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===Background===
===Background=== <!--T:1-->
When [[Universal Television]] and the USA Networks were sold to Barry Diller's HSN Inc. from Jos. Seagram and Sons in 1997 (though they kept a 45% interest in Diller's operations), the company was renamed to "Studios USA Television LLC". However in 1998, Universal Studios acquired [[PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (UK)|PolyGram Filmed Entertainment]] and then folded PolyGram into Universal, reforming Universal Television when the acquisition was completed in 1999. In 2001, USA Networks was purchased by Vivendi Universal, reuniting Studios USA with Universal Studios, and renaming Studios USA to "Universal Network Television" and Studios USA Television Distribution to "Universal Domestic Television". In June 2002, the "Universal Glittering Globe" replaced the Studios USA logo. After Vivendi Universal bought back the USA Networks and Studios USA to fully reform Universal Television, the company kept the USA Cable Entertainment name for cable television shows from USA Network and Sci-Fi. Following the introduction of the [[NBCUniversal Television|NBC Universal]] logo on July 12, 2004, USA Cable Entertainment, along with other NBC Universal subsidiaries, has either used this ID or Universal Television. This logo was in use as the ID of USA Cable Entertainment, the production unit of USA Network and Sci-Fi Channel.
When [[Universal Television]] and the USA Networks were sold to Barry Diller's HSN Inc. from Jos. Seagram and Sons in 1997 (though they kept a 45% interest in Diller's operations), the company was renamed to "Studios USA Television LLC". However in 1998, Universal Studios acquired [[PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (UK)|PolyGram Filmed Entertainment]] and then folded PolyGram into Universal, reforming Universal Television when the acquisition was completed in 1999. In 2001, USA Networks was purchased by Vivendi Universal, reuniting Studios USA with Universal Studios, and renaming Studios USA to "Universal Network Television" and Studios USA Television Distribution to "Universal Domestic Television". In June 2002, the "Universal Glittering Globe" replaced the Studios USA logo. After Vivendi Universal bought back the USA Networks and Studios USA to fully reform Universal Television, the company kept the USA Cable Entertainment name for cable television shows from USA Network and Sci-Fi. Following the introduction of the [[NBCUniversal Television|NBC Universal]] logo on July 12, 2004, USA Cable Entertainment, along with other NBC Universal subsidiaries, has either used this ID or Universal Television. This logo was in use as the ID of USA Cable Entertainment, the production unit of USA Network and Sci-Fi Channel.


=== 1st Logo (1998) ===
=== 1st Logo (1998) === <!--T:2-->


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[[File:Studios USA (1998).png|frameless|center]]
[[File:Studios USA (1998).png|frameless|center]]
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'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|gray|gray}} background, we see the words "{{Font color|silver|{{Small|{{Font|Impact|STUDIOS}}}} '''{{Big|USA}}'''}}" in {{Font color|silver|silver}} lettering with the word "{{Font color|silver|{{Small|{{Font|Impact|STUDIOS}}}}}}" above in a small font and "{{Font color|silver|{{Big|'''USA'''}}}}" in a large font below with a shadow effect behind the letters. There is a {{Font color|blue|blue}} line in between the words.
'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|gray|gray}} background, we see the words "{{Font color|silver|{{Small|{{Font|Impact|STUDIOS}}}} '''{{Big|USA}}'''}}" in {{Font color|silver|silver}} lettering with the word "{{Font color|silver|{{Small|{{Font|Impact|STUDIOS}}}}}}" above in a small font and "{{Font color|silver|{{Big|'''USA'''}}}}" in a large font below with a shadow effect behind the letters. There is a {{Font color|blue|blue}} line in between the words.


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'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


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'''Music/Sounds:''' The end-title theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The end-title theme.


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'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. This was only a placeholder that was only seen on the unsold/unaired pilot ''Hollyweird''.  
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. This was only a placeholder that was only seen on the unsold/unaired pilot ''Hollyweird''.  


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'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


=== 2nd Logo (1998-2004) ===
=== 2nd Logo (1998-2004) === <!--T:9-->


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'''Nickname:''' "Abstract USA Flag"
'''Nickname:''' "Abstract USA Flag"


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'''Logo:''' Many {{Font color|red|red}} and {{Font color|blue|blue}} lines spin through a white background. The words "'''{{Font color|red|STUDIOS}} {{Font color|blue|USA}}'''" slide in near the left of the screen with "{{Font color|red|'''STUDIOS'''}}" above "{{Font color|blue|'''USA'''}}". The lines make a stop to reveal a U.S. flag motif.
'''Logo:''' Many {{Font color|red|red}} and {{Font color|blue|blue}} lines spin through a white background. The words "'''{{Font color|red|STUDIOS}} {{Font color|blue|USA}}'''" slide in near the left of the screen with "{{Font color|red|'''STUDIOS'''}}" above "{{Font color|blue|'''USA'''}}". The lines make a stop to reveal a U.S. flag motif.


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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*For co-produced shows, "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" appears above the logo.
*For co-produced shows, "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" appears above the logo.
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*On some shows, the logo is stretched.
*On some shows, the logo is stretched.


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'''FX/SFX:''' The lines streaking and forming the U.S. flag.  
'''FX/SFX:''' The lines streaking and forming the U.S. flag.  


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'''Music/Sounds:''' Whoosh sounds are heard when the flag animates.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Whoosh sounds are heard when the flag animates.


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'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*On ''Xena: Warrior Princess'', only one whoosh sound is heard.
*On ''Xena: Warrior Princess'', only one whoosh sound is heard.
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*NBC, CBS and ABC airings used a generic theme.
*NBC, CBS and ABC airings used a generic theme.


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'''Availability:''' Common.
'''Availability:''' Common.
*The Studios USA variant appeared on network and syndicated shows of the time such as ''Law & Order'' episodes from the era, ''The Agency'', season 1 of ''The District'', ''Jerry Springer'' and ''Maury'', among others. Reruns of the latter two shows will however have the [[NBCUniversal Television|NBCUniversal Television Distribution]] logo. It was previously seen on ''Crossing Over with John Edward'' on Sci-Fi Channel (now Syfy). The cable variant appeared on shows and made-for-TV movies usually produced for USA Network and Sci-Fi Channel, such as ''Peacemakers'' (in which the NBC.com prints retains it), seasons 1-2 (and the first 5 episodes of season 3) of ''Monk'' on MeTV and on at least two season 1 episodes of ''Sitting Ducks'' last aired on the now-defunct Qubo network. Made-for-TV movies with this logo include ''Helen of Troy'', ''Prancer Returns'', ''Terminal Invasion'', ''Spartacus'' (2004), and the 2003 ''Battlestar Galactica'' miniseries, among others.  
*The Studios USA variant appeared on network and syndicated shows of the time such as ''Law & Order'' episodes from the era, ''The Agency'', season 1 of ''The District'', ''Jerry Springer'' and ''Maury'', among others. Reruns of the latter two shows will however have the [[NBCUniversal Television|NBCUniversal Television Distribution]] logo. It was previously seen on ''Crossing Over with John Edward'' on Sci-Fi Channel (now Syfy). The cable variant appeared on shows and made-for-TV movies usually produced for USA Network and Sci-Fi Channel, such as ''Peacemakers'' (in which the NBC.com prints retains it), seasons 1-2 (and the first 5 episodes of season 3) of ''Monk'' on MeTV and on at least two season 1 episodes of ''Sitting Ducks'' last aired on the now-defunct Qubo network. Made-for-TV movies with this logo include ''Helen of Troy'', ''Prancer Returns'', ''Terminal Invasion'', ''Spartacus'' (2004), and the 2003 ''Battlestar Galactica'' miniseries, among others.  
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*Strangely, the Cable Entertainment logo was spotted at the start of a Roku Channel print of ''Joe Gould's Secret'' (2000), following the 1997 [[Universal Pictures]] logo and as a result plastering the [[USA Films]] logo that was originally used on that film.  
*Strangely, the Cable Entertainment logo was spotted at the start of a Roku Channel print of ''Joe Gould's Secret'' (2000), following the 1997 [[Universal Pictures]] logo and as a result plastering the [[USA Films]] logo that was originally used on that film.  


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'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


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[[Category:Television logos]]  
[[Category:Television logos]]  
[[Category:Comcast]]  
[[Category:Comcast]]  
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