Theme songs are uber important. The 1970s were packed with unforgettable TV show themes. Find three that defined the decade below.

The songs that once framed our evenings still echo in us—not just as melodies, but as shared memories of who we were becoming.

Theme music of the time reflected these varied formats. The following very ‘70s TV themes list was not curated simply based on popularity.

From ‘Cheers’ to ‘The O.C.,’ ‘Succession’ and yes, of course, ‘Friends,’ The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the top tunes in ...