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===Background===
===Background===
NBC Television Network was founded in 1947 by RCA (NBC's former parent company). In 1979, they changed its name to NBC Productions. In 1995, NBC launched a partnership with television director James Burrows to create [[3 Sisters Entertainment]], which produced series for the network. Out of these five, the most successful from the venture were ''Will & Grace'' and ''Caroline in the City'' (co-produced by [[CBS Productions]] and owned by [[CBS Media Ventures]]). In 1996, the company was renamed '''NBC Studios'''. In July 2004, NBC Studios merged with [[Universal Network Television]] to form [[NBC Universal Television Studio]].
NBC Television Network was founded in 1947 by RCA (NBC's former parent company). In 1979, they changed its name to NBC Productions. In 1995, NBC launched a partnership with television director James Burrows to create [[3 Sisters Entertainment]], which produced five series for the network. Out of these five, the most successful from the venture were ''Will & Grace'' and ''Caroline in the City'' (co-produced by [[CBS Productions]] and owned by [[CBS Media Ventures]]). In 1996, the company was renamed '''NBC Studios'''. In July 2004, NBC Studios merged with [[Universal Network Television]] to form [[NBC Universal Television Studio]].


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==NBC Television Network (pre-1979)==
==NBC Television Network (pre-1979)==
 
===1st Logo (October 5, 1960-1963)===
=== 1st Logo (October 5, 1960-1963) ===
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'''Logo:''' We see a few camera lenses rotate clockwise, and two {{color|gold|yellow}} and {{color
'''Logo:''' We see a few camera lenses rotate clockwise, and two {{color|gold|yellow}} and {{color|blue}} shadows of a microphone turning. Superimposed on the screen, the NBC snake logo forms, and the text "{{Small|{{Font|Impact|TELEVISION NETWORK}}}}" in a small font appears inside the "'''C'''" of the snake.
|blue|blue}} shadows of a microphone turning. Superimposed on the screen, the NBC snake logo forms, and the text "{{Small|{{Font|Impact|TELEVISION NETWORK}}}}" in a small font appears inside the "'''C'''" of the snake.


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage and cel animation.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage and cel animation.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A horn fanfare plays as an announcer either says, "Produced (in color) in association with the NBC Television Network", "This has been a color presentation of the NBC Television Network", or "This has been an NBC Television Network presentation".
'''Music/Sounds:''' A horn fanfare plays as an announcer either says, "Produced (in color) in association with the NBC Television Network", "This has been a color presentation of the NBC Television Network", or "This has been an NBC Television Network presentation".


'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' There is a scarce 1962 blooper variant in which a different horn fanfare (which is one of the fanfares used for [[CBS |CBS]]'s in-credit eyemark wallpaper logos) is being heard as the announcer says, "This is the CBS Television...oh, goddamn it!", as the wrong logo was shown. This was only used for a CBS blooper reel.
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' There is a scarce 1962 blooper variant in which a different horn fanfare (which is one of the fanfares used for [[CBS]]' in-credit eyemark wallpaper logos) is being heard as the announcer says, "This is the CBS Television...oh, goddamn it!", as the wrong logo was shown. This was only used for a CBS blooper reel.


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
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*More recently, this logo has been spotted on several color episodes of ''Laramie'' on Encore Westerns, following the color Revue logo, making this a much easier find.
*More recently, this logo has been spotted on several color episodes of ''Laramie'' on Encore Westerns, following the color Revue logo, making this a much easier find.


=== 2nd Logo (October 5, 1960-1963?) ===
===2nd Logo (October 5, 1960-1963?)===
 
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'''Logo:''' We zoom onto a camera rotating around in a clockwise direction, we also see a {{color
'''Logo:''' We zoom onto a camera rotating around in a clockwise direction, we also see a {{color
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'''Availability:'''  The color version can be seen on some season 3 episodes of ''Laramie'' on Encore Westerns.
'''Availability:'''  The color version can be seen on some season 3 episodes of ''Laramie'' on Encore Westerns.


=== 3rd Logo (October 5, 1960-1966) ===
===3rd Logo (October 5, 1960-1966)===
 
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see {{color
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see {{color|hotpink|pink}}, {{color|red}}, and {{color|deeppink|magenta}} light spots. We see the NBC logo forming, while a cameraman moves from left to right in the background.
|hotpink|pink}}, {{color
|red|red}}, and {{color
|deeppink|magenta}} light spots. We see the NBC logo forming, while a cameraman moves from left to right in the background.


'''Technique:''' Live-action footage and cel animation.
'''Technique:''' Live-action footage and cel animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A jazzy horn rendition of the famous NBC theme or a dramatic horn fanfare from the 2nd logo with the announcer voice-over, depending on the variant:
'''Music/Sounds:''' A jazzy horn rendition of the famous NBC theme or the dramatic horn fanfare from the previous logos with the announcer voice-over, depending on the variant:
*The announcer says, "This has been a production (or presentation) of the NBC Television Network.", or "This has been a color production (or presentation) of the NBC Television Network." for earlier shows (or programs) in color.
*The announcer says, "This has been a production (or presentation) of the NBC Television Network.", or "This has been a color production (or presentation) of the NBC Television Network." for earlier shows (or programs) in color.
*The same announcer says just like in the 2nd logo, "Produced in association with the NBC Television Network.", or "Produced in color in association with the NBC Television Network." (for the earlier shows (or programs) in color) or "This has been an NBC Television Network presentation".
*The same announcer says just like in the 2nd logo, "Produced in association with the NBC Television Network.", or "Produced in color in association with the NBC Television Network." (for the earlier shows (or programs) in color) or "This has been an NBC Television Network presentation".
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*The black and white version can be seen on ''The Perry Como Show'' on GetTV.
*The black and white version can be seen on ''The Perry Como Show'' on GetTV.


=== 4th Logo (September 12, 1966-1975) ===
===4th Logo (September 12, 1966-1975)===
 
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the NBC snake forming itself from the bottom starting with the letter "'''C'''". As the snake forms the letters "'''B'''" and "'''N'''", the background changes its color from black, to {{color
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the NBC snake forming itself from the bottom starting with the letter "'''C'''". As the snake forms the letters "'''B'''" and "'''N'''", the background changes its color from black, to {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}}, to {{color|limegreen|green}}, to {{color|red}}. Below the logo is the text "PRODUCED WITH THE NBC-TV NETWORK", "PRODUCED BY THE NBC-TV NETWORK", or "PRESENTED BY THE NBC-TV NETWORK", which disappears as the background turns {{color|red}} and the logo finishes.
|deepskyblue|light blue}}, to {{color
|limegreen|green}}, to {{color
|red|red}}. Below the logo is the text "PRODUCED WITH THE NBC-TV NETWORK", "PRODUCED BY THE NBC-TV NETWORK", or "PRESENTED BY THE NBC-TV NETWORK", which disappears as the background turns {{color
|red|red}} and the logo finishes.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*This logo would appear on a {{color
*This logo would appear on a {{color|mediumvioletred|light purple}}-like background as a still shot.
|mediumvioletred|light purple}}-like background as a still shot.
*On <u>a promo for ''Star Trek''</u>, the logo is in the bottom left corner and forms from the center of that area. The "'''N'''" moves in the top left, the "'''B'''" in the top right, and the "'''C'''" in the center bottom.
*On a promo for ''Star Trek'', the logo is in the bottom left corner and forms from the center of that area. The "'''N'''" moves in the top left, the "'''B'''" in the top right, and the "'''C'''" in the center bottom.
*<u>Short versions</u> exist that cut part or most of the formation of the letter "'''C'''".
*Short versions exist that cut part or most of the formation of the letter "'''C'''".
*This can also appear in B&W on prints in the said colors.
*This can also appear in B&W on prints in the said colors.


'''Technique:''' Camera controlled/cel animation.
'''Technique:''' Camera controlled/cel animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The NBC chime theme from the 1950s only sped up a little or the ending song of the program or promo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The NBC chime theme from the 1950s, only sped up a little or the ending song of the program or promo.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
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'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
*It was last seen on current prints of the ''I Dream of Jeannie'' episode "Uncles a Go-Go" preceded by the Screen Gems "S from Hell" and followed by the Sony Pictures Television logo last aired on WGN America and last seen on several 1964 episodes of ''The Virginian'' on Encore Westerns.
*It was last seen on current prints of the ''I Dream of Jeannie'' episode "Uncles a Go-Go" preceded by the Screen Gems "S from Hell" and followed by the Sony Pictures Television logo last aired on WGN America and last seen on several 1964 episodes of ''The Virginian'' on Encore Westerns.
*It was also recently spotted after ''The Monkees'' episode "Son of a Gypsy" on Antenna TV (with the Colex Enterprises logo before AND after it).
*It was also recently spotted after ''The Monkees'' episode "Son of a Gypsy" on Antenna TV (with the [[Colex Enterprises]] logo before AND after it).
*Currently seen on Retro TV airings of ''The Doctors'' episodes from the era (followed by the SFM Entertainment logo).
*Currently seen on Retro TV airings of ''The Doctors'' episodes from the era (followed by the SFM Entertainment logo).
*The logo was seen on original broadcasts of ''Star Trek'' (and likely other shows that aired on NBC that were not in-house productions) but is usually edited out nowadays.
*The logo was seen on original broadcasts of ''Star Trek'' (and likely other shows that aired on NBC that were not in-house productions) but is usually edited out nowadays.
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'''Legacy:''' This is one of NBC's most well-known logos.
'''Legacy:''' This is one of NBC's most well-known logos.


=== 5th Logo (1976-1981) ===
===5th Logo (1976-1981)===
 
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==NBC Productions==
==NBC Productions==
===1st Logo (1980-1986)===
===1st Logo (1980-1986)===
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{{YouTube|id=WUbVoAfe3X8}}


'''Logo:''' On a black background the 1979-1986 NBC Peacock turns into place. It is a blur of color as it does so but clears up as it stops. Under the peacock are the words:
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the 1979-1986 NBC Peacock turns into place. It is a blur of color as it does so but clears up as it stops. Under the peacock are the words:


<center>'''NBC<br>PRODUCTIONS'''</center>
<center>'''NBC<br>PRODUCTIONS'''</center>


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*This logo also appeared superimposed on a {{color
*This logo also appeared superimposed on a {{color|blue}} background.
|blue|blue}} background.
*A copyright stamp may appear below on some shows.
*A copyright stamp may appear below on some shows.
*On the ''Peter the Great'' miniseries, a still in-credit logo was seen with "NBC" above it.
*On <u>the ''Peter the Great'' miniseries</u>, a still in-credit logo was seen with "NBC" above it.
*A prototype version that exists where it is just a (probably) still logo with a black background and a copyright notice.
*A prototype version that exists where it is just a (probably) still logo with a black background and a copyright notice.


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*Since the NBC logo appears in reruns of other shows, it would stand to reason that this one would be kept as well.
*Since the NBC logo appears in reruns of other shows, it would stand to reason that this one would be kept as well.
*It is seen on some co-produced shows, such as seasons 1 & 2 of ''Punky Brewster'', ''It's Punky Brewster'', and season 1 of the cartoon ''Kissyfur'', among others.
*It is seen on some co-produced shows, such as seasons 1 & 2 of ''Punky Brewster'', ''It's Punky Brewster'', and season 1 of the cartoon ''Kissyfur'', among others.
*The version with the blue background appeared on the first two season DVD releases of ''Punky Brewster'' (intact on Peacock). The 1985 NBC TV special ''Let's All Be There'', and on the 1985 NBC comedy ''Sara'', starring Geena Davis; on these shows, it came after the UBU Productions card, and between the two was an IAW card in a stacked formation and lowercase Broadway font in white on a black screen.
*The version with the blue background appeared on the first two season DVD releases of ''Punky Brewster'' (intact on Peacock). The 1985 NBC TV special ''Let's All Be There'', and on the 1985 NBC comedy ''Sara'', starring Geena Davis; on at least the latter, it came after the [[Ubu Productions]] logo, and between the two was an IAW card in a stacked formation and lowercase Broadway font in white on a black screen.


===2nd Logo (November 9, 1985-May 24, 1986)===
===2nd Logo (November 9, 1985-May 24, 1986)===
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|darkgreen|pine green}}, {{color|lightgrey|light gray}} and black gradient background is the 1979-1986 NBC "Proud N" logo with the "'''N'''" in black borders. On top is "{{color|gold|'''in association with'''}}" and below that, in front of the "Proud N" logo, "{{color|gold|'''NBC Entertainment'''}}". All of the words are a shiny {{color|gold}} color.
|darkgreen|pine green}}, {{color
|lightgrey|light gray}} and black gradient background is the 1979-1986 NBC "Proud N" logo with the "'''N'''" in black borders. On top is "{{color
|gold|'''in association with'''}}" and below that, in front of the "Proud N" logo, "{{color
|gold|'''NBC Entertainment'''}}". All of the words are a shiny {{color|gold}} color.


'''Variant:''' A later version has "{{color
'''Variant:''' A <u>later version</u> has "{{color|gold|'''Productions'''}}" in place of "{{color|gold|'''Entertainment'''}}". It's also darker and a little bit narrow in appearance.
|gold|'''Productions'''}}" in place of "{{color
|gold|'''Entertainment'''}}". It's also darker and a little bit narrow in appearance.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
*This was the first real, non-in-credit NBC Productions logo ever used on ''Saturday Night Live'', starting with episodes from the 1985-86 season on four episodes on Hulu and Netflix. However, they have been taken off the respective sites.
*This was the first real, non-in-credit NBC Productions logo ever used on ''Saturday Night Live'', appearing on episodes from the 1985-86 season, and was preserved on four episodes on Hulu and Netflix. However, they have been taken off the respective sites.
*The "NBC Entertainment" version is seen on the "Chevy Chase/Shelia E" episode. In contrast, the "John Lithgow/Mr. Mister" episode has the "NBC Productions" variant. Both have been retained on Peacock.
*The "NBC Entertainment" version is seen on the "Chevy Chase/Shelia E" episode. In contrast, the "John Lithgow/Mr. Mister" episode has the "NBC Productions" variant. Both have been retained on Peacock.
*It should be retained on episodes if they are re-run on TV again. Most reruns, however, will have the next logo.
*It should be retained on episodes if they are re-run on TV again. Most reruns, however, will have the next logo.


===3rd Logo (May 12, 1986-September 16, 1996)===
===3rd Logo (May 12, 1986-September 16, 1996)===
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'''Logo:''' Same as the network ID, but below, the words:
'''Logo:''' Same as the network ID, but below, the words:
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*A videotaped variant exists that moves somewhat slower than the filmed counterpart; this has appeared on ''Saturday Night Live'' reruns of the era and early episodes of ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien''.
*A <u>videotaped variant</u> exists that moves somewhat slower than the filmed counterpart; this has appeared on ''Saturday Night Live'' reruns of the era and early episodes of ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien''.
*A copyright stamp may appear below on some shows.
*A copyright stamp may appear below on some shows.
*On ''Tapeheads'', the name is written in one line, but the peacock remains above NBC.
*On <u>''Tapeheads''</u>, the name is written in one line, but the peacock remains above "NBC".
*Some shows have a slight-shortened version which begins as the Peacock eases back. It is seen on some shows such as ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air''.
*Some shows have <u>a slightly shortened version</u> which begins as the Peacock eases back. It is seen on some shows such as ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air''.
*On ''The Nerd'', an unsold TV pilot that was produced in 1989, but did not air until 1996, season 1 of ''The Single Guy'', most episodes of the short-lived show ''The Cosby Mysteries'', ''Homicide: Life on the Street'' and most NBC shows from 1994-96 due to split-screen credits, the logo is still.
*On <u>''The Nerd''</u>, an unsold TV pilot that was produced in 1989, but did not air until 1996, <u>season 1 of ''The Single Guy''</u>, <u>most episodes of the short-lived show ''The Cosby Mysteries''</u>, <u>''Homicide: Life on the Street''</u> and most NBC shows from 1994-96 due to split-screen credits, the logo is still.
*On ''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'' and ''Late Night with Conan O'Brien'' from sometime in late 1994, the logo is still on NBC's then-new generic split-screen closing credits on the right-hand side with a copyright notice.
*On <u>''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno''</u> and <u>''Late Night with Conan O'Brien''</u> from sometime in late 1994, the logo is still on NBC's then-new generic split-screen closing credits on the right-hand side with a copyright notice.
*In 1994, a still version of the logo has the peacock's feathers shown in their true colors.
*In 1994, a still version of the logo has the peacock's feathers shown in their true colors.
* On the ''Saturday Night Live'' episode from December 17, 1988 (Melanie Griffith / Little Feat), snow falls all throughout this logo and the Broadway Video logo.
* On <u>the ''Saturday Night Live'' episode from December 17, 1988</u> (Melanie Griffith/Little Feat), snow falls throughout this logo and the preceding [[Broadway Video]] logo.


'''Technique:''' Same as the network ID. None for the still variant.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A piano version of the NBC chimes, ending in an orchestral hit.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A piano version of the NBC chimes, ending in an orchestral hit.
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*In late 1993, the theme was slightly orchestrated and sped-up.
*In late 1993, the theme was slightly orchestrated and sped-up.
*A low tone version of the theme was used on Lifetime Movie Network's airings of ''Her Last Chance''.
*A low tone version of the theme was used on Lifetime Movie Network's airings of ''Her Last Chance''.
*The ''NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration'' uses the NBC Chime theme from the 1950s.
*<u>The ''NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration''</u> uses the NBC Chime theme from the 1950s.
*Most shows and TV movies, however, use the ending theme of the show or movie, or the logo is silent.  
*Most shows and TV movies use the ending theme of the show or movie, or the logo is silent.  
*Original airings used generic network themes starting in 1994.  
*Original airings used generic network themes starting in 1994.  


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==NBC Studios==
==NBC Studios==
===1st Logo (August 26, 1996-July 29, 2004)===
===1st Logo (August 26, 1996-July 29, 2004)===
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'''Logo:''' Against a black background with three sets of light beams, we see an extreme close-up of a 3D NBC peacock design, which appears facing downward, and then rises and zooms back to the center of the light beams, as the text "'''NBC STUDIOS'''" in the same font as above, blurs in from above the screen and lands right under the peacock. Three sets of {{color
'''Logo:''' Against a black background with three sets of light beams, we see an extreme close-up of a 3D NBC peacock design, which appears facing downward, and then rises and zooms back to the center of the light beams, as the text "'''NBC STUDIOS'''" in the same font as above, blurs in from above the screen and lands right under the peacock. Three sets of {{color|red}} and {{color|blue}} beams radiate behind the peacock.
|red|red}} and {{color
|blue|blue}} beams radiate behind the peacock.


'''Trivia:''' The background was based on CBS's affiliate IDs from 1992-1996.
'''Trivia:''' The background was based on CBS's affiliate IDs from 1992-1996.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*For syndicated programs, the text would sometimes read "'''NBC ENTERPRISES'''".
*For syndicated programs, the text would sometimes read "'''NBC ENTERPRISES'''".
*A variant of the "'''ENTERPRISES'''" version has the {{color
*A variant of the "'''ENTERPRISES'''" version has the {{color|orange}} beam in the middle much more visible, and the {{color|red}} beam on the right slides to the left before ending up in its usual position.
|orange|orange}} beam in the middle much more visible, and the {{color
|red|red}} beam on the right slides to the left before ending up in its usual position.
*The more common "short" version starts when the peacock zooms backward and the company name blurs in and lands under the peacock.
*The more common "short" version starts when the peacock zooms backward and the company name blurs in and lands under the peacock.
*Some episodes of ''World's Most Amazing Videos'' and reruns of ''Passions'' have a copyright stamp attached.
*<u>Some episodes of ''World's Most Amazing Videos''</u> and <u>reruns of ''Passions''</u> have a copyright stamp attached.
*Another "short" version shows only the finished product, with the light beams moving in the background. This can be as short as a second long.
*Another "short" version shows only the finished product, with the light beams moving in the background. This can be as short as a second long.
*On ''Sleepwalkers'' (the 1997 TV series), the text "in association with" is seen under the logo.
*On <u>''Sleepwalkers''</u> (the 1997 TV series), the text "in association with" is seen under the logo.
*On the animated sitcoms ''God, the Devil and Bob'' and ''Sammy'', the logo is still.
*On the animated sitcoms <u>''God, the Devil and Bob''</u> and <u>''Sammy''</u>, the logo is still.
*On ''UC: Undercover'', the logo is seen on the right with the [[Regency Television]] logo on the left.
*On <u>''UC: Undercover''</u>, the logo is seen on the right with the [[Regency Television]] logo on the left.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*The 1996 TV movie ''Sweet Dreams'' uses the theme from the previous logo.
*The 1996 TV movie <u>''Sweet Dreams''</u> uses the theme from the previous logo.
*On some shows and TV movies, the 1996 theme is sped up.
*On some shows and TV movies, the 1996 theme is sped up.
*On some shows, the 1999 theme is slightly slowed down with a different background orchestration. This music variant would later be used for the NBC Universal Television logos in 2004.
*On some shows, the 1999 theme is slightly slowed down with a different background orchestration. This music variant would later be used for the NBC Universal Television logos in 2004.
*The 1999 theme also has a faster, lower-pitched version. This is heard only on the short version of this logo.
*The 1999 theme also has a faster, lower-pitched version. This is heard only on the short version of this logo.
*Season 1 of ''The Pretender'' had part of the [[MTM Enterprises]] music play over this logo.
*<u>Season 1 of ''The Pretender''</u> has part of the [[MTM Enterprises]] music play over this logo.
**However on TNT airings of the aforementioned show, none.
**However on TNT airings of the aforementioned show, none.
*The 1999 TV movie ''Road Rage'' has the regular 1999 theme sped-up.
*The 1999 TV movie <u>''Road Rage''</u> has the regular 1999 theme sped-up.
*Sometimes, the end theme plays over it or none.
*Sometimes, the end theme plays over it or none.
*Original NBC airings used generic music.
*Original NBC airings used generic music.
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===2nd Logo (October 12, 2000-July 28, 2004)===
===2nd Logo (October 12, 2000-July 28, 2004)===
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|Nbc studios variant 2001..png|
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'''Logo:''' We see the standard NBC Peacock logo emerging from the bottom of the screen. The logo border is in chrome, and the feathers are crystal-like and tinted for each of its colors. As the logo rises upward and out, a pair of searchlights bounce light onto the feathers, reflecting the vibrant colors outward. The words "'''NBC STUDIOS'''", also crystallized, appear below the logo.
'''Logo:''' We see the standard NBC Peacock logo emerging from the bottom of the screen. The logo border is in chrome, and the feathers are crystal-like and tinted for each of its colors. As the logo rises upward and out, a pair of searchlights bounce light onto the feathers, reflecting the vibrant colors outward. The words "'''NBC STUDIOS'''", also crystallized, appear below the logo.
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*The syndication logo was ID'ed as "'''NBC ENTERPRISES'''" with "'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''" above the peacock.
*The syndication logo was ID'ed as "'''NBC ENTERPRISES'''" with "'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''" above the peacock.
*There is also an HDTV widescreen version of this logo.
*There is also an HDTV widescreen version of this logo.
*On ''The Fighting Fitzgeralds'', the logo is next to the [[Artists Television Group]] logo.
*On <u>''The Fighting Fitzgeralds''</u>, the logo is next to the [[Artists Television Group]] logo.
*On ''The George Michael Sports Machine'', the NBC Enterprises variant is used, but the logo quickly zooms back much further than usual -- making it appear tiny.
*On <u>''The George Michael Sports Machine''</u>, the NBC Enterprises variant is used, but the logo quickly zooms back much further than usual -- making it appear tiny.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
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*Also on the short version, the same lower-pitched orchestration from the previous logo is used.
*Also on the short version, the same lower-pitched orchestration from the previous logo is used.
*Sometimes on the short version, the last 2 and a half notes of the regular 1999 theme is heard.
*Sometimes on the short version, the last 2 and a half notes of the regular 1999 theme is heard.
*On ''American Dreams'', the regular 1999 theme is sped up.
*On <u>''American Dreams''</u>, the regular 1999 theme is sped up.
*Sometimes, the ending theme of the show is played.
*Sometimes, the ending theme of the show is played.
*NBC and ABC airings use generic themes.
*NBC and ABC airings use generic themes.
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*The "ENTERPRISES" variant was seen on a few episodes of the U.S. version of ''Weakest Link'' and was used on early fall 2001 episodes of ''Access Hollywood''.
*The "ENTERPRISES" variant was seen on a few episodes of the U.S. version of ''Weakest Link'' and was used on early fall 2001 episodes of ''Access Hollywood''.


== Unused Logo ==
==Unused Logo==
 
===(1985)===
===(1985)===
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