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Logo descriptions by Jason Jones and James Fabiano
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Background: Ruby-Spears Productions was formed byJoseph Ruby, Jr. and Kenneth Spears in 1977. However, they did not use a logo until September 1978 when it was sold to Filmways that same year. In 1981, Taft Broadcasting Co. acquired Ruby-Spears, which became a sister company to Hanna-Barbera and closed in 1992. It formed a short-lived partnership with Ashi Productions in 1994, closing again in 1996. Today, a majority of Ruby-Spears' library is owned by Time Warner, except Rambo: The Force of Freedomwhich is owned by StudioCanal (with Lionsgate handling home video rights), It's Punky Brewsterwhich is owned by NBCUniversal, LLC (with Shout! Factory handling DVD rights), and Alvin & The Chipmunks which is released by Paramount Home Entertainment through ownership of Bagdasarian Productions.
===Background===
Ruby-Spears Productions was formed byJoseph Ruby, Jr. and Kenneth Spears in 1977. However, they did not use a logo until September 1978 when it was sold to Filmways that same year. In 1981, Taft Broadcasting Co. acquired Ruby-Spears, which became a sister company to Hanna-Barbera and closed in 1992. It formed a short-lived partnership with Ashi Productions in 1994, closing again in 1996. Today, a majority of Ruby-Spears' library is owned by Time Warner, except Rambo: The Force of Freedomwhich is owned by StudioCanal (with Lionsgate handling home video rights), It's Punky Brewsterwhich is owned by NBCUniversal, LLC (with Shout! Factory handling DVD rights), and Alvin & The Chipmunks which is released by Paramount Home Entertainment through ownership of Bagdasarian Productions.




1st Logo
===1st Logo (September 9, 1978-1981)===
(September 9, 1978-1981)
Ruby-Spears Production (1978)Ruby Spears (1978)Ruby-Spears Productions (1980)Ruby-Spears Productions (1978)Ruby-Spears Productions (1979)
Ruby-Spears Production (1978)Ruby Spears (1978)Ruby-Spears Productions (1980)Ruby-Spears Productions (1978)Ruby-Spears Productions (1979)


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Variants:
Variants:
 
*On some TV specials, the lower text "A RUBY-SPEARS PRODUCTION" doesn't appear.
    On some TV specials, the lower text "A RUBY-SPEARS PRODUCTION" doesn't appear.
*There is another variant with a red background replacing the original blue.
    There is another variant with a red background replacing the original blue.
*Some newer prints may freeze the logo right before "A COMPANY OF", in order for removal of the Filmways logo.
    Some newer prints may freeze the logo right before "A COMPANY OF", in order for removal of the Filmways logo.
*On The Horse That Played Centerfield and The Trouble with Miss Switch, there is an in-credit notice that generally reads "Produced by Ruby-Spears Productions, Inc., a company of Filmways, for American Broadcasting Companies, Inc."
    On The Horse That Played Centerfield and The Trouble with Miss Switch, there is an in-credit notice that generally reads "Produced by Ruby-Spears Productions, Inc., a company of Filmways, for American Broadcasting Companies, Inc."




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2nd Logo
===2nd Logo (September 12, 1981-December 4, 1993)===
(September 12, 1981-December 4, 1993)
Ruby-Spears Enterprises -Part 1- (1981)Ruby-Spears Enterprises -Part 2- (1981)Ruby-Spears (1983)Ruby-Spears Productions - CLG WikiRuby-Spears (1987)
Ruby-Spears Enterprises -Part 1- (1981)Ruby-Spears Enterprises -Part 2- (1981)Ruby-Spears (1983)Ruby-Spears Productions - CLG WikiRuby-Spears (1987)
Ruby-Spears Enterprises (1988, with the IAW text)Ruby-Spears Enterprises (1982)Ruby-Spears Enterprises (1982, in-credit)Ruby-Spears Enterprises (1984)
Ruby-Spears Enterprises (1988, with the IAW text)Ruby-Spears Enterprises (1982)Ruby-Spears Enterprises (1982, in-credit)Ruby-Spears Enterprises (1984)
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Variants:
Variants:


    1981-1982: The logo, itself appearing in a more lighter gold color than the later variations, fades-out to make room for the company text reading "A DIVISION OF THE TAFT ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY".
*1981-1982: The logo, itself appearing in a more lighter gold color than the later variations, fades-out to make room for the company text reading "A DIVISION OF THE TAFT ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY".
    1982-1988: The latter text is seen below the logo, after the logo flashes. Also, the logo itself has less of a shining effect than of that in the 1981 version.
*1982-1988: The latter text is seen below the logo, after the logo flashes. Also, the logo itself has less of a shining effect than of that in the 1981 version.
    1988: As part of the elimination of Taft bylines, the "shining" part of the 1981 variation would sometimes be played in slow motion over the regular-speed music to keep the second screen from appearing. This was seen on reprints of Thundarr the Barbarian.
*1988: As part of the elimination of Taft bylines, the "shining" part of the 1981 variation would sometimes be played in slow motion over the regular-speed music to keep the second screen from appearing. This was seen on reprints of Thundarr the Barbarian.
    1988-1992: The 1982 version is now bylineless.
*1988-1992: The 1982 version is now bylineless.
    On Police Academy: The Animated Series, this logo appears without the Taft byline, and "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" appears under the name. This would follow to the 1984 WBTV logo.
*On Police Academy: The Animated Series, this logo appears without the Taft byline, and "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" appears under the name. This would follow to the 1984 WBTV logo.
    There is also a still variation used on season 1 of It's Punky Brewster.
*There is also a still variation used on season 1 of It's Punky Brewster.
    On some programs like Miss Switch to the Rescue, and Bad Cat, there is an in-credit notice that generally reads "Produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises, Inc., a division of the Taft Entertainment Company."
*On some programs like Miss Switch to the Rescue, and Bad Cat, there is an in-credit notice that generally reads "Produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises, Inc., a division of the Taft Entertainment Company."
    A short variant exists that starts in the middle of the logo shining and the name below it simply reads "RUBY-SPEARS". This was seen on the CBS Schoolbreak Special "The Day They Came to Arrest the Book".
*A short variant exists that starts in the middle of the logo shining and the name below it simply reads "RUBY-SPEARS". This was seen on the CBS Schoolbreak Special "The Day They Came to Arrest the Book".




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3rd Logo
===3rd Logo (September 11, 1994-December 10, 1996)===
(September 11, 1994-December 10, 1996)


Ruby-Spears/Ashi (1994)
Ruby-Spears/Ashi (1994)
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