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{{YouTube|id=-2UJQttmZcw}} | {{YouTube|id=-2UJQttmZcw}} | ||
'''Logo:''' We see a griffin (a Greek mythological creature with the wings and head of an eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion) sitting and holding up its left paw on the left side and the text "{{color|#FFD900|'''A Griffin production'''}}" in the Old English MT font on the right side. | '''Logo:''' We see a griffin (a Greek mythological creature with the wings and head of an eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion) sitting and holding up its left paw on the left side and the text "{{color|#FFD900|'''A Griffin production'''}}" in the Old English MT font on the right side. | ||
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'''Variant:''' On the series finale of the Art Fleming version of ''Jeopardy!'', there was a caption below the logo reading "{{color|#FFD900|'''''This program was pre-recorded'''''}}". | '''Variant:''' On the series finale of the Art Fleming version of ''Jeopardy!'', there was a caption below the logo reading "{{color|#FFD900|'''''This program was pre-recorded'''''}}". | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' | '''FX/SFX:''' None, unless one counts the credits scrolling. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The end title of the theme from any show playing. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The end title of the theme from any show playing. | ||
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{{YouTube|id=v7X12fgpmww|id2=wsGZ_OyOwos|id3=JNRoO629FmQ|id4=0KO4lEpj3ao}} | {{YouTube|id=v7X12fgpmww|id2=wsGZ_OyOwos|id3=JNRoO629FmQ|id4=0KO4lEpj3ao}} | ||
'''Logo:''' We now have a detailed outline of an Opinicus griffin sitting and holding up its left paw inside a rounded rectangle. There is also a line separating the griffin with the name "'''MERV GRIFFIN productions'''" underneath. | '''Logo:''' We now have a detailed outline of an Opinicus griffin sitting and holding up its left paw inside a rounded rectangle. There is also a line separating the griffin with the name "'''MERV GRIFFIN productions'''" underneath. | ||
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* Starting in 1979, the logo appears in shadow mode. | * Starting in 1979, the logo appears in shadow mode. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' | '''FX/SFX:''' Same as the previous logo. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Just the end-title theme from the show playing. Normally an announcer spiel for the program is also heard: | '''Music/Sounds:''' Just the end-title theme from the show playing. Normally an announcer spiel for the program is also heard: | ||
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{{YouTube|id=xIwvhKRpUro|id2=1UWC8A6jvCo|id3=HUAVEdh_oR8|id4=bcDd3SXtLL4|id5=lXPL20aIK68|id6=4m-CY0kgPtA|id7=yt5TQ_MQB24|id8=T3QY6u0tyAw|id9=TGnMpv30L24|id10=nbf7o7zMYfY|id11=CD6L6l0Pgvo}} | {{YouTube|id=xIwvhKRpUro|id2=1UWC8A6jvCo|id3=HUAVEdh_oR8|id4=bcDd3SXtLL4|id5=lXPL20aIK68|id6=4m-CY0kgPtA|id7=yt5TQ_MQB24|id8=T3QY6u0tyAw|id9=TGnMpv30L24|id10=nbf7o7zMYfY|id11=CD6L6l0Pgvo}} | ||
'''Logo:''' Against a black background, inside a box with a {{color|deepskyblue|sky blue}} border, we see a detailed drawing of the Opinicus griffin from the previous logo, in front of what looks like a chain-link fence. Below that, we see the text "{{Font|Serif|''MERV GRIFFIN PRODUCTIONS''}}" in a white italic font with a {{color|dodgerblue|light blue}} "chrome" color effect moving inside it. The griffin later blinks its eye. | '''Logo:''' Against a black background, inside a box with a {{color|deepskyblue|sky blue}} border, we see a detailed drawing of the Opinicus griffin from the previous logo, in front of what looks like a chain-link fence. Below that, we see the text "{{Font|Serif|''MERV GRIFFIN PRODUCTIONS''}}" in a white italic font with a {{color|dodgerblue|light blue}} "chrome" color effect moving inside it. The griffin later blinks its eye. | ||
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'''''The Merv Griffin Show'' Variant:''' Some episodes have the griffin blinking twice. | '''''The Merv Griffin Show'' Variant:''' Some episodes have the griffin blinking twice. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' | '''FX/SFX:''' 2D animation. For ''Wheel of Fortune'', there were various custom effects from 1984-1993. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. This logo and the King World logo following it were accompanied by the following announcements: | '''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. This logo and the King World logo following it were accompanied by the following announcements: | ||
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*The other variants are extinct. | *The other variants are extinct. | ||
'''Legacy:''' This is regarded as a classic logo that was seen on two of the most popular game shows | '''Legacy:''' This is regarded as a classic logo that was seen on two of the most popular game shows of all time. | ||
=== 4th Logo (Late January 1993-July 22, 1994) === | === 4th Logo (Late January 1993-July 22, 1994) === | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{YouTube|id=s5MYEVBttMc|id2=yBwGLeDYWsQ|id3=_0qfKHG290E|id4=zHg0E8emYkE|id5=ARya3d4V1KE}} | {{YouTube|id=s5MYEVBttMc|id2=yBwGLeDYWsQ|id3=_0qfKHG290E|id4=zHg0E8emYkE|id5=ARya3d4V1KE}} | ||
'''Logo:''' Against the same cloud background as the then-current [[Columbia Pictures Television]] logo, we see a {{color|gold}} statue of the Opinicus griffin from the previous logo on a pedestal. Underneath the griffin, in the same Bank Gothic MD BT font used on the CPT and [[TriStar Television]] logos of the time, is the text "'''MERV GRIFFIN ENTERPRISES'''", and under that, the byline "a SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT company". This logo was always followed by a graphic with the show's title card and copyright stamp. | '''Logo:''' Against the same cloud background as the then-current [[Columbia Pictures Television]] logo, we see a {{color|gold}} statue of the Opinicus griffin from the previous logo on a pedestal. Underneath the griffin, in the same Bank Gothic MD BT font used on the CPT and [[TriStar Television]] logos of the time, is the text "'''MERV GRIFFIN ENTERPRISES'''", and under that, the byline "a SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT company". This logo was always followed by a graphic with the show's title card and copyright stamp. | ||
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*On several season 9 episodes and one season 10 episode of ''Jeopardy!'' from 1993 and 1994, the logo appears on the big board after Johnny Gilbert's voice-over before cutting to the title logo with the copyright stamp and King World logo. | *On several season 9 episodes and one season 10 episode of ''Jeopardy!'' from 1993 and 1994, the logo appears on the big board after Johnny Gilbert's voice-over before cutting to the title logo with the copyright stamp and King World logo. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' None | '''FX/SFX:''' None, unless one counts the page turning effect on ''Wheel of Fortune''. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme for the show (''Jeopardy!'' or ''Wheel of Fortune'') fades out as this logo appears and the show's announcer (Johnny Gilbert on the former, Charlie O'Donnell on the latter) identifies the company. A drum roll plays while the title card/copyright info graphic is shown, followed by the (then-current) 1990 King World logo with its music and the announcement "Distributed by King World." Here are the announcements used: | '''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme for the show (''Jeopardy!'' or ''Wheel of Fortune'') fades out as this logo appears and the show's announcer (Johnny Gilbert on the former, Charlie O'Donnell on the latter) identifies the company. A drum roll plays while the title card/copyright info graphic is shown, followed by the (then-current) 1990 King World logo with its music and the announcement "Distributed by King World." Here are the announcements used: | ||