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'''Logo:''' Against a {{color|red}} background, the {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} letters "'''{{color|#FFD900|C}}{{color|white|-}}{{color|#FFD900|P}}{{color|white|-}}{{color|#FFD900|T}}'''" appear one by one as each of them zooms out at the same time. The "'''{{color|#FFD900|T}}'''" is in the middle of and on a higher plane than the "'''{{color|#FFD900|C}}'''" and "'''{{color|#FFD900|P}}'''", which slide upwards diagonally to merge with the "'''{{color|#FFD900|T}}'''" to form a stylized logo, which looks like a pretzel. On either side of the logo's stem are the words "'''COLUMBIA'''" and "'''PICTURES'''", and below that "'''TELEVISION'''". Underneath that is the byline "A DIVISION OF COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC." all in a white bold Eurostile font.
'''Logo:''' Against a {{color|red}} background, the {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} letters "'''{{color|#FFD900|C}}{{color|white|-}}{{color|#FFD900|P}}{{color|white|-}}{{color|#FFD900|T}}'''" appear one by one (syncing to the first three notes of the theme), zooming out. The "'''{{color|#FFD900|T}}'''" appears in the center and above "'''{{color|#FFD900|C}}'''" and "'''{{color|#FFD900|P}}'''", both of which slide upwards diagonally to merge with the "'''{{color|#FFD900|T}}'''" to form a stylized logo, resembling a pretzel. On either side of the logo's stem are the words "'''COLUMBIA'''" and "'''PICTURES'''", and below that "'''TELEVISION'''". Underneath that is the byline "A DIVISION OF COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC." all in a white bold Eurostile font.


'''Variant:''' A stretched 16:9 variant exists.
'''Variant:''' A stretched 16:9 variant exists.
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'''FX/SFX:''' Cel animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Cel animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A slightly sped-up version of the 1970-1974 Screen Gems music as the first three opening notes bring forth the three initials in the logo. The rest of the theme plays normally. The first three notes appear to be played faster than on the Screen Gems version.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A slightly sped-up version of the 1970-1974 Screen Gems music. The first three notes seem to be played faster than the original version.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
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* Its first appearance appears to have been on syndicated versions of 29 features from the Columbia Pictures library, including ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'', ''The Professionals'', ''Born Free'', ''The Love Machine'', and ''Easy Rider''.
* Its first appearance appears to have been on syndicated versions of 29 features from the Columbia Pictures library, including ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'', ''The Professionals'', ''Born Free'', ''The Love Machine'', and ''Easy Rider''.
* This is retained on Sony Movie Channel's airings of ''Cage Without a Key'' (as does Crackle's copy as well) and ''Banjo Hackett'' (while the DVD release of the latter has it plastered with a low pitched [[Sony Pictures Television|SPT]] logo).
* This is retained on Sony Movie Channel's airings of ''Cage Without a Key'' (as does Crackle's copy as well) and ''Banjo Hackett'' (while the DVD release of the latter has it plastered with a low pitched [[Sony Pictures Television|SPT]] logo).
'''Legacy:''' This logo's rough animation and design as well as its use of the "S from Hell" theme signified that this logo was only temporary until the "Sunburst" was introduced two years later.


===2nd Logo (September 21, 1976-September 28, 1982, April 13, 1983)===
===2nd Logo (September 21, 1976-September 28, 1982, April 13, 1983)===
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'''Logo:''' We see a bright torch light appear against a black screen and as it shrinks, it changes into a more "abstract" torch light. The light rays recede from the bottom to about halfway with 13 symmetrical white light rays remaining. An {{color|orangered|orange-red}} semicircle, fades in from behind the rays and the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|orange|'''Columbia Pictures Television'''}}}}" appear under it in an {{color|orange}} Souvenir font. The entire logo then slowly backs away as it fades out.
'''Logo:''' It's essentially the second half of the 1976 [[Columbia Pictures]] logo, except the semicircle is {{color|orange}}, and the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|orange|'''Columbia Pictures Television'''}}}}" appears under instead. The footage also seems to be played faster than the theatrical logo.


'''Trivia:'''
'''Trivia:'''
* This logo is actually the second half of the 1976 [[Columbia Pictures]] movie logo and, aside from a different color designation for the abstract torch, the footage also seems to be played faster than its theatrical counterpart.
* Depending on the quality of the film print or telecine, the logo would appear slightly {{color|red}}. It should be noted that despite this, orange was the designated color for Columbia's television unit during this era.
* Depending on the quality of the film print or telecine, the logo would appear slightly {{color|red}}. It should be noted that despite this, orange was the designated color for Columbia's television unit during this era.
* According to the book Screen Gems: A History of Columbia Pictures Television from Cohn to Coke, 1948-1983, by television historian Jeb H. Perry, this logo was described as "a graphic representing the glow from The Lady's torch".
* According to the book Screen Gems: A History of Columbia Pictures Television from Cohn to Coke, 1948-1983, by television historian Jeb H. Perry, this logo was described as "a graphic representing the glow from The Lady's torch".
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* A nearly still version of this logo was seen on the failed TV pilot ''Johnny Garage''. The logo slides down from the Sonny Grosso/Larry Jacobson Productions logo. The words "In association with" are seen above the sunburst in red, with the CPT name below the sunburst, also in red. The words are all in a thicker Souvenir font than what's seen on the animated logo.
* A nearly still version of this logo was seen on the failed TV pilot ''Johnny Garage''. The logo slides down from the Sonny Grosso/Larry Jacobson Productions logo. The words "In association with" are seen above the sunburst in red, with the CPT name below the sunburst, also in red. The words are all in a thicker Souvenir font than what's seen on the animated logo.


'''FX/SFX:''' Cel animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Camera-controlled animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The television theme is a variation of the theatrical logo's music. Was also written by Suzanne Ciani. Some people find it appropriate for the company that would be owned by Coca-Cola, as the effects in the song resemble the sound of pouring and fizzing soda.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The television theme is a variation of the theatrical logo's music. Was also written by Suzanne Ciani. Some people find it appropriate for the company that would be owned by Coca-Cola, as the effects in the song resemble the sound of pouring and fizzing soda.
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'''Logo:''' We see the then-current [[Columbia Pictures]] logo, with the lady holding a light torch on top of a pedestal (Columbia, a representation of the USA), in her 1981-1993 incarnation against the backdrop of clouds. The words "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''Columbia Pictures'''}}}}" in Souvenir appear on either side of the torch lady, the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''Television'''}}}}" underneath in the same font, and underneath that, either the respective company byline or sometimes nothing at all. The woman's torch "shines" after the music ends, and the words also shine lightly.
'''Logo:''' We see the then-current [[Columbia Pictures]] logo, with the torch lady in her 1981-1993 incarnation. The words "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''Columbia Pictures'''}}}}" in Souvenir are seen on both sides of the torch lady, the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''Television'''}}}}" underneath in the same font. Most of the time, a company byline is seen below. The lady's torch "shines" throughout.
* From 1982-1989, a redrawn version of the 1982 theatrical logo was used as the basis, with the lady's robe being cream-colored.
* From 1982-1989, a redrawn version of the 1982 theatrical logo was used as the basis, with the lady's robe being cream-colored.
* From 1989-1992, the actual 1982 theatrical logo was used as the basis. If you look closely at the torch, you can see the sunburst slowly dimming out. The word "Television", which is still in the 1982 TV logo style, clashes with the theatrical company name's style.
* From 1989-1992, the actual 1982 theatrical logo was used as the basis. If you look closely at the torch, you can see the sunburst slowly dimming out. The word "Television", which is still in the 1982 TV logo style, clashes with the theatrical company name's style.
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* A fade in variant of the 1989 logo was spotted on the 1989 TV pilot ''Shivers'', which aired as part of the CBS Summer Playhouse.
* A fade in variant of the 1989 logo was spotted on the 1989 TV pilot ''Shivers'', which aired as part of the CBS Summer Playhouse.


'''FX/SFX:''' Likely Scanimate animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Likely motion-controlled effects for the torch shine.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
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* It recently made a appearance on Decades airings of some ''Riptide'' episodes, which they recently aired as part of their weekend binge.
* It recently made a appearance on Decades airings of some ''Riptide'' episodes, which they recently aired as part of their weekend binge.
* The 1989 and 1991 variants were spotted on many later-season episodes of ''Who's the Boss?'' on GAC Family, followed by the SPT logo.
* The 1989 and 1991 variants were spotted on many later-season episodes of ''Who's the Boss?'' on GAC Family, followed by the SPT logo.
'''Legacy:''' This was the first logo to replace the Embassy logo starting in 1988 on shows from Embassy. Many shows stopped using this logo in 1992, although ''The Young and the Restless'' and ''Days of Our Lives'' continued to use the blue/ivory logo until 1993. This was also used for the first season of ''The Larry Sanders Show'', which premiered in August 1992.


===4th Logo (August 15, 1992-May 19, 2001)===
===4th Logo (August 15, 1992-May 19, 2001)===
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'''Logo:''' We see a still picture of a brand new Columbia Torch Lady (painted by Michael J. Deas, and modeled by Louisiana homemaker, Jenny Joseph; some think it looks like actress Annette Benning) holding a light torch on top of a new pedestal against a cloud background with a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} sky around it. The word "{{color|silver|'''COLUMBIA'''}}" appears in giant chiseled {{color|silver|silver}} letters behind her at the very top, similar to the classic Columbia Pictures logo from 1936-1976. Underneath the lady are the words "'''COLUMBIA PICTURES TELEVISION'''", or until 1996, "'''COLUMBIA PICTURES TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION'''" (in the Bank Gothic Condensed Bold font) and underneath that is the byline "a SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT company".
'''Logo:''' We see a picture of a brand new Columbia Torch Lady, holding a light torch on top of a new pedestal against a cloud background with a {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} sky around it. The word "{{color|silver|'''COLUMBIA'''}}" appears in giant chiseled {{color|silver|silver}} letters behind her at the very top, similar to the classic Columbia Pictures logo from 1936-1976. Underneath the lady are the words "'''COLUMBIA PICTURES TELEVISION'''", or until 1996, "'''COLUMBIA PICTURES TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION'''" (in the Bank Gothic Condensed Bold font) and underneath that is the byline "a SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT company".


'''Trivia:''' The painting was originally made in 1991 by Michael J. Deas and made its debut in 1992.
'''Trivia:''' The painting was originally made in 1991 by Michael J. Deas and made its debut in 1992.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* The Torch Lady's original artwork was painted by Michael J. Deas, and modeled by Louisiana homemaker, Jenny Joseph. Some think it looks like actress Annette Benning.
* There is a black & white variation that was used to plaster Screen Gems logos on their shows.
* There is a black & white variation that was used to plaster Screen Gems logos on their shows.
* On the TV pilot movie of ''Dark Skies'' known as "The Awakening", the name and the byline fade out at the same time as the logo.
* On the TV pilot movie of ''Dark Skies'' known as "The Awakening", the name and the byline fade out at the same time as the logo.
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* A rare 1.37:1 "academy" version exists.
* A rare 1.37:1 "academy" version exists.


'''FX/SFX:''' None. Except when it fades out, where the name along with the byline below dims out and later fades out completely.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Here are the main versions:
'''Music/Sounds:''' Here are the main versions:
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* This plasters the TriStar Television logo on Amazon Prime's print of ''Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert''.
* This plasters the TriStar Television logo on Amazon Prime's print of ''Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert''.
* The CPTD logo can be currently seen on reruns of the original ''Fantasy Island'' on getTV.  
* The CPTD logo can be currently seen on reruns of the original ''Fantasy Island'' on getTV.  
'''Legacy:''' This appeared almost a year before movies began using this new Torch Lady in 1993.


== Copyright Stamps ==
== Copyright Stamps ==
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