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'''Visuals:''' Here are the main variants of this logo: | '''Visuals:''' Here are the main variants of this logo: | ||
* '''Version #1:''' On a textured | * '''Version #1:''' On a textured cobalt blue/purple background with occasional thulian pink comets flying past, two circles slide in and form the CPB logo above the white text: <center>CORPORATION<br>FOR PUBLIC<br>BROADCASTING</center> At this point, a redesigned version of the CPB circle is now used, with a blue and lavender outline around it and in the letters. The font is also modified slightly, to ITC Garamond Light. After a few seconds, the text fades out as the logo splits into two CPB logos flying off to opposite sides of the screen so that the words "Viewers Like You" (in plain white plain serif text this time) appear in its place near the top, as more comets fly diagonally upward. For this version, the "Viewers Like You" text sometimes fades out earlier, so the background is shown for about one second before completely fading out. | ||
* '''Version #2:''' Starting on March 22, 1993, a new byline reading " | * '''Version #2:''' Starting on March 22, 1993, a new byline reading "'''A private corporation funded by the American people'''" in a condensed white Garamond font was added under the text. At that time, the text above was arranged centered and appears earlier, before the sweeping pink lines. Also, the CPB logo, smaller to make room for the byline, has a steel blue/opera mauve color scheme instead of the casual blue/lavender one, which is only used on still and superimposed variants. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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* A still version is seen on some programs. | * A still version is seen on some programs. | ||
* On some shows with the 1991-1993 variant, such as seasons 4 and 5 of ''The American Experience'' and Annenberg/CPB program ''Americas'', the text is all centered, like the later variant and the previous logo. | * On some shows with the 1991-1993 variant, such as seasons 4 and 5 of ''The American Experience'' and Annenberg/CPB program ''Americas'', the text is all centered, like the later variant and the previous logo. | ||
* Some shows do not use the text " | * Some shows do not use the text "Viewers Like You". | ||
* Some shows just use the text, and not the circle. | * Some shows just use the text, and not the circle. | ||
* Some shows, like 1990 episodes of ''Frontline'', just use the circle, and not the text. | * Some shows, like 1990 episodes of ''Frontline'', just use the circle, and not the text. | ||
* Some shows, like season 2 episodes of ''Wishbone'', just use " | * Some shows, like season 2 episodes of ''Wishbone'', just use "Viewers Like You". | ||
* On shows which feature the still version of the CPB logo, the text "Viewers Like You" is dead center and often larger. | * On shows which feature the still version of the CPB logo, the text "Viewers Like You" is dead center and often larger. | ||
* On some shows from 1991-1993, including episodes of ''American Experience'' and ''NOVA'', the first variant of CPB logo has a | * On some shows from 1991-1993, including episodes of ''American Experience'' and ''NOVA'', the first variant of CPB logo has a brighter blue color scheme. This was often used for still or superimposed variants. | ||
* On 1991-1995 episodes of ''Sesame Street'', the logo fades out (instead of the CPB logo splitting into two CPB logos) to make room for " | * On 1991-1995 episodes of ''Sesame Street'', the logo fades out (instead of the CPB logo splitting into two CPB logos) to make room for "PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTORS". | ||
* On some shows, particularly those produced by [[WGBH|WGBH Boston]], would feature a still version of the logo superimposed over a background unique to that show. | * On some shows, particularly those produced by [[WGBH|WGBH Boston]], would feature a still version of the logo superimposed over a background unique to that show. | ||
* On 1997-1998 reruns of ''Barney & Friends'' episodes from seasons 1-3, the CPB logo is already formed for a few seconds, before it splits into two CPB circles, and reveals "Viewers Like You". This variant also lacks the sweeping lines. A rare superimposed version of this variant's animation, using the 1991-1993 graphics, was used on 1991-1992 episodes of ''Great Performances''. | * On 1997-1998 reruns of ''Barney & Friends'' episodes from seasons 1-3, the CPB logo is already formed for a few seconds, before it splits into two CPB circles, and reveals "Viewers Like You". This variant also lacks the sweeping lines. A rare superimposed version of this variant's animation, using the 1991-1993 graphics, was used on 1991-1992 episodes of ''Great Performances''. | ||
* Starting on October 4, 1999, the text "Thank You" follows "Viewers Like You". This is often customized for the particular show; however, on programs that use this with the standard setting, the text uses a completely different font than had been used for eight years. The original font, however, was used on ''Wall Street Week'' episodes and (in a slight variation) ''Not Done: Women Remaking America''. | * Starting on October 4, 1999, the text "Thank You" follows "Viewers Like You". This is often customized for the particular show; however, on programs that use this with the standard setting, the text uses a completely different font than had been used for eight years. The original font, however, was used on ''Wall Street Week'' episodes and (in a slight variation) ''Not Done: Women Remaking America''. | ||
* On ''The Charlie Horse Music Pizza'', the logo is a solid | * On ''The Charlie Horse Music Pizza'', the logo is a solid ultramarine color with "The Corporation for Public Broadcasting" and the usual byline below it in the Ad-Lib font, all against a stylized musical-oriented background. | ||
* On | * On ''Club Connect'', there are more sweeping pink lines, the two big circles move slower, and the text appears after the logo (in brighter colors) is formed. Unlike most uses of the logo, this particular variant has an accompanying soundtrack (which is described below). | ||
**This variant was also used on | **This variant was also used on season 1 episodes of ''Dragon Tales'', albeit with just the spiel (described below); here, the logo fades to the show's custom variant of the [[United States Department of Education]] logo when the spiel gets to the U.S. Department of Education part. | ||
* On 1998-2001 episodes of ''NOVA'', a bold Century Gothic font was used. On at least one or two episodes, the text is not bold. | * On 1998-2001 episodes of ''NOVA'', a bold Century Gothic font was used. On at least one or two episodes, the text is not bold. | ||
* ''Ghostwriter'' used an animated sky background with two pinwheels forming the CPB circle. In later episodes from 1993-1995, the background was replaced with an animated | * ''Ghostwriter'' used an animated sky background with two pinwheels forming the CPB circle. In later episodes from 1993-1995, the background was replaced with an animated aquamarine background with jacks. Reruns of select episodes on Noggin have it superimposed in the credits along with the PBS logo (the P-Heads on top of the "PBS" letters, like the 3rd and 6th PBS logos) in yellow. | ||
* On ''Kratt's Creatures'' and ''The Living Edens'', the CPB circle is transparent. | * On ''Kratt's Creatures'' and ''The Living Edens'', the CPB circle is transparent. | ||
* On 1995-1998 episodes of ''Sesame Street'', the whole text is bigger and written in cursive, and the logo is shown on the top left of the screen. The background takes place behind a green curtain. | * On 1995-1998 episodes of ''Sesame Street'', the whole text is bigger and written in cursive, and the logo is shown on the top left of the screen. The background takes place behind a green curtain. | ||
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* On ''The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power'', ''Motorweek 92'', and ''The Longest Hatred'', both the CPB logo and "Viewers Like You" are shown at the same time. | * On ''The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power'', ''Motorweek 92'', and ''The Longest Hatred'', both the CPB logo and "Viewers Like You" are shown at the same time. | ||
* Local shows by Idaho Public Television consistently used a different, unique font for the main text and byline. | * Local shows by Idaho Public Television consistently used a different, unique font for the main text and byline. | ||
* On ''John Glenn: American Hero'', the " | * On ''John Glenn: American Hero'', the "Viewers Like You" tag is completely static, except for fades at both ends. | ||
* On pledge drive programming such as ''The Internet Show'', ''The Judds' Farewell Concert'', and ''The Kennedy Center 25th Anniversary Celebration'', the " | * On pledge drive programming such as ''The Internet Show'', ''The Judds' Farewell Concert'', and ''The Kennedy Center 25th Anniversary Celebration'', the "Viewers Like You" tag used a blurry, multi-colored background. This was also seen on the ''Sesame Street'' specials ''Elmo Saves Christmas'' and ''Elmopalooza''. | ||
* On some mid-90s reruns of ''Barney & Friends'', the 1993 variant is sped up slightly. | * On some mid-90s reruns of ''Barney & Friends'', the 1993 variant is sped up slightly. | ||
* On the 1992 series ''Behind the Scenes'', the CPB circle is slightly cropped, and the closing funding variant has it slightly uneven. | * On the 1992 series ''Behind the Scenes'', the CPB circle is slightly cropped, and the closing funding variant has it slightly uneven. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Audio:''' Same as the 6th logo. The voice-overs are the same as the first logo. | '''Audio:''' Same as the 6th logo. The voice-overs are the same as the first logo. | ||
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'''Audio Variants:''' | '''Audio Variants:''' | ||
* On | * On all ''Sesame Street'' episodes with this logo from 1991-1995, the announcer (Gordon [Roscoe Orman]) says "Funding for this program was provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting... and by public television stations and their contributors." In 1991-1992 only, the "Funky Chimes" played under the voiceover; starting in November 1992, the music was a rearrangement of the '90s closing theme (which, starting in 1993, would be a semitone higher). | ||
* On | * On 1995-1998 episodes of ''Sesame Street'', a kid (Gabi [Gabriela Rose Reagan]) says "Funding for ''Sesame Street'' was provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting... and by public television stations and their contributors." A brass-driven, jazzy rearrangement of the show's theme music played under the voiceover. | ||
* On | * On 1998-2000 episodes of ''Sesame Street'', Gordon says "Funding for ''Sesame Street'' is provided by the annual financial support of PBS Viewers Like You." The music was the same as before. | ||
* On | * On season 1 of ''Dragon Tales'', the announcer (a older-sounding man in this case; he also narrated the "Coming Up Next on Dragon Tales" cold open that preceded most PBS Kids airings of the show) says "''Dragon Tales'' is funded in part by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, through funds from the U.S. Department of Education." | ||
* Sometimes, for example, on 1989-1991 episodes of NOVA, 1989-1999 episodes of ''Frontline'', and 1989-1996 episodes of ''Nightly Business Report'' (the latter only at the end), the announcer says, "...the [annual] financial support of viewers like you", even though "Public Television Viewers" is shown on the screen. | * Sometimes, for example, on 1989-1991 episodes of NOVA, 1989-1999 episodes of ''Frontline'', and 1989-1996 episodes of ''Nightly Business Report'' (the latter only at the end), the announcer says, "...the [annual] financial support of viewers like you", even though "Public Television Viewers" is shown on the screen. | ||
* Starting on October 4, 1999, the "viewers like you" spiel is changed to "Contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you (or, in the case of such programs as ''Sesame Street'', ''Masterpiece'', and ''PBS Arts Fall Festival'', "...and viewers like you.") Thank you." | * Starting on October 4, 1999, the "viewers like you" spiel is changed to "Contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you (or, in the case of such programs as ''Sesame Street'', ''Masterpiece'', and ''PBS Arts Fall Festival'', "...and viewers like you.") Thank you." | ||