Which 1970s TV sitcom had its theme song reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart? Explained

In 1975, John Sebastian, a former member of the popular 1960s pop band the Lovin’ Spoonful, was tasked with composing and recording the theme tune for a new TV series tentatively named Kotter. Struggling to find suitable rhymes for “Kotter,” Sebastian opted for the broader theme of “welcome back.” This track, “Welcome Back,” rose to the top spot on the music charts on this day in 1976.

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Its success prompted the show’s title to be changed to Welcome Back, Kotter. Sebastian presented the song on the inaugural season of Saturday Night Live, where he infamously stumbled over the opening lyrics.