15 more TV show intros we'd like to see remade by MLB teams

Ryan Fagan

15 more TV show intros we'd like to see remade by MLB teams image

By now, you've probably seen the awesome remake of the Full House intro by the San Francisco Giants.

That got us wondering — what other teams should pick up on that idea and do a remake of the intro to a classic show that was set in their city?


That's Joc Pederson on the left, Zack Morris on the right. You were probably confused, and that's OK. (Getty Images)

Here’s our top 15 wish list.

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1. Dodgers: Saved by the Bell

Why this needs to happen: Because it would just be awesome, right? Joc Pederson wouldn’t even have to need to do anything to match Zack Morris’ hair. And Yasiel Puig could probably use that alarm to get him to the park on time …


Salvado por la campana intro by Mocosillo

2. Indians: Drew Carey Show

Why this needs to happen: What a great show. And with the season these Indians are putting together in 2015, everyone in Cleveland could use a laugh. And a coffee beer.

3. Red Sox: Cheers

Why this needs to happen: Few shows were more synonymous with a city than Cheers was with Boston. Admit it, you’d love to order a few drinks from Big Papi if he were stationed behind that iconic bar.

4. Reds: WKRP in Cincinnati

Why this needs to happen: Yes. Another natural fit. And how great would it be to see Joey Votto don a Dr. Johnny Fever wig?

5. Marlins: Miami Vice or Golden Girls

Why this needs to happen: Two completely different shows, but two remakes that would be awesome. We can’t and won’t choose.

6. Mets: Seinfeld

Why this needs to happen: For this one, we’d actually rather see the Mets reenact the Second Spitter episode than the intro.

7. Orioles: The Wire

Why this needs to happen: Just a great damn show. And a proud baseball franchise. Make it happen. (Also, apologies but can't embed the intro. You can watch it here.)

8. Brewers: Happy Days

Why this needs to happen: For his final act as Brewers GM, Doug Melvin could give the Fonzie thumbs-up. Oh please, oh please, oh please …

9. Tigers: Home Improvement

Why this needs to happen: This would be worth it just to see Ian Kinsler do a few of those Tim Allen grunts and Brad Ausmus peeking over the fence like Wilson.

10. Phillies: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Why this needs to happen: Because the scene where Mac wants to have a catch with Chase Utley is just great, and needs to be redone.

11. Yankees: NYPD Blue

Why this needs to happen: Just please, no need for camera shots of Sipowicz-esque butts.

12. Rockies: Mork & Mindy

Why this needs to happen: Because it’s Robin Williams at his weirdest. Too bad Troy Tulowitzki is gone and won’t be able to play the part.

13. Cubs: Perfect Strangers

Why this needs to happen: Because Joe Maddon could play both parts perfectly, probably. You know he'd give it a shot.

14. White Sox: Family Matters

Why this needs to happen: Because someone would get to play Urkel. We’re not even going to attempt a guess at which nerdy player would draw that short straw.

15. Angels: CHiPs

Why this needs to happen: Everything about the CHiPs intro was awesome, and needs to be remade by the Angels.

Bonus choice ... Rangers: Walker, Texas Ranger

Why this needs to happen: Who gets to play Chuck Norris? Who could possibly live up to that?

Ryan Fagan

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Ryan Fagan, the national MLB writer for The Sporting News, has been a Baseball Hall of Fame voter since 2016. He also dabbles in college hoops and other sports. And, yeah, he has way too many junk wax baseball cards.