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19. The Drew Carey Show (5 O Clock World) - Eddv
https://youtu.be/L3wMesI8aiw

Unique: 7.5
Story: 7.75
Music: 8
Animation: N/A
Personal: 6
Average: 7.3125

In my view, this intro is far better than the other Drew Carey intro on the list. They both have a similar choreographed style, but this one actually felt like it could be a scene from a musical.

Theres a definite story here in the way the main character routinely goes through the rhythm of his mundane work day, trying to find some joy wherever he can get it, even in the small pleasure of a doughnut that he cant seem to get (as an aside, that scene in the car was tough to watch in the age of social distancing). Then at work, he casts aside the checks hes routinely giving out to dance with a woman he clearly adores, until hes forced back into reality by a co-worker he clearly detests. So we learn plenty about the main character, all through music and dance, which is much more interesting than narration or a bunch of clips.

Another reason this intro works so well is clearly the theme song by The Vogues. Its got a great sound that allows the actors to play off through the sequence. And theres not even a moment of the intro where the music isnt tied directly to what youre seeing on screen. The lyrics also nicely enhance the story being told, such as in the shelter of her arms, everythings okay she talks and the world goes slipping away. When you cant even imagine any other song being used for a sequence like in this instance, you know they chose well.