@themirrorsofmymind If I remember correctly that was where they got the idea for OLTL's 1992 opening. The Loving and OLTL openings overlapped for about two months in early 1992 before Loving got their last titles!
@thirtymphs Both intro's look more like commercials than something that signals the start of a TV show. If one had started to channel surf and came across either one, they could keep right on 'clicking'. (This one is like a perfume commercial, or something.) It's like an invitation to change the channel rather than an enticement to "stay tuned". But this one was romantic, at least. One Life's sheets were terrible!
@themirrorsofmymind Where I was from, by this time Loving didn't even air on our ABC affiliate at 12:30, that time slot was given to Rush Limbaugh's afternoon talk show!
This was indeed a short-lived theme/main-title sequence, but not *the* shortest. That "honor" belongs to the GL 50th anniversary sequence, which ran from Monday, June 24, 2002 to Friday, February 21, 2003.
LOL, don't be silly. It couldn't be a Johnny Mathis song without him singing. His theme accompanied that pastel/charcoal "flying painting" visuals. His was the second Loving theme/visual package that ran from March 1989 to Fenruary 1991. I'm still trying to get someone to post that..hopefully soon!
Many of the full soap episodes I have are in a trade agreement with someone at this time: if I do come across any Stephanie & Cooper clips from incomplete episodes of Loving I have, I will post them.
I seem to remember this lasting way longer than 2 weeks... are you SURE it was only that long? Was the next one "Loooook intoooo my eyes, I can uuuuse a little Looooovviinnn'!!"?
2 weeks? I said this lasted exactly one year, lol. Yes, the Jeffrey Osborne theme you mentioned replaced this on February 14, 1992..a date quite appropriate for a show called LOVING, wasn't it?
Which one, the Johnny Mathis or Jeffrey Osborne theme? I think I do have the Osborne intro but I really wish I had that Mathis one, it was a great theme.
As I said, I wish I had it. I'm looking for a prominent soap poster who does. I'm thinking WashesWhiter would have it, or the person who posted the 1983-89 Loving intro. Let's all get together and request the Mathis version (opening and closings) to these guys!
I watched Loving religously back in the day
Marmalade000000 1 year ago
This is almost like OLTL's blowing sheets.
themirrorsofmymind 1 year ago
@themirrorsofmymind If I remember correctly that was where they got the idea for OLTL's 1992 opening. The Loving and OLTL openings overlapped for about two months in early 1992 before Loving got their last titles!
thirtymphs 5 months ago
@thirtymphs Both intro's look more like commercials than something that signals the start of a TV show. If one had started to channel surf and came across either one, they could keep right on 'clicking'. (This one is like a perfume commercial, or something.) It's like an invitation to change the channel rather than an enticement to "stay tuned". But this one was romantic, at least. One Life's sheets were terrible!
themirrorsofmymind 5 months ago
@themirrorsofmymind Where I was from, by this time Loving didn't even air on our ABC affiliate at 12:30, that time slot was given to Rush Limbaugh's afternoon talk show!
thirtymphs 5 months ago
I Believe This Was "Loviing" Video Open From February 4, 1991.
radiodj1520 1 year ago
Did you read the description? This was taped in June of '91 (although the opening did made its debut on February 4th of that year).
VaultMasterDBT 1 year ago
I miss Loving!!!
debfan74 1 year ago
All My Children's '92 theme+ OLTL's 92 video opening = This Lovely. lol
TheChyckClique 1 year ago
This reminds me of the one life to live opening that was around at the same time.
453c 2 years ago 2
I love this opening of loving it hased too be in my tope five of soap opera openings.
bingjo100 2 years ago
I remember watching this intro when I was only five. The part where the glass of wine shatters gave me chills.
gameshowcravr 2 years ago
This is my favorite one!!!
starkid77 2 years ago 3
Loving was a horrible soap with horrible openings! I am sorry it killed off Ryan's Hope!
tommeedee 2 years ago
Uh no offense but Ryan's Hope can't even compare to Loving and obviously the ratings proved that!
evoke9 2 years ago
The Johnny Mathis opening will always be my favorite.
scottyfilmbuff 2 years ago 2
This one is my favorite Loving theme song.
awnke 2 years ago 2
Mine too!!
ShaDeed329 2 years ago 2
This was indeed a short-lived theme/main-title sequence, but not *the* shortest. That "honor" belongs to the GL 50th anniversary sequence, which ran from Monday, June 24, 2002 to Friday, February 21, 2003.
Great clip. Thanks for posting.
btm85bubs 3 years ago
How could I have forgotten..
VaultMasterDBT 3 years ago
Awesome theme. This and the one from One Life to Live in the mid 90's was great.
raiders75 3 years ago
grhdanny has the Johnny Mathis opening on his channel.
mbsjrcc06 3 years ago 2
If this is from 91 that makes it the mathis theme but i thoughtheir were words to that.
scottyfilmbuff 3 years ago
LOL, don't be silly. It couldn't be a Johnny Mathis song without him singing. His theme accompanied that pastel/charcoal "flying painting" visuals. His was the second Loving theme/visual package that ran from March 1989 to Fenruary 1991. I'm still trying to get someone to post that..hopefully soon!
VaultMasterDBT 3 years ago
Yeah the Osborne would be great
Mrsuga 4 years ago
Was that Gwyneth Alden(Christine Tudor) in the red dress and fully adorned lips putting her nose to the roses ? 'Cuz she was HOT, HOT, HOT !!!
doctel999 4 years ago
@doctel999
Actually, it was a model by the name of Jane Ericson who did the opening.
GenXorcist1976 1 year ago
Do you have any clips of Stephanie and Cooper? I loved their hate to love relationship.
cherryjai 4 years ago
Many of the full soap episodes I have are in a trade agreement with someone at this time: if I do come across any Stephanie & Cooper clips from incomplete episodes of Loving I have, I will post them.
VaultMasterDBT 4 years ago
Thank you!
cherryjai 4 years ago
Yes, PLEASE post the Jeffrey Osborne one if you have it. I loved that one.
FaytLinegod 4 years ago
I seem to remember this lasting way longer than 2 weeks... are you SURE it was only that long? Was the next one "Loooook intoooo my eyes, I can uuuuse a little Looooovviinnn'!!"?
GenXorcist1976 4 years ago
2 weeks? I said this lasted exactly one year, lol. Yes, the Jeffrey Osborne theme you mentioned replaced this on February 14, 1992..a date quite appropriate for a show called LOVING, wasn't it?
VaultMasterDBT 4 years ago
Do you have the LOVING opening with the Singing Voice-over?
jarvisbrodiea1 4 years ago
Which one, the Johnny Mathis or Jeffrey Osborne theme? I think I do have the Osborne intro but I really wish I had that Mathis one, it was a great theme.
VaultMasterDBT 4 years ago
The Johnny Mathis 1990 Loving Theme I wish you uploaded on YouTube.
heine71 4 years ago
As I said, I wish I had it. I'm looking for a prominent soap poster who does. I'm thinking WashesWhiter would have it, or the person who posted the 1983-89 Loving intro. Let's all get together and request the Mathis version (opening and closings) to these guys!
VaultMasterDBT 4 years ago
Let me know when you find one.
heine71 4 years ago
I want to see it, too!
ilovetinomartinez 3 years ago