Sonny Curtis on writing 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' theme song

In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Sonny Curtis tells "Sunday Morning" correspondent Mo Rocca how the assignment for one of his most memorable tunes – the theme to the classic sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" – came to be.

[BooksandRadioPlays]

That song is part of the fabric of my childhood. And the Mary Tyler Moore Show was one of the shows that formed my life. Thank you Mr. Curtis, I love your song.

[vsanchez]

One of the greatest theme songs ever !!!

[citrine]

I remember years ago comic Sandra Bernhard said I could live to be 100 and the theme from MTM will always make me cry.

[fobxxl]

GREAT THEME SONG ! It actually tells Mary Richards' story. Genius is genius ! Forever a Legacy ! Bravo !!!🐱

[clgil]

The cat meow at the end was an nice touch.

[blue]

One of the best TV theme songs ever written and sung. Hearing it now conjures up such emotion and nostalgia for a time that seems light years away. The world has changed so much since Mary and the gang navigated their way through the daily grind.

[CorinneHSmith]

One of the most empowering songs EVER! Thank you, Mr. Curtis!

[SundayNightFunniesBrianBcomedy]

Last night I was binge watching the MTM Show on Me TV's tribute to Betty White and this was the first thing that I saw when I got up this morning. What a wonderful way to start the day!

[alanhodges]

Met Sonny a few times in the UK as a fan watching him performing with “The Crickets”❤
I consider Sonny, John Phillips, and Brian Wilson to be the best pop song writers in the world.

[Aisha.The.Traveler]

Wow! What a talented man! Thanks for one of the best theme songs of ALL time! ❤️

[Controversial_Celebrity_Quotes]

That was one of the more memorable t.v. theme songs out there. Theme songs are more important to the success of a television show than most people realize. They either prepare you for a nice and comfortable 30- or 60-minute break from reality or they want to make you change the channel.

[valentinius]

I think sometimes we don't realize how important theme songs and opening credits designs are to setting the tone of a TV show or movie. Especially TV shows because they tend to be only 20 some minutes long.

This intro was one of the best ever. It gave the viewer a lot of background for the character in 30 seconds...and...it just makes you feel damn good watching it!

It's simply amazing how many great pop songs have been written for TV.

[mikenotaro]

Sonny Curtis U warm my bones thank you

[nealiecruz]

This song is so beautiful and inspiring to women
Absolutely beautiful and perfect

[godhams]

I LOVE this song (& it's story!) & am addicted to the MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW which has dated soo well😊

[SnowWhiteTheU]

What a beautiful story. One of the greatest songs of all.

[stella]

Fantastic way to start the day. This was a wonderful and nostalgic bit of insight. Thank you!! (…hat tossed + meow 🎶)

[RobertCeisler]

Sonny Curtis wrote "I Fought the Law" performed by many, including The Clash. Sonny Curtis also played with Buddy Holly and the Crickets.

[elizabethmills]

Love it
Those words reached to every young women.
Whom changed the World
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[BillyAlabama]

Charming story. Charming song! Charming.