He and Tommy Boyce also penned “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone” for the TV band and “Come a Little Bit Closer” for Jay and the Americans.

Here are 18 of the most unforgettable opening themes from American TV shows that have left an indelible mark on pop culture.

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Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees’ multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as “Last Train to ...

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