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Logo descriptions by mr3urious and thehugetvfan
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===Background===
 
Valleycrest Productions Ltd. is a division of Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution, initially formed as a subsidiary of ABC in 1987.
<u>Background:</u> Valleycrest Productions Ltd. is a division of Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution, initially formed as a subsidiary of ABC in 1987.


===1st Logo (April 11, 1994-June 24, 2011)===
===1st Logo (April 11, 1994-June 24, 2011)===
Valleycrest Productions (1994, Copyright)Valleycrest Productions (1999)Valleycrest Productions (1998-2011)


<u>Logo:</u> Above a valley with hills and green grass, we see the bronze words "VALLEYCREST PRODUCTIONS LTD." arranged somewhat like this:
'''Logo:''' Above a valley with hills and green grass, we see the bronze words "VALLEYCREST PRODUCTIONS LTD." arranged somewhat like this:


VALLEYCREST<br>
VALLEYCREST</br>
------P R O D U C T I O N S---L T D .
P R O D U C T I O N S     L T D .


zoom up to the top of the screen. "PRODUCTIONS LTD." is written on a bronze rectangle in black. The words shine.
zoom up to the top of the screen. "PRODUCTIONS LTD." is written in black on a bronze rectangle. The words shine.


<u>Variant:</u> Copyright stamps appear on ''Mike & Maty'' and ''Win Ben Stein's Money''. The former has "© (YEAR) American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All rights reserved" below while the latter has "© (YEAR) All rights reserved".
'''Variant:''' Copyright stamps appear on ''Mike & Maty'' and ''Win Ben Stein's Money''. ''Mike & Maty'' has "© (YEAR) American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All rights reserved" below. On ''Win Ben Stein's Money'', it reads "© (YEAR) All rights reserved."


<u>FX/SFX:</u> The zoom-up and shine. Also, the moving clouds.
'''FX/SFX:''' The zoom-up and shine. Also, the moving clouds.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> The closing theme of the show; original ''Millionaire'' airings used ABC's generic theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show; original ''Millionaire'' airings used ABC's generic theme.


<u>Availability:</u> Rare. Appears on the U.S. (and possibly UK) version of ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?''. This first appeared on a ABC Daytime show, Mike & Maty. This was also seen on the Comedy Central game show ''Win Ben Stein's Money'', which was last seen in reruns on GSN from 2004-2006.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Appears on the U.S. (and possibly UK) version of ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?''. This first appeared on the ABC daytime show ''Mike & Maty''. This was also seen on the Comedy Central game show ''Win Ben Stein's Money'', which was last seen in reruns on GSN from 2004-2006.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


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===2nd Logo (September 5, 2011-)===
===2nd Logo (September 5, 2011-)===
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<u>Logo:</u> Same as before, but the valley is enhanced and looks more realistic, and the words are in gold/bronze, this time flipping upward while zooming.
'''Logo:''' Same as before, but the valley is enhanced and looks more realistic, and the words are in gold/bronze, this time flipping upward while zooming.


<u>FX/SFX:</u> Same as the 1st logo, but the words now flip upward.
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the 1st logo, but the words now flip upward.


<u>Music/Sounds:</u> Same as the 1st logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 1st logo.


<u>Availability:</u> Uncommon. The last new episode of the US syndicated ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' aired on May 31, 2019, and as of early September 2019, most stations have pulled it from their schedules. It debuted on the 2011-2012 season of ''Millionaire'' when the show converted to high definition. Also appeared on the 2020 revival of said show as well.
'''Availability:''' Common. It debuted on the 2011-2012 season of the syndicated ''Millionaire'' when the show transitioned to high definition. The last new episode of the series aired on May 31, 2019, and reruns lasted on most stations into September 2019. It returned to television on the 2020 ABC network revival of ''Millionaire''. Reruns of the syndicated series are also currently seen on many CW stations in late night timeslots.


<u>Editor's Note:</u> None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


[[Category:Television Logos]]
[[Category:Television Logos]]
[[Category:The Walt Disney Company]]
[[Category:The Walt Disney Company]]

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