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'''Logo:''' On a {{color | '''Logo:''' On a {{color | ||
|lightgray|light | |lightgray|light grey}} background, we see a TV tube-like shape that's outlined in {{color | ||
|dimgray|dark | |dimgray|dark grey}} and filled in black. There are about eight abstract stars shining inside around the phrase "{{Font|Arial Narrow|A '''SCREEN GEMS INC.'''}} {{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Presentation'''''}}" or "{{Font|Arial Narrow|'''A SCREEN GEMS INC.'''}} {{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Production'''''}}". | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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* Another in-credit version was shown on ''The Pierre Berton Show'' with the text "'''''SCREEN GEMS Canada Production'''''" in the same font as the credits. | * Another in-credit version was shown on ''The Pierre Berton Show'' with the text "'''''SCREEN GEMS Canada Production'''''" in the same font as the credits. | ||
* Starting in late 1972, the byline "A DIVISION OF COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC." zooms up with "'''SCREEN GEMS'''" on most programs. | * Starting in late 1972, the byline "A DIVISION OF COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC." zooms up with "'''SCREEN GEMS'''" on most programs. | ||
* When shown in black & white, the standard scheme appears to be a {{color|lightgray|light | * When shown in black & white, the standard scheme appears to be a {{color|lightgray|light grey}} screen and black "'''''S'''''" and words. When shown in color, the standard scheme appears to be a {{color|gold|yellow}} screen, {{color|red}} "'''S'''", and black words. The words may or may not have actually been red at one time as well. On some prints of ''The Partridge Family'', the "'''''S'''''" and the words were both black, attributed by some to film deterioration. However, when the Columbia byline was added, everything was changed to a light grey, and that color change appeared more natural. At the same time, other Screen Gems shows carried the normal color scheme (as did ''The Partridge Family'' when it was rerun on Hallmark Channel). | ||
* Several shows in 1970 didn't have the name in bold. | * Several shows in 1970 didn't have the name in bold. | ||
* There is also a still variant of this logo with the phrase "DISTRIBUTED BY" in small print above "SCREEN GEMS". | * There is also a still variant of this logo with the phrase "DISTRIBUTED BY" in small print above "SCREEN GEMS". | ||
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* January 9, 1988-1989?: There are {{color|dodger|dodger blue}} clouds and a {{color|gold}} company name. Once again, we have the Columbia Pictures Entertainment byline (alternate 1988 logo, based on the 1982 bylineless logo). | * January 9, 1988-1989?: There are {{color|dodger|dodger blue}} clouds and a {{color|gold}} company name. Once again, we have the Columbia Pictures Entertainment byline (alternate 1988 logo, based on the 1982 bylineless logo). | ||
* January 1989-1992: There is a {{color|blue}} and {{color|navajowhite|ivory}} company name as seen on the theatrical version. Yet again, we have the Columbia Pictures Entertainment byline (network version, 1989; syndication prints have "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}" on top). On some distribution variants, the sunburst fades in, rather than out. Although it stopped general use around September 1991, a few shows, such as the ''Married... with Children'' spin-off ''Vinnie & Bobby'', used this until 1992. | * January 1989-1992: There is a {{color|blue}} and {{color|navajowhite|ivory}} company name as seen on the theatrical version. Yet again, we have the Columbia Pictures Entertainment byline (network version, 1989; syndication prints have "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}" on top). On some distribution variants, the sunburst fades in, rather than out. Although it stopped general use around September 1991, a few shows, such as the ''Married... with Children'' spin-off ''Vinnie & Bobby'', used this until 1992. | ||
* On the TV movie ''Intrigue'', the 1988 logo has a {{color| | * On the TV movie ''Intrigue'', the 1988 logo has a {{color|grey}} CPE byline. | ||
* 1989-1993: The text "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''In Association With'''}}" was added above the {{color|blue}}/{{color|navajowhite|ivory}} logo on reprints of Screen Gems shows. This followed the LBS Communications logo. From 1989-1991, the font was cheaply tacked in white with a black outline around it. This version looped part of the animation, causing the sunburst to fade out, then suddenly reappear. It would also fade in. On 1991-1993 episodes of ''Days of Our Lives'', the logo used the IAW variant with the text in the Souvenir font. | * 1989-1993: The text "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''In Association With'''}}" was added above the {{color|blue}}/{{color|navajowhite|ivory}} logo on reprints of Screen Gems shows. This followed the LBS Communications logo. From 1989-1991, the font was cheaply tacked in white with a black outline around it. This version looped part of the animation, causing the sunburst to fade out, then suddenly reappear. It would also fade in. On 1991-1993 episodes of ''Days of Our Lives'', the logo used the IAW variant with the text in the Souvenir font. | ||
* October 1991-1992: There is either a {{color|blue}}and {{color|gold}} or {{color|darkviolet|purple}} and {{color|gold}} company name with no byline. This was used during the early years of the company being owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment. | * October 1991-1992: There is either a {{color|blue}}and {{color|gold}} or {{color|darkviolet|purple}} and {{color|gold}} company name with no byline. This was used during the early years of the company being owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment. | ||
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* It was previously found on some episodes of ''Designing Women'' on TV Guide Network (now Pop). | * It was previously found on some episodes of ''Designing Women'' on TV Guide Network (now Pop). | ||
* It was also spotted when Chiller aired reruns of the series ''Werewolf''. Comedy Central's print of the movie ''Hairspray'' (1988) used the 7th variation listed in the opening (w/the '88-'93 jingle). | * It was also spotted when Chiller aired reruns of the series ''Werewolf''. Comedy Central's print of the movie ''Hairspray'' (1988) used the 7th variation listed in the opening (w/the '88-'93 jingle). | ||
* Local reruns would have the 1988 Distribution logo on several ''Good Times'' episodes, which would also appear on S1 on DVD and on Antenna TV, followed by the SPT logo. This can also be seen at the beginning of ''Village of the Giants'' (an [[Embassy Pictures]] release) when it was shown on ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' as Mike, Crow, and Tom Servo were entering the | * Local reruns would have the 1988 Distribution logo on several ''Good Times'' episodes, which would also appear on S1 on DVD and on Antenna TV, followed by the SPT logo. This can also be seen at the beginning of ''Village of the Giants'' (an [[Embassy Pictures]] release) when it was shown on ''Mystery Science Theater 3000'' as Mike, Crow, and Tom Servo were entering the theatre. | ||
* The 1982 logo can be seen on DVD in many places: the 1982 mini-series ''The Blue and the Gray'', the 1985 version of ''Alice in Wonderland'', several S2 episodes of ''Fantasy Island'' on DVD released from Shout! Factory, with music on most episodes on the season 4 DVD release of ''Punky Brewster'' from Shout! Factory and on Peacock, and without music (also plastering the Paramount logo) on a 1994 VHS of ''Road to Bali'' from Video Treasures. A 16mm B/W copy of this logo was seen on some syndicated prints of ''The Three Stooges'' short "Boobs in Arms", replacing the Screen Gems logo. | * The 1982 logo can be seen on DVD in many places: the 1982 mini-series ''The Blue and the Gray'', the 1985 version of ''Alice in Wonderland'', several S2 episodes of ''Fantasy Island'' on DVD released from Shout! Factory, with music on most episodes on the season 4 DVD release of ''Punky Brewster'' from Shout! Factory and on Peacock, and without music (also plastering the Paramount logo) on a 1994 VHS of ''Road to Bali'' from Video Treasures. A 16mm B/W copy of this logo was seen on some syndicated prints of ''The Three Stooges'' short "Boobs in Arms", replacing the Screen Gems logo. | ||
* The B&W variant of the 1982 logo can be seen on some episodes of ''The Donna Reed Show'' on Me-TV, and some movies on Antenna TV including ''Last Train from Bombay''; the B&W variant of the 1988 logo can be seen at the end of all episodes on the ''Bewitched'' VHS release titled "Love That Witch". The B&W 1982 Coca-Cola byline variant can also be seen on select reruns - mostly from season 2 - of ''Naked City'' on both Tubi and (as of this posting) Retro TV's daytime schedule. This variant usually plasters the original Screen Gems torch lady logo during the announcement by Harry Cohn; as a result, the Columbia Pictures Television logo fades out sooner and the remaining theme music is heard for about 5 seconds after fading out. | * The B&W variant of the 1982 logo can be seen on some episodes of ''The Donna Reed Show'' on Me-TV, and some movies on Antenna TV including ''Last Train from Bombay''; the B&W variant of the 1988 logo can be seen at the end of all episodes on the ''Bewitched'' VHS release titled "Love That Witch". The B&W 1982 Coca-Cola byline variant can also be seen on select reruns - mostly from season 2 - of ''Naked City'' on both Tubi and (as of this posting) Retro TV's daytime schedule. This variant usually plasters the original Screen Gems torch lady logo during the announcement by Harry Cohn; as a result, the Columbia Pictures Television logo fades out sooner and the remaining theme music is heard for about 5 seconds after fading out. | ||