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eGuider Exclusive — February 22nd, 2010
6 Kickass Opening Montages from 80s TV
by Michael Tapp
The kickass opening montage is a dead art form, but thanks to Neil Patrick Harris' remarks at the Emmys, we're reminded that there's more to the 80s than big hair and Cosby sweaters. Budget constraints, allegiance to story, and short attention spans have deleted badass opening montages from contemporary TV shows. Take a look at the opening to LOST...
Pssh. That title would have exploded through a brick wall if it was made in the 80s. Case in point: Monk had to spoof the Magnum P.I. opening montage in order to boost their ratings. Here's the evidence.
TV ain't what it used to be. Let's pay tribute to shows that deliver on everything that an opening montage demands: explosions, a fist pumping theme song, and firearms.
#6: 
Fist-Pumping Theme Song: Check.
Explosions: Check.
Ernest Borgnine: Check
#5: 
Fist-Pumping Theme Song: Check.
Slow Motion: Check
Yetis on Motorcycles: Check.
#4: 
The name speaks for itself...
#3: 
Kickass Theme Song: Yes.
Tricked Out Ride: Yes.
Flying Car: Hell yes.
#2: 
Firearms: Check.
Tricked Out Ride: Check
Prose Dedicated to a Truck Driver: Check.
#1: 
Fist-Pumping Theme Song: Check
Explosions: Check
A Mullet That Commands Respect: Double Check.
Hey TV, wonder why all of your viewers are turning to the web? It's because this is where people can find kickass opening montages!
eGuider: Michael Tapp
Content Creator | Shooter | Camera Tech
Michael Tapp has been working in the television and film industry for five years, relentlessly pursuing his craft since the very beginning. For over a year Michael maintained top of the line high-definition and film cameras while he worked at Armanda Costanza Inc. as a motion picture camera technician. He has also edited shows for the D.I.Y. Network and has shot footage for the Travel Channel. Michael and co-creator Michael Margle developed Scott Summit, a spoof on self-help gurus like Dr. Phil and Tony Robbins. Michael is excited to be a part of New Media and thrilled to have a role in the redevelopment of television as we know it. He is currently based out of Tennessee, enjoys playing guitar, and would love an office in the Sunsphere.
