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'''Logo:''' Over the years, the logo has been tweaked numerous times, but the basic concept remains: An "{{ | '''Logo:''' Over the years, the logo has been tweaked numerous times, but the basic concept remains: An "{{color|red|'''M'''}}" flies backward from off screen, then splits into two. In the space left between the two letters, two "{{color|green|'''T'''}}"'s come from the top and bottom of the screen and join to form one. This completes the initials of the company, and the letter "{{color|limegreen|'''T'''}}" shrinks when a {{color|gold}} circle appears over it. Under the letters are the words "{{color|#FFD900|'''ENTERPRISES, INC.}}'''", "{{color|#FFD900|'''ENTERPRISES'''}}", "{{color|#FFD900|'''PRODUCTIONS, INC.'''}}", or "{{color|#FFD900|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}". Sometimes, the finished logo will read out "'''{{color|#FFD900|AN}} {{color|red|M}}{{color|green|T}}{{color|red|M}} {{color|#FFD900|ENTERPRISES (INC.) PRODUCTION}}'''" ("{{color|#FFD900|'''AN}}'''" appears over the first "{{color|red|'''M}}'''"). Back to the circle, it is ribbon-like and decorated with stars and the letters "{{color|gold|'''MTM'''}}" on top. Inside is a live-action orange striped kitten who meows once, obviously as a parody of the [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios|MGM]] lion. All the text (except for the later versions) appears in the Peignot font used for the [[Viacom (pre-2006)|Viacom]] "Pinball" logo. | ||
'''Trivia:''' | '''Trivia:''' | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
First here are the little differences in the logo, along with dates in which they were used: | First here are the little differences in the logo, along with dates in which they were used: | ||
*September 19, 1970-March 2, 1974: One "{{ | *September 19, 1970-March 2, 1974: One "{{color|orangered|'''M'''}}" is {{color|orangered|red-orange}}, the other is {{color|red}}, and the "{{color|blue|'''T'''}}" is {{color|blue|blue}} and is formed by the merging of a {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} "{{color|deepskyblue|'''T'''}}" and a {{color|green}} one. | ||
*September 18, 1971-1982: The "{{ | *September 18, 1971-1982: The "{{color|orangered|'''M'''}}"s are both {{color|orangered|red-orange}}, and the "{{color|deepskyblue|'''T'''}}" is {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}}. | ||
*September 12, 1977-April 21, 1982: Company now identified as "MTM Productions Inc.". The "{{ | *September 12, 1977-April 21, 1982: Company now identified as "MTM Productions Inc.". The "{{color|orange|'''M'''}}"s are now {{color|orange|orange}}. | ||
*1982-1990: Company identified as "MTM Enterprises, Inc.". The "{{ | *1982-1990: Company identified as "MTM Enterprises, Inc.". The "{{color|red|'''M'''}}"s are now {{color|red}}. | ||
*September 17, 1990-May 22, 1993: Same as above, but "{{ | *September 17, 1990-May 22, 1993: Same as above, but "{{color|#FFD900|'''ENTERPRISES, INC.'''}}" is smaller than usual, and below it is a byline that says "{{color|#FFD900|A TVS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY}}". In early 1993, the byline was removed. | ||
*1992-May 19, 1998: All letters are {{ | *1992-May 19, 1998: All letters are {{color|orange|orange}}, the words "{{color|orange|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''AN INTERNATIONAL FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY'''}}}}" appear with an {{color|orange|orange}} line above it, after MTM was bought by the Family Channel. | ||
*1995-1996: 25th Anniversary logo; on a white background is a black "25," with a similarly colored MTM under that. The kitten appears in the rounded part of the "5". This is likely only a print version. | *1995-1996: 25th Anniversary logo; on a white background is a black "25," with a similarly colored MTM under that. The kitten appears in the rounded part of the "5". This is likely only a print version. | ||
* A still version of this logo did turn up in the movies, notably the Orion Pictures release of ''Just Between Friends'' and possibly more. This is a still of the "Red/Blue Letters" version of the logo, and is shrunk to a considerably small size. No music, animation, or "meow" is present. Mimsie's head is turned away, pre-meowing. | * A still version of this logo did turn up in the movies, notably the Orion Pictures release of ''Just Between Friends'' and possibly more. This is a still of the "Red/Blue Letters" version of the logo, and is shrunk to a considerably small size. No music, animation, or "meow" is present. Mimsie's head is turned away, pre-meowing. | ||
*Another still version of this logo appeared at the beginning of a FamilyNet (now The Cowboy Channel) rerun of the season 8 ''Newhart'' episode "Don't Worry, Be Pregnant," the logo is the same as the later International version, except the letters "{{ | *Another still version of this logo appeared at the beginning of a FamilyNet (now The Cowboy Channel) rerun of the season 8 ''Newhart'' episode "Don't Worry, Be Pregnant," the logo is the same as the later International version, except the letters "{{color|orange|MTM}}" appear to be slightly smaller, the circle with Mimsie appears to be slightly larger and the logo just reads "{{color|orange|'''MTM {{Font|Times New Roman|INTERNATIONAL}}'''}}". | ||
*''Fresno'' has the "{{ | *''Fresno'' has the "{{color|red|'''M'''}}"s in {{color|red}} and the "{{color|deepskyblue|'''T'''}}" {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}}. Here it just reads "'''{{color|red|M}}{{color|deepskyblue|T}}{{color|red|M}} {{color|orange|PRODUCTIONS}}'''". | ||
*The appearance of the circle varies amongst logos. The most common one kind of "iris-in's." In others, usually ones where there's special animation or a different cat, the circle just appears. | *The appearance of the circle varies amongst logos. The most common one kind of "iris-in's." In others, usually ones where there's special animation or a different cat, the circle just appears. | ||
*Sometimes the letters don't animate, as seen in the ''Carlton'', ''White Shadow'', and "Abogast" variants. Everything is up there at once. | *Sometimes the letters don't animate, as seen in the ''Carlton'', ''White Shadow'', and "Abogast" variants. Everything is up there at once. | ||
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*''The New WKRP in Cincinnati'': Dubbed with Les Nesman Jr. exclaiming "Ooh!". | *''The New WKRP in Cincinnati'': Dubbed with Les Nesman Jr. exclaiming "Ooh!". | ||
*''Newhart'': Each episode (except the pilot) featured Mimsie meowing... in Bob Newhart's voice. On the season 1 episode "No Room At the Inn", a pink Christmas wreath (similar to the one used on The Bob Newhart Show, and Rhoda) is featured in place of the MTM ribbon. On the final episode, the cat yells "QUIET!" (the two Darryls' first and only word). | *''Newhart'': Each episode (except the pilot) featured Mimsie meowing... in Bob Newhart's voice. On the season 1 episode "No Room At the Inn", a pink Christmas wreath (similar to the one used on The Bob Newhart Show, and Rhoda) is featured in place of the MTM ribbon. On the final episode, the cat yells "QUIET!" (the two Darryls' first and only word). | ||
*''Remington Steele'': Mimsie wears a Sherlock Holmes deerstalker cap and meerschaum pipe. As she begins to meow, the pipe drops out of her mouth and falls in front of "{{ | *''Remington Steele'': Mimsie wears a Sherlock Holmes deerstalker cap and meerschaum pipe. As she begins to meow, the pipe drops out of her mouth and falls in front of "{{color|#FFD900|'''ENTERPRISES, INC.}}'''" or "{{color|#FFD900|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}". Mid-1990s prints of the show added a small IFE byline reading "{{color|orange|'''A DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT'''}}", with the logo slightly zoomed out to make room for it. | ||
*''St. Elsewhere'': Mimsie is wearing a scrub suit and a surgical mask, which is animated to look like her mouth is moving underneath when she meows. At least two episodes feature a different meow soundtrack. On the final episode, she (possibly portrayed by another cat) is hooked on life support on a hospital bed throughout the last credit roll. The credits run as usual over a picture of the MTM circle, with life support equipment attached on either side. You can hear the beeps of the heart monitor over the end theme, too. After the credits complete, the company name fades in and Mimsie flatlines and dies, with a long, high-pitched beep heard. This variation is especially rare, as reruns of the series finale plastered it over with the typical credits (as a side note, the actual cat, Mimsie, died in 1988, the same year St. Elsewhere ended). According to Grant Tinker, it was not uncommon for MTM to kill off Mimsie in their logo whenever a show got cancelled. (See also Texas Wheelers.) | *''St. Elsewhere'': Mimsie is wearing a scrub suit and a surgical mask, which is animated to look like her mouth is moving underneath when she meows. At least two episodes feature a different meow soundtrack. On the final episode, she (possibly portrayed by another cat) is hooked on life support on a hospital bed throughout the last credit roll. The credits run as usual over a picture of the MTM circle, with life support equipment attached on either side. You can hear the beeps of the heart monitor over the end theme, too. After the credits complete, the company name fades in and Mimsie flatlines and dies, with a long, high-pitched beep heard. This variation is especially rare, as reruns of the series finale plastered it over with the typical credits (as a side note, the actual cat, Mimsie, died in 1988, the same year St. Elsewhere ended). According to Grant Tinker, it was not uncommon for MTM to kill off Mimsie in their logo whenever a show got cancelled. (See also Texas Wheelers.) | ||
*''The Steve Allen Show'': Mimsie (who also wears Allen's famous black rectangular-framed Ray-Ban eyeglasses) lip-syncs Allen's "Schmock!" instead of "meow!". | *''The Steve Allen Show'': Mimsie (who also wears Allen's famous black rectangular-framed Ray-Ban eyeglasses) lip-syncs Allen's "Schmock!" instead of "meow!". | ||