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===Background===
===Background===
In 1961, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) formed '''ABC Sports''' to produce ''ABC's Wide World of Sports'', a famous sports anthology program. It acquired [[ESPN]] in 1984, which led to some unity between both networks. In the late '90s, [[The Walt Disney Company]] started integrating ABC Sports and ESPN, with presentation packages, graphics, and announcers shared between both networks. By 2000 they were about the same. In 2002, ABC Sports started gaining re-independence, but in 2006 it was merged with ESPN. Today, ABC televises its sports programming under the '''ESPN on ABC''' brand.
In 1961, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) formed '''ABC Sports''' to produce ''ABC's Wide World of Sports'', a sports anthology program. It acquired [[ESPN]] in 1984, which led to some unity between both networks. In the late '90s, [[The Walt Disney Company]] started integrating ABC Sports and ESPN, with presentation packages, graphics, and announcers shared between both networks. In 2002, ABC Sports started gaining re-independence, but in 2006 it was merged with ESPN. Today, ABC televises its sports programming under the '''ESPN on ABC''' brand.


==ABC Sports==
==ABC Sports==
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{{YouTube|id=UTVQ8dsvCrc}}


'''Logo:''' Simply an in-credit text that says:
'''Logo:''' An in-credit text that says:
*1961-1971: <center>This has been an</br>ABC</br>TELEVISION NETWORK</br>Sports Presentation</center>
*1961-1971: <center>This has been an</br>ABC</br>TELEVISION NETWORK</br>Sports Presentation</center>
*1972-1981: <center>This has been an</br>ABC</br>SPORTS</br>PRESENTATION (with "ABC" in its circle)</center>
*1972-1981: <center>This has been an</br>ABC</br>SPORTS</br>PRESENTATION (with "ABC" in its circle)</center>
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'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating silhouette, the rings.
'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating silhouette, the rings.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The famous Olympics theme, over which an announcer says "An exclusive sports presentation of ABC, the network of the Olympics". The announcer is legendary sports broadcaster Jim McKay.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The Olympics theme, over which an announcer (Jim McKay) says "An exclusive sports presentation of ABC, the network of the Olympics".


'''Availability:''' Was only used in 1968, when ABC broadcast the Summer Olympics.
'''Availability:''' Was only used in 1968, when ABC broadcast the Summer Olympics.
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'''FX/SFX:''' The text, the lines being drawn, the circle being drawn, the zooming out.
'''FX/SFX:''' The text, the lines being drawn, the circle being drawn, the zooming out.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A pounding drum beat, over which an announcer (Once again Jim McKay) says "An exclusive presentation of ABC Sports".
'''Music/Sounds:''' A pounding drum beat, over which an announcer (Jim McKay) says "An exclusive presentation of ABC Sports".


'''Availability:''' Can be seen on sports broadcasts from the era.
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on sports broadcasts from the era.
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a sphere consisting of rotating circles with "abc sports" in them. The sphere zooms out, then the text "ABC SPORTS SPECIAL" flips in.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a sphere consisting of rotating circles with "abc sports" in them. The sphere zooms out, then the text "ABC SPORTS SPECIAL" flips in.


'''FX/SFX:''' The sphere, the text flipping in. Pretty good animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' The sphere, the text flipping in.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A repeating 7-note guitar theme.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A repeating 7-note guitar theme.
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the ABC Circle zooms out from the center of the screen. The word "SPORTS" zooms in. The two join, with "ABC" in the O in "SPORTS". The logo zooms into the screen.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the ABC Circle zooms out from the center of the screen. The word "SPORTS" zooms in. The two join, with "ABC" in the O in "SPORTS". The logo zooms into the screen.


'''FX/SFX:''' The zooming effects, solid animation that holds up well.
'''FX/SFX:''' The zooming effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the program.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the program.
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'''Logo:''' Superimposed on the opening credits, the word "SPORTS" with "ABC" in the "O" zooms into the screen from the bottom.
'''Logo:''' Superimposed on the opening credits, the word "SPORTS" with "ABC" in the "O" zooms into the screen from the bottom.


'''FX/SFX:''' The zooming effects, solid animation that holds up well.
'''FX/SFX:''' The zooming effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the program.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the program.
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===13th Logo (1985-1986)===
===13th Logo (1985-1986)===
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{{YouTube|id=0ymZtETH0ZQ}}
'''Nickname:''' "Happy 25th, ABC Sports!"


'''Logo:''' On a black/{{color|gray}} gradient background, a {{color|gold}} version of the ABC circle lowers on to the screen. It pans out to show a {{color|gold}} version of the previous logo, standing on a pedestal. The text "25 Years" appears below it.
'''Logo:''' On a black/{{color|gray}} gradient background, a {{color|gold}} version of the ABC circle lowers on to the screen. It pans out to show a {{color|gold}} version of the previous logo, standing on a pedestal. The text "25 Years" appears below it.


'''FX/SFX:''' The text and pedestal, very good CGI.
'''FX/SFX:''' The text and pedestal.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A slow, majestic fanfare (actually a slowed version of the generic ABC Sports music of the time) over which an announcer says "Recognized around the world as the leader in sports television, ABC Sports celebrates its 25th anniversary".
'''Music/Sounds:''' A slow, majestic fanfare (actually a slowed version of the generic ABC Sports music of the time) over which an announcer says "Recognized around the world as the leader in sports television, ABC Sports celebrates its 25th anniversary".
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*A closing variant was also used, where after the logo forms, it freezes, and the text "THIS HAS BEEN AN" appears above, and "PRESENTATION" below.
*A closing variant was also used, where after the logo forms, it freezes, and the text "THIS HAS BEEN AN" appears above, and "PRESENTATION" below.


'''FX/SFX:''' The flying text and parallelogram, very advanced animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' The flying text and parallelogram.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening of the broadcast, with an announcer saying "ABC Sports Presents" On the closing variant, an announcer says "This has been an ABC Sports presentation".
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening of the broadcast, with an announcer saying "ABC Sports Presents" On the closing variant, an announcer says "This has been an ABC Sports presentation".
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===16th Logo (1989-1990)===
===16th Logo (1989-1990)===
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{{YouTube|id=HAfcchjIXf4}}
'''Nickname:''' "Where's The Circle?"


'''Logo:'''
'''Logo:'''
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'''Variant:''' Sometimes, a Stereo bug will appear on the bottom.
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, a Stereo bug will appear on the bottom.


'''FX/SFX:''' Great CGI for 1989.
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
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'''Availability:''' Can be seen on sports broadcasts from the era.
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on sports broadcasts from the era.
'''Legacy:''' The fast action might put off some, but it's harmless.


===17th Logo (1990-1993)===
===17th Logo (1990-1993)===
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'''Nickname:''' "Where's The Circle? II"


'''Logo:''' We see many "ABC" texts flying at us. Some lines swirl around the screen. The camera turns, so the ABC texts fly past us. One of the text stops, and a rectangle with "sports" on it appears underneath. A line passes through the logo, making it flash.
'''Logo:''' We see many "ABC" texts flying at us. Some lines swirl around the screen. The camera turns, so the ABC texts fly past us. One of the text stops, and a rectangle with "sports" on it appears underneath. A line passes through the logo, making it flash.
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'''Variant:''' A closing variant is similar, except various sports clips appear on the logo.
'''Variant:''' A closing variant is similar, except various sports clips appear on the logo.


'''FX/SFX:''' The text, lines, and more, more very cool, futuristic CGI.
'''FX/SFX:''' The text, lines, futuristic CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth hip-hop tune, over which an announcer says "The following is a special presentation of ABC Sports". The closing variant has the closing theme, over which an announcer says "This has been a presentation of ABC Sports, recognized around the world as the leader in sports television".
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth hip-hop tune, over which an announcer says "The following is a special presentation of ABC Sports". The closing variant has the closing theme, over which an announcer says "This has been a presentation of ABC Sports, recognized around the world as the leader in sports television".
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'''Logo:''' In a faded red background with some steel beams with joists, there is a girder with a yellowish white object as if it was metal being forged in a factory above it. It turns out to be the ESPN logo as it lights up. The camera switches to the view of the abc letters without the circle being formed. Then the camera switches to a white light flashing and then it zooms out, passing through some beams and then the b in "abc". The circle now forms while a black rectangle appears behind "ESPN on" with a white outline connecting to the ABC circle, while the "abc" letters light up in the end. The steel beams turn out to be some sort of structure, and you can see clouds in a night sky behind it.
'''Logo:''' In a faded red background with some steel beams with joists, there is a girder with a yellowish white object as if it was metal being forged in a factory above it. It turns out to be the ESPN logo as it lights up. The camera switches to the view of the abc letters without the circle being formed. Then the camera switches to a white light flashing and then it zooms out, passing through some beams and then the b in "abc". The circle now forms while a black rectangle appears behind "ESPN on" with a white outline connecting to the ABC circle, while the "abc" letters light up in the end. The steel beams turn out to be some sort of structure, and you can see clouds in a night sky behind it.


'''FX/SFX:''' More beautiful CGI.
'''FX/SFX:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before.
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