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==Background== | |||
Lorimar was formed initially as "Lorimar Productions" on February 1, 1969 by Merv Adelson, Irwin Molasky, and producer Lee Rich, who named the company after Adelson's ex-wife '''Lori''', and San Diego, California's Palo'''mar''' Airport. Their first production was the TV movie ''The Homecoming'' (now owned by CBS Television Studios), based on the book by Earl Hamner. Their first logo did not appear until 1971 when ''The Waltons'' premiered. On April 21, 1986, it merged with [[Telepictures Productions|Telepictures Corporation]] and later became Lorimar-Telepictures Corporation (or just simply "[[Lorimar-Telepictures]]"). In 1987, the television production companies were later split back in two companies and Lorimar was reincorporated as Lorimar Television, but "Lorimar-Telepictures" remained as the name for their parent company. On January 12, 1989, Warner Communications (later "Time Warner", now "WarnerMedia") acquired Lorimar-Telepictures and both distribution arms were folded into Warner Bros. Television Distribution by forming "Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution" and continued producing the surviving TV shows. The Lorimar name continued until mid-1993, when it was folded into Warner Bros. Television. However, WBTV continued producing the remaining programs under its name. | Lorimar was formed initially as "Lorimar Productions" on February 1, 1969 by Merv Adelson, Irwin Molasky, and producer Lee Rich, who named the company after Adelson's ex-wife '''Lori''', and San Diego, California's Palo'''mar''' Airport. Their first production was the TV movie ''The Homecoming'' (now owned by CBS Television Studios), based on the book by Earl Hamner. Their first logo did not appear until 1971 when ''The Waltons'' premiered. On April 21, 1986, it merged with [[Telepictures Productions|Telepictures Corporation]] and later became Lorimar-Telepictures Corporation (or just simply "[[Lorimar-Telepictures]]"). In 1987, the television production companies were later split back in two companies and Lorimar was reincorporated as Lorimar Television, but "Lorimar-Telepictures" remained as the name for their parent company. On January 12, 1989, Warner Communications (later "Time Warner", now "WarnerMedia") acquired Lorimar-Telepictures and both distribution arms were folded into Warner Bros. Television Distribution by forming "Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution" and continued producing the surviving TV shows. The Lorimar name continued until mid-1993, when it was folded into Warner Bros. Television. However, WBTV continued producing the remaining programs under its name. | ||
==1st Logo (October 31, 1971-May 10, 1978)== | |||
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File:Lorimar Production.png | File:Lorimar Production.png | ||
File:Lorimar 1971.jpg | File:Lorimar 1971.jpg | ||
File:Lorimar 1971 2.png | File:Lorimar 1971 2.png | ||
File:Lorimar in-credit.png | File:Lorimar in-credit.png | ||
File:A Lorimar Production.png | File:A Lorimar Production.png | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Generally speaking, this is noted for its unique design and jingle, but also for its unpolished animation with a noticeable error, as part of the "P" appears before it is animated! | '''Editor's Note''': Generally speaking, this is noted for its unique design and jingle, but also for its unpolished animation with a noticeable error, as part of the "P" appears before it is animated! | ||
==2nd Logo (September 6, 1978-May 22, 1986)== | |||
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Lorimar | |||
'''Nicknames:''' "The Yellow/Orange Line", "Script", ''Neon Sign'', "Creepy Line", "Line of Doom" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Yellow/Orange Line", "Script", ''Neon Sign'', "Creepy Line", "Line of Doom" | ||
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== 3rd Logo (March 9, 1988) == | |||
'''Logo:''' On a white background, two logos fade in. The top being the one for Green/Epstein Productions (a giant green stylized "GE" with the company name Green Epstein Productions/Lorimar Television underneath the "E") and the bottom being the print logo for Lorimar Television (which is based off the next logo used below with "A LORIMAR TELEPICTURES COMPANY" byline below). In between the two logos are the words "in association with". | '''Logo:''' On a white background, two logos fade in. The top being the one for Green/Epstein Productions (a giant green stylized "GE" with the company name Green Epstein Productions/Lorimar Television underneath the "E") and the bottom being the print logo for Lorimar Television (which is based off the next logo used below with "A LORIMAR TELEPICTURES COMPANY" byline below). In between the two logos are the words "in association with". | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' A very unique appearance of the print logo, and something of a predecessor of the Marble logo. | '''Editor's Note:''' A very unique appearance of the print logo, and something of a predecessor of the Marble logo. | ||
== 4th Logo (October 3, 1988-September 1993) == | |||
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'''Nicknames:''' "Marble Background", "CGI Lorimar", "White Marble", "Marble", "Lorimarble" | '''Nicknames:''' "Marble Background", "CGI Lorimar", "White Marble", "Marble", "Lorimarble" | ||
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'''Availability:''' Uncommon. | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. | ||
The warp speed version was last seen on S1 of ''Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'' on the former Nick Mom block on Nick Jr. | *The warp speed version was last seen on S1 of ''Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'' on the former Nick Mom block on Nick Jr. | ||
The standard version can be seen on reruns of ''Full House'' (second and third seasons only) last aired on Hallmark Channel and currently seen on DVD releases. It can also be seen on reruns of ''The Hogan Family'' on Antenna TV, the 7th season (1989-90) season of ''Love Connection'' on GSN (whenever they decide to re-air it), ''Step by Step'' when last seen on Hub Network, ''Dallas'' and ''Knots Landing'' last aired on the now-defunct SOAPnet, and the final two seasons of ''Falcon Crest'', among others. The Season 12, 13, and 14 DVD releases of ''Dallas'' also has this logo on almost every episode, bar a few. | *The standard version can be seen on reruns of ''Full House'' (second and third seasons only) last aired on Hallmark Channel and currently seen on DVD releases. It can also be seen on reruns of ''The Hogan Family'' on Antenna TV, the 7th season (1989-90) season of ''Love Connection'' on GSN (whenever they decide to re-air it), ''Step by Step'' when last seen on Hub Network, ''Dallas'' and ''Knots Landing'' last aired on the now-defunct SOAPnet, and the final two seasons of ''Falcon Crest'', among others. The Season 12, 13, and 14 DVD releases of ''Dallas'' also has this logo on almost every episode, bar a few. | ||
The last series that had this logo was ''Time Trax'', which premiered on January 20, 1993 and ended on December 3, 1994. | *The last series that had this logo was ''Time Trax'', which premiered on January 20, 1993 and ended on December 3, 1994. | ||
The filmed variant of this logo was seen on old prints of TV movies from the era, such as ''It'', ''The Owl'', and ''O Pioneers!'' It’s also intact on a couple of Season 14 episodes of ''Dallas'' on DVD. | *The filmed variant of this logo was seen on old prints of TV movies from the era, such as ''It'', ''The Owl'', and ''O Pioneers!'' It’s also intact on a couple of Season 14 episodes of ''Dallas'' on DVD. | ||
After that, Lorimar was put to an end in late September 1993 and folded into Warner Bros. Television. Also appeared on S4-S6 episodes of ''Perfect Strangers'', S4-S6 of ''The Hogan Family'' and on the final pre-FOX era episodes of ''Fun House'' and spin-off ''College Mad House''. | *After that, Lorimar was put to an end in late September 1993 and folded into Warner Bros. Television. Also appeared on S4-S6 episodes of ''Perfect Strangers'', S4-S6 of ''The Hogan Family'' and on the final pre-FOX era episodes of ''Fun House'' and spin-off ''College Mad House''. | ||
The Lorimar Television logo with the "A TIME WARNER COMPANY" byline plastered the Lorimar "Script" logo seen on S1 episodes of ''The Hogan Family'' (when it was originally titled ''Valerie'' at that time) and the Lorimar-Telepictures logo on S2-S3 of ''The Hogan Family'' (when it was originally titled ''Valerie'' and ''Valerie's Family'' from fall 1986-88) on syndicated reruns and on certain other reruns, namely ABC Family reruns. | *The Lorimar Television logo with the "A TIME WARNER COMPANY" byline plastered the Lorimar "Script" logo seen on S1 episodes of ''The Hogan Family'' (when it was originally titled ''Valerie'' at that time) and the Lorimar-Telepictures logo on S2-S3 of ''The Hogan Family'' (when it was originally titled ''Valerie'' and ''Valerie's Family'' from fall 1986-88) on syndicated reruns and on certain other reruns, namely ABC Family reruns. | ||
This has also popped up on some international reruns of the 3rd and 4th season of ''ALF'' as well as on the short-lived 1989-90 game show ''3rd Degree! with Bert Convy'' and on ''I'll Fly Away''. | *This has also popped up on some international reruns of the 3rd and 4th season of ''ALF'' as well as on the short-lived 1989-90 game show ''3rd Degree! with Bert Convy'' and on ''I'll Fly Away''. | ||
Editor's Note: All in all, another respected logo from Lorimar with some slick CGI and calming music. | Editor's Note: All in all, another respected logo from Lorimar with some slick CGI and calming music. | ||
== 5th Logo (In-credit) (September 22, 1989-August 6, 1993) == | |||
'''Nickname:''' "Still Script" | '''Nickname:''' "Still Script" | ||