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1st Logo
1st Logo
(1963-1980)
(1963-1980)
Group W Productions - CLG WikiTrio Films/Group W (1963)Group W ProductionsGroup W Productions (in-credit) (1972)


Nicknames: "W", "The Big W", "The Original Big W"
Nicknames: "W", "The Big W", "The Original Big W"
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     A Group W print logo with "GROUP" on the side of the W had shown up in end-credit rolls around 1970.
     A Group W print logo with "GROUP" on the side of the W had shown up in end-credit rolls around 1970.
     There is a theatrical in-credit variant with the world "FILMS" below the logo.
     There is a theatrical in-credit variant with the world "FILMS" below the logo.


FX/SFX: None.
FX/SFX: None.
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Music/Sounds: The ending theme of the show.
Music/Sounds: The ending theme of the show.


Availability: Near extinction.
Availability: Near extinction. The standard Group W print logo was used as an in-credit ID on programs such as The Steve Allen Show, The David Frost Show, and The Mike Douglas Show to name a few. It is retained on Rhino Home Video's VHS set of the infamous run of November 1971 Mike Douglas Show episodes co-hosted by John Lennon.
 
    The standard Group W print logo was used as an in-credit ID on programs such as The Steve Allen Show, The David Frost Show, and The Mike Douglas Show to name a few.
    It is retained on Rhino Home Video's VHS set of the infamous run of November 1971 Mike Douglas Show episodes co-hosted by John Lennon.
 


Editor's Note: None.
Editor's Note: None.
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2nd Logo
2nd Logo
(September 8, 1980-1984)
(September 8, 1980-1984)
Group W Productions (1982) *In-credit*Group W Productions (1982)


Nicknames: "W II", "Red W", "The Zooming W"
Nicknames: "W II", "Red W", "The Zooming W"
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     1980-1982: "WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY"
     1980-1982: "WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY"
     1982-1984: "WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING AND CABLE, INC." (they were a leading cable TV operator in the early-to-mid 1980s)
     1982-1984: "WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING AND CABLE, INC." (they were a leading cable TV operator in the early-to-mid 1980s)


FX/SFX: The "W" zooming-in.
FX/SFX: The "W" zooming-in.
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Music/Sounds: None.
Music/Sounds: None.


Availability: Extinct.
Availability: Extinct. This appeared on Hour Magazine. A still version also appeared on the first season of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (syndicated by Group W in the U.S.). The in-credit version was last seen on The John Davidson Show (which replaced The Mike Douglas Show, Group W's syndicator).
 
    This appeared on Hour Magazine.
    A still version also appeared on the first season of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (syndicated by Group W in the U.S.).
    The in-credit version was last seen on The John Davidson Show (which replaced The Mike Douglas Show, Group W's syndicator).
 


Editor's Note: The darkness of the logo, as well as the zooming "W", may unnerve a few.
Editor's Note: The darkness of the logo, as well as the zooming "W", may unnerve a few.
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3rd Logo
3rd Logo
(1984-1987)
(1984-1987)
Group W Productions (1984)Group W Productions "Flashing W" (1985)Group W Productions Superimposed "Flashing W" (1984)Group W Productions "Flashing W" (With Copyright Info Variant, 1985)
Group W Productions (1985)Group W Productions (1986, Superimposed)Group W / Charles Colarusso Productions (1985, in-credit)


Nicknames: "W III", "Red W II", "The Grids", "The Shining W", "The Flashing W"
Nicknames: "W III", "Red W II", "The Grids", "The Shining W", "The Flashing W"
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     On Every Second Counts, an in-credit notice can be seen at the end before the actual logo is seen.
     On Every Second Counts, an in-credit notice can be seen at the end before the actual logo is seen.
     A variant where the lasers are cut, picking up from the red "W" forming, exists.
     A variant where the lasers are cut, picking up from the red "W" forming, exists.


FX/SFX: The scanning lines, and the shimmering W. The animation was produced by Calico.
FX/SFX: The scanning lines, and the shimmering W. The animation was produced by Calico.
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Availability: Ultra rare, bordering on near extinction.
Availability: Ultra rare, bordering on near extinction. This originally appeared on Hour Magazine and Every Second Counts. It was last seen on a Netflix print of the TV movie Lost In London, followed by the Fries Distribution Company logo. Reruns of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe on the USA Network in the late 80s also had this logo (in both silent and short versions).
 
    This originally appeared on Hour Magazine and Every Second Counts.
    It was last seen on a Netflix print of the TV movie Lost In London, followed by the Fries Distribution Company logo.
    Reruns of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe on the USA Network in the late 80s also had this logo (silent and short).
 


Editor's Note: This logo features some exceptional visuals for the mid-late '80s, when compared to a lot of its contemporaries.
Editor's Note: This logo features some exceptional visuals for the mid-late '80s, when compared to a lot of its contemporaries.
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4th Logo
4th Logo
(December 28, 1987-November 16, 1991)
(December 28, 1987-November 16, 1991)
Group W Productions (1987)Group W Productions (1987) w/ Copyright noticeGroup W Productions (1988, w/ copyright stamp)Group W Productions (1988)Group W Productions - CLG Wiki


Nicknames: "W IV", "Red W III", "Laser Lights", "The Glowing W", The Laser W"
Nicknames: "W IV", "Red W III", "Laser Lights", "The Glowing W", The Laser W"
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FX/SFX: The lasers drawing the "W". Like the last logo, the animation was produced by Calico.
FX/SFX: The lasers drawing the "W". Like the last logo, the animation was produced by Calico.


Music/Sounds: A fast-paced warbling synth tune that sounds like the one from the WGBH logo, which ends in a single synth horn note. It may be silent in other cases (like on Bob Vila's Home Again), or uses the closing theme of the show.
Music/Sounds: A fast-paced warbling synth tune ending in a single synth horn note. It may be silent in other cases (like on Bob Vila's Home Again) or uses the closing theme of the show.


Music/Sounds Variant: On The Wil Shriner Show, a woman voiceover is heard saying, "The Wil Shriner Show is a Charles Colarusso production and a Bonnie Burns production, in association with Group W Productions."
Music/Sounds Variant: On The Wil Shriner Show, a woman voiceover is heard saying, "The Wil Shriner Show is a Charles Colarusso production and a Bonnie Burns production, in association with Group W Productions."


Availability: Rare.
Availability: Rare. This originally appeared on Hour Magazine, Couch Potatoes, and Missing: Reward. It's also seen on the first five seasons of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and should be present on any future reruns and on the DVD boxsets. The distribution variant can be found on the first two seasons of Bob Vila's Home Again, which are available for viewing on YouTube.
 
    This originally appeared on Hour Magazine, Couch Potatoes, and Missing: Reward.
    It's also seen on the first five seasons of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and should be present on any future reruns and on the DVD boxsets.
    The distribution variant can be found on the first two seasons of Bob Vila's Home Again, which are available for viewing on YouTube.
 


Editor's Note: Another fine '80s logo from Group W for its excellent animation that still holds up well today. This is also nostalgic, especially for those who grew up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Editor's Note: Another fine '80s logo from Group W for its excellent animation that still holds up well today. This is also nostalgic, especially for those who grew up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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5th Logo
5th Logo
(September 12, 1992-November 4, 1995)
(September 12, 1992-November 4, 1995)
Group W: 1993-1995Group W Productions (1992)Westinghouse Broadcasting (1995)


Nicknames: "W V", "Red W IV", "CGI W", "Turning W", "CGI Red-Orange W"
Nicknames: "W V", "Red W IV", "CGI W", "Turning W", "CGI Red-Orange W"
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FX/SFX: The merging wedges.
FX/SFX: The merging wedges.


Music/Sounds: There are two musical versions used interchangeably: A three-note ascending chime tune, or a dramatic orchestral/synth theme.
Music/Sounds: There are two musical versions used interchangeably: A three-note ascending chime tune or a dramatic orchestral/synth theme. On some occasions, both themes are shortened.
 
Music/Sounds Variant: The short version has the synth tune shortened down as well.
 
Availability: Extremely rare.
 
    The Group W version can be seen on the 1992-1995 seasons of TMNT, and the 1994 international prints of Speed Racer (whenever any network airs it). It was also seen on several short-lived talk shows of the time: Vicki (with Vicki Lawrence), Marilu (with Marilu Henner), and Paget (with Paget Brewster, although it was only a local show on Group W's San Francisco station KPIX-5).
    As for the WBI variant, it can be seen on international prints of TMNT (and sometime even plasters the previous logo on earlier episodes too), as well as the "Vacation in Europe" side-season of TMNT, the 1993 remastered version of the original 1967 version of Speed Racer on DVD and internationally, and on various episodes of Skeleton Warriors on DVD. Dinobabies had this logo too, and it was retained on both UK video releases, and when released for Video Buddy (an interactive VHS system released in the late 90s). However, Fox Family (now Freeform)'s prints plastered WBI with The Program Exchange.


Availability: Extremely rare. The Group W version can be seen on the 1992-1995 seasons of TMNT, and the 1994 international prints of Speed Racer (whenever any network airs it). It was also seen on several short-lived talk shows of the time: Vicki (with Vicki Lawrence), Marilu (with Marilu Henner), and Paget (with Paget Brewster, although it was only a local show on Group W's San Francisco station KPIX-5). As for the WBI variant, it can be seen on international prints of TMNT (and sometime even plasters the previous logo on earlier episodes too), as well as the "Vacation in Europe" side-season of TMNT, the 1993 remastered version of the original 1967 version of Speed Racer on DVD and internationally, and on various episodes of Skeleton Warriors on DVD. Dinobabies had this logo too, and it was retained on both UK video releases, and when released for Video Buddy (an interactive VHS system released in the late 90s). However, Fox Family (now Freeform)'s prints plastered WBI with The Program Exchange.


Editor's Note: It's a great way to end the company on with some solid '90s CGI. It's also remembered for those who watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles during this time.
Editor's Note: It's a great way to end the company on with some solid '90s CGI. It's also remembered for those who watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles during this time.
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