Old school fans of “Survivor” fondly remember the show’s classic theme song titled “Ancient Voices,” composed by Russ Landau, that opened up every episode. The main titles were axed many years ago to make more room for on-screen story, but one contestant from Season 45 is bringing it back, acoustic style. Watch the “Survivor 45” sneak peek video below.
Bruce Perreault, who returns this season after being medically evacuated on “Survivor 44,” sings the theme song beginning at the 32-second mark of the teaser trailer. It’s all a part of his “Crazy Uncle Bruce” persona that “seems to be working out very well,” he reveals in a confessional. “I put on that smiling face. I laugh and giggle. But we have things that need to get done. They’re working at a snail’s pace,” he complains about his fellow Belo tribe mates Brando Meyer, Jake O’Kane, Katurah Topps, Kellie Nalbandian and Kendra McQuarrie.
Bruce Perreault, who returns this season after being medically evacuated on “Survivor 44,” sings the theme song beginning at the 32-second mark of the teaser trailer. It’s all a part of his “Crazy Uncle Bruce” persona that “seems to be working out very well,” he reveals in a confessional. “I put on that smiling face. I laugh and giggle. But we have things that need to get done. They’re working at a snail’s pace,” he complains about his fellow Belo tribe mates Brando Meyer, Jake O’Kane, Katurah Topps, Kellie Nalbandian and Kendra McQuarrie.
- 10/3/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
If you’re a longtime “Survivor” fan who frequently finds yourself reminiscing about the older seasons, you’re not alone. Now even host Jeff Probst is getting nostalgic. During the November 30 episode of “Survivor 43,” the Top 7 castaways competed in a classic immunity challenge in which they each had to hold their breath under a steel grate in the ocean as the high tide rolled in. Midway through the competition, Probst lamented, “That water is rising. Immunity on the line. This is old school ‘Survivor,’ back when we inflicted a little more pain. Nice to revisit some of our old haunts.”
On cue, a portion of Russ Landau‘s classic theme song from “Survivor” Season 1 was heard in the background, a perfect callback for diehard viewers of CBS’s reality TV show. Re-watch the original opening titles sequence below.
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On cue, a portion of Russ Landau‘s classic theme song from “Survivor” Season 1 was heard in the background, a perfect callback for diehard viewers of CBS’s reality TV show. Re-watch the original opening titles sequence below.
See ‘Survivor’ deaths: Full list of castaways we’ve lost
The new...
- 12/1/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The Last 10 Emmy Winners for Best TV Theme Song
2010 -- "Nurse Jackie" (Showtime)
2009 -- "Great Performances" (PBS)
2008 -- "Pirate Master" (CBS)
2007 -- "The Tudors" (Showtime)
2006 -- "Masters of Horror" (Showtime)
2005 -- "Desperate Housewives" (ABC)
2003 - 2004 -- "Monk" (USA Network)
2002 -- "Six Feet Under" (HBO)
2001 -- "Gideon's Crossing" (ABC)
2000 -- "West Wing" (NBC)
The same person, Russ Landau, composed the theme songs for "SeaQuest Dsv," "Survivor," and "Fear Factor."
Alan Thicke, known to some as Jason Seaver in "Growing Pains," and others as Robin Thicke's Dad, composed the theme songs for "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes." He also performed the theme song for "Diff'rent Strokes." Moreover, he also composed themes for the game shows "Celebrity Sweepstakes" and "Joker's Wild" in the 70s.
In addition to writing the theme for "The Simpsons" and "Tales from the Crypt," Danny Elfman also wrote the theme song for "Desperate Housewives."
Andrew Gold...
2010 -- "Nurse Jackie" (Showtime)
2009 -- "Great Performances" (PBS)
2008 -- "Pirate Master" (CBS)
2007 -- "The Tudors" (Showtime)
2006 -- "Masters of Horror" (Showtime)
2005 -- "Desperate Housewives" (ABC)
2003 - 2004 -- "Monk" (USA Network)
2002 -- "Six Feet Under" (HBO)
2001 -- "Gideon's Crossing" (ABC)
2000 -- "West Wing" (NBC)
The same person, Russ Landau, composed the theme songs for "SeaQuest Dsv," "Survivor," and "Fear Factor."
Alan Thicke, known to some as Jason Seaver in "Growing Pains," and others as Robin Thicke's Dad, composed the theme songs for "The Facts of Life" and "Diff'rent Strokes." He also performed the theme song for "Diff'rent Strokes." Moreover, he also composed themes for the game shows "Celebrity Sweepstakes" and "Joker's Wild" in the 70s.
In addition to writing the theme for "The Simpsons" and "Tales from the Crypt," Danny Elfman also wrote the theme song for "Desperate Housewives."
Andrew Gold...
- 3/2/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
You've got to love the dramatic Hero and Villain music this season. Apparently it was written by John Williams instead of Russ Landau. Not to go all Muppet Babies on you, but it takes me into the land of make believe. Instead of two Survivor tribes building their camps, you can't help but imagine...
A molten-spewing rock pit on a colony far, far away : A villainous army of skull-faced goons is mining ore. Their leader, the Shadow Lord Boston Rob, paces in front of them, growing increasingly disgusted with their incompetence. ...
A molten-spewing rock pit on a colony far, far away : A villainous army of skull-faced goons is mining ore. Their leader, the Shadow Lord Boston Rob, paces in front of them, growing increasingly disgusted with their incompetence. ...
- 2/19/2010
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
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