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'''Logo:''' On a shaded {{color|blue}} background, a {{color|silver|silver}} "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}" flies in from the bottom, and moves towards the left. As it does so, a zig-zag line comes out of it to form the other letters in the word "{{color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}". The logo is seen shining throughout. The individual letters separate from the zig-zag line, with the "{{color|silver|'''A'''}}" and "{{color|silver|'''M'''}}" still having the form of zig-zags. The completed logo, which kind of looks like "{{color|silver|\/'''I'''/\'''CO'''/\/\}}", shines. | '''Logo:''' On a shaded {{color|blue}} background, a {{color|silver|silver}} "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}" flies in from the bottom, and moves towards the left. As it does so, a zig-zag line comes out of it to form the other letters in the word "{{color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}". The logo is seen shining throughout. The individual letters separate from the zig-zag line, with the "{{color|silver|'''A'''}}" and "{{color|silver|'''M'''}}" still having the form of zig-zags. The completed logo, which kind of looks like "{{color|silver|\/'''I'''/\'''CO'''/\/\}}", shines. | ||
'''Trivia:''' Many people think the announcer is mispronouncing the name Viacom. It is indeed a long "i", like in "pr<u>i</u>ze", although the original pronunciation of the name pre-1986 was indeed with a short "i", like in "p<u>i</u>zza", hence the pronunciation "vee-a-com". Oddly, the post-1986 pronunciation was used by the announcer on the [[Magnetic Video Corporation|Magnetic Video]] logo several years before it became the official pronunciation. | '''Trivia:''' | ||
* This is often unofficially nicknamed as the "Wigga Wigga" logo, derived from the sounds heard as the zig-zag line appears. | |||
* Many people think the announcer is mispronouncing the name Viacom. It is indeed a long "i", like in "pr<u>i</u>ze", although the original pronunciation of the name pre-1986 was indeed with a short "i", like in "p<u>i</u>zza", hence the pronunciation "vee-a-com". Oddly, the post-1986 pronunciation was used by the announcer on the [[Magnetic Video Corporation|Magnetic Video]] logo several years before it became the official pronunciation. | |||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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'''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: | ||
* Usually, a synthesized rock score is used, complete with drums, | * Usually, a synthesized rock score is used, complete with drums, horns, and even a guitar. Telephone-like "wigga-wigga" sounds are heard as the line zig-zags. | ||
* For the newly-formed Viacom International, the same logo is accompanied by different music. A synthesized whoosh and timpani drum is heard first, leading into a jingle played on a flute sample (Korg 03R/W) being heard as the line uncurls. As the logo finishes, a faint choir is heard in the background. Synthesized "shining" sounds can be heard throughout the entire logo. The LaFontaine voice-over is still heard. Composed by Michael S Rubin, known for his work on ''Blue's Clues''. | * For the (then-)newly-formed Viacom International, the same logo is accompanied by different music. A synthesized whoosh and timpani drum is heard first, leading into a jingle played on a flute sample (Korg 03R/W) being heard as the line uncurls. As the logo finishes, a faint choir is heard in the background. Synthesized "shining" sounds can be heard throughout the entire logo. The LaFontaine voice-over is still heard. Composed by Michael S. Rubin, known for his work on ''Blue's Clues''. | ||
* There is a version where the LaFontaine voice-over cuts in earlier. | * There is a version where the LaFontaine voice-over cuts in earlier. | ||
* Some versions have no LaFontaine voice-over. The Viacom Productions logo is one of these, except the variant used on ''Diagnosis: Murder''. An extremely short version with no LaFontaine voice-over was seen for a brief time in 1996. This version is also followed by the Paramount Domestic Television logo. | * Some versions have no LaFontaine voice-over. The Viacom Productions logo is one of these, except the variant used on ''Diagnosis: Murder''. An extremely short version with no LaFontaine voice-over was seen for a brief time in 1996. This version is also followed by the Paramount Domestic Television logo. | ||