#71

Mission: Impossible

Composed: Lalo Schifrin

The famous 5/4 time signature helps build tension, signifying impending action.

This is a theme song that everyone recognizes and you do not have to be a fan of the TV show, thanks to the franchise series of films starring Tom Cruise.

Schifrin was told to “make something exciting” by TV show producer Bruce Geller, and Scrifrin certain knocked that assignment out of the park.

Mission: Impossible is another TV show that I did not watch much. Of course, I had to see it in repeats as the original show aired before I was born. Despite this, I have become a fan of the theme and it certainly belongs on any list of bets TV show themes.