“20/20” Current Theme
For the fall 2012 season, 20/20 was given a makeover. The darker and more dramatic look that was adopted two years earlier were replaced with a...
ABC News
“Good Afternoon America” Theme Song
Good Afternoon America was a GMA spinoff that aired for two months in the summer of 2012 on ABC’s daytime schedule. It was hosted by GMA’s...
ABC News Current Tags
These are two of the tags that are used at the end of ABC News broadcasts. On air the music is accompanied by a voice-over saying:...
“Good Morning America” 2012 – 2015 Theme
GMA wanted a new theme that sounded “hipper and fresher” but was still “thoughtful and interesting” to reflect the show’s increased emphasis on lifestyle and entertainment....
“See the Whole Picture” Branding Promo
This year ABC launched a new promotional campaign with the tag line “see the whole picture”. This image, which stresses relevance, is in response to the...
“This Week” 2012 – 2013 Theme
Since George Stephanopoulos took back the reins of This Week, the well-received “Your Voice, Your Vote” theme was slightly altered to be used as the new...
“This Week” 2011 Theme
When Christiane Amanpour debuted on This Week, the program was relaunched with new theme music from trumpeter Chris Botti. But Amanpour’s tenure wasn’t an immediate hit...
“Vote 2010” Theme
This new election theme package (the “Rally” package) was composed by the CCO and Founder of DreamArtists Music, Matthew Kajcienski. The package was launched on the...
“20/20” 2010 – 2012 Theme
This theme is by ABC’s friends at DreamArtists Music. The package was commissioned for 20/20’s relaunch in October of 2010. The theme reflects the “darker, more...
“The View” 2007 – 2014 Theme
This theme was used for a number of years, starting when Whoopi Goldberg joined the show as the new moderator. During its usage a number of...
“Vote 2006/08” Theme
Although there was also a more traditional sounding election theme, this piece of music is most closely associated with ABC’s coverage of the 2006 and 2008...
“World News Webcast” Theme
The webcast was launched in 2006 as part of a larger effort by ABC News to provide more frequent newscasts. When Elizabeth Vargas and Bob Woodruff...
“Nightline” 2005 – 2014 Theme
After the retirement of its longtime anchor in 2005, Nightline underwent drastic changes that ultimately made the program a ratings winner. Instead of focussing on interviews...
“The View” 2004 – 2007 Theme
When Meredith Vieira left The View in 2006, Rosie O’Donnell took her spot as moderator. It became one of the most turbulent seasons in the show’s...
“20/20” 2004 – 2006 Theme
This theme debuted when legendary anchor Barbara Walters made her first steps into retirement. While she continued to host The View, file occasional reports and host...