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*For its 2019 appearance, the fanfare was re-recorded.
*For its 2019 appearance, the fanfare was re-recorded.


'''Availability:''' Extinct on television, but common on recordings, since it was used for a stunning 15 years thanks to its popularity. It can also be seen on HBO's YouTube channel. This was also screened before movies in Bryant Park in New York City until 2019, shown every Monday evening in summer, and on "Screen on the Green" in Washington, D.C. until 2015. Makes a surprise appearance on the 2019 special ''Dan Soder: Son of a Gary''.
'''Availability:''' It can also be seen on HBO's YouTube channel. This was also screened before movies in Bryant Park in New York City until 2019, shown every Monday evening in summer, and on "Screen on the Green" in Washington, D.C. until 2015. Makes a surprise appearance on the 2019 special ''Dan Soder: Son of a Gary''.


'''Legacy:''' One of the most--or even arguably ''the'' most--beloved and iconic opening bumpers of the 1980s, thanks to the sheer amounts of detail and effort put into the visuals, and its iconic music, which HBO has consistently continued to use in modified forms ever since.
'''Legacy:''' One of the most--or even arguably ''the'' most--beloved and iconic opening bumpers of the 1980s, thanks to the sheer amounts of detail and effort put into the visuals, and its iconic music, which HBO has consistently continued to use in modified forms ever since.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A powerful, dramatic orchestral fanfare that uses the 12-note HBO fanfare at the beginning, and near the end. During the "HBO City" sequence, there are whooshes that can be heard from passing cars and buses.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A powerful, dramatic orchestral fanfare that uses the 12-note HBO fanfare at the beginning, and near the end. During the "HBO City" sequence, there are whooshes that can be heard from passing cars and buses.


'''Availability:''' Extinct, but it was used for 12 years, so it may appear on old tapes, DVDs, and/or digital recordings. Also appeared on most of the HBO multiplex channels from 2002 on (with the exception of HBO Family).
'''Availability:''' It may appear on old tapes, DVDs, and/or digital recordings. Also appeared on most of the HBO multiplex channels from 2002 on (with the exception of HBO Family).


===15th Open (April 2, 2011-)===
===15th Open (April 2, 2011-)===
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