I think this show tried so hard to be "relevant" and stay current with the times in which it was made, that quite often episodes feature parties, clubs, musicians, etc., that were meant to appeal to young (at the time) viewers. Result being, episodes are full of horribly dated music and clothing. Of course, I hate just about all music that came out of the 1967-1972 time frame, so this is particularly torturous for me. :( My own fault for watching it, of course.
shareI agree there was a lot of bad music in that era, but I would exclude the works of Quincy Jones and Marty Paich, who composed much of the score used in Ironside.
What sort of music do you think would have been appropriate? Keep in mind if some progressive rock stuff from the period had been used, it would have driven off the majority of the viewing audience. Music that is now considered legendary by rock fans, was unlistenable to anyone over about the age of 25 in that era.
I think you replied on another thread that Ironside was probably geared toward the old Perry Mason fans, which may very well be true. But also true is that, at least when it comes to the 'hip' music and popular 'club or party scene' on this show, it seems as if the producers portrayed those things the way they IMAGINED them to be, rather than what they were. My siblings were teens during the original run of this show, and they NEVER played any music that sounded remotely like that which was played on Ironside. Note: I'm not referring to the standard show theme, but instead to the episodes which show scenes of 18-year-old hippie-types at parties, or listening to singers or bands or records. I remember even when the show aired originally, I thought the music was cheesy and generic and unrealistic. but, that's just my personal opinion. :-p
shareI think you replied on another thread that Ironside was probably geared toward the old Perry Mason fans, which may very well be true. But also true is that, at least when it comes to the 'hip' music and popular 'club or party scene' on this show, it seems as if the producers portrayed those things the way they IMAGINED them to be, rather than what they were. My siblings were teens during the original run of this show, and they NEVER played any music that sounded remotely like that which was played on Ironside. Note: I'm not referring to the standard show theme, but instead to the episodes which show scenes of 18-year-old hippie-types at parties, or listening to singers or bands or records. I remember even when the show aired originally, I thought the music was cheesy and generic and unrealistic. but, that's just my personal opinion. :-p
Ugh. "Ollinger's Last Case"..... another instance of cringe-worthy music in an episode.
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