watch it religiously.

[@nickellicker]

I still remember that intro song, and boy, what a shock! That was the highlight of the entire series...

[@gregoryakin8736]

If my memory is correct I watched this on Sunday nights along with land of the giants.

[@gerbsvizsla]

I would try and tell people about this show and they didn't believe me it existed..proof of life time and human race...thanks for this post :)

[@ritahealy7948]

My friends have thought I was nuts when I explain this show to them. Thanks for posting this so I have some proof!!

[@kennewicksheri]

For many people who watched It’s About Time during its original network run, the theme song is the one thing that stuck with them through the decades. Sherwood Schwartz co-wrote to theme(s) with George Wyle and Gerald Fried. Like the theme song to Gilligan’s Island, which Schwartz also co-wrote, the opening theme song to It’s About Time succinctly explains the premise of the series. Likewise, both closing themes entice viewers to tune in each week. As part of the mid-season revamp, the opening and closing theme songs were altered to fit the new situation. Here are the lyrics to both versions of the opening theme song: Opening Theme Lyrics (Version 1) It’s about time, it’s about space, About two men in the strangest place. It’s about time, it’s about flight. Traveling faster than the speed of light. Here is their tale, of the brave crew. As through the barrier of time they flew. Past the fighting Minute Men. Past an armored knight. Past a Roman warrior. To this ancient site. It’s about caves, cavemen too. About a time when the Earth was new. Wait’ll they see what is in sight. Is it good luck or is it good night? It’s about two astronauts. It’s about their fate. It’s about a woman, And her prehistoric mate. And now, It’s About Time! Opening Theme Lyrics (Version 2) It’s about time, it’s about space. About cave people in the strangest place. It’s about time, it’s about flight. Traveling faster than the speed of light. About cave people and the brave crew, As through the barrier of time they flew. Past the Roman Senator. Past an armored knight. Past the fighting Minute Man. To this modern site. It’s about time for you and me To meet these people from a million B.C. It’s about two astronauts And how they educate. A prehistoric woman, And her prehistoric mate. And now, It’s About Time! Here are the lyrics to both versions of the closing theme song: Closing Theme Song Lyrics (Version 1) It’s about time, it’s about space, About two men in the strangest place. They will be here right on this spot, No matter if they like it or not. How will they live in this primitive state? Will help ever come before it is too late? Will they ever get away? Watch each week and see. Will they be returning to, The 20th century? It’s about time for our goodbyes, To all these prehistoric gals and guys. It’s About Time! Closing Theme Song Lyrics (Version 2) It’s about time, it’s about space. About cave people in the strangest place. They will be here with all of us. Dodging a taxi, a car, a bus. Where will they go, what will they do? In this strange place where everything is new. Will they manage to survive? Watch each week and see. Will they get accustomed, To the 20th Century? It’s about time for our goodbyes, To all our prehistoric gals and guys. It’s About Time!

[@Bluenose352]

As it shows here, version one ending shows the prehistoric people working. In version two, it showed the prehistoric family, walking down a street in New York City I presumed.

[@gejyspa]

Indeed. I had this song going through my head today, and I knew it was from this series. But as I was only 4 when it aired, I don't remember anything about the series premise, only the name, and the opening line of the theme song (which I misremembered as "It's about time, it's about space, it's about the human race") Which might explain why I assumed it to be a science show a la Mr. Wizard, not a sticom!

[@electricland]

I have ad this tune stuck in my head for over 30 years!

[@jennympage]

I used to watch this all the time and remember the "whole song almost" STILL ... loved this show ... thanks for posting it.

[@spideraxis5582]

Half a century since I heard the theme.

[@Etherdave]

Yep. So weird to remember this.

[@blue04mx53]

Same. The collective memory of television.

[@Mosux2007]

When I was a kid I had this song running around my head all the time! Never thought I'd see it again. Thanks for posting!

[@antiejan]

Thank you to You Tube for allowing these. It's really fun to remember all of these ancient shows. I just see "Karen" over on the right hand side. Wow, Talking about Lost in the Memory Files!

[@markape1]

I loved watching this show when I was a kid. I'd rush home from school with my brothers, grab a snack and sit down to watch it. From memory it played at around 4.00pm weekdays...

[@NatureGirl62]

I can't imagine what on earth just came over me that I very randomly thought of this show, particularly given the fact that it ran just one season when I was 5-6 years old. The mind works in strange ways!

[@macbarrpup2451]

It's about drive, it's about power, We stay hungry, we devour

[@blshunter]

Brilliant! I thought I imagined this show! Fun! Brought a smile to my face and geez, the song is sooo stuck in my head!

[@TimelordR]

Now that's a rare bit of 1960's TV! I often wondere who was behind that show & it turns out to be the same guy who made Gilligan's Island, Sherwood Schwartz. Again, thanks!

[@oilerblueline]

It's good to finally hear what comes after the first two lines of the theme song.

[@wmdbassplayer]

I remember this show. Haven't seen this in ages (I was about 5 when this was on.) Seeing this opening for the first time in over 40 years, I recognize the animation style. I think that's Jay Ward's work, (Rocky & Bullwinkle, Super Chicken, Sherman & Mr. Peabody).

[@tomrdee]

I haven't seen this in over 40years. The song has stuck in my head but untill now I forgot what it was about.

[@PerthSurfer]

Yes, me too!! Same age and after school it was my favourite show, but then there were so many fun after school shows back then :-)

[@RaftCoveProductions]

Thanks for posting this, it brought back fond memories. I was 6 when my family and I would prop ourselves in front of the boob tube. I also remember when they went forward in time to the present day 1967, and Gronk chased down a volkswagon beatle with his club.

[@Laceykat66]

It is rare to see the first theme. Most videos only have the second half of the series when they all came back to the present. Thanks for the post.

[@jaffacyp]

Wow. That brings back memories. I was just a small boy living in Sydney when I used to watch this. Funny thing is, I never forgot the theme after more than 40 years. I've mentioned the series to some people. Most don't have a clue what I'm talking about.

[@GryffindorGrandy4]

I actually remembered most of the lyrics! Thanks for posting this, I love it!

[@farmergloomy]

Man, thank you SO much for posting this!

[@thomassutherland2647]

That's the same capsule prop from Gilligan's Island! Cool!!

[@ccie12933]

@MrArdata We were doing that in the early 70s at my elementary school. I still remember the kid who got me with it. That's pretty wild considering there were no reruns and the show was only on for one year. Thanks, Sherwood, for all the laughs! : )

[@TRUTHQUEST4]

LOL, it's too funny to see this. I remember my brother and I watching it, but it must not have lasted for more than a few seasons. Thanks for the memories.

[@chevychase]

Oh my God, I ADORED this show when I was a kid! Imogene Coca was hilarious!

[@zapkvr]

I loved the show. Great players and they had a lot of fun with the narrative.

[@OldeVampyr]

I remember this theme tune, but not the show.

[@petruscephas]

This was easily one of the finest programs ever broadcast. It had it all.

[@bensmum58]

Have this on DVD. LOVED the show as a kid

[@hawkarock75]

I had a girlfriend in the 90's, and we would talk about tv shows we remembered from when we where kids. This show would cause us to argue because I remembered it, but she didn't, and she was six years older then me. I told her about the song, but all I could remember was the slap your face part. Oh, yes and sexy cave girls. A great memory from my childhood that I will never forget now that it's on you tube, thanks.

[@brenthill3241]

Well this takes me back. Loved it.

[@bayonnetenor]

Oh my God! I remember this! I thought it was just a bad dream, but no! IT'S REAL!

[@ftsjr]

I love 1960s television.

[@kurtkauffman4326]

I do too!

[@joannepanagopoulos2013]

Wow !!! What fantastic memories

[@time4sleeping]

I used to love this show as a child, especially when they came to the 20th century. Probably too corny these days but wow, what great memories. Now off to find My Mother The Car - thanks darryl.

[@countdracula5433]

I forgot all about this show....I loved it.

[@brorob78]

Thanks. I remembered most of the words and here is it again.... wonderful!

[@Lockemeister]

I remember this show too. The astronauts made it back to NY City. The caveman was the same guy who played the cop from "Car 54 where are you?". He used to say "OOOOO,OOOOO Dinasaur Stew! One episode, they left him in the apartment in NYC an he didn't know how to use the faucet so he bashed it with his club until water spurted out! Hope there are some episodes on KZbin.I was about 7 when it was on. Great theme song.

[@allenkimball5364]

I remember watching this when I was a kid.

[@triciak.bowers3569]

How very strange; I don't remember the show - but I remembered the theme music as soon as I heard it! I looked it up on IMDB, and apparently it ran when I was about ten; I don't remember watching the show, but I'd imagine I at least saw ads for the show and picked up the melody, as I have a rather unusual memory for music.

[@auroranueva]

Yes, used to watch this as a kid!!!

[@evancortez2]

Never heard of this show till now. Stumbled upon it doing a search for Mary Grace who played the cavemen's daughter. She was credited as "Robyn Grace" in a movie I like from 1964, "Guerillas in Pink Lace".

[@pschroeter1]

It's amazing what will lodge itself in your brain for fifty years.

[@finylvinyl66]

"It's about time, it's about space, it's about time you washed your face." Childhood mantra inspired by this.

[@sasscatlady]

@racookster - probably more widespread than you realize. We were singing "slap your face" way up in North Bay, Ontario, Canada!

[@Richbar-qe6bx]

I remember the theme song real well. As a children, we used to change the lyrics to: "it's about time it's about space, it's about strangers to slap your face"

[@lamona8537]

uao!! tenia tiempo buscando esta serie!!! me encantaba de lo poco que veía en tv

[@daveygivens735]

Just FYI, directed by Richard Donner, also known for: Scrooged Lethal Weapon The Omen Superman The Banana Splits (lol) The Wild Wild West The Fugitive Get Smart Perry Mason Gilligan's Island Fields of Gold-Sting Video

[@870Rem12gauge]

Early and mid 60's was a great time to be a kid.

[@nawzyah]

Einstein-Rosen Bridge brought me here

[@7DARKHELLS]

Nice theme song! I never seen this before!

[@AdmrlLocke]

We used to sing, "It's about time It's about space It's about time to slap your face" all the time back then! :-D

[@favorsham]

Wow, that's about the longest TV theme song I've ever heard - lots of plot explanation to get through.

[@Reubenhubert]

I'm watching It's About Time on Antenna TV right now. Season 1, Episode 7 The Champ

[@FirstLast-jz4do]

This looks cool, I'd watch it.

[@nycruise]

Oh yes I remember this show. I loved dinosaurs and cavepeople. When they went the opposite way - from prehistory to 20th century - I remember the lyric changed "it's about cavepeople in the strangest place". It was bad, but I enjoyed seeing all the cavepeople.

[@cbgmp]

This is from the pilot episode because Imogene Coca's character is "Shag." Her name was changed to "Shad" beginning with episode 2 because producers had learned what the word "shag" meant by then.

[@ClassicTV4U]

Knoxville, Tennessee...replacement "slap your face" lyrics were sung regularly among my peers at the time!!

[@pacific707]

OMG! I remember this series! It sure didn't last long.

[@carlynutt]

Yes, this needs to be released on DVD!

[@inkey2]

I remember this show....good theme song....the show was a total bomb...did not last long

[@thetwogardens6048]

i remember watching this as a kid. Really didnt know what to make of it then. But at least there was a great variety of shows in the 60s or 70s. Now we have crap to watch.

[@dale1956ties]

My wife just sang a part of this theme song to me and asked: "What is this from and why do I have it stuck in my head?" I told her about the show but she doesn't remember it at all. So it's a mystery how the tune got stuck in her head. AARRGGGHH!! Now it's stuck in MY head!! {8^)

[@tonywallacess45]

I remember waiting for the bus with 20 grade schoolers. Everyone singing this song. It certainly burns into your brain.

[@rdastrup]

Here is a bit more details about when it aired: First Telecast: September 11, 1966 Last Telecast: August 27, 1967 Number Of Episodes: 26 Number Of Seasons: 1 Type Of Show: Situation Comedy CBS Sunday Primetime Schedule 1966-1967 7:00-7:30 Lassie 7:30-8:00 It's About Time 8:00-9:00 The Ed Sullivan Show 9:00-10:00 The Garry Moore Show 10:00-10:30 Candid Camera 10:30-11:00 What's My Line

[@veiledzorba]

Yea, the "its about time,its about space,its about time I slapped your face" was popular at my school. I had the lunchbox, used it for MANY years. Most people don't remember this show anymore...

[@jensmom604]

Came on Sunday night as I recall.

[@misterarthur]

It's amazing that I could remember that song almost verbatim

[@chaosgone]

I've been looking for this. I watched this show as a kid, and was trying to remember what it was called.

[@newhampshirevideo]

In my memory, it seemed to last much more than a season. Loved it as a kid.

[@centciti12]

I was about 7 years old when this show was on -I thought they were singing "It's about 2 astronauts, It's about their FACE"..I just heard that theyre saying FATE! LOL! I used to wonder what the heck their "faces" had to do with being lost in time! But even as a kid, I realized it was an ill-fated attempt to recreate Gilligan's Island, which I loved..I also think I remember when the cave people came back to modern times-I recall them being in an office building at one point-or did I dream it?

[@vegaslover777]

Sherwood's show themes always had the catchiest tunes that stuck in your head until you're tortured: Its About Time, Gilligan's Island, The Brady Bunch.

[@saraleigh6777]

and Dusty's trail

[@the60sKid]

Directed by Richard Donner. Love it. Classic theme.