The Simpsons opening sequence a main title for the show. Jean said Banksy "sent back boards for pretty much what you saw." Series creator Matt Groening gave the idea his blessing, and helped try to make the sequence as close to Banksy's original storyboards as possible. Approximately the first half minute of the opening sequence remains the same, with a few oddities: the word "BANKSY" is sprayed onto a number of walls and other public spaces. The chalkboard gag ("I must not write all over the walls") is written all over the classroom walls, clock, door, and floor. After the Simpsons arrive at home,
The Mary Tyler Moore Show opening sequence In 1997, the "Seattle Post-Intelligencer" called the sequence one of the best in history. In 2010, "TV Guide" ranked the sequence #3 on its list of TV's top 10 credits sequences, as selected by readers. In 2017, James Charisma of "Paste" ranked the show's opening sequence #15 on a list of "The 75 Best TV Title Sequences of All Time". The sequence has been referenced and parodied numerous times. Oprah Winfrey recreated the entire opening sequence of the show in Chicago, with herself in the role of Mary. "The All New Alexei Sayle Show" parodies the opening credits in its