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Network Variants=
{{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=200|width=
|Viacom V0D (Original Network Variant, 1984).png|Normal version
|Viacom V of Doom (Network Version) with Copyright Notice.png|With copyright notice
|Viacom Productions (1984, Mirrored).jpg|With a mirrored "V"
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Videos=
{{YouTube|id=pnKFknG20GY|description=w/ the 1971 music|id2=QIUgfzuu1rg|description2=Black and white filmed variant|id3=w7zeDXgJUS0|description3=Black and white videotaped variant|id4=lmXJcTB1CLc|description4=Warp speed variant|id5=j9COAUN4K5E|description5=Color videotaped variant|id6=Ys9YsCQ6sjk|description6=Zooming network variant|id7=A03uCIjWNjA|description7=Sliding network variant|id8=jiLmYhTh0gc|description8=Zooming network variant w/ fanfare}}
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|deepskyblue|sky blue}} (or {{color|mediumpurple|lavender}}) background, the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''A Viacom Presentation'''}}" in a Palatino-like typeface zooms in from the center of the screen at a very fast pace, then stops abruptly (on the filmed variant) when it gets near to the screen. Then, a stylized {{color|navy|navy blue}} "{{color|navy|'''V'''}}" (a downward trapezoid with a curved line in the near center) appears from the center. At first it is small, but the "'''V'''" starts to move gradually closer and closer towards the screen, almost to the point where it takes up nearly the entire frame. The logo then suddenly cuts to black or fades to black (depending on the version of the logo).
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|deepskyblue|sky blue}} (or {{color|mediumpurple|lavender}}) background, the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''A Viacom Presentation'''}}" in a Palatino-like typeface zooms in from the center of the screen at a very fast pace, then stops abruptly (on the filmed variant) when it gets near to the screen. Then, a stylized {{color|navy|navy blue}} "{{color|navy|'''V'''}}" (a downward trapezoid with a curved line in the near center) appears from the center. At first it is small, but the "'''V'''" starts to move gradually closer and closer towards the screen, almost to the point where it takes up nearly the entire frame. The logo then suddenly cuts to black or fades to black (depending on the version of the logo).
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* A network television version that was used from 1978 until 1985 exists, consisting of the black "'''V'''" with the white text "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" underneath, with a {{color|seagreen|sea green}}/{{color|darkblue|dark blue}} background.
** Usually, the black "'''V'''" and the name "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" zoom in together and stop smoothly once they reach a huge size.
** Sometimes, the "'''V'''" slides in from the left with "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" sliding in from the right.
** A variation of the network version features a copyright stamp for "Viacom International" appearing at the bottom once the "'''V'''" stops zooming almost completely.
** A network television variation with a mirrored "'''V'''" has also been spotted, where the logo flips up.
** A still version of the network version exists.
* The original version of this logo was filmed, and was used from 1976 until 1985.
* The original version of this logo was filmed, and was used from 1976 until 1985.
* A black & white version of the filmed "'''V'''" was used in the earlier years.
* A black & white version of the filmed "'''V'''" was used in the earlier years.
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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.


'''Technique:''' Depending on the version:
'''Technique:''' The filmed version used camera-controlled animation, while the videotaped uses either Scanimation or another form of early computer graphics.
* '''Filmed and Videotaped Variants:''' The former used camera-controlled animation, while the latter uses either Scanimation or another form of early computer graphics.
* '''Network Variants:''' Usually in camera-controlled/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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* The very first version of this logo featured the "Pinball" music from the first logo and was used eventually until late 1978 (and was also often used when replacing the original "Pinball" logo, possibly a bad plastering error). This variant is known as the "V of Pinball".
* The very first version of this logo featured the "Pinball" music from the first logo and was used eventually until late 1978 (and was also often used when replacing the original "Pinball" logo, possibly a bad plastering error). This variant is known as the "V of Pinball".
* The very first version of the normal 1976 music had a slightly faster tempo/low-pitched version of the usual music, used on the same logo with the very dark blue/black "V" logo, and it was also used in tandem with the standard filmed variant in the mid- and late 1970s.
* The very first version of the normal 1976 music had a slightly faster tempo/low-pitched version of the usual music, used on the same logo with the very dark blue/black "V" logo, and it was also used in tandem with the standard filmed variant in the mid- and late 1970s.
* For the network TV variant, it used only the closing theme of the show or TV movie, or none.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
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* On the ''Have Gun-Will Travel'' season 3 episode "Fragile" on Me-TV and H&I, the 1987 [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Television]] theme plays faintly over a black screen before the videotaped variant appears, due to a double plaster.
* On the ''Have Gun-Will Travel'' season 3 episode "Fragile" on Me-TV and H&I, the 1987 [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Television]] theme plays faintly over a black screen before the videotaped variant appears, due to a double plaster.
* On the ''Hot City'' variant, the music starts playing over the last bit of the closing song.
* On the ''Hot City'' variant, the music starts playing over the last bit of the closing song.
* On the failed TV pilot ''Snavely'', a re-orchestrated, sped up version of the usual theme plays over the network television variant. It is in a different key and sounds more acoustic.
* On a 1985 WTBS airing of ''Girls! Girls! Girls!,'' a split second of the "Pinball" music can be heard before the normal music starts, due to sloppy plastering.
* On a 1985 WTBS airing of ''Girls! Girls! Girls!,'' a split second of the "Pinball" music can be heard before the normal music starts, due to sloppy plastering.


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** It was also spotted on an '80s USA Network airing of the 1968 movie ''Mission Mars'' (it is unknown if it's intact on any VHS releases of the movie).  
** It was also spotted on an '80s USA Network airing of the 1968 movie ''Mission Mars'' (it is unknown if it's intact on any VHS releases of the movie).  
** 16mm prints of ''Fun in Acapulco'' also have this variation.
** 16mm prints of ''Fun in Acapulco'' also have this variation.
* '''''Network TV Variant'':''' Near extinction nowadays.
** During the 1980s, it was seen on various short-lived shows and TV movies produced by this company, such as ''The Master'', ''The Devlin Connection'', ''Amanda's'', ''Dear Detective'', ''Ace Crawford: Private Eye'', ''The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair'', and ''To Race the Wind'', among others; however, very few have been released onto VHS or DVD.
** Older prints such as VHS releases might have this logo intact but the more recent releases such as on DVD or Blu-Ray generally plaster this with the CBS Television Distribution logo. Cases in point; ''To Race the Wind'', on which said variant was intact on a 2011 True Movies 1 airing of the film (before the 1995 Paramount Television logo), and ''The Devlin Connection'', ''The Master'' and ''The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair'', which were released on video by [[Trans World Entertainment]] (but the DVD releases of the latter two use the CBS Television Distribution logo instead).
** It is unknown if it's preserved on the USA Home Video releases of ''East of Eden'' (1981) or ''For Ladies Only''; it is, however, surprisingly preserved on the Starmaker Video reprint of the former film.
** True Entertainment (now GREAT! TV) airings of ''Kids Don't Tell'' have this intact.
* '''''Rainbow Variant'':''' Unknown. This variant's existence has yet to be confirmed. It was rumored to be on a Comedy Network Canada airing of a ''Honeymooners'' episode.
* '''''Rainbow Variant'':''' Unknown. This variant's existence has yet to be confirmed. It was rumored to be on a Comedy Network Canada airing of a ''Honeymooners'' episode.


'''Legacy:''' A contentious logo in the community. Despite known to scare people (earning the nickname "V of Doom"), this logo has been known to be a memorable one for those who grew up with this logo, and has been a fan favorite in the community.
'''Legacy:''' A contentious logo in the community. Despite known to scare people (earning the nickname "V of Doom"), this logo has been known to be a memorable one for those who grew up with this logo, and has been a fan favorite in the community.
|-|
Network Variants=
{{Gallery|align=center|mode=packed|height=200|width=
|Viacom V0D (Original Network Variant, 1984).png|Normal version
|Viacom V of Doom (Network Version) with Copyright Notice.png|With copyright notice
|Viacom Productions (1984, Mirrored).jpg|With a mirrored "V"
}}
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|seagreen|sea green}}/{{color|darkblue|dark blue}} background, the the black "'''V'''" and the name "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" zoom in together and stop smoothly once they reach a huge size.
'''Variants:'''
* Usually, the black "'''V'''" and the name "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" zoom in together and stop smoothly once they reach a huge size.
* Sometimes, the "'''V'''" slides in from the left with "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" sliding in from the right.
* A variation features a copyright stamp for "Viacom International" appearing at the bottom once the "'''V'''" stops zooming almost completely.
** A version with a mirrored "'''V'''" has also been spotted, where the logo flips up.
* A still version exists.
'''Technique:''' Usually in camera-controlled/cel animation, but for the still logo, obviously none.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Only the closing theme of the show or TV movie, or none.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On the failed TV pilot ''Snavely'', a re-orchestrated, sped up version of the usual theme plays over the network television variant. It is in a different key and sounds more acoustic.
'''Availability:''' Near extinction nowadays.
* During the 1980s, it was seen on various short-lived shows and TV movies produced by this company, such as ''The Master'', ''The Devlin Connection'', ''Amanda's'', ''Dear Detective'', ''Ace Crawford: Private Eye'', ''The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair'', and ''To Race the Wind'', among others; however, very few have been released onto VHS or DVD.
* Older prints such as VHS releases might have this logo intact but the more recent releases such as on DVD or Blu-Ray generally plaster this with the CBS Television Distribution logo. Cases in point; ''To Race the Wind'', on which said variant was intact on a 2011 True Movies 1 airing of the film (before the 1995 Paramount Television logo), and ''The Devlin Connection'', ''The Master'' and ''The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair'', which were released on video by [[Trans World Entertainment]] (but the DVD releases of the latter two use the CBS Television Distribution logo instead).
* It is unknown if it's preserved on the USA Home Video releases of ''East of Eden'' (1981) or ''For Ladies Only''; it is, however, surprisingly preserved on the Starmaker Video reprint of the former film.
* True Entertainment (now GREAT! TV) airings of ''Kids Don't Tell'' have this intact.
'''Legacy:''' A contentious logo in the community. Despite known to scare people (earning the nickname "V of Doom"), this logo has been known to be a memorable one for those who grew up with this logo, and has been a fan favorite in the community.
|-|
Videos=
{{YouTube|id=pnKFknG20GY|description=w/ the 1971 music|id2=QIUgfzuu1rg|description2=Black and white filmed variant|id3=w7zeDXgJUS0|description3=Black and white videotaped variant|id4=lmXJcTB1CLc|description4=Warp speed variant|id5=j9COAUN4K5E|description5=Color videotaped variant|id6=Ys9YsCQ6sjk|description6=Zooming network variant|id7=A03uCIjWNjA|description7=Sliding network variant|id8=jiLmYhTh0gc|description8=Zooming network variant w/ fanfare}}
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===3rd Logo (1981)===
===3rd Logo (1981)===
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