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'''Visuals:''' Over a yellow background, the text " | '''Visuals:''' Over a yellow background, the text "FOUR PRODUCTIONS, INC." in a black Clarendon Condensed font are seen followed by the appearance of four overlapping "'''D'''" logos from smallest to largest. The D's form in the center in between "FOUR" and "PRODUCTIONS". | ||
'''Trivia:''' On older prints of this logo, a white dot flashes in tune with the closing timpani note when it fades out (the film projector/telecine cue mark). This was also seen on prints where it was followed by the 1996 [[Columbia TriStar Television]] logo. | '''Trivia:''' On older prints of this logo, a white dot flashes in tune with the closing timpani note when it fades out (the film projector/telecine cue mark). This was also seen on prints where it was followed by the 1996 [[Columbia TriStar Television]] logo. | ||
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'''Technique:''' Cel animation. | '''Technique:''' Cel animation. | ||
'''Audio:''' An upbeat ditty composed by Jack Elliott and Allyn Ferguson, who composed the theme for ''Barney Miller'' and also composed the [[Lorimar Productions]] 1971-1986 jingle. With the following arrangements: | '''Audio:''' An upbeat ditty, with 4 additional notes played with the D's appearing, composed by Jack Elliott and Allyn Ferguson, who composed the theme for ''Barney Miller'' and also composed the [[Lorimar Productions]] 1971-1986 jingle. With the following arrangements: | ||
* August 22, 1974-March 20, 1975: An analog synth and a clarinet arrangement with a drumbeat on the first note, chimes | * August 22, 1974-March 20, 1975: An analog synth and a clarinet arrangement with a drumbeat on the first note, as well as chimes for the appearance of the D's. This version debuted in the 1974 pilot ''The Life and Times of Captain Barney Miller'', and was used until the end of the first season. | ||
* February 27, 1975-May 20, 1982: A muted trumpet with a keyboard arrangement | * February 27, 1975-May 20, 1982: A muted trumpet with a keyboard arrangement and ringing chimes for the appearance of the D's. This was used for the remainder of the logo's existence. | ||
* November 13, 1975: The logo is silent at the end of the Season 2 episode "You Dirty Rat" on both the SPHE S2 DVD release and the 2011 Shout! Factory complete series release. | * November 13, 1975: The logo is silent at the end of the Season 2 episode "You Dirty Rat" on both the SPHE S2 DVD release and the 2011 Shout! Factory complete series release. | ||
* On the final episode of ''Barney Miller'' titled "Landmark: Part 3", it's the applause from the audience. | * On the final episode of ''Barney Miller'' titled "Landmark: Part 3", it's the applause from the audience. | ||