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HD images and removal of incorrect nicknames. The trivia about the logos being based on the branding of the time is redundant; it's quite literally common sense
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(HD images and removal of incorrect nicknames. The trivia about the logos being based on the branding of the time is redundant; it's quite literally common sense)
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'''Logo:''' Over a black background, we see several {{color|gold|yellow}} circles and shapes zooming forth, eventually becoming a {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} ABC logo zooming in. The text "'''Entertainment'''" appears below, along with a copyright stamp.
'''Logo:''' Over a black background, several {{color|gold|yellow}} circles and shapes move throughout the screen, alongside "{{color|#FFD900|entertainment}}". The shapes and text then expand and zoom in, eventually revealing a {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} ABC logo. The text "'''Entertainment'''" appears below, along with a copyright stamp.
 
'''Trivia:''' This was based on the on-air bumpers that ABC had at the time and the design was likely made by Pittard Sullivan.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* An early version exists where the logo is still on a {{color|gold|yellow}} background and the text reads "{{Font|Courier|'''American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'''}}"
* An early version exists where the logo is still on a {{color|gold|yellow}} background and the text reads "{{Font|Courier|'''American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.'''}}"
* A longer variant exists, where all the shapes and text criss-cross over each other before going to the normal formation.
* A shorter version exists where it starts with the shapes zooming in.


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
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'''Availability:''' Extinct today. Only seen on ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' episodes of the era, and on the DVD of ''America's Funniest Home Videos: Volume One''.
'''Availability:''' Extinct today. Only seen on ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' episodes of the era, and on the DVD of ''America's Funniest Home Videos: Volume One''.


===2nd Logo (America's Broadcasting Company) (September 27, 2002-May 9, 2003)===
===2nd Logo (September 27, 2002-May 9, 2003)===
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'''Logo:''' A shortened version of the 2002 ABC bumper, only it cuts to when the text "'''abc'''" appears on a {{color|gold|yellow}} background, and "'''Entertainment'''" and a copyright stamp appears below the ABC logo as the background turns {{color|green}}.
'''Logo:''' A shortened version of the 2002 ABC bumper, only it cuts to when the text "'''abc'''" appears on a {{color|gold|yellow}} background, and "'''Entertainment'''" and a copyright stamp appears below the ABC logo as the background turns {{color|green}}.


'''Trivia:''' This logo was based on the 2002-03 branding for ABC. It was designed by Troika, like the last logo.
'''Technique:''' Simple CGI by Troika.
 
'''Technique:''' Same as the 2002 ABC ident.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
* A 4-note dramatic orchestral version of the ABC jingle. Composed by Wow and Flutter Music.
* A 4-note dramatic orchestral version of the ABC jingle. Composed by ABC's in-house team.
* Sometimes the first note is cut off.
* On syndicated reruns, both the first note and half of the second note are cut off.
**A YouTube upload of this logo had almost the first two notes cut off.


'''Availability:''' Seen on reruns of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' from the era.
'''Availability:''' Seen on reruns of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' from the era.
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===3rd Logo (September 28, 2003-May 23, 2004)===
===3rd Logo (September 28, 2003-May 23, 2004)===
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'''Logo:''' We see the black ABC circle with the letters "'''abc'''" in its usual font forming on the circle. The circle backs away to the center of a {{color|blue}} background, as we see the word "'''Entertainment'''" and the ABC, Inc. copyright stamp below. Behind the logo, we see the letters "'''abc'''" forming a ripple from small to large letters.
'''Logo:''' We see the black ABC circle with the letters "'''abc'''" in its usual font forming on the circle. The circle backs away to the center of a {{color|blue}} background, as we see the word "'''Entertainment'''" and the ABC, Inc. copyright stamp below. Behind the logo, we see the letters "'''abc'''" forming a ripple from small to large letters.


'''Trivia:''' This logo was also based on the 2002-03 bumpers ABC had at the time.
'''Technique:''' Simple CGI by Troika.


'''Technique:''' Simple CGI animation.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A piano rendition of the ABC theme combined with drumbeats, followed by a reversed version of the last note, which like before also has an extended version. Composed by ABC's in-house team: this was also used as bumper music.
 
'''Music/Sounds:''' A piano rendition of the ABC theme combined with drumbeats, followed by a reversed version of the last note, which like before also has an extended version. Composed by Wow and Flutter Music.


'''Availability:''' Can be seen on ''AFV'' episodes. This was also used to plaster the [[ABC Productions]] logo on the Bob Saget episodes of the show. It even appears on disc 4 of the ''America's Funniest Home Videos: Volume One'' DVD release. The full version can be seen on ''AFV'' on Amazon Prime Video.
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on ''AFV'' episodes. This was also used to plaster the [[ABC Productions]] logo on the Bob Saget episodes of the show. It even appears on disc 4 of the ''America's Funniest Home Videos: Volume One'' DVD release. The full version can be seen on ''AFV'' on Amazon Prime Video.


===4th Logo (America's Broadcasting Company) (Early-Mid 2004)===
===4th Logo (Early-Mid 2004)===
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 2003 ABC ID, but "America's Broadcasting Company" is replaced by "Entertainment".
'''Logo:''' Same as the 2003 ABC ID, but "America's Broadcasting Company" is replaced with "Entertainment". A copyright stamp appears below


'''Trivia:''' This logo was based on the 2003-04 rebrand of ABC designed by PMcD Design.
'''Technique:''' Simple 2D computer animation by PMcD Design.
 
'''Technique:''' Same as the 2003 ABC ID.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2003 ABC ID by Tonal Sound.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2003 ABC ID by Tonal Sound.
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'''Availability:''' Rare, as this was short-lived. It can be seen on ''AFV'' reruns from the period on WGN America. You can see it on Amazon Instant Video (not Prime). Retained on ''AFV'' episodes from early 2004 on Netflix.
'''Availability:''' Rare, as this was short-lived. It can be seen on ''AFV'' reruns from the period on WGN America. You can see it on Amazon Instant Video (not Prime). Retained on ''AFV'' episodes from early 2004 on Netflix.


===5th Logo (America's Broadcasting Company) (Mid 2004-May 13, 2005)===
===5th Logo (Mid 2004-May 13, 2005)===
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 2004 ABC ID, but "America's Broadcasting Company" is replaced by "Entertainment" with a copyright stamp below.
'''Logo:''' Same as the 2004 ABC ID, but "America's Broadcasting Company" is replaced with "Entertainment" with a copyright stamp below.


'''Technique:''' Same as the 2004 ABC ID.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation by Troika.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2004 ABC ID by Tonal Sound. A low-tone version exists.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2004 ABC ID. The theme can appear low-pitched on some episodes.


'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' from the era.
'''Availability:''' Seen on episodes of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' from the era.


===6th Logo (America's Broadcasting Company) (October 2, 2005-May 19, 2006)===
===6th Logo (October 2, 2005-May 19, 2006)===
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 2005 ABC ID, but "'''AMERICA'S BROADCASTING COMPANY'''" is replaced by "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" with a copyright stamp below.
'''Logo:''' Same as the 2005 ABC ID, but "'''AMERICA'S BROADCASTING COMPANY'''" is replaced with "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" with a copyright stamp below.


'''Technique:''' Same as the 2005 ABC ID.
'''Technique:''' Simple CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 4th logo. Sometimes combined with whooshes.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 4th logo. Sometimes combined with whooshes.
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'''Availability:''' Same as the last logo.
'''Availability:''' Same as the last logo.


===7th Logo (America's Broadcasting Company) (October 1, 2006-May 18, 2007)===
===7th Logo (October 1, 2006-May 18, 2007)===
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 2006 ABC ID, except that "America's Broadcasting Company" is being replaced by "ABC Entertainment" and the copyright info below. They all fade in at the same time.
'''Logo:''' Same as the 2006 ABC ID, except that "America's Broadcasting Company" is replaced with "ABC Entertainment" and the copyright info below.


'''Technique:''' Same as the 2006 ABC ID.
'''Technique:''' Simple computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2006 ABC ID.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2006 ABC ID.
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'''Availability:''' Same as the last 2 logos.
'''Availability:''' Same as the last 2 logos.


===8th Logo (Start Here) (October 7, 2007-May 16, 2008)===  
===8th Logo (October 7, 2007-May 16, 2008)===  
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'''Availability:''' Same as the last 3 logos.
'''Availability:''' Same as the last 3 logos.


===9th Logo (Start Here) (October 5, 2008-May 20, 2012)===
===9th Logo (October 5, 2008-May 20, 2012)===
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the ABC logo tilted at its side. Then it spins around and zooms back to face the viewer. As this happens, an CGI {{color|orangered|reddish-orange}} ribbon quickly flies by. "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" fades in at the bottom of the screen, along with copyright information.
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the ABC logo tilted at its side. Then it spins around and zooms back to face the viewer. As this happens, an CGI {{color|orangered|reddish-orange}} ribbon quickly flies by. "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" fades in at the bottom of the screen, along with copyright information.


'''Trivia:''' This logo is based on the 2008-2011 ABC rebrand.
'''Variant:''' Starting in 2009, a slightly different version was also used. In this version we get an extreme close-up of the ABC logo, then the logo quickly spins to the middle of the screen to face the viewer. There is no ribbon in this version.
 
'''Variant:''' Starting in 2009, a slightly different long version was also used. In this version we get an extreme close-up of the ABC logo, then the logo quickly spins to the middle of the screen to face the viewer. There is no ribbon in this version.


'''Technique:''' Slightly more advanced CGI animation, compared to the previous logo.
'''Technique:''' Advanced CGI animation by Troika.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo.
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'''Logo:''' It's the same concept as the last logo, but the background is now a mixture of {{color|saddlebrown|brown}} and {{color|#FCC600|gold}}, and the ABC logo is seen at the top right and is facing us at the beginning. The logo also animates differently.
'''Logo:''' It's the same concept as the last logo, but the background is now a mixture of {{color|saddlebrown|brown}} and {{color|#FCC600|gold}}, and the ABC logo is seen at the top right and is facing us at the beginning. The logo also animates differently.


'''Trivia:''' This logo is based on the 2011-13 ABC rebrand.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Troika.
 
'''Technique:''' Almost the same as the last logo.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2011 variant of the 9th logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2011 variant of the 9th logo.
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 2013 ABC ID, but near the end, the text "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" fades on the bottom third of the screen, along with the copyright stamp straight under it.
'''Logo:''' Same as the 2013 ABC ID, but near the end, the text "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" fades on the bottom third of the screen, along with the copyright stamp straight under it.


'''Technique:''' Same as the 2013 ABC ID, done by LoyalKaspar.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation by LoyalKaspar.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo.
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, two {{color|chocolate|brown}} transparent circles fly down about two-thirds of the screen while overlapping each other and reveal the ABC logo from before zooming out a bit, ending up with the same result as before but with the two circles still on the screen. "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" fades in at the bottom of the screen. with the copyright stamp from before below that.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, two {{color|chocolate|brown}} transparent circles fly down about two-thirds of the screen while overlapping each other and reveal the ABC logo from before zooming out a bit, ending up with the same result as before but with the two circles still on the screen. "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" fades in at the bottom of the screen. with the copyright stamp from before below that.
'''Trivia:''' This logo is based on the 2015-16 ABC rebrand.


'''Variant:''' Like the previous two logos there is an odd variant of this logo can be spotted on recent ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' episodes on the Up network. The logo starts at normal speed and then suddenly gets slower/lowered in pitch, with the [[Vin Di Bona Productions]] logo following also slowed down. Depending on the episode, the speed/pitch may be varying. This might be an editing mistake on the network's part.
'''Variant:''' Like the previous two logos there is an odd variant of this logo can be spotted on recent ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' episodes on the Up network. The logo starts at normal speed and then suddenly gets slower/lowered in pitch, with the [[Vin Di Bona Productions]] logo following also slowed down. Depending on the episode, the speed/pitch may be varying. This might be an editing mistake on the network's part.


'''Technique:''' More computer animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last 2 logos; however a soft whoosh is heard at the start.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last 2 logos; however a soft whoosh is heard at the start.
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the 2013 ABC logo swings out from the right side of the screen to the center, encircled by {{color|gold}} dust. The dust flies away to the right as the ABC logo settles, and "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''", with copyright info below, appears underneath.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the 2013 ABC logo swings out from the right side of the screen to the center, encircled by {{color|gold}} dust. The dust flies away to the right as the ABC logo settles, and "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''", with copyright info below, appears underneath.
'''Trivia:''' This was done by the Troika Design Group and based on the 2016-18 rebrand of ABC.


'''Variant:''' An odd variant of this logo can be spotted on recent ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' episodes on the Up network. The logo starts at normal speed and then suddenly gets slower/lowered in pitch, with the [[Vin Di Bona Productions]] logo following also slowed down just like the last three logos. Depending on the episode, the speed/pitch may be varying. This might be an editing mistake on the network's part.
'''Variant:''' An odd variant of this logo can be spotted on recent ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' episodes on the Up network. The logo starts at normal speed and then suddenly gets slower/lowered in pitch, with the [[Vin Di Bona Productions]] logo following also slowed down just like the last three logos. Depending on the episode, the speed/pitch may be varying. This might be an editing mistake on the network's part.


'''Technique:''' Advanced CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' Advanced CGI by Troika.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last 3 logos; however a soft whoosh is heard at the start, like the last logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last 3 logos; however a soft whoosh is heard at the start, like the last logo.
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'''Availability:''' Seen on season 28 episodes of ''America's Funniest Home Videos''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on season 28 episodes of ''America's Funniest Home Videos''.


===14th Logo (America's Network) (September 30, 2018-May 23, 2021)===
===14th Logo (September 30, 2018-May 23, 2021)===
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'''Logo:''' On a large black circle on a {{color|red}} background, we see the ABC logo in the center. Thick and thin, white and {{color|red}} lines are swirling and drawing themselves around the logo, with the black circle slowly growing in size. The "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" text and the copyright stamp fade in below the logo.
'''Logo:''' On a large black circle on a {{color|red}} background, we see the ABC logo in the center. Thick and thin, white and {{color|red}} lines are swirling and drawing themselves around the logo, with the black circle slowly growing in size. The "'''ABC ENTERTAINMENT'''" text and the copyright stamp fade in below the logo.


'''Technique:''' Simple 2D animation. Done by The New Blank.
'''Technique:''' Simple 2D animation by The New Blank.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A new jingle with heavy drum music (based on the music ABC used in their branding starting in 2015), ending with a vocal rendition of the ABC theme and a whoosh sound. Composed by DreamArtists Music.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A new jingle with heavy drum music (based on the music ABC used in their branding starting in 2015), ending with a vocal rendition of the ABC theme and a whoosh sound. Composed by DreamArtists Music.
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'''Technique:''' Simple computer animation designed by Trollback+Company.
'''Technique:''' Simple computer animation designed by Trollback+Company.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A snap, then a 3-note synth fanfare, which is the modified version of the ABC jingle introduced last year. Composed by YouTooCanWoo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A snap, then the 3-note ABC mnemonic. Composed by YouTooCanWoo.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
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