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Untold Stories Of The ER: The 10 Weirdest Operations Ever Seen In The Show

Untold Stories of the E.R. is a medical show that dramatizes peculiar cases that actually occurred out in the field. The series also includes first-hand accounts from physicians and nurses who were apart of the actual procedures being recreated. Additionally, some victims have played themselves on the show.

Although the scripted dialogue and acting can be rather cheesy and over-the-top, Untold Stories of the E.R. is fairly informative as well as entertaining, making it worth a casual watch. There is an extremely wide array of operations and cases depicted in the show, and here are ten of the weirdest.

10 Stuck In A Toilet

Emergency physician Dr. David Zull receives a phone call regarding a bizarre case where a woman has been trapped in her own toilet. Unfortunately, all of this could have been avoided if her husband has remembered to put the seat down.

After discussion with the first-responder, Zull decides they will be unable to pull the victim out within the constricted area of her bathroom, so she will have to be brought to the E.R., toilet attached. The resulting image of firefighters hoisting the woman in the toilet over their shoulders is pretty comical.

9 Turtle Trouble

Three dopey outdoorsmen find themselves in the E.R. with physician Dr. Robert Slay. One of the three has a snapping-turtle's jaws lodged into his neck, and the bite is located near the carotid artery and his internal jugular vein; consequences are dire.

Slay, who is accompanied by a warden of the local wildlife commission, has to consider both the life of the turtle and his patient. Although, he recognizes that the patient's life is his priority even though the chance of death is fairly minimal. He finds the perfect solution: intubate the turtle and paralyze it temporarily.

8 Proving A Convict Was Faking It

This "operation" is one of the wildest and memorable cases shown in the show. A convict named Tyson shows up in the E.R. with an alleged neck-injury. The officers accompanying Tyson think he's faking his injury, and, after medical staff look at his X-Rays, they are obliged to agree.

In order to expose Tyson's charade, the physician had Tyson do an "eye-test," holding his finger out over his eyes, then used his other hand to grab his testicles by surprise. The alarmed Tyson jerked up showing that he had perfectly regular mobility in his neck. The physician laughs as the criminal breaks into a fit of rage.

7 Choking On Fish

A burly, bearded man comes into the E.R. speechless and breathless from getting an entire fish stuck in his throat—and, to make matters worse, it's Christmas! Craig Murray was the physician on the scene when this case actually occurred, and he helps to up the ante in terms of genre.

Upon further investigation, Murray finds that the man has a catfish in his throat, and it's alive. Luckily, the man was saved with the help of the ear, nose, and throat specialist who was on staff.

6 Toy Trouble

A man comes into the E.R. and is very short and timid with staff as if he is hiding something. He reluctantly reveals that he has gotten a sex toy stuck up his rectum, then he and the physician go back and forth playfully regarding how it got there. The man is obviously embarrassed.

Despite the embarrassment and the struggle to get the patient to describe his symptoms, the physician is able to remove the vibrator from his intestines in a short time.

5 Boat Cleat Stuck In Head

Making for one of the more graphic injuries shown in Untold Stories of the E.R., a patient is brought into the E.R. by his drunk buddy after a boat cleat is lodged into his skull. The stout piece of metal sticks out from the back of the boater's head, and it is clear he has lost a decent amount of blood.

Despite the physician's worries that the metal object could have penetrated the brain, the boater passes all of the neurological exams. It's rather creepy. Fortunately, they are able to remove the cleat and the patient made a full recovery.

4 Worms In Rectum

A patient comes into the E.R. with complaints of shortness of breath and coughing. Upon further investigation, they find skin-colored parasitic worms in the young woman's rectum. Both the patient and the medical staff are shocked.

To remove the worms, which the physician eerily describes as looking and moving like "pig-tails," the doctor has to consult an expert in the field. The patient breaks down in a severe panic at the lack of an immediate solution. Parasitic worms are complicated, and most types cannot simply be pulled out for them to be fully dealt with.

3 The Sorest Throat

A woman shows up in the E.R. with a rare disease called epiglottitis, which has caused her throat to swell severely and her airways to be blocked. The physician wants to do surgery immediately because the risk of death is imminent, but the woman's skeptical husband gets in the way.

When they stretch a camera down the patient's throat, the tissue is ribbed and spotted severely. Although the patient's husband wants to call his lawyer before they jump to surgery, her son and the physician are able to convince him that surgery is necessary just in time.

2 Fraternity Brother's 'Flukes'

Several fraternity brothers go to the E.R. with stomach pain after 'pledging activities' go awry. Dr. Kyle Holmes was the physician on the case and is shown demanding answers from fraternity brothers in the waiting room. The boys in question stand strong against his questioning, as they don't want to be exposed for hazing.

Dr. Holmes finds the sizable parasite, known as 'flukes,' in two of the fraternity brothers' systems. When a third brother dramatically falls to the floor with the same symptoms, the young men admit that they had eaten live frogs.

1 Small Child Has Stroke

Without a doubt, this has to be one of the weirdest cases shown on Untold Stories of the E.R. Tyler, a six-year-old is wheeled into the E.R. on a stretcher with symptoms of a stroke. Dr. Carlos Abanses is put on the case and finds that Tyler has a stroke index of 20, which is extremely high, as any score above 16 carries a high risk of death.

Luckily, Tyler was eventually saved and could walk out of the hospital. Abanses talks about the ultimate gratification of saving a child's life throughout his interviews.

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Army Of Darkness: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Evil Dead 3

Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness marks the third and final entry in his original Evil Dead trilogy. Released in U.S. theaters on February 19, 1993, the film continues the comedic and cartoonish exploits of Ash (Bruce Campbell), a wise-cracking hardware store employee forced to fend off a horde of ghoulish Deadites when accidentally taken back to 1300 A.D. The only way Ash can return home safely is to obtain the hallowed Necronomicon, Book of the Dead.

Although the film is the lowest-rated film in Raimi's trilogy, Army of Darkness has garnered a rabid cult following over the past three decades and even became a cultural landmark of sorts. To this day, Army of Darkness remains not only Evil Dead's most famous entry, but is also one of the most quoted and referenced movies of its kind. As the film nears its 30th anniversary, here's a detailed look back at the production history.

10 Its Original Title Was Different

Army of Darkness began as a scant 43-page script which featured Ash (Bruce Campbell) having only one eye. Raimi wanted to name the film Medieval Dead, but Universal declined. When producer Irvin Shapiro came up with Army of Darkness, Raimi initially wanted to use it as a subtitle, i.e. Evil Dead 3: Army of Darkness.

Universal objected to that title as well, opting for a standalone title that could instead be enjoyed by viewers unfamiliar with the first two Evil Dead films. Though the film was finally named Army of Darkness, the UK DVD release still carries the subtitle tradition in Army of Darkness: The Medieval Dead.

9 Hannibal Lecter Accidentally Delayed Its Release

Filming on Army of Darkness lasted roughly 100 days in the summer of 1991. However, due to a seemingly unrelated dispute between Universal and producer Dino De Laurentiis, the film sat in the vault for well over a year.

While Universal took umbrage with Raimi's ending and ultimately re-edited the film prior to its release causing some delays, the original delay was due to a legal battle over the rights to the character Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs. In the process, some of their joint releases were put on hold until the rights issues were resolved. Universal and De Laurentiis fought for over a year until the dispute was eventually settled.

8 Ash's Chainsaw Had A Hidden Mic In It

Most films employ a single camera, but Sam Raimi opted to shoot Army of Darkness with multiple cameras running simultaneously. This was done to capture as many wide shots and close-ups as possible without having to film master shots.

As such, the boom mic was held at a distance while Bruce Campbell wore wireless microphone transmitters hidden on his person. The mic was hidden in the pull-cord of his trusty chainsaw, while the transmitter was concealed inside Ash's shotgun holster.

7 The Falling Oldsmobile Totaled A Crane

The 1988 Oldsmobile Delta seen in all of the Evil Dead entries personally belongs to Sam Raimi and appears in every single one of his films. For the scene in which the Oldsmobile falls from the sky, an 80-ton crane was used after a 25-ton crane accidentally crashed over a cliff.

In the first attempt to film it, the 25-ton crane suffered mechanical failure and fell over the edge of a cliff. Nobody was injured due to the lift-operator jumping out of the seat moments before it plummeted. An 80-ton crane was subsequently used to clean up the wreckage of the first crane, as well as to complete the shot as planned. The reshot footage, as well as images from Evil Dead II, are edited into the scene.

6 There's A Trunkful Of Easter Eggs

Speaking of Raimi's Oldsmobile, a slew of Easter eggs can be found inside the trunk of the vehicle. Many of the items really belong to Raimi himself and they are not paid product placements.

Among the cool things to be found inside the trunk is an issue of Fangoria Magazine, which helped launch Raimi's career by promoting Evil Dead. There is also an issue of Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special comic, released in April 1991. There is also a chemistry textbook and a volume on steam power.

5 Sam Raimi's Family Have Cameos

Army of Darkness was co-written by Sam Raimi's brother Ted who also happens to play, at minimum, four different characters in the film. Ted plays the frightened warrior desperate to stay alive, the eye-patched swordsman, the man who screams "you can count on my steel," and one of the store clerks at S-Mart.

As for other family members who appear in the film, the "Fake Shemp" characters are played by Bruce's Campbell's father Charlie, and brother Don. The others are played by fellow horror filmmakers William Lustig and Bernard Rose.

4 Filming The Pit Battle Was Complex

The iconic pit battle was originally conceived to feature just one Deadite monster. Raimi agreed to add the second, dubbed the Pit B*tch on set, after being frightened by one on set.

The battle sequence is comprised of shots taken from two different locations. The exterior of the pit was filmed in Polsa Rosa Ranch in Acton, California. The interior was filmed on a sound-stage on the backlot of Introvision Studios in Hollywood. The spikes of the pit-walls were made of foam and the pit-cave made from a pool two feet deep.

3 Bruce Campbell Suffered Some Injuries

During the scene in which Ash is stoned with rocks, fake rocks were hurled at him. However, to elicit a genuine reaction of pain and annoyance from Ash, Raimi had potatoes thrown at his pal as well. The footage of Bruce's irritation about having a potato thrown at him made the final cut of the film.

Campbell also suffered a small facial wound during his climactic swordfight in Arthur's castle. A pin from his uniform sliced his chin during a stunt, prompting a visit to a local plastic surgeon. The doctor had to have the injury pointed out amid a faceful of gory makeup before treating Campbell and sending him back to the set.

2 There Are A Total Of 4 Different Cuts

Army of Darkness has become notorious over the years for having four different versions released to the public. There is the U.S. theatrical edit, the European theatrical version, Director's Cut, and a U.S. television release.

Each version has different deleted and extended scenes, as well as footage reordered in various cuts. The version with most footage woven back into the film happens to be the U.S. TV edit. All four versions were compiled in a box-set released in the U.S. and Germany.

1 The Original Ending Was Deemed Too Dark

As alluded to above, one of the major reasons Universal re-edited the film prior to release was their displeasure over Raimi's original ending. The movie was supposed to end with Ash returning to his normal timeline, only to wake up hundreds of years later and in a post-apocalyptic England.

When the ending was deemed too much of a downer, the ending was reconceived to feature a supermarket shootout with Ash getting the girl in the end. While both endings were released (the shootout theatrically, the post-apocalypse in the Director's Cut), the 2015 spinoff series Ash Vs. Evil Dead honors both by beginning with Ash still working at the S-Mart before building up to the Deadite apocalypse.

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Netflix: The 5 Most Likable Characters In Camp Cretaceous (& The 5 Least)

Netflix's Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous brings the excitement of Jurassic Park to life like never before! An animated series geared towards kids, the thrills, dino scares, and references to the original Jurassic Park franchise make it just as much fun for adult fans everywhere.

A group of six teenagers is invited for a once in a lifetime chance to attend Jurassic World’s very first summer camp event – Camp Cretaceous! Whether they are famous Youtube stars, teen athletes, or winners of video game contests, the characters come from all different places and privileges, but some are more likable than others.

10 Most Likable: Ben Pincus

Flighty and anxious, Ben is the “scaredy-cat” of the group, but he quickly grows into a beloved and endearing character through his friendship with the newly hatched Ankylosaurus that he tenderly dubs “Bumpy.”

Ever compassionate, despite his fears, Ben consistently puts Bumpy’s safety above his own and stands up to the rest of the group to make sure that she is kept safe. If it wasn’t for Ben, the baby dinosaur probably wouldn’t have survived.

9 Least Likable: Kenji Kon

Seemingly the eldest member of the campers, Kenji is the son of a rich businessman and never lets any of the other kids forget that he’s a VIP of Jurassic World. Constantly taking the credit for other people’s accomplishments, Kenji is desperate for validation. His main contribution to the group is that he knows secrets about the park, like the location of underground tunnels.

Kenji admits that his parents more or less ignore him, which is probably why he demands attention. Though he does have sympathetic qualities, there could have been so much more development in his character.

8 Most Likable: Sammy Gutierrez

Bubbly and enthusiastic, Sammy is almost intimidatingly friendly. She immediately attempts to befriend the standoffish Yasmina and shows genuine empathy for her loneliness.

Different from the other characters who are wealthy or well-known, Sammy claims to be there because her family owns the ranch that supplies the beef to the dinosaurs at Jurassic World. It is later revealed that the ranch is on the brink of ruin, and she is there to try to save it by spying for another rival corporation.

7 Least Likable: Roxie

Head camp counselor of Camp Cretaceous, Roxie is hard-working and organized. Her main focus is on safety and staying on a strict schedule. Though she has the makings of a great counselor and protector for the kids in the early episodes, her decision to leave the children all alone at camp to talk to Claire Dearing puts them all in incredible danger.

Voiced by Jameela Jamil, the actress who is best known for her work on The Good Place.

6 Most Likable: Frederick Bowman

Though he isn’t a major character in the series, Frederick Bowman’s legacy is evident throughout the show. A good father who clearly spent a lot of time focusing on a strong relationship with his son through their shared love of dinosaurs, he shaped almost everything about who his son is during his stay at the camp.

Frederick is also the only reason that Darius is at Jurassic World. They originally planned to visit the island resort together, but that changed when Frederick became ill and passed away before they could go on their trip.

5 Least Likable: Dave

The assistant camp counselor that works at Jurassic World with Roxie, Dave is more playful and “fly by the seat of his pants” than his counterpart. He is a bit of a prankster and clearly wants to be liked by the kids.

There is nothing particularly wrong with Dave, other than the fact that he does not stand up to Roxie and insists on staying behind with the kids. He simply doesn’t have enough development or layers to be one of the better characters.

4 Most Likable: Yasmina 'Yaz' Fadoula

Easily one of the mentally toughest of the group, Yasmina Fadoula is a talented athlete attending the camp because Jurassic World is her sponsor. Quiet and disciplined, Yaz prefers to keep to herself and brushes off Sammy’s attempts at friendship, despite secretly longing for companionship.

Once she lets her walls down, Yaz is a fierce friend who will stop at nothing to protect people she cares about, especially Sammy. Along with being a sports star, Yaz is a determined survivor. She continues to walk and even run on her seriously injured leg despite limping and falling repeatedly.

3 Least Likable: Brooklynn

A famous Youtuber and Internet Influencer, Brooklynn is hip and social, but very self-involved. She is the only teenager allowed to bring her phone to Camp Cretaceous to take pictures and film due to her status as a Youtube star with 27 million followers, aka “Brooklanders.”

Initially shown as obsessed with her phone and selfies, she later admits her intense need for people to like her, and the insecurities that her Internet fame causes. She bonds most with Darius throughout the eight episodes.

2 Most Likable: Darius Bowman

Darius Bowman is kind, empathetic, and intelligent, and one of the most consistently likable characters in the series. He is motivated by good intentions, rather than selfishness. His extensive knowledge of dinosaur species and behavior regularly helps the group, but when he makes a wrong guess that leads them into danger, Darius is visibly upset and guilt-ridden.

Unlike Kenji or Brooklynn, Darius is not there because he is rich or successful, but because he won the trip by beating a Jurassic World video game. His determination to get the most out of his camp experience is because of his father, and their shared love for all things dinosaurs.

1 Least Likable: Eddie

One of Dr. Henry Wu’s assistants at the lab, Eddie is unfortunate enough to have the Jurassic World disaster happen on his birthday. Selfish and easily spooked, Eddie complains about the other workers leaving him alone, but has no problem doing the same thing to the kids.

When the park begins to shut down after the assets escape containment, Eddie steals the van and leaves the kids to face the angry dinosaurs on their own.

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Hugh Laurie's 10 Best TV Shows, According To IMDb | ScreenRant

Although he didn't gain international acclaim until he starred in the title role of House in 2004, Hugh Laurie has remained one of the most accomplished television actors of his generation. The Oxford native made his small screen debut in the 1982 series There's Nothing to Worry About and spent the following decade acting on various British TV series.

Laurie spent much of his career on television until the mid-1990s before he began transitioning to the cinema screen. By the early to mid-2000s, Laurie returned to television where landed a role of a lifetime in the aforementioned House. Here's how the rest of Hugh Laurie's TV work stacks up.

10 Life With Judy Garland (2001) 8.1/10

In the 2-part miniseries Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadow, Laurie played the iconic screen idol's husband and world-class filmmaker Vincente Minnelli. Judy Davis earned a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy for her turn as Judy Garland in the series.

Based on the Lorna Luft memoir, the series charts Garland's career from the 1930s until her death in 1969. The series won a total of five Primetime Emmys, including a Best Supporting Actress honor for Tammy Blanchard.

9 The Legends Of Treasure Island (1993) 8.0/10

Laurie voiced the role of Squire Trelawney in the beloved but short-lived animated series The Legends of Treasure Island, which ran for 2 seasons and 26 episodes from 1993 to 1995.

At its core, the series follows the harrowing adventures of Jim Hawkins, a young boy who sets off on a dangerous sojourn to find a trove of hidden treasure. Laurie's character appeared in eight of the 26 episodes, joining the likes of British stars as Rob Brydon, Richard E. Grant, David Holt, Juliet Stevenson, and Dawn French.

8 The Night Manager (2016) 8.1/10

Based on the 1993 John Le Carre novel, the highly-acclaimed AMC series The Night Manager ran for just six episodes over one season in 2016. Hugh Laurie headlines a stellar ensemble as Richard Roper, a shady arms dealer operating out of a luxury Egyptian hotel.

When Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) is tasked by FCO boss Angela Burr (Olivia Coleman) to expose Roper's illegal business practices, a web of intrigue, espionage, and deadly double-crossings ensue. Laurie, Coleman, and Hiddleston all won Golden Globes for their work.

7 A Bit Of Fry And Laurie (1987) 8.3/10

Beginning in 1987, legendary British comedian Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie teamed up for a comedy variety show that ran for eight years until ending in 1995. The sketch comedy series spanned four seasons and 26 episodes.

In addition to starring in every episode, the two stars also wrote each sketch featured on the series. Famous British guest stars who appeared on the show include Rowan Atkinson, Imelda Staunton, Nigel Havers, and others.

6 Veep (2015) 8.3/10

Although Veep had been on the air for three years prior to his arrival, Laurie instantly bolstered the comedic ensemble when joining the cast in 2015. Laurie appeared in 20 episodes of the HBO hit series from 2015 to 2019.

Laurie portrayed Tom James on the show, a U.S. Senator from Connecticut who President Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) chose as her Vice Presidential running mate. When the electoral college vote resulted in a tie, James was denied the position. In 2019, James announced his candidacy for President in 2020.

5 Jeeves And Wooster (1990) 8.4/10

Made while A Bit of Fry and Laurie was on hiatus, the comedic duo of Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie also starred in the sitcom Jeeves and Wooster, which ran for 23 episodes between 1990 and 1993.

The comedy of manners traces Bertram Wooster (Laurie), a wayward but affluent socialite who can't shake his bad habit of getting into troublesome misadventures. Bertie depends on his wise personal assistant, Jeeves (Fry), to constantly bail him out of danger.

4 Blackadder II (1986) 8.6/10

In what would become a longtime reign on various offshoots and iterations of the series, Laurie first appeared in the Blackadder universe in 1986. He played two different characters on Blackadder II.

Starring Rowan Atkinson as the title character, the series follows Edmund Blackadder, a dimwitted Lord in the Tudor court of Queen Elizabeth I. Laurie played Prince Ludwig in the episode entitled Chains, and a character named Simon Partridge in the episode Beer.

3 Blackadder The Third (1987) 8.6/10

Laurie made such a strong impression in his bit roles one year prior that he was promoted to series regular in Blackadder The Third, in which he spent all six episodes playing the role of The Prince Regent.

Set in the Regency era, Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson) is tasked with butlering for the dandy dolt, Prince George. Laurie is joined by his longtime comedy partner Stephen Fry, who plays the Duke of Wellington in one episode of the miniseries.

2 House (2004) 8.7/10

It's no stretch to say that House is the most well-known TV series of Laurie's career to date. Laurie played the role of Dr. Gregory House for 176 episodes from 2004 to 2012. Laurie won two consecutive Golden Globes for the role in 2006 and 2007.

Currently ranked #103 on IMDb's Top 250 TV shows, House charts the comedic exploits of grumpy and eccentric M.D. Gregory House, whose radical methods of treatment rub most people the wrong way. Laurie also won a SAG Award in 2009 for his central performance on the show.

1 Blackadder Goes Forth (1989) 8.8/10

According to IMDb, the highest-rated TV series of Hugh Laurie's career thus far is Blackadder Goes Forth. The six-part miniseries continues the overwhelming idiocy of the title character (Rowan Atkinson) as he contends with the horrors of World War I.

Currently rated #58 on IMDb's Top 250 TV Shows, Laurie plays a character named Lieutenant The Honourable George Colthurst St. Barleigh in the series, a bumbling soldier who proves very little to earn his rank. Laurie's longtime comedy partner Stephen Fry also stars in the series.

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The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air & 9 Other TV Theme Songs That Defined The 90s

At one time, the theme songs that opened television series were almost as famous as the shows themselves. People could sing along with the theme of old shows like Cheers and Happy Days and know exactly what show they introduced. This went into overdrive in the 90s, thanks to shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a rare show in that the main star sang the theme to the show, as Will Smith was a musical artist before he was an actor. The 90s was also a time when alternative rock rose to the top of the charts, and many series — both dramas and sitcoms — had songs from famous artists that topped the charts.

10 The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

The theme song from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was notable for more than one reason. First, it was sung by Will Smith, who was also the star of the show. Before acting, Smith was part of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, which led to his stardom.

The second notable thing was that this sitcom theme song told his origin story, with Smith talking about getting into a fight in Philadelphia before being sent to live with his aunt and uncle in Bel-Air. The song was composed by Quincy Jones, who himself has won 28 Grammy Awards throughout his career.

9 The Sopranos

The Sopranos proved that HBO was the top of the line when it came to dramatic television series. The show focused on Tony Soprano and his attempts to balance his family life and mafia life.

The theme song remains memorable, as it was by the British band Alabama 3, titled "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix)." It was originally on the 1997 album Exile on Coldharbour Lane and premiered on The Sopranos in 1999.

8 Dawson's Creek

In some interesting trivia, the song used for the pilot episode of Dawson's Creek was "Hand in My Pocket" by Alanis Morissette. However, when Dawson's Creek was ordered for a series, Morissette didn't want to release the rights for long-term use, so they had to find a new song.

This was a massive moment for Paula Cole, whose song "I Don't Want to Wait" ended up being used for the show. The song itself hit 11th on the Billboard charts, and VH1 named it one of the best songs of the 90s.

7 Charmed

When looking at the supernatural shows that hit popularity in the 90s, most had instrumental themes, such as the theme songs for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. When it comes to Charmed and the tales of the Halliwell sisters - The Charmed Ones - a real song was chosen.

This was "How Soon Is Now," which was a cover song by Love Spit Love. The original song was by the punk icon Smiths, and the lyrics fit the show in every way. However, you won't hear it on streaming services because the music license lapsed.

6 That 70s Show

The opening theme song for That 70s Show had the kids from the series driving in a car, with each of the members of the cast switching spots as the opening credits roll.

The theme song was just as poppy with the Big Star's "In the Street," which remains ingrained in fans' memories to this day. The first season had Todd Griffin cover the song, but legendary 70s band Cheap Trick took over the song after that season.

5 The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show's opening was similar to the theme for That 70's Show. The cast played along with the music throughout the opening credits. There were three opening theme songs, starting with "Moon Over Parma" and followed up by "Five O'Clock World" by The Vogues.

However, in season 4, the song took on its most memorable theme song with "Cleveland Rocks" by the alt-rock band The Presidents of the United States of America.

4 Party Of Five

Anyone who watched the rebooted version of Party of Five didn't get to hear the song made famous thanks to the original series. That original song was titled "Closer to Free," which ended up as the top hit by the rock band BoDeans.

The song was a significant hit that peaked at 16th on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song was from the band's fifth studio album, Go Slow Down, in 1993.

3 Friends

Arguably, the most popular 90's television theme song in history was from the sitcom Friends. The song was by the band The Rembrandts, titled "I'll Be There for You." The song for the show was just 40 seconds in length and was extended into a three-minute song for radio, where it peaked at 17th on the Billboard Hot 100.

Out of all the songs created for television shows, this was one of the key examples of one that took on a life of its own outside of the TV show.

2 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Even kids' shows often get great theme songs that are absorbed into the public consciousness over the years. That was the case with the 1993 kids' action show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which has a theme song that everyone knows, even over two decades later.

The line "Go Go Power Rangers" played over the first three seasons, produced by Ron Wasserman. The song was so iconic that the title became the team's catchphrase for every Power Rangers series and movie that came out after that.

1 Blossom

In 1990, Blossom took the world by storm, and the opening credits had actress Mayim Bialik dancing in front of a personal camcorder with the theme song playing over the credits.

That song was "My Opinionation" by Dr. John. The singer also performed the theme for Bialik's other show, Molloy. Dr. John, who has won six Grammy Awards and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will always hold a soft spot for people who still remember Bialik's dancing opening sequence.

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