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<u>Background</u>: King World Productions, Inc. was a television company established in 1964 by Charles '''King''' when they gained the distribution rights to the classic ''Our Gang'' (later re-titled ''The Little Rascals'') shorts. Years later, the company was ran by his children; Roger, Michael, Robert, Diana, Richard, and Karen King after King's death. In 1982, King World joined forces with [[Merv Griffin Enterprises]] to handle all of Griffin's nightly syndicated programming, including when they've launched a syndicated version of ''Wheel of Fortune'' on September 19, 1983, acquired the syndication rights to ''The Merv Griffin Show'' from [[Metromedia Producers Corporation]], and two syndicated pilots of ''Jeopardy!'' until the series officially launched on September 10, 1984. King World later formed an ad-sales barter division "[[Camelot Entertainment Sales]]", which would become "King World Media Sales" (now "CBS Television Distribution Media Sales") in 1997. In 2000, King World was acquired by CBS and was made part of "[[CBS Enterprises]]" under Viacom, Inc. (now "ViacomCBS"). On September 26, 2006, King World merged with [[CBS Paramount Television|CBS Paramount Domestic Television]], CBS Paramount International Television (now "[[CBS Studios International]]"), and [[CBS Home Entertainment]] to form [[CBS Television Distribution]]. Today, King World remains as an in-name-only unit of CBS Television Distribution known as "KWP Studios" on ''Rachael Ray'', a unit of CBS Corporation. The name "King World Productions, Inc." is still used as an intellectual property on such of its properties such as ''The Little Rascals'' with a co-ownership by CBS Television Distribution.
===Background===
King World Productions, Inc. was a television company established in 1964 by Charles '''King''' when they gained the distribution rights to the classic ''Our Gang'' (later re-titled ''The Little Rascals'') shorts. Years later, the company was ran by his children; Roger, Michael, Robert, Diana, Richard, and Karen King after King's death. In 1982, King World joined forces with [[Merv Griffin Enterprises]] to handle all of Griffin's nightly syndicated programming, including when they've launched a syndicated version of ''Wheel of Fortune'' on September 19, 1983, acquired the syndication rights to ''The Merv Griffin Show'' from [[Metromedia Producers Corporation]], and two syndicated pilots of ''Jeopardy!'' until the series officially launched on September 10, 1984. King World later formed an ad-sales barter division "[[Camelot Entertainment Sales]]", which would become "King World Media Sales" (now "CBS Television Distribution Media Sales") in 1997. In 2000, King World was acquired by CBS and was made part of "[[CBS Enterprises]]" under Viacom, Inc. (now "ViacomCBS"). On September 26, 2006, King World merged with [[CBS Paramount Television|CBS Paramount Domestic Television]], CBS Paramount International Television (now "[[CBS Studios International]]"), and [[CBS Home Entertainment]] to form [[CBS Television Distribution]]. Today, King World remains as an in-name-only unit of CBS Television Distribution known as "KWP Studios" on ''Rachael Ray'', a unit of CBS Corporation. The name "King World Productions, Inc." is still used as an intellectual property on such of its properties such as ''The Little Rascals'' with a co-ownership by CBS Television Distribution.




 
=== 1st Logo <br>(1970?-1977) ===
=== 1st Logo (1970?-1977) ===


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<u>Logo</u>: On a black background (or superimposed over the first scene of a short), in-credit text is displayed that says: "'''CHARLES KING Presents'''". At the end of shorts, "'''A KING-WORLD PRODUCTION'''" is seen where the Charles King credit should be.
'''Logo:''' On a black background (or superimposed over the first scene of a short), in-credit text is displayed that says: "'''CHARLES KING Presents'''". At the end of shorts, "'''A KING-WORLD PRODUCTION'''" is seen where the Charles King credit should be.


<u>FX/SFX</u>: None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


<u>Music/Sounds</u>: Silence, or the opening and closing themes of the short.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Silence, or the opening and closing themes of the short.


<u>Availability</u>: Extinct. It was seen on TV prints of The ''Little Rascals''.
'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was seen on TV prints of The ''Little Rascals''.


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




 
=== 2nd Logo <br>(1977-1984) ===
=== 2nd Logo (1977-1984) ===


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<u>Nicknames</u>: "KWP", "Zooming-In KWP Crown"
'''Nicknames:''' "KWP", "Zooming-In KWP Crown"


<u>Logo</u>: On a brown background, we see a {{Font color|#ffa500|yellow}} abstract crown motif zooming in. Then two {{Font color|#ffa500|yellow}} letters, a "{{Font color|#ffa500|K}}" and a "{{Font color|#ffa500|P}}", lock in between the crown from
'''Logo:''' On a brown background, we see a {{Font color|#ffa500|yellow}} abstract crown motif zooming in. Then two {{Font color|#ffa500|yellow}} letters, a "{{Font color|#ffa500|K}}" and a "{{Font color|#ffa500|P}}", lock in between the crown from
King World Productions (1977)
King World Productions (1977)
left and right of the screen. The crown evolves into a "'''W'''" as the bottom part fades away, as the company name "KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS" fades in.
left and right of the screen. The crown evolves into a "'''W'''" as the bottom part fades away, as the company name "KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS" fades in.


<u>Variants</u>:
'''Variants:'''
:*This logo was in black & white on ''The Little Rascals'' and the logo was referred to as "A KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS Release".
:*This logo was in black & white on ''The Little Rascals'' and the logo was referred to as "A KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS Release".
:*At the beginning of some TV shows and cartoons, the same logo animation played, but with different text that says "KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS Presents".
:*At the beginning of some TV shows and cartoons, the same logo animation played, but with different text that says "KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS Presents".


<u>FX/SFX</u>: The joining of the three initials.
'''FX/SFX:''' The joining of the three initials.


<u>Music/Sounds</u>: The end theme of the show.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show.


<u>Availability</u>: Extinct.
'''Availability:''' Extinct.
:*It was mostly seen on syndicated prints of ''The Little Rascals'' from the late '70s-early '80s, but this has been replaced by the 5th logo.
:*It was mostly seen on syndicated prints of ''The Little Rascals'' from the late '70s-early '80s, but this has been replaced by the 5th logo.
:*It possibly appeared at the end of Merle Elli's ''The Butcher'', and maybe at some point also appeared on ''House Call'', a 90-second program, starring Dr. Lendon Smith.
:*It possibly appeared at the end of Merle Elli's ''The Butcher'', and maybe at some point also appeared on ''House Call'', a 90-second program, starring Dr. Lendon Smith.


<u>Editor's Note</u>: The color variant's existence has been a subject of debate and has yet to turn up. In regards to the logo itself, it is definitely very rough. Its film quality and choppy animation make it look like its from the 1950s, though this may have been done intentionally to blend in better with the end of ''The Little Rascals''.
'''Editor's Note:''' The color variant's existence has been a subject of debate and has yet to turn up. In regards to the logo itself, it is definitely very rough. Its film quality and choppy animation make it look like its from the 1950s, though this may have been done intentionally to blend in better with the end of ''The Little Rascals''.






=== 3rd Logo (September 13, 1982-June 1984) ===
=== 3rd Logo <br>(September 13, 1982-June 1984) ===


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<u>Logo</u>: It's just in-credit text that says:
'''Logo:''' It's just in-credit text that says:


<div style="text-align: center;font-size:32px;">'''KING WORLD'''</div>
<div style="text-align: center;font-size:32px;">'''KING WORLD'''</div>
<div style="text-align: center;font-size:26px;line-height:1;">'''Productions, Inc.'''</div>
<div style="text-align: center;font-size:26px;line-height:1;">'''Productions, Inc.'''</div>


<u>Variants</u>:
'''Variants:'''
:*From November 1983-1984, this text would appear superimposed on the wheel on ''Wheel of Fortune'', while the wheel spins.
:*From November 1983-1984, this text would appear superimposed on the wheel on ''Wheel of Fortune'', while the wheel spins.
:*On the 1983 pilot of ''Jeopardy!'', the text said "Distributed by KING WORLD, Inc."
:*On the 1983 pilot of ''Jeopardy!'', the text said "Distributed by KING WORLD, Inc."
:*On the 2nd ''Jeopardy!'' pilot from January 8, 1984, the text appears on a blue background with white lettering.
:*On the 2nd ''Jeopardy!'' pilot from January 8, 1984, the text appears on a blue background with white lettering.


<u>FX/SFX</u>: None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


<u>Music/Sounds/Voice-overs</u>: The end title theme from any show with any announcer announcing "Distributed by King World Productions, Inc.":
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-overs:''' The end title theme from any show with any announcer announcing "Distributed by King World Productions, Inc.":
:*Jack Clark on ''Wheel of Fortune'' from 1983-84: "''Wheel of Fortune'' is a Merv Griffin Production. Distributed by King World Productions, Inc."
:*Jack Clark on ''Wheel of Fortune'' from 1983-84: "''Wheel of Fortune'' is a Merv Griffin Production. Distributed by King World Productions, Inc."
:*Carol Bilger on The Merv Griffin Show''Italic text'': "''The Merv Griffin Show'' is a Merv Griffin Production in association with and is distributed by King World Productions, Inc."
:*Carol Bilger on The Merv Griffin Show''Italic text'': "''The Merv Griffin Show'' is a Merv Griffin Production in association with and is distributed by King World Productions, Inc."
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:*Johnny Gilbert from the 2nd ''Jeopardy!'' pilot in 1984: "This has been a Merv Griffin Production. Distributed by King World Productions."
:*Johnny Gilbert from the 2nd ''Jeopardy!'' pilot in 1984: "This has been a Merv Griffin Production. Distributed by King World Productions."


<u>Availability</u>: Ultra rare.
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare.
:*This logo debuted on the Barry & Enright production ''Soapworld'', and was also seen on ''The Merv Griffin Show'', the first syndicated season of ''Wheel of Fortune'', and the first two pilots of ''Jeopardy!''.
:*This logo debuted on the Barry & Enright production ''Soapworld'', and was also seen on ''The Merv Griffin Show'', the first syndicated season of ''Wheel of Fortune'', and the first two pilots of ''Jeopardy!''.
:*When GSN re-aired ''Wheel of Fortune'' a decade ago, this in-credit text was intact on some episodes. However, this would get plastered by either the 1994 or 1997 CTT logo with Jack Clark announcing "Distributed by" and then would cut to Charlie O'Donnell's voice saying "[[Columbia TriStar Television]]" while the CTT theme is playing. Regardless, the pilot episodes won't be airing on TV anytime soon.
:*When GSN re-aired ''Wheel of Fortune'' a decade ago, this in-credit text was intact on some episodes. However, this would get plastered by either the 1994 or 1997 CTT logo with Jack Clark announcing "Distributed by" and then would cut to Charlie O'Donnell's voice saying "[[Columbia TriStar Television]]" while the CTT theme is playing. Regardless, the pilot episodes won't be airing on TV anytime soon.
:*This was also seen on the second pilot of ''Jeopardy!'' on Netflix.
:*This was also seen on the second pilot of ''Jeopardy!'' on Netflix.


<u>Editor's Note</u>: For viewers more familiar with the newer King World logos, this simple in-credit notice might be a little unexpected, but it's nothing that's too out of place.
'''Editor's Note:''' For viewers more familiar with the newer King World logos, this simple in-credit notice might be a little unexpected, but it's nothing that's too out of place.






=== 4th Logo (September 10, 1984-1991) ===
=== 4th Logo <br>(September 10, 1984-1991) ===


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<u>Nickname</u>: "Stars and Stripes"
'''Nickname:''' "Stars and Stripes"


<u>Logo</u>: Over a {{Font color|#c478ff|violet}} space background with lots of stars, we see tons of thin light rays in shades of {{Font color|blue|blue}} and {{Font color|#00ff00|green}} coming from a source of light in the center. All at the same time, an azure star comes from the source of light and flies up while the words "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ING'''''}}" and "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ORLD'''''}}" (in the same color of the star) in Boost SSi Italic, slide in from the left and the right, respectively, as the entire logo begins to zoom out. The star moves to the bottom of the "<span style="font-size:larger;">{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''W'''''}}</span>" in "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ORLD'''''}}", then a small {{Font color|blue|blue}} triangle appears below the star and the "<span style="font-size:larger;">{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''W'''''}}</span>" in "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ORLD'''''}}", and finally, a set of 3 similarly-colored bars form under "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ING'''''}}<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ORLD'''''}}", positioned perfectly with the ends of text as the space background changes to a purple gradient background. The logo shines in the end.
'''Logo:''' Over a {{Font color|#c478ff|violet}} space background with lots of stars, we see tons of thin light rays in shades of {{Font color|blue|blue}} and {{Font color|#00ff00|green}} coming from a source of light in the center. All at the same time, an azure star comes from the source of light and flies up while the words "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ING'''''}}" and "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ORLD'''''}}" (in the same color of the star) in Boost SSi Italic, slide in from the left and the right, respectively, as the entire logo begins to zoom out. The star moves to the bottom of the "<span style="font-size:larger;">{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''W'''''}}</span>" in "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ORLD'''''}}", then a small {{Font color|blue|blue}} triangle appears below the star and the "<span style="font-size:larger;">{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''W'''''}}</span>" in "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ORLD'''''}}", and finally, a set of 3 similarly-colored bars form under "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ING'''''}}<span style="font-size:larger;color:#12b8ff;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#12b8ff|'''''ORLD'''''}}", positioned perfectly with the ends of text as the space background changes to a purple gradient background. The logo shines in the end.


<u>Variants</u>:
'''Variants:'''
:*This logo was shown in all white with "Distributed By" above on a {{Font color|#00058c|navy blue}} background. This was seen on first season of ''Jeopardy!''.
:*This logo was shown in all white with "Distributed By" above on a {{Font color|#00058c|navy blue}} background. This was seen on first season of ''Jeopardy!''.
:*At the beginning of some programs, "'''''PRESENTS'''''" in white similar to the company's name font, fades in under the company's name.
:*At the beginning of some programs, "'''''PRESENTS'''''" in white similar to the company's name font, fades in under the company's name.
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:*One 1990 episode of ''Inside Edition'' has this logo superimposed over the background of the moon as well as scenery of Hawaii. Animation and all.
:*One 1990 episode of ''Inside Edition'' has this logo superimposed over the background of the moon as well as scenery of Hawaii. Animation and all.


<u>Wheel of Fortune Variants</u>: There is an superimposed in-credit logo onto the closing.
'''Wheel of Fortune Variants:''' There is an superimposed in-credit logo onto the closing.
:*1984-1985: White in-credit King World logo on the spinning wheel. Later episodes have the in-credit logo superimposed on the set.
:*1984-1985: White in-credit King World logo on the spinning wheel. Later episodes have the in-credit logo superimposed on the set.
:*1985-1986: Baby blue in-credit King World logo.
:*1985-1986: Baby blue in-credit King World logo.
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:*1989-1990: Pale cerulean in-credit King World logo.
:*1989-1990: Pale cerulean in-credit King World logo.


<u>FX/SFX</u>: The star joining the King World name, then the bars going into place, or none. The animation was produced by Calico.
'''FX/SFX:''' The star joining the King World name, then the bars going into place, or none. The animation was produced by Calico.


<u>Music/Sounds</u>: A generic orchestral fanfare that starts out with an ascending roll-up, then a 4-note tune, ending up in an orchestral warbling. Sometimes, the end title theme from any show plays over.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A generic orchestral fanfare that starts out with an ascending roll-up, then a 4-note tune, ending up in an orchestral warbling. Sometimes, the end title theme from any show plays over.


<u>Music/Sounds/Voice-over Variants</u>: Just like on the closings of ''Jeopardy!'', ''Wheel of Fortune'', and ''Headline Chasers'', this logo has been accompanied by a voice-over saying "(and is) distributed by King World" announced by Jack Clark, M.G. "Machine Gun" Kelly, Don Pardo, Charlie O'Donnell, and Johnny Gilbert. On The Merv Griffin Show, Carol Bilger says "Distributed by King World and Camelot Entertainment Sales".
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over Variants:''' Just like on the closings of ''Jeopardy!'', ''Wheel of Fortune'', and ''Headline Chasers'', this logo has been accompanied by a voice-over saying "(and is) distributed by King World" announced by Jack Clark, M.G. "Machine Gun" Kelly, Don Pardo, Charlie O'Donnell, and Johnny Gilbert. On The Merv Griffin Show, Carol Bilger says "Distributed by King World and Camelot Entertainment Sales".


<u>Availability</u>: Quite rare, but it's becoming slightly easier to find.
'''Availability:''' Quite rare, but it's becoming slightly easier to find.
:*It was seen on ''Jeopardy!'', ''Super Jeopardy!'', ''Wheel of Fortune'', ''Headline Chasers'', and ''Monopoly'', among others.
:*It was seen on ''Jeopardy!'', ''Super Jeopardy!'', ''Wheel of Fortune'', ''Headline Chasers'', and ''Monopoly'', among others.
:*The animated logo was most recently seen on the DVD releases of ''Branded'' and ''The Guns of Will Sonnett'', and it appears on Me-TV's prints of those shows.
:*The animated logo was most recently seen on the DVD releases of ''Branded'' and ''The Guns of Will Sonnett'', and it appears on Me-TV's prints of those shows.
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:*The logo is phased out on Get TV reruns of ''The Merv Griffin Show'' from episodes between 1984 and 1986.
:*The logo is phased out on Get TV reruns of ''The Merv Griffin Show'' from episodes between 1984 and 1986.


<u>Editor's Note</u>: This is the earliest King World logo that people are familiar with.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is the earliest King World logo that people are familiar with.






=== 5th Logo (October 1990-1999) ===
=== 5th Logo <br>(October 1990-1999) ===


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<u>Nicknames</u>: "Stars and Stripes II", "Silver Stars and Stripes", "The Spotlights", "King World Spotlights"
'''Nicknames:''' "Stars and Stripes II", "Silver Stars and Stripes", "The Spotlights", "King World Spotlights"


<u>Logo</u>: On a backdrop of vertical bars that resemble a doorway (the bars are in this order, for each side, four {{Font color|#6b3e00|brown}}, one {{Font color|red|red}}, and gradients of {{Font color|blue|blue}} resembling the "door") we see "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#808080|'''''ING'''''}}<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#808080|'''''ORLD'''''}}" in silver and in the same font as before, on the center of the screen. Below the text are 2 sets of 3 silver bars that switch sides and at the same time, a silver triangle rotates itself from the bottom and fits between the 2 sets of lines. Between the 2 lines are a space formed with help from the "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''W'''''</span>" and triangle that resembles a star. Then quickly, a white star flashes in this space, and fades out.
'''Logo:''' On a backdrop of vertical bars that resemble a doorway (the bars are in this order, for each side, four {{Font color|#6b3e00|brown}}, one {{Font color|red|red}}, and gradients of {{Font color|blue|blue}} resembling the "door") we see "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#808080|'''''ING'''''}}<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#808080|'''''ORLD'''''}}" in silver and in the same font as before, on the center of the screen. Below the text are 2 sets of 3 silver bars that switch sides and at the same time, a silver triangle rotates itself from the bottom and fits between the 2 sets of lines. Between the 2 lines are a space formed with help from the "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''W'''''</span>" and triangle that resembles a star. Then quickly, a white star flashes in this space, and fades out.


<u>Variants</u>:
'''Variants:'''
:*There is an extended variant of the logo, where we see a background with colorful stripes and a large tan star that is similar to the one used in the star space of the logo. All at the same time, the doorway background animates into place and the spotlights shoot up from the bottom of the screen as the words "KING" and "WORLD" in 2-D fly into the screen a la the [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] logo ("<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#808080|'''''ING'''''}}" going from right to left, and "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#808080|'''''ORLD'''''}}" going from left to right). A long version appears as the rest of the logo proceeds as normal as the words "{{Font color|#808080|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" or "{{Font color|#808080|'''PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" fade in at the top. This was seen on episodes of ''Jeopardy!'' (October 1990-October 1992), ''Inside Edition'', a short-lived news magazine called ''Instant Recall'' from 1990-1992, and the 1991-92 version of ''Candid Camera'' (also known as ''The All-New Candid Camera'').
:*There is an extended variant of the logo, where we see a background with colorful stripes and a large tan star that is similar to the one used in the star space of the logo. All at the same time, the doorway background animates into place and the spotlights shoot up from the bottom of the screen as the words "KING" and "WORLD" in 2-D fly into the screen a la the [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] logo ("<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#808080|'''''ING'''''}}" going from right to left, and "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#808080;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#808080|'''''ORLD'''''}}" going from left to right). A long version appears as the rest of the logo proceeds as normal as the words "{{Font color|#808080|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" or "{{Font color|#808080|'''PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" fade in at the top. This was seen on episodes of ''Jeopardy!'' (October 1990-October 1992), ''Inside Edition'', a short-lived news magazine called ''Instant Recall'' from 1990-1992, and the 1991-92 version of ''Candid Camera'' (also known as ''The All-New Candid Camera'').
:*A short variant exists where the logo starts as the silver bars switch sides. This was most commonly seen only on season 9 and early season 10 episodes of Wheel of Fortune until October 1992.
:*A short variant exists where the logo starts as the silver bars switch sides. This was most commonly seen only on season 9 and early season 10 episodes of Wheel of Fortune until October 1992.
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:*One January 1994 episode of ''Inside Edition'' has a copyright notice on the logo. This was due to a special tribute episode to the victims of gun violence of that episode as well as the rushed closing from same said episode.
:*One January 1994 episode of ''Inside Edition'' has a copyright notice on the logo. This was due to a special tribute episode to the victims of gun violence of that episode as well as the rushed closing from same said episode.


<u>FX/SFX</u>: The spotlights and the formation of the door background in the longer variant.
'''FX/SFX:''' The spotlights and the formation of the door background in the longer variant.


<u>Music/Sounds</u>: A 6-note synth fanfare, silent, or the closing theme of the show. ''Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa'' had a shorter version of this theme on season 2.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A 6-note synth fanfare, silent, or the closing theme of the show. ''Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa'' had a shorter version of this theme on season 2.


<u>Music/Sounds/Voice-over Variants</u>: Just like on the closing of ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune'', the logo has been accompanied by a voice-over saying "(and is) distributed by King World" announced by Johnny Gilbert and Charlie O'Donnell until November 1996.
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over Variants:''' Just like on the closing of ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune'', the logo has been accompanied by a voice-over saying "(and is) distributed by King World" announced by Johnny Gilbert and Charlie O'Donnell until November 1996.


<u>Availability</u>: Very rare, but was fairly common in its heyday.
'''Availability:''' Very rare, but was fairly common in its heyday.
:*It was seen on several ''Jeopardy!'' reruns on GSN, but due to the network cutting off the closing credits of much of their reruns (not to mention reruns of said shows ending in 2013), this logo has not been seen since.
:*It was seen on several ''Jeopardy!'' reruns on GSN, but due to the network cutting off the closing credits of much of their reruns (not to mention reruns of said shows ending in 2013), this logo has not been seen since.
:*This was also seen on season one of ''Hollywood Squares'', ''Wheel of Fortune'', and ''PM Magazine'', among others with "Distributed By" or "Produced & Distributed by" above. The version with "Produced & Distributed by" also appeared on ''Inside Edition'' and ''Instant Recall'', as well as ''Rolanda''.
:*This was also seen on season one of ''Hollywood Squares'', ''Wheel of Fortune'', and ''PM Magazine'', among others with "Distributed By" or "Produced & Distributed by" above. The version with "Produced & Distributed by" also appeared on ''Inside Edition'' and ''Instant Recall'', as well as ''Rolanda''.
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:*It's also seen on the final 2 seasons of ''Geraldo'' (renamed as ''The Geraldo Rivera Show'') when King World co-distributed the show with Tribune Entertainment.
:*It's also seen on the final 2 seasons of ''Geraldo'' (renamed as ''The Geraldo Rivera Show'') when King World co-distributed the show with Tribune Entertainment.


<u>Editor's Note</u>: This is a favorite of many, especially game show fans. While the animation quality is excellent for the time period, the theme has been criticized for sounding too generic.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is a favorite of many, especially game show fans. While the animation quality is excellent for the time period, the theme has been criticized for sounding too generic.






=== 6th Logo (1998-2006) ===
=== 6th Logo <br>(1998-2006) ===


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<u>Nicknames</u>: "The Star-Shooter", "King World Star-Shooter"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Star-Shooter", "King World Star-Shooter"


<u>Logo</u>: A modified rendition of the 4th and 5th logos. Over a {{Font color|#baae00|golden}} sunset backdrop of clouds, the "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#00007a;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#00007a|'''''ING'''''}}<span style="font-size:larger;color:#00007a;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#00007a|'''''ORLD'''''}}" name, which is in a different font this time, scans through the sky. As it pans backward, a shooting star glides by the logo, revealing a paint streak and a star shape in the center. The sun shines from behind the logo revealing either "DISTRIBUTED BY", "PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY", or nothing at all appearing above the logo.
'''Logo:''' A modified rendition of the 4th and 5th logos. Over a {{Font color|#baae00|golden}} sunset backdrop of clouds, the "<span style="font-size:larger;color:#00007a;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|#00007a|'''''ING'''''}}<span style="font-size:larger;color:#00007a;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|#00007a|'''''ORLD'''''}}" name, which is in a different font this time, scans through the sky. As it pans backward, a shooting star glides by the logo, revealing a paint streak and a star shape in the center. The sun shines from behind the logo revealing either "DISTRIBUTED BY", "PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY", or nothing at all appearing above the logo.


<u>Trivia</u>: The logo was designed and animated by Pittard Sullivan, who also did the 1995 [[Buena Vista Television]] logo, and the 1998 [[CTV Productions (Canada)|CTV]] logo. The logo was animated in 1999 by SIMEX (in association with Pittard Sullivan) on Alias|Wavefront PowerAnimator ([http://www.awn.com/news/simex-helps-create-king-world-logo read the press release here]).
'''Trivia:''' The logo was designed and animated by Pittard Sullivan, who also did the 1995 [[Buena Vista Television]] logo, and the 1998 [[CTV Productions (Canada)|CTV]] logo. The logo was animated in 1999 by SIMEX (in association with Pittard Sullivan) on Alias|Wavefront PowerAnimator ([http://www.awn.com/news/simex-helps-create-king-world-logo read the press release here]).


<u>Variants</u>:
'''Variants:'''
:*The more common short version that cuts out the close-up panning of the logo.
:*The more common short version that cuts out the close-up panning of the logo.
:*On post-1999 episodes of ''Hollywood Squares'', the copyright stamp "Copyright [YEAR] King World Studios West, Inc." is seen below the logo.
:*On post-1999 episodes of ''Hollywood Squares'', the copyright stamp "Copyright [YEAR] King World Studios West, Inc." is seen below the logo.
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:*On the Filipino version of ''Wheel of Fortune'', a copyright stamp for the Associated Broadcasting Company is seen.
:*On the Filipino version of ''Wheel of Fortune'', a copyright stamp for the Associated Broadcasting Company is seen.


<u>FX/SFX</u>: The shooting star, and the name scanning and panning back.
'''FX/SFX:''' The shooting star, and the name scanning and panning back.


<u>Music/Sounds</u>: Various streaking sounds followed by a booming sound of a thunderclap, accompanied by an "airy" musical backdrop. May also have the end theme playing over it.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Various streaking sounds followed by a booming sound of a thunderclap, accompanied by an "airy" musical backdrop. May also have the end theme playing over it.


<u>Music/Sounds Variants</u>: There are 3 music variations:
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' There are 3 music variations:
:*The first one is the long version from the longer animation.
:*The first one is the long version from the longer animation.
:*The second is the second half of the long version.
:*The second is the second half of the long version.
:*1999-2006: Starts with the thunderclap sound only for game shows.
:*1999-2006: Starts with the thunderclap sound only for game shows.


<u>Availability</u>: Common.
'''Availability:''' Common.
:*It appeared on ''Jeopardy!'' (it used the "Distributed By" variant until 2006 and began using the non-"Distributed By" variants), ''Wheel of Fortune'', ''Inside Edition'', ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' (until 2002), and ''Dr. Phil'' (until 2007) among others.
:*It appeared on ''Jeopardy!'' (it used the "Distributed By" variant until 2006 and began using the non-"Distributed By" variants), ''Wheel of Fortune'', ''Inside Edition'', ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' (until 2002), and ''Dr. Phil'' (until 2007) among others.
:*Currently seen on ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', the ''CSI'' franchise, and pre-2007 episodes of ''Dr. Phil'' on OWN respectively.
:*Currently seen on ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', the ''CSI'' franchise, and pre-2007 episodes of ''Dr. Phil'' on OWN respectively.
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:*The distribution variant was seen on a Movies! airing of ''Hound of the Baskervilles'' (1939 version).
:*The distribution variant was seen on a Movies! airing of ''Hound of the Baskervilles'' (1939 version).


<u>Editor's Note</u>: While the loud thunderclap may startle a few, this is an excellent logo, and one that is remembered by many.
'''Editor's Note:''' While the loud thunderclap may startle a few, this is an excellent logo, and one that is remembered by many.






=== 7th Logo (December 25, 2006-September 2007) ===
=== 7th Logo <br>(December 25, 2006-September 2007) ===


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<u>Nicknames</u>: "The Star-Shooter II", "King World Star-Shooter II"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Star-Shooter II", "King World Star-Shooter II"


<u>Logo</u>: Over a {{Font color|#00a2ff|blue sky}}, above the clouds, we see the "<span style="font-size:larger;color:blue;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|blue|'''''ING'''''}}<span style="font-size:larger;color:blue;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|blue|'''''ORLD'''''}}" text in the same font as the previous logo, but tilted up and handsomely redone in 3-D with a silver trim. It flies outward and settles itself in the center, and a shooting star flies under the text, leaving the same {{Font color|blue|blue}} paint streak with a star-shaped gap in it from the previous logo. Same applies on the last logo with "''DISTRIBUTED BY''" or "''PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY''", or nothing at all, but this time, they're smaller.
'''Logo:''' Over a {{Font color|#00a2ff|blue sky}}, above the clouds, we see the "<span style="font-size:larger;color:blue;">'''''K'''''</span>{{Font color|blue|'''''ING'''''}}<span style="font-size:larger;color:blue;">'''''W'''''</span>{{Font color|blue|'''''ORLD'''''}}" text in the same font as the previous logo, but tilted up and handsomely redone in 3-D with a silver trim. It flies outward and settles itself in the center, and a shooting star flies under the text, leaving the same {{Font color|blue|blue}} paint streak with a star-shaped gap in it from the previous logo. Same applies on the last logo with "''DISTRIBUTED BY''" or "''PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY''", or nothing at all, but this time, they're smaller.


<u>Variant</u>: The text "{{Font color|blue|'''''PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED BY KINGWORLD'''''}}" is seen below the logo.
'''Variant:''' The text "{{Font color|blue|'''''PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED BY KINGWORLD'''''}}" is seen below the logo.


<u>FX/SFX</u>: Great CGI.
'''FX/SFX:''' Great CGI.


<u>Music/Sounds</u>: An ominous wind sound followed by a "glittery" sound.
'''Music/Sounds:''' An ominous wind sound followed by a "glittery" sound.


<u>Music/Sounds Variant</u>: On ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' on TV Land.com and seasons 23 & early 24 of ''Jeopardy!'', it uses the 1998 logo themes.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' on TV Land.com and seasons 23 & early 24 of ''Jeopardy!'', it uses the 1998 logo themes.


<u>Availability</u>: Rare, bordering on uncommon. Despite the fact that this logo only lasted for one year, it can still be seen pretty often if you know where to look.
'''Availability:''' Rare, bordering on uncommon. Despite the fact that this logo only lasted for one year, it can still be seen pretty often if you know where to look.
:*It debuted on Christmas Day in December of 2006 and could be seen on local Saturday reruns of ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune''. It was also used on ''Inside Edition''.
:*It debuted on Christmas Day in December of 2006 and could be seen on local Saturday reruns of ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune''. It was also used on ''Inside Edition''.
:*It can be seen on episodes of ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' on TV Land, followed by the CBS Television Distribution logo.
:*It can be seen on episodes of ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' on TV Land, followed by the CBS Television Distribution logo.
:*It's currently seen on Season 24 episodes of ''Jeopardy!'' on Netflix.
:*It's currently seen on Season 24 episodes of ''Jeopardy!'' on Netflix.


<u>Editor's Note</u>: This is an excellent logo and a great finale to King World's long history. Even though it was used for a very short time, this too is a favorite of many.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is an excellent logo and a great finale to King World's long history. Even though it was used for a very short time, this too is a favorite of many.


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