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* It’s rumored that a color version exists where the background is {{Font color|saddlebrown|Brown}} and the KWP logo and texts are {{Font color|gold|Yellow}}. A version is also rumored to exist where the text just says the company’s name.
* It’s rumored that a color version exists where the background is {{Font color|saddlebrown|Brown}} and the KWP logo and texts are {{Font color|gold|Yellow}}. A version is also rumored to exist where the text just says the company’s name.


'''FX/SFX:''' The joining of the three initials.
'''FX/SFX:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' So far, the logo’s only known to have used the ending theme to ''The Little Rascals''.
'''Music/Sounds:''' So far, the logo’s only known to have used the ending theme to ''The Little Rascals''.
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* It possibly appeared at the end of Merle Elli's ''The Butcher'' and on ''House Call'', a 90-second program, starring Dr. Lendon Smith.
* It possibly appeared at the end of Merle Elli's ''The Butcher'' and on ''House Call'', a 90-second program, starring Dr. Lendon Smith.


'''Legacy:''' The color variants 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''.
'''Legacy:''' The color variants existence has been a subject of debate and has yet to turn up.


===3rd Logo (September 13, 1982-June 1984)===
===3rd Logo (September 13, 1982-June 1984)===
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*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 "[[Sony Pictures Television|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 "[[Sony Pictures Television|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 Pluto TV.
*This was also seen on the second pilot of ''Jeopardy!'' on Pluto TV.
'''Legacy:''' 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 (September 10, 1984-1991)===
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* 1989-1990: {{Font color|cornflowerblue|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, then the bars going into place, or none. CG animation that was produced by Calico.
'''FX/SFX:''' CG animation that was produced by Calico.


'''Music/Sounds:''' An 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 the show plays over.
'''Music/Sounds:''' An 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 the show plays over.
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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.


'''FX/SFX:''' The spotlights and the formation of the door background in the longer variant.
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation.


'''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:''' 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.
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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.


'''Legacy:''' 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.
'''Legacy:''' This is a favorite of many, especially game show fans.


===6th Logo (1998-2007)===
===6th Logo (1998-2007)===
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* On ''The Vault'' underneath the blue paint streak has the white paint streak with the words "INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS" on it and the logo shares the screen with the [[Carlton Productions|Carlton Television]] logo with the blue Carlton star background.
* On ''The Vault'' underneath the blue paint streak has the white paint streak with the words "INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS" on it and the logo shares the screen with the [[Carlton Productions|Carlton Television]] logo with the blue Carlton star background.


'''FX/SFX:''' The shooting star, and the name scanning and panning back.
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI animation.


'''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.
'''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.
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* It can be seen on the ''Caroline and the City'' episode Caroline and El Niño (S04E21) on CBS All Access (now [[Paramount+]]), and also used to be seen on later syndicated prints of the show. ''Caroline'' reruns on the newly-launched Rewind TV retain this.  
* It can be seen on the ''Caroline and the City'' episode Caroline and El Niño (S04E21) on CBS All Access (now [[Paramount+]]), and also used to be seen on later syndicated prints of the show. ''Caroline'' reruns on the newly-launched Rewind TV retain this.  


'''Legacy:''' While the loud thunderclap may startle a few, this is an excellent logo, and one that is remembered by many.
'''Legacy:''' This logo is remembered by many.


===7th Logo (December 25, 2006-September 2007)===
===7th Logo (December 25, 2006-September 2007)===
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*It's currently seen on the Season 24 premiere episode of ''Jeopardy!'' on Pluto TV.
*It's currently seen on the Season 24 premiere episode of ''Jeopardy!'' on Pluto TV.


'''Legacy:''' 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.
'''Legacy:''' This is considered a great finale to King World's long history.


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