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===1st Logo (1969-1974)=== | ===1st Logo (1969-1974)=== | ||
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File:Mpc12.png | |||
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</gallery><center><youtube width="240" height="185">l3EzTovxrho</youtube></center> | |||
<center><youtube width=240 height=185>l3EzTovxrho</youtube></center> | |||
'''Nicknames:''' "MPC (of Doom)", "Puzzle Pieces from Hell" | '''Nicknames:''' "MPC (of Doom)", "Puzzle Pieces from Hell" | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* There is an opening variant with the word "PRESENTS" would flip up under the logo. | *There is an opening variant with the word "PRESENTS" would flip up under the logo. | ||
* An in-credit variant can be found on the game show ''Pay Cards!''. | *An in-credit variant can be found on the game show ''Pay Cards!''. | ||
* A very rare in-credit version also had the letters split. It may appear in either {{Font color|orange|orange}} or white. | *A very rare in-credit version also had the letters split. It may appear in either {{Font color|orange|orange}} or white. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The words zooming, the letters flying, flipping, and binding. | '''FX/SFX:''' The words zooming, the letters flying, flipping, and binding. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
* There were two music variations for this, one with an extended version of the familiar theme (seen, for example, at the beginning of the 1971 TV movie ''The People''), and on ''Tales of the Crypt'', the logo uses a fanfare composed by Elmer Bernstein, which is actually the closing fanfare from David L. Wolper's documentary ''Four Days in November'' (1964). | *There were two music variations for this, one with an extended version of the familiar theme (seen, for example, at the beginning of the 1971 TV movie ''The People''), and on ''Tales of the Crypt'', the logo uses a fanfare composed by Elmer Bernstein, which is actually the closing fanfare from David L. Wolper's documentary ''Four Days in November'' (1964). | ||
* Sometimes, a generic theme was used. One example is the 1979 [[Paramount Television (pre-2006)|PTV]] theme heard instead on early-to-mid-1970s prints of ''That Girl'', presumably because of an editing mistake. | *Sometimes, a generic theme was used. One example is the 1979 [[Paramount Television (pre-2006)|PTV]] theme heard instead on early-to-mid-1970s prints of ''That Girl'', presumably because of an editing mistake. | ||
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Shows that used to have this logo are not seen much on video or in syndication. | '''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Shows that used to have this logo are not seen much on video or in syndication. | ||
* The logo survives on a few Alpha Video DVD prints of ''Dusty's Trail'', DVD releases of ''Go Ask Alice'', and on FX Movie Channel's prints of ''Honor Thy Father'' and ''It's Good to Be Alive''. | *The logo survives on a few Alpha Video DVD prints of ''Dusty's Trail'', DVD releases of ''Go Ask Alice'', and on FX Movie Channel's prints of ''Honor Thy Father'' and ''It's Good to Be Alive''. | ||
* The opening variant is rare, and was originally seen on movies, such as ''Tales from the Crypt'' and ''Chosen Survivors''. | * The opening variant is rare, and was originally seen on movies, such as ''Tales from the Crypt'' and ''Chosen Survivors''. | ||
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===2nd Logo (1973-1980)=== | ===2nd Logo (1973-1980)=== | ||
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</gallery><center><youtube width="240" height="185">1_Fcr_4-Aao</youtube></center> | |||
<center><youtube width=240 height=185>1_Fcr_4-Aao</youtube></center> | |||
'''Nickname:''' "MPC II" | '''Nickname:''' "MPC II" | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* The color can vary from {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}} and white, to {{Font color|orange|orange}}. | *The color can vary from {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}} and white, to {{Font color|orange|orange}}. | ||
* Sometimes, this logo appear on the ending credits and sometimes with "In association with" or "Distributed by" above it. | * Sometimes, this logo appear on the ending credits and sometimes with "In association with" or "Distributed by" above it. | ||
* A closing variant of this logo appears on a light blue background with "Distributed by" above the logo. | *A closing variant of this logo appears on a light blue background with "Distributed by" above the logo. | ||
* On the 1980 miniseries ''Wild Times'', it's just the words "Metromedia Producers Corporation" in a generic {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}} font on a blue background. This is seen at the beginning of the first episode, and after the prologue on the second episode. In-credit text (with Rattlesnake Productions) is shown at the end. | * On the 1980 miniseries ''Wild Times'', it's just the words "Metromedia Producers Corporation" in a generic {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}} font on a blue background. This is seen at the beginning of the first episode, and after the prologue on the second episode. In-credit text (with Rattlesnake Productions) is shown at the end. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. | '''Availability:''' Extremely rare. | ||
* The in-credit logos would remain intact on certain television films like ''Terror on the 40th Floor'', the nightly syndicated ''The Merv Griffin Show'', and game shows like ''The Cross-Wits''. | * The in-credit logos would remain intact on certain television films like ''Terror on the 40th Floor'', the nightly syndicated ''The Merv Griffin Show'', and game shows like ''The Cross-Wits''. | ||
* Recently, the in-credit version has been sighted on ''Where Have All the People Gone?'' and ''Terror on the 40th Floor'' on FX Movie Channel. | *Recently, the in-credit version has been sighted on ''Where Have All the People Gone?'' and ''Terror on the 40th Floor'' on FX Movie Channel. | ||
* It may also show up on other Metromedia TV movies from this era when FXMC airs them. | *It may also show up on other Metromedia TV movies from this era when FXMC airs them. | ||
* The distribution variant popped up on a 1980 episode of ''Charlie's Angels'' on Cozi TV and on most fourth-season episodes of the same show on MeTV, followed by the [[Sony Pictures Television]] logo. | * The distribution variant popped up on a 1980 episode of ''Charlie's Angels'' on Cozi TV and on most fourth-season episodes of the same show on MeTV, followed by the [[Sony Pictures Television]] logo. | ||
* The ''Wild Times'' variant is seen on Encore Westerns airings of the miniseries. | *The ''Wild Times'' variant is seen on Encore Westerns airings of the miniseries. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' It features arguably more primitive animation than the previous logo, which is disappointing. | '''Editor's Note:''' It features arguably more primitive animation than the previous logo, which is disappointing. | ||
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===3rd Logo (1981-June 15, 1984)=== | ===3rd Logo (1981-June 15, 1984)=== | ||
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</gallery><center><youtube width="240" height="185">XNOvgidnHYU</youtube></center> | |||
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'''Nickname:''' "Wiping Lines" | '''Nickname:''' "Wiping Lines" | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* There is a variant that has ""'''{{Font|Times New Roman|PRODUCED BY}}'''"" above the text. | *There is a variant that has ""'''{{Font|Times New Roman|PRODUCED BY}}'''"" above the text. | ||
* An in-credit variant can be seen on the game show ''Super Pay Cards!'' and the talk show ''Thicke of the Night''. | *An in-credit variant can be seen on the game show ''Super Pay Cards!'' and the talk show ''Thicke of the Night''. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The lines wiping. | '''FX/SFX:''' The lines wiping. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' | ||
* In most cases, none or the end theme. | *In most cases, none or the end theme. | ||
* The music variant has a synth crescendo when the lines wipe, and a loud boom sound effect when the words appear as the synth fades out. | *The music variant has a synth crescendo when the lines wipe, and a loud boom sound effect when the words appear as the synth fades out. | ||
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. | '''Availability:''' Extremely rare. | ||
* The logo only appeared on a few TV movies from the era, and syndie prints of most [[Spelling Television|Spelling]] (including the [[Spelling-Goldberg Productions|S-G]] ones) shows and TV movies during the time frame. One example was the pilot episode of ''Dynasty'', which hasn't been seen in years. | *The logo only appeared on a few TV movies from the era, and syndie prints of most [[Spelling Television|Spelling]] (including the [[Spelling-Goldberg Productions|S-G]] ones) shows and TV movies during the time frame. One example was the pilot episode of ''Dynasty'', which hasn't been seen in years. | ||
* The variant with music was spotted on the TV special ''Santa's Magic Toy Bag'', which was intact on a December 1990 Nickelodeon airing. | *The variant with music was spotted on the TV special ''Santa's Magic Toy Bag'', which was intact on a December 1990 Nickelodeon airing. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' It's a very simple '80s animated logo, not much beyond that. | '''Editor's Note:''' It's a very simple '80s animated logo, not much beyond that. | ||
===4th Logo (1982-1987)=== | ===4th Logo (1982-1987)=== | ||
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| width= | | width= | ||
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|Metromedia(17).jpg| | |Metromedia(17).jpg| | ||
|Metromedia(10).png| | |Metromedia(10).png| | ||
|Metromedia(11).png| | |Metromedia(11).png| | ||
| | |File:Mpc33.jpeg| | ||
}} | }} | ||
<center><youtube width=240 height=185>7AGAwdWwAKY</youtube></center> | <center><youtube width="240" height="185">7AGAwdWwAKY</youtube></center> | ||
'''Nickname:''' "The Rainbow-M Ribbon" | '''Nickname:''' "The Rainbow-M Ribbon" | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* There is a variant that has "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''" below the word "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|METROMEDIA}}'''" with a line on top, in between, and below. | *There is a variant that has "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''" below the word "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|METROMEDIA}}'''" with a line on top, in between, and below. | ||
* On the season 3 episodes of ''Small Wonder'' including "Whodunit?", the text below the logo says "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|MPC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''", with a trademark symbol over it. While the remaining seasons 3 and 4 has "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|MPC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''" instead. | *On the season 3 episodes of ''Small Wonder'' including "Whodunit?", the text below the logo says "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|MPC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''", with a trademark symbol over it. While the remaining seasons 3 and 4 has "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|MPC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''" instead. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The ribbon wiping and twisting into the "M". As the logo twists it changes its color. It shines on the edges once the logo formed. | '''FX/SFX:''' The ribbon wiping and twisting into the "M". As the logo twists it changes its color. It shines on the edges once the logo formed. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare, bordering on near extinction. The programs on which this logo appeared haven't been seen in years. | '''Availability:''' Extremely rare, bordering on near extinction. The programs on which this logo appeared haven't been seen in years. | ||
* The Metromedia Video Productions version appeared on the first and second seasons of ''Small Wonder'' (but was plastered with the 1981 TCFTV logo on repeats from 1986 on), but it's currently on [[Shout! Factory]]'s DVD on the remainder episodes and on Antenna TV's airings in early 2015. | *The Metromedia Video Productions version appeared on the first and second seasons of ''Small Wonder'' (but was plastered with the 1981 TCFTV logo on repeats from 1986 on), but it's currently on [[Shout! Factory]]'s DVD on the remainder episodes and on Antenna TV's airings in early 2015. | ||
* Some episodes of the DVD releases contains the 1992 [[20th Television]] logo while Antenna TV's prints had the current 20th TV logo follow this logo. | *Some episodes of the DVD releases contains the 1992 [[20th Television]] logo while Antenna TV's prints had the current 20th TV logo follow this logo. | ||
* The Metromedia Producers version is intact on FX Movie Channel's print of ''Hitler's S.S.: Portrait in Evil'' whenever aired, but blacked out on DVD prints of the said movie; and some syndie episodes of ''Movin' On'' on Retro TV. | *The Metromedia Producers version is intact on FX Movie Channel's print of ''Hitler's S.S.: Portrait in Evil'' whenever aired, but blacked out on DVD prints of the said movie; and some syndie episodes of ''Movin' On'' on Retro TV. | ||
* The MPC Video Productions and later, MVP Video Productions variants are preserved on airings of third and fourth (and final) seasons of the aforementioned show on Antenna TV. | *The MPC Video Productions and later, MVP Video Productions variants are preserved on airings of third and fourth (and final) seasons of the aforementioned show on Antenna TV. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' The logo presents some simple, but effective animation with a splendid fanfare. However, there's an odd error as it is facing the southwest when the M is forming, but after the flash, it changes to face the northeast. Regardless, this remains a favorite to many. | '''Editor's Note:''' The logo presents some simple, but effective animation with a splendid fanfare. However, there's an odd error as it is facing the southwest when the M is forming, but after the flash, it changes to face the northeast. Regardless, this remains a favorite to many. | ||
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