What TV sit-com used a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song, and what was that song title?

The iconic television sitcom that famously utilized a Frank Sinatra musical hit as its theme song was "Married... with Children," which ran from 1987 to 1997. The catchy tune that opened each episode and played during the credits was none other than Sinatra's classic, "Love and Marriage." This choice became a memorable part of the show's identity, instantly recognizable to millions of viewers.

"Love and Marriage" was originally introduced by Frank Sinatra in 1955 during a television production of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." Written by Sammy Cahn with music by Jimmy Van Heusen, the song's lyrics playfully extol the virtues of matrimony, suggesting that "love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage." Sinatra's smooth, charming rendition, particularly his 1955 Capitol Records recording, won an Emmy for Best Musical Contribution in 1956.

The song's cheerful and idealized depiction of wedded bliss provided a brilliant, ironic counterpoint to the often chaotic and cynical domestic life of the Bundy family on "Married... with Children." The humor of the show was often derived from the dysfunctional relationship between Al and Peggy Bundy, and the optimistic lyrics of "Love and Marriage" served to highlight this contrast, making the theme song a clever and integral part of the sitcom's comedic appeal.