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===Background===  
===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" (and later "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 Studios|CBS Paramount Domestic Television]], CBS Paramount International Television (later "CBS Studios International", now "[[ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group]]"), and [[CBS Home Entertainment]] to form [[CBS Media Ventures|CBS Television Distribution]]. Today, King World remains as an in-name-only unit of CBS Television Distribution (now "CBS Media Ventures") known as "KWP Studios" on ''Rachael Ray'', a unit of CBS Corporation (now "ViacomCBS"). 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 Media Ventures. ''Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa'' is however now owned by [[WildBrain (Canada)|WildBrain]], via [[Greengrass Productions]] and [[DIC Entertainment (France/US)|DiC]].  
'''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" (and later "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 Studios|CBS Paramount Domestic Television]], CBS Paramount International Television (later "CBS Studios International", now "[[ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group]]"), and [[CBS Home Entertainment]] to form [[CBS Media Ventures|CBS Television Distribution]]. Today, King World remains as an in-name-only unit of CBS Television Distribution (now "CBS Media Ventures") known as "KWP Studios" on ''Rachael Ray'', a unit of CBS Corporation (now "ViacomCBS"). 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 Media Ventures. ''Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa'' is however now owned by [[WildBrain (Canada)|WildBrain]], via [[Greengrass Productions]] and [[DIC Entertainment (France/US)|DiC]].  
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===1st Logo (1970?-1977)===
===1st Logo (1970?-1977)===


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'''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.
'''Logo:''' On a black background (or superimposed over the first scene of a short), we see the in-credit text "'''CHARLES KING Presents'''", or "'''A KING-WORLD PRODUCTION'''" at the end of a short.


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Silence, or the opening and closing themes of the short.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Silence, or the opening and closing themes of the short.


'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was seen on older TV prints of The ''Little Rascals''.
'''Availability:''' Extinct. It was seen on older TV prints of ''The Little Rascals''.
 
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


Editor's Note: None.


===2nd Logo (1977-1984)===
===2nd Logo (1977-1984)===


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'''Nicknames:''' "KWP", "Zooming-In KWP Crown"
'''Nicknames:''' "KWP", "Zooming-In KWP Crown"


'''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
'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|saddlebrown|brown}} background, we see a {{Font color|gold|yellow}} abstract crown motif zooming in. Then two {{Font color|gold|yellow}} letters, a "{{Font color|gold|'''K'''}}" and a "{{Font color|gold|'''P'''}}", slide towards the crown from the left and right of the screen and connect to it, after which the bottom part of the crown fades out, turning it into a "{{Font color|gold|'''W'''}}", and the company name "KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS" fades in.
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.


'''Variants:'''
'''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 company name is replaced by the text "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 text says "KING WORLD PRODUCTIONS Presents".


'''FX/SFX:''' The joining of the three initials.
'''FX/SFX:''' The joining of the three initials.
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*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.


'''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''.
'''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 it's 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 (September 13, 1982-June 1984)===
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'''Logo:''' 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>
<center>{{Huge|'''KING WORLD</br>Productions, Inc.'''}}</center>
<div style="text-align: center;font-size:26px;line-height:1;">'''Productions, Inc.'''</div>


'''Variants:'''
'''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 is 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 {{Font color|blue|blue}} background with white lettering.


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


'''Music/Sounds/Voice-overs:''' The end title theme from any show with any announcer announcing "Distributed by King World Productions, Inc.":
'''Music/Sounds:''' The end title theme from the respective show with one of the following announcer spiels:
*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'': "''The Merv Griffin Show'' is a Merv Griffin Production in association with and is distributed by King World Productions, Inc."
*Jay Stewart from the 1st ''Jeopardy!'' pilot in 1983: "This has been a Merv Griffin Production! Distributed by King World, Inc."
*Jay Stewart from the 1st ''Jeopardy!'' pilot in 1983: "This has been a Merv Griffin Production! Distributed by King World, Inc."
*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."
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===4th Logo (September 10, 1984-1991)===
===4th Logo (September 10, 1984-1991)===
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'''Nickname:''' "Stars and Stripes"
'''Nickname:''' "Stars and Stripes"


'''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.
'''Logo:''' Over a {{Font color|purple|violet}} space background with lots of stars, we see tons of thin light rays in shades of {{Font color|blue|blue}} and {{Font color|lime|green}} coming from a source of light in the center, as an {{Font color|deepskyblue|azure}} star comes out from the source of light and flies up and the words "{{Font color|deepskyblue|'''''{{Big|K}}ING'''''}}" and "{{Font color|deepskyblue|'''''{{Big|W}}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 "{{Font color|deepskyblue|'''''{{Big|W}}'''''}}" in "{{Font color|deepskyblue|'''''{{Big|W}}ORLD'''''}}", then a set of 3 {{Font color|blue|blue}} bars start forming below the star and the "{{Font color|deepskyblue|'''''{{Big|W}}'''''}}", eventually extending through the length of "{{Font color|deepskyblue|'''''{{Big|K}}ING{{Big|W}}ORLD'''''}}" and being perfectly positioned with the ends as the stars fade out. The logo shines in the end.


'''Variants:'''
'''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!''.
*A variant on the first season of ''Jeopardy!'' features a white version of the logo with "Distributed By" above on a {{Font color|#00058c|navy blue}} background.
*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 and in a font similar to the company name's font, fades in under the company name.
*On classic shows, including ''Branded'', there was a B&W variant of the logo.
*On classic shows, including ''Branded'', there was a B&W variant of the logo.
*A version with a {{Font color|red|red}} background also exists, likely due to film deterioration.
*A version with a {{Font color|red|red}} background also exists, likely due to film deterioration.
*A version with a black background also exists, likely due to film deterioration.
*A version with a black background also exists, likely due to film deterioration.
*On most episodes of ''Super Jeopardy!'' and ''Monopoly'', the logo would freeze at the near finish.
*On most episodes of ''Super Jeopardy!'' and ''Monopoly'', the logo freezes at the near finish.
*There was a shortened version of the normal logo with "'''''DISTRIBUTED BY'''''" above it. This was used on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' until at least 1991.
*There was a shortened version of the normal logo with "'''''DISTRIBUTED BY'''''" above it. This was used on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' until at least 1991.
*Another shortened version without "'''''DISTRIBUTED BY'''''" above exists.
*Another shortened version without "'''''DISTRIBUTED BY'''''" above exists.
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'''Wheel of Fortune Variants:''' 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: {{Font color|lightskyblue|Baby blue}} in-credit King World logo.
*1986-1989: Maya blue in-credit King World logo.
*1986-1989: {{Font color|skyblue|Maya blue}} in-credit King World logo.
*November 1988: Dark gray in-credit King World logo. Used only for the two days at Radio City Music Hall. The remainder of the episodes at Radio City Music Hall used a yellow in-credit King World logo.
*November 1988: {{Font color|dimgray|Dark gray}} in-credit King World logo. Used only for the two days at Radio City Music Hall. The remainder of the episodes at Radio City Music Hall used a yellow in-credit King World logo.
*1989-1990: Pale cerulean in-credit King World logo.
*1989-1990: {{Font color|cornflowerblue|Pale cerulean}} in-credit King World logo.


'''FX/SFX:''' The star joining the King World name, then the bars going into place, or none. Nice Oxberry. The animation was produced by Calico.
'''FX/SFX:''' The star joining the King World, then the bars going into place, or none. Nice CG animation that was produced by Calico.


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


'''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".
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' On the closings of ''Jeopardy!'', ''Wheel of Fortune'', and ''Headline Chasers'', this logo is 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".


'''Availability:''' Quite rare, but it's becoming slightly easier to find.
'''Availability:''' Quite rare, but it's becoming slightly easier to find.
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'''Editor's Note:''' 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 (October 1990-1999)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "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"


'''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.
'''Logo:''' On a backdrop of vertical bars that resemble a doorway (with four {{Font color|#6b3e00|brown}} bars on both sides of the screen, one {{Font color|red|red}} bar inside each of them, and a {{Font color|blue|blue}} gradient resembling the open "door") we see "{{Font color|silver|'''''{{Big|K}}ING{{Big|W}}ORLD'''''}}" in {{Font color|silver|silver}} and in the same font as the previous logo, on the center of the screen, with 2 sets of 3 {{Font color|silver|silver}} bars that switch sides below. At the same time, a {{Font color|silver|silver}} triangle rotates as it moves towards the 2 sets of lines and settles between them, with the negative space between the triangle, lines and "{{Font color|silver|'''''{{Big|W}}'''''}}" forming a star. After the space is formed, a white star briefly flashes inside and fades out.


'''Variants:'''
'''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 {{Font color|peru|tan}} star shaped like the one in the logo, and the doorway background animates into place and the spotlights shoot up from the bottom of the screen as the words "{{Font color|silver|'''''{{Big|K}}ING'''''}}" and "{{Font color|silver|'''''{{Big|W}}ORLD'''''}}" in 2-D fly into the screen a la the [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] logo (with "{{Font color|silver|'''''{{Big|K}}ING'''''}}" going from right to left, and "{{Font color|silver|'''''{{Big|W}}ORLD'''''}}" going from left to right). A long version appears as the rest of the logo proceeds as normal as the words "{{Font color|silver|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" or "{{Font color|silver|'''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 {{Font color|silver|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.
*There is a shorter version of the logo where "{{Font color|#808080|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" or "{{Font color|#808080|'''PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" already appears at the top and the logo is already formed. It starts at the place where the star flashes in the star space.
*There is a shorter version of the logo where "{{Font color|silver|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" or "{{Font color|silver|'''PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" already appears at the top and the logo is already formed. It starts at the place where the star flashes in the star space.
*There was a black & white variant of the shorter version that appeared on ''The Little Rascals''.
*There was a black & white variant of the shorter version that appeared on ''The Little Rascals''.
*On earlier episodes of the 1998 version of ''Hollywood Squares'', the copyright stamp "Copyright (Year) King World Studios West, Inc." is seen below the logo.
*On earlier episodes of the 1998 version of ''Hollywood Squares'', the copyright stamp "Copyright (Year) King World Studios West, Inc." is seen below the logo.
*On ''Wheel of Fortune'' from November 1996-1998, this logo would appear in as a graphical effect, such as a page turning effect like the 1988, 1991, 1992, and 1993 Merv Griffin Enterprises logos or a flipping effect.
*On ''Wheel of Fortune'' from November 1996-1998, this logo would appear in as a graphical effect, such as a page turning effect like the 1988, 1991, 1992, and 1993 Merv Griffin Enterprises logos or a flipping effect.
*Sometimes the logo freezes before the synth fanfare finishes. This was most commonly seen on 1994-1996 episodes of ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune''.
*Sometimes the logo freezes before the synth fanfare finishes. This was most commonly seen on 1994-1996 episodes of ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune''.
*The logo fades to black early on some season 9 episodes of ''Wheel of Fortune'' and sometimes before the words "{{Font color|#808080|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" fade in.
*The logo fades to black early on some season 9 episodes of ''Wheel of Fortune'' and sometimes before the words "{{Font color|silver|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" fade in.
*There is a variant tacked onto the end of early ''Wheel of Fortune Online'' promos where the star flashes twice in the star space.
*There is a variant tacked onto the end of early ''Wheel of Fortune Online'' promos where the star flashes twice in the star space.
*There is an uncommon "slowed down" variant.
*There is an uncommon "slowed down" variant.
*A still version of this logo exists. This can be seen on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' until least 1992.
*A still version of this logo exists. This can be seen on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' until least 1992.
*An in-credit version exists on the UK version of ''Jeopardy!''.
*An in-credit version exists on the UK version of ''Jeopardy!''.
*At the beginning of some movies, the long version plays with "{{Font color|#808080|'''PRESENTS'''}}" in silver fading in as the logo is forming.
*At the beginning of some movies, the long version plays with "{{Font color|silver|'''PRESENTS'''}}" in silver fading in as the logo is forming.
*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.


'''FX/SFX:''' 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.


'''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 of the show.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A 6-note synth fanfare, none, 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 of the show.


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


'''Availability:''' Very rare, but was fairly common in its heyday.
'''Availability:''' Very rare, but was fairly common in its heyday.
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'''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 rather 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 rather generic.


===6th Logo (1998-2006)===
===6th Logo (1998-2006)===


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'''Nicknames:''' "The Star-Shooter", "King World Star-Shooter"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Star-Shooter", "King World Star-Shooter"


'''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.
'''Logo:''' A modified rendition of the 4th and 5th logos. Over a {{Font color|#baae00|golden}} cloudy sunset backdrop, the "{{Font color|#00007a|'''''{{Big|K}}ING{{Big|W}}ORLD'''''}}" wordmark, 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 "{{Font color|#00007a|DISTRIBUTED BY}}", "{{Font color|#00007a|PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY}}", or nothing at all above the logo.


'''Trivia:''' The logo was designed and animated by Pittard Sullivan, who also did the 1995 [[Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution|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 an SGI computer running 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 [[Disney-ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution|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 an SGI computer running Alias|Wavefront PowerAnimator ([http://www.awn.com/news/simex-helps-create-king-world-logo read the press release here]).
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'''Editor's Note:''' 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 (December 25, 2006-September 2007)===


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'''Nicknames:''' "The Star-Shooter II", "King World Star-Shooter II"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Star-Shooter II", "King World Star-Shooter II"


'''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.
'''Logo:''' Over a {{Font color|#00a2ff|blue}} sky, above the clouds, we see the "{{Font color|blue|'''''{{Big|K}}ING{{Big|W}}ORLD'''''}}" wordmark in the same font as the previous logo, but tilted up and redone in 3-D with a {{Font color|silver|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. The text "''DISTRIBUTED BY''" or "''PRODUCED & DISTRIBUTED BY''", or nothing at all, appear above the wordmark, in a smaller font this time.


'''Variants:'''  
'''Variants:'''  
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