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* Only a split second of the logo (only the first "ping" of the logo's soundtrack playing over a red screen) was shown on a 2012 Australian TV airing of ''Hogan's Heroes'', due to being plastered by the 8th logo.
* Only a split second of the logo (only the first "ping" of the logo's soundtrack playing over a red screen) was shown on a 2012 Australian TV airing of ''Hogan's Heroes'', due to being plastered by the 8th logo.


'''FX/SFX:''' The three portions of "'''{{small|V}}i{{small|ACOM}}'''" sliding to the center from the left one by one, and the zoom out and appearances of "'''{{small|A}}'''" and "'''p{{small|RESENTAT}}i{{small|ON}}'''".
'''Technique:''' Cel animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' 4 synthesized ascending pinball-like chimes. The first 3 play as each part of "'''{{small|V}}i{{small|ACOM}}'''" slides in, and the last, which plays over the zoom-out, has a zap-like "WHOOSH" that blends in with the last bell, combined with a synth chord and gurgling/telephone-like sounds.
'''Music/Sounds:''' 4 synthesized ascending pinball-like chimes. The first 3 play as each part of "'''{{small|V}}i{{small|ACOM}}'''" slides in, and the last, which plays over the zoom-out, has a zap-like "WHOOSH" that blends in with the last bell, combined with a synth chord and gurgling/telephone-like sounds.
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* A "blacked-out" variant also exists on film prints of episodes of ''Greatest Heroes of the Bible'' on the Internet Archive, which has the "V of Doom" music on either the "END OF PART ONE" or "THE END" card, likely due to sloppy plastering.
* A "blacked-out" variant also exists on film prints of episodes of ''Greatest Heroes of the Bible'' on the Internet Archive, which has the "V of Doom" music on either the "END OF PART ONE" or "THE END" card, likely due to sloppy plastering.


'''FX/SFX:''' Depending on the version:
'''Technique:''' Depending on the version:
* '''Filmed and Videotaped Variants:''' The text zooming in from screen center and the "V" logo zooming in. The former used cel animation, while the latter uses Scanimation or another form of early computer graphics.
* '''Filmed and Videotaped Variants:''' The former used cel animation, while the latter uses Scanimation or another form of early computer graphics.
* '''Network Variants:''' Usually the logo zooming in from the screen center. Sometimes, it's the "V" and the "Viacom" text sliding in from the opposite sides. For the mirrored "V" logo, the logo flipping in. For the still logo, obviously none.
* '''Network Variants:''' Usually in cel animation, but for the still logo, obviously none.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Here are the main music variants used on this logo:
'''Music/Sounds:''' Here are the main music variants used on this logo:
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* '''Closing:''' At the end of the reel, we see the "{{color|deepskyblue|'''V'''}}" with the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|deepskyblue|'''Viacom'''}}}}" in {{color|deepskyblue|blue}} and the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|deepskyblue|from}}}}" above the "{{color|deepskyblue|'''V'''}}", and they all zoom in towards the viewer.
* '''Closing:''' At the end of the reel, we see the "{{color|deepskyblue|'''V'''}}" with the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|deepskyblue|'''Viacom'''}}}}" in {{color|deepskyblue|blue}} and the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|deepskyblue|from}}}}" above the "{{color|deepskyblue|'''V'''}}", and they all zoom in towards the viewer.


'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating of the "'''V'''" to the center, the colors lining out of the logo, the flash of "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|deepskyblue|presents}}}}" and the "'''V'''", the zoom-in to the corner of the "'''V'''" in sync with the opening theme. The quick zoom-in to the center with a flash at the end of the reel.
'''Technique:''' Scanimation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening and closing themes of the syndie promo or none.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening and closing themes of the syndie promo or none.
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* A extended version also exists, where "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''From'' Viacom'''}}" streaks in after "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Special'''''}}" and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Delivery'''''}}", followed by the border being formed, rotating and dropping down as a rainbow-trailing outline, before retracting and fading to {{color|gold}}, flashing once. The rest of the logo plays out normally.
* A extended version also exists, where "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''From'' Viacom'''}}" streaks in after "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Special'''''}}" and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Delivery'''''}}", followed by the border being formed, rotating and dropping down as a rainbow-trailing outline, before retracting and fading to {{color|gold}}, flashing once. The rest of the logo plays out normally.


'''FX/SFX:''' The words streaking leaving a rainbow trail, and the firework flash, done in Scanimation.
'''Technique:''' Scanimation again.


'''Music/Sounds:''' After a drum roll at the start, a majestic 13-note fanfare plays, with the last note held out. The last half plays for the short version, while it's extended for the long version.
'''Music/Sounds:''' After a drum roll at the start, a majestic 13-note fanfare plays, with the last note held out. The last half plays for the short version, while it's extended for the long version.
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'''Variant:''' On ''Really Weird Tales'', the "{{color|orange|'''V'''}}" and name are smaller and colored {{color|orange}}.
'''Variant:''' On ''Really Weird Tales'', the "{{color|orange|'''V'''}}" and name are smaller and colored {{color|orange}}.


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show/TV movie or none.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show/TV movie or none.
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'''Variant:''' An extended version of the closing variant exists on the sales tape for ''The Lost Honeymooners'', where the logo shines multiple times after completing.  
'''Variant:''' An extended version of the closing variant exists on the sales tape for ''The Lost Honeymooners'', where the logo shines multiple times after completing.  


'''FX/SFX:''' For the opening variant, the trailing text, and the shining. For the closing variant, the trailing text, the "'''V'''" forming, and the shining.
'''Technique:''' Early computer graphics.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. Promotional reels featured a voice over saying "Because Viacom (pronounced as "Vee-a-Com") presents, for the very first time in syndication...".
'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. Promotional reels featured a voice over saying "Because Viacom (pronounced as "Vee-a-Com") presents, for the very first time in syndication...".
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* On some episodes of 90s TBS Superstation airings of ''Perry Mason'', the logo is colored {{color|green}}.
* On some episodes of 90s TBS Superstation airings of ''Perry Mason'', the logo is colored {{color|green}}.


'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating "'''V'''", the "'''V'''" shining and the light flare behind the "'''V'''" illuminating in the background.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Pindrop-like synth notes, followed by a descending synth chord. The music shares a similar musical key as the "V of Doom".
'''Music/Sounds:''' Pindrop-like synth notes, followed by a descending synth chord. The music shares a similar musical key as the "V of Doom".
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* On the 1998 TV movie ''Inferno'' and the 1999 TV movie ''The Apartment Complex'', the Productions variant has the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|''Viacom Productions, Inc. Exclusive Distributor''}}" in two lines below.
* On the 1998 TV movie ''Inferno'' and the 1999 TV movie ''The Apartment Complex'', the Productions variant has the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|''Viacom Productions, Inc. Exclusive Distributor''}}" in two lines below.


'''FX/SFX:''' The CGI coiled line forming "'''VIACOM'''", and the logo shining.
'''Technique:''' 2D computer graphics.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Again, there have been several musical variations accompanied with a voice-over by Don LaFontaine saying "Viacom" near the end:
'''Music/Sounds:''' Again, there have been several musical variations accompanied with a voice-over by Don LaFontaine saying "Viacom" near the end:
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* A filmed version appears on some TV movies.
* A filmed version appears on some TV movies.


'''FX/SFX:''' The letters spreading out and the smoke.
'''Technique:''' CGI for the smoke, and 2D computer graphics for the text.


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