I assumed that was the case but watching the S&S end credits reveals 4 theme credits, none were Post.
but otherwise I’m with you, they were all trend-following formulas to some extent, but Riptide really is either the same notes or like switching the 4th to a minor (or some form of trickery that I’m not learned enough to express) specifically to avoid copyright law.
Post is pretty great at his best, though. Rockford Files’ theme is one of the best ever.
I usually post this video when the topic of fantastic forgotten tv themes comes up:
the visual is a treat, too. bonus: Patrick Swayze and Kurtwood Smith.
