Gerry Anderson's UFO (1970) - Opening Titles

The iconic opening titles of Gerry Anderson's 1970 series - UFO.

[RJW]

As a young boy, I found this the most exciting intro to a programme ever! I just couldn't wait for each weeks episode.

[kevinallcock]

The master of his trade . There will NEVER be another like him . My childhood was Gerry and Sylvia Anderson . God bless you .

[aqrxv]

One of the best TV opening sequences ever...

[mallorga]

One of the greatest themes in the history of world TV!

[TeardropSidemarker]

Director Hideaki Anno lovingly paid homage to this opening sequence, not only with the opening titles for Neon Genesis Evangelion (hard cuts, focus on character close ups, flashes of text and captions), but also the trailer for Shin Godzilla. The editing, even after all these years, is original and very distinct.

[bombonalvarez]

The inclusion of the sound of the IBM selectric typewriter in the original theme song makes the introduction out of this world. Take #4 plus the typewriter and some production, priceless!

[Markus_Andrew]

One of the grooviest TV themes ever, man 😎 55 years later and I still get a kick out of it!

[jacquiarmitage]

Barry Gray was just the most amazing composer!!!! I love everything that he did.

[leokimvideo]

The model and miniatures work in this series was incredible. Just another Derek Meddings masterpiece of effects work that wasn't being seen in any other TV show at the time.

[RXVBK]

To me, still one of the ten best opening titles ever in Tv history.

[matthewjessup]

One of the greatest tv series ever made, great characters and cast, brilliant dark and sinister plot, SUPERB models and fx from Derek Meddings and ..oh.... that UFO ❤❤

[mrk]

One of Gerry Anderson's finest. You couldn't even see the strings.

[stevesgaming]

Sorry I'm biased but this is the greatest theme tune and the greatest TV programme ever! Love it so very much and still watch 3-4 episodes a week.

[mickpowell]

They knew how to make a kids show back then.. And the lovely lordy!!

[Peter-gvvf]

Barry Gray was an absolute genius. Each production had its own very distinctive theme and not just the same old tune rehashed, he really moved with the times and was responsible for creating some of the most memorable music ever. Fantastic

[TheScaryTruthCatalyst]

I can't wait for the year 1980. I will be fantastic!

[daedalus]

This was THE most exciting programme of the week when I was a kid. Gerry Anderson was the creator of our childhoods! I can't believe we had it so good!

[badwolfesto]

Gerry Anderson shows always had a banging opening track.

[davidwayne]

I was SO VERY struck on Gabrielle Drake from this show-- and even in her 70s now she's STILL a gorgeous lady!!!

[charleskuckel]

I vividly remember UFO when I was only 11 here in the US. The opening sequence grabbed your attention. I had seen Gerry Anderson's "Journey to the Far Side of the Sun" and recognized the style in the TV show. I simply CAN'T believe that it DIDN'T get a second season. It's ALSO a SHAME that the vision of the future (JUST 10 years later) DIDN'T pan out either!