If you’re like me, you probably never think about how important music is to setting the tone of the images you’re seeing on TV or in a movie. But the background music makes all the difference.

Want proof? Check out the title sequence of one of my favorite childhood shows, Diff’rent Strokes, but without the chirpy soul music.

Willis? Arnold? I don’t care how fancy Mr. D’s limo is. You kids need to be careful. There are some creepy old guys out there.

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