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The company was popular during the 1970s and 1980s, originally distributing CBS-produced shows such as ''I Love Lucy'' and ''The Andy Griffith Show''. In later years, they've distributed shows from numerous other production companies, including [[MTM Enterprises]], [[Filmways Television]], [[The Carsey-Werner Company, LLC|Carsey/Werner]], [[Lorimar Television]], [[Rankin-Bass]], and [[Hanna-Barbera Cartoons|Hanna-Barbera]] (the latter mostly internationally). They also distributed several [[Four Star International|Four Star]] shows, and early [[Nelvana Enterprises|Nelvana]] TV specials, as well as most movie releases from Romulus Films, [[Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions|Hallmark Hall of Fame]], [[Tomorrow Entertainment]], [[New World Pictures]] (until 1984), [[Orion Pictures]], [[New Line Cinema]], [[Cannon Films]], and the [[Terrytoons]] library, among others, until they formed their own syndication companies. In 1976, Viacom and its production division formed "Viacom International, Inc." as their new parent company for distributing programs overseas. | The company was popular during the 1970s and 1980s, originally distributing CBS-produced shows such as ''I Love Lucy'' and ''The Andy Griffith Show''. In later years, they've distributed shows from numerous other production companies, including [[MTM Enterprises]], [[Filmways Television]], [[The Carsey-Werner Company, LLC|Carsey/Werner]], [[Lorimar Television]], [[Rankin-Bass]], and [[Hanna-Barbera Cartoons|Hanna-Barbera]] (the latter mostly internationally). They also distributed several [[Four Star International|Four Star]] shows, and early [[Nelvana Enterprises|Nelvana]] TV specials, as well as most movie releases from Romulus Films, [[Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions|Hallmark Hall of Fame]], [[Tomorrow Entertainment]], [[New World Pictures]] (until 1984), [[Orion Pictures]], [[New Line Cinema]], [[Cannon Films]], and the [[Terrytoons]] library, among others, until they formed their own syndication companies. In 1976, Viacom and its production division formed "Viacom International, Inc." as their new parent company for distributing programs overseas. | ||
Within a decade, Viacom was bought by cinema chain [[National Amusements]], becoming part of the newly-reincorporated "Viacom, Inc." On January 1, 1990, as part of a restructuring, [[Viacom Pictures]] was formed. On March 11, 1994, Viacom acquired Paramount Communications, Inc. and Viacom Enterprises was folded into [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]] (later "CBS Television Distribution" and now "[[CBS Media Ventures]]"), by transferring the domestic rights of the Viacom library. Viacom International was later | Within a decade, Viacom was bought by cinema chain [[National Amusements]], becoming part of the newly-reincorporated "Viacom, Inc." On January 1, 1990, as part of a restructuring, [[Viacom Pictures]] was formed. On March 11, 1994, Viacom acquired Paramount Communications, Inc. and Viacom Enterprises was folded into [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]] (later "CBS Television Distribution" and now "[[CBS Media Ventures]]"), by transferring the domestic rights of the Viacom library. Viacom International was later reorganised as the parent company of MTV Networks and [[Showtime Networks]]. Viacom transferred the international rights of the said library into Paramount International Television, while Viacom Productions was reincorporated as a production sub-division of Paramount Television. The Viacom Enterprises logo of the era was still used for "Viacom Productions" with an updated variant, and would remain until 1999, receiving another update to the logo to reflect the company's new status after merging with former parent company CBS. The 1999-2004 Viacom logo would be its last, as the final two series to end under the Viacom Productions name would be ''Ed'' and ''The Division''. | ||
In light of serious financial troubles brought on to Viacom, the production unit was folded into Paramount Network Television (now "[[CBS Studios]]") in 2004. Paramount took control of the remaining Viacom-produced series in 2005. On December 31 of that year, Viacom was reincorporated as "CBS Corporation", ceasing to exist officially. A "new" Viacom was established on the same day, as the holding company for Paramount Pictures, the MTV Networks, BET Networks, and their non-television firms. By 2009, most Viacom-distributed TV productions were distributed under CBS Media Ventures (formerly "CBS Paramount Domestic Television" and "CBS Television Distribution") and outside the U.S. under [[Paramount Global Content Distribution]] (formerly "CBS Paramount International Television" and "CBS Studios International"), while the previous Viacom-distributed movies, and some Viacom Domestic Media Networks TV shows were distributed by Paramount with U.S. over-the-air rights licensed to [[Trifecta Entertainment and Media]]. On December 4, 2019, Viacom and CBS re-merged, forming [[ViacomCBS]]. On February 16, 2022, ViacomCBS was renamed to [[Paramount Global]], putting the Viacom name to rest after 51 years. | In light of serious financial troubles brought on to Viacom, the production unit was folded into Paramount Network Television (now "[[CBS Studios]]") in 2004. Paramount took control of the remaining Viacom-produced series in 2005. On December 31 of that year, Viacom was reincorporated as "CBS Corporation", ceasing to exist officially. A "new" Viacom was established on the same day, as the holding company for Paramount Pictures, the MTV Networks, BET Networks, and their non-television firms. By 2009, most Viacom-distributed TV productions were distributed under CBS Media Ventures (formerly "CBS Paramount Domestic Television" and "CBS Television Distribution") and outside the U.S. under [[Paramount Global Content Distribution]] (formerly "CBS Paramount International Television" and "CBS Studios International"), while the previous Viacom-distributed movies, and some Viacom Domestic Media Networks TV shows were distributed by Paramount with U.S. over-the-air rights licensed to [[Trifecta Entertainment and Media]]. On December 4, 2019, Viacom and CBS re-merged, forming [[ViacomCBS]]. On February 16, 2022, ViacomCBS was renamed to [[Paramount Global]], putting the Viacom name to rest after 51 years. | ||
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'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled/cel animation. | '''Technique:''' Camera-controlled/cel animation. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' 4 | '''Music/Sounds:''' 4 synthesised 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 Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
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'''Availability:''' Ultra rare, due to excessive plastering with later Viacom logos, [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]] logos, the [[CBS Studios|CBS Paramount Domestic/Network Television]] logos, and the [[CBS Media Ventures|CBS Television Distribution]] logos. | '''Availability:''' Ultra rare, due to excessive plastering with later Viacom logos, [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]] logos, the [[CBS Studios|CBS Paramount Domestic/Network Television]] logos, and the [[CBS Media Ventures|CBS Television Distribution]] logos. | ||
* The | * The colour version turned up on many season 11 & 12 episodes of ''My Three Sons'' on Odyssey Network/The Hallmark Channel back in the early 2000s. Many variations have also been spotted on these episodes when shown on Me-TV, as part of an unusual combo with CBS Television Distribution preceding it (with the exception of one episode, S12 E23, which first aired on August 2, 2018.) These sightings mark the first known time this Viacom logo has been seen on national American television since the Odyssey/Hallmark airings from the early 2000s. | ||
* The dark variant was spotted on several | * The dark variant was spotted on several colour episodes of ''My Three Sons'' and the Magnetic Video VHS release of ''5 Terrytoon Cartoons Featuring Heckle and Jeckle''. | ||
* This logo also appears on earlier 16mm syndication dupes of shows/movies distributed by Viacom, mostly before 1976, which occasionally appear on eBay. Such shows include: ''My Three Sons'', ''Hogan's Heroes'', and ''The Beverly Hillbillies''. | * This logo also appears on earlier 16mm syndication dupes of shows/movies distributed by Viacom, mostly before 1976, which occasionally appear on eBay. Such shows include: ''My Three Sons'', ''Hogan's Heroes'', and ''The Beverly Hillbillies''. | ||
* This logo can also be seen on some older prints of episodes of ''The Banana Splits and Friends Show'', ''Josie and the Pussycats'', ''Whirlybirds'', ''Petticoat Junction'', pre-mid-1970s prints of ''The Rookies'' (which is now with Sony Pictures Television), ''Family Affair'', ''The Houndcats'', and the Canadian produced TV series ''The Amazing World of Kreskin'', among others; that includes 16mm kinescopes. | * This logo can also be seen on some older prints of episodes of ''The Banana Splits and Friends Show'', ''Josie and the Pussycats'', ''Whirlybirds'', ''Petticoat Junction'', pre-mid-1970s prints of ''The Rookies'' (which is now with Sony Pictures Television), ''Family Affair'', ''The Houndcats'', and the Canadian produced TV series ''The Amazing World of Kreskin'', among others; that includes 16mm kinescopes. | ||
* This logo has been sighted on a DVD from Mill Creek, '100 Awesomely Cheesy Movies', which is a repackaging of another 2 Mill Creek DVD sets. On 'The Swingin' Seventies' section of the DVD, the 1970 TV movie adaptation of ''Jane Eyre'' retains the | * This logo has been sighted on a DVD from Mill Creek, '100 Awesomely Cheesy Movies', which is a repackaging of another 2 Mill Creek DVD sets. On 'The Swingin' Seventies' section of the DVD, the 1970 TV movie adaptation of ''Jane Eyre'' retains the colour logo at the end. | ||
* Only a small amount of home media releases retain this logo. At least one VHS release of ''The Houndcats'' has this logo (that one being the UAV Corporation release), but it is unknown how many more have it, including releases from [[Trans World Entertainment]], or the recent DVD releases. It was also spotted on a VHS of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' by Premier Promotions. | * Only a small amount of home media releases retain this logo. At least one VHS release of ''The Houndcats'' has this logo (that one being the UAV Corporation release), but it is unknown how many more have it, including releases from [[Trans World Entertainment]], or the recent DVD releases. It was also spotted on a VHS of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' by Premier Promotions. | ||
* This logo is preserved on recent airings of S11 and S12 episodes of ''My Three Sons''. | * This logo is preserved on recent airings of S11 and S12 episodes of ''My Three Sons''. | ||
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|Viacom Enterprises (1976, Dark B&W).jpg|Dark black and white version | |Viacom Enterprises (1976, Dark B&W).jpg|Dark black and white version | ||
|Viacom V0D (Filmed, B-W, 1970's) (Decades airing).png|Filmed version in black and white | |Viacom V0D (Filmed, B-W, 1970's) (Decades airing).png|Filmed version in black and white | ||
|Viacom Enterprises (Earlier color variant, Filmed, 1977).png|Early | |Viacom Enterprises (Earlier color variant, Filmed, 1977).png|Early colour version of the filmed variant | ||
|Viacom Enterprises V of Moon.png|"V of Moon" version | |Viacom Enterprises V of Moon.png|"V of Moon" version | ||
|Viacom V0D (Filmed, 1970's).png|Filmed version in | |Viacom V0D (Filmed, 1970's).png|Filmed version in colour | ||
|Viacom V0D (Videotaped, Color).png|Videotaped version in | |Viacom V0D (Videotaped, Color).png|Videotaped version in colour | ||
|Viacom Enterprises 1978-1986 Videotaped B&W.png|Videotaped version in black and white | |Viacom Enterprises 1978-1986 Videotaped B&W.png|Videotaped version in black and white | ||
|Viacom Enterprises (1978, Orange Videotaped).jpg|Orange videotaped version | |Viacom Enterprises (1978, Orange Videotaped).jpg|Orange videotaped version | ||
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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 | '''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 centre of the screen at a very fast pace, then stops abruptly (on the filmed variant) when it gets near to the screen. Then, a stylised {{color|navy|navy blue}} "{{color|navy|'''V'''}}" (a downward trapezoid with a curved line in the near centre) appears from the centre. 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). | ||
'''Trivia:''' This logo is often unofficially nicknamed the "V of Doom", as during its lifespan, this was notorious for scaring many. | '''Trivia:''' This logo is often unofficially nicknamed the "V of Doom", as during its lifespan, this was notorious for scaring many. | ||
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* 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. | ||
* On the earlier | * On the earlier colour variant of the filmed version, the "'''V'''" is black, with a {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} background. The more common version premiered by 1977. | ||
* Videotaped variants have the words "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A'''}}" and "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" spaced farther apart, and the animation is more smooth. This was used from 1978 to 1986. | * Videotaped variants have the words "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A'''}}" and "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" spaced farther apart, and the animation is more smooth. This was used from 1978 to 1986. Colour variants include monochrome, {{color|slateblue|purple}} background with {{color|navy|dark blue}} "'''V'''", and faint {{color|mediumpurple|purple}} background with {{color|turquoise|blue}} "'''V'''", among others. | ||
* Some filmed variants feature the "'''V'''" actually stopping right before it cuts to black. This was largely common in its earlier years (especially in black & white variants). | * Some filmed variants feature the "'''V'''" actually stopping right before it cuts to black. This was largely common in its earlier years (especially in black & white variants). | ||
* An extremely rare videotaped variant featuring a {{color|gold|yellow}} "{{color|gold|'''V'''}}" was used on some syndicated prints of ''The Honeymooners'', appearing in a giant moon over a city skyline where the credits appear. This is a result of a chroma-key mistake. This variation was given the nickname "V of Moon". | * An extremely rare videotaped variant featuring a {{color|gold|yellow}} "{{color|gold|'''V'''}}" was used on some syndicated prints of ''The Honeymooners'', appearing in a giant moon over a city skyline where the credits appear. This is a result of a chroma-key mistake. This variation was given the nickname "V of Moon". | ||
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* An extremely rare videotaped variant with the logo superimposed in a circle over a moving starfield background was used on the short-lived series ''Hot City''. This is nicknamed the "V in Space". | * An extremely rare videotaped variant with the logo superimposed in a circle over a moving starfield background was used on the short-lived series ''Hot City''. This is nicknamed the "V in Space". | ||
* There is an uncommon "warp-speed" videotaped variation where the logo and music are sped up. This was used alongside co-distributor logos and was seen from 1979-1986. | * There is an uncommon "warp-speed" videotaped variation where the logo and music are sped up. This was used alongside co-distributor logos and was seen from 1979-1986. | ||
* An extremely rare videotaped variant that flashes different | * An extremely rare videotaped variant that flashes different colours reputedly exists. It was reported to be seen on an airing of ''The Honeymooners'' episode entitled "A Man's Pride" on The Comedy Network in Canada. A reconstruction can be seen [https://youtu.be/-SHA454qzFM here]; caution is advised for those sensitive to flashing images. No evidence of the actual logo has surfaced as of yet. This variant is unofficially nicknamed the "Rainbow V of Doom". | ||
* A variant where the "{{color|darkred|'''V'''}}" is {{color|darkred|dark red}} on a {{color|pink}} background appeared on the 1985 syndicated series ''The Star Games''. It also appeared on a 1994 rerun of an episode of ''The Andy Griffith Show''. | * A variant where the "{{color|darkred|'''V'''}}" is {{color|darkred|dark red}} on a {{color|pink}} background appeared on the 1985 syndicated series ''The Star Games''. It also appeared on a 1994 rerun of an episode of ''The Andy Griffith Show''. | ||
* A videotaped variant with a {{color|lime|lime}} background was found on an episode of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' on TBS in 1992 and on the Perry Mason S8 episode "The Case of the Wrongful Writ" on a March 13, 1991 TBS broadcast. | * A videotaped variant with a {{color|lime|lime}} background was found on an episode of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' on TBS in 1992 and on the Perry Mason S8 episode "The Case of the Wrongful Writ" on a March 13, 1991 TBS broadcast. | ||
* Dark variants of the Film-O-Vision version in | * Dark variants of the Film-O-Vision version in colour and B&W, due to film deterioration, exist. | ||
* The first second was lopped off on the 1979 version of Magnetic Video's VHS release of ''Blue Hawaii''. | * The first second was lopped off on the 1979 version of Magnetic Video's VHS release of ''Blue Hawaii''. | ||
* There was a high pitched, slightly sped up version of the videotaped variant spotted on the ''Cannon'' episode "He Who Digs a Grave (Part 2)" on Me-TV. As of May 2019, this variant is still intact. | * There was a high pitched, slightly sped up version of the videotaped variant spotted on the ''Cannon'' episode "He Who Digs a Grave (Part 2)" on Me-TV. As of May 2019, this variant is still intact. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Here are the main music variants used on this logo: | '''Music/Sounds:''' Here are the main music variants used on this logo: | ||
* Usually, the music used was a 5-note | * Usually, the music used was a 5-note synthesised fanfare (composed on an ARP Odyssey synth), complete with a timpani drum roll playing throughout with a final, rather loud pound at the end. Even after the logo faded (or cut) to black, the timpani's echo could still be heard. It is different for both the filmed and videotaped variants, with the audio quality being clearer for the latter. | ||
* 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. | ||
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** The B&W filmed variant with the "Pinball" theme is near extinction at this stage. It appears on the [[Magnetic Video Corporation|Magnetic Video]] releases of ''King Creole'' (also on the Key Video re-releases) and ''Visit to a Small Planet''. | ** The B&W filmed variant with the "Pinball" theme is near extinction at this stage. It appears on the [[Magnetic Video Corporation|Magnetic Video]] releases of ''King Creole'' (also on the Key Video re-releases) and ''Visit to a Small Planet''. | ||
** This variant was also recently discovered on a 16mm print of ''The Phil Silvers Show''. | ** This variant was also recently discovered on a 16mm print of ''The Phil Silvers Show''. | ||
** Its | ** Its colour counterpart has been seen on the 1975 TV movie ''Eric'', and is intact on the film's VHS release, the Magnetic Video release of ''Girls! Girls! Girls!'' (also on the 1985 Key Video re-release), the Australian Magnetic Video VHS of ''All in a Night's Work'', and on one mid-1970s print of an early colour episode of ''Gunsmoke'', which aired on Superstation WTBS back in 1986. | ||
* '''''Filmed Variant'':''' | * '''''Filmed Variant'':''' | ||
** It appears at the end of most Viacom syndication prints of the time, on shows such as ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'', ''I Love Lucy'', ''The Andy Griffith Show'', ''The Phil Silvers Show'', and ''My Three Sons''. It appeared on the Season 11 finale of ''My Three Sons'' on Hallmark back around 2000 and was again seen on a Me-TV airing of the latter on July 2, 2018, strangely with CBS Television Distribution preceding it. | ** It appears at the end of most Viacom syndication prints of the time, on shows such as ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'', ''I Love Lucy'', ''The Andy Griffith Show'', ''The Phil Silvers Show'', and ''My Three Sons''. It appeared on the Season 11 finale of ''My Three Sons'' on Hallmark back around 2000 and was again seen on a Me-TV airing of the latter on July 2, 2018, strangely with CBS Television Distribution preceding it. | ||
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** The B&W filmed variant was once spotted on an episode of ''Perry Mason'' on Me-TV before it was replaced with a later print sometime in 2015. | ** The B&W filmed variant was once spotted on an episode of ''Perry Mason'' on Me-TV before it was replaced with a later print sometime in 2015. | ||
** It can also be spotted on almost every episode of ''The Millionaire'', which can occasionally be seen on Decades. | ** It can also be spotted on almost every episode of ''The Millionaire'', which can occasionally be seen on Decades. | ||
** The | ** The colour variant of the filmed variant was seen on some prints of ''The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse'' and recently (as of 2018) on three episodes of ''Gunsmoke'' on Me-TV ("The Witness", "Eleven Dollars", and "Kitty's Love Affair") and one episode ("Like Old Times") on CBS Drama in the UK. | ||
** The B&W filmed variant variant can also be spotted on DVDs of ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' released by the [[Platinum Disc Corporation]], [[Madacy Lifestyle Marketing|Madacy Entertainment]], [[Mill Creek Entertainment]], and [[GoodTimes Entertainment]], among other companies. | ** The B&W filmed variant variant can also be spotted on DVDs of ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' released by the [[Platinum Disc Corporation]], [[Madacy Lifestyle Marketing|Madacy Entertainment]], [[Mill Creek Entertainment]], and [[GoodTimes Entertainment]], among other companies. | ||
** It is unknown if this was seen on the [[Magnum Entertainment]] releases of ''The Deerslayer'', ''The Last of the Mohicans'' (1977) or ''California Gold Rush'', the Magnetic Video VHS release and 1985 Key Video re-release of ''Roustabout'', or the 1985 Key Video re-issue of ''Blue Hawaii''. | ** It is unknown if this was seen on the [[Magnum Entertainment]] releases of ''The Deerslayer'', ''The Last of the Mohicans'' (1977) or ''California Gold Rush'', the Magnetic Video VHS release and 1985 Key Video re-release of ''Roustabout'', or the 1985 Key Video re-issue of ''Blue Hawaii''. | ||
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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. | ||
* '''''Rainbow Variant'':''' Unknown. This variant's existence has yet to be confirmed. It was | * '''''Rainbow Variant'':''' Unknown. This variant's existence has yet to be confirmed. It was rumoured 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 | '''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 favourite in the community. | ||
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Network Variants= | Network Variants= | ||
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* True Entertainment (now GREAT! TV) airings of ''Kids Don't Tell'' have this intact. | * 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 | '''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 favourite in the community. | ||
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Videos= | Videos= | ||
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</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
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'''Logo:''' | '''Logo:''' | ||
* '''Opening:''' On a black background, we see the "'''V'''" rotating towards the | * '''Opening:''' On a black background, we see the "'''V'''" rotating towards the centre of the screen in a {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|#FFD900|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|blue|b}}{{color|magenta|o}}{{color|darkviolet|w}} trail. Then, the {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|#FFD900|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|blue|b}}{{color|magenta|o}}{{color|darkviolet|w}} trail moves behind the logo, and the "'''V'''" flashes to {{color|deepskyblue|bright cerulean}} and the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|deepskyblue|'''Viacom'''}}}}" in the same colour flashes in with the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|deepskyblue|presents}}}}" below. As the opening theme starts, we slowly zoom up to the left corner of the "{{color|deepskyblue|'''V'''}}" until it engulfs the screen with blue. | ||
* '''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. | ||
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</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
'''Logo:''' We start off in outer space. The words "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Special'''''}}" and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Delivery'''''}}" streak through the sun in the background, leaving a {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|#FFD900|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|blue|b}}{{color|magenta|o}}{{color|darkviolet|w}} trail. Then on a {{color|blue}}/black gradient background, the two words fly towards a | '''Logo:''' We start off in outer space. The words "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Special'''''}}" and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Delivery'''''}}" streak through the sun in the background, leaving a {{color|red|r}}{{color|orange|a}}{{color|#FFD900|i}}{{color|limegreen|n}}{{color|blue|b}}{{color|magenta|o}}{{color|darkviolet|w}} trail. Then on a {{color|blue}}/black gradient background, the two words fly towards a stylised {{color|gold}} ring with wings and the familiar "'''V'''" from the 2nd logo on its base. "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''From'' Viacom'''}}" with "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" in a bigger font, also fly towards the ring, settling inside it. The logo then constantly shines, occasionally flashing. At the end, a firework flash effect emerges from the logo. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a still image of the Viacom "{{color|deepskyblue|'''V'''}}" logo in {{color|deepskyblue|blue}}, and the name "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" in white below. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a still image of the Viacom "{{color|deepskyblue|'''V'''}}" logo in {{color|deepskyblue|blue}}, and the name "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" in white below. | ||
'''Variant:''' On ''Really Weird Tales'', the "{{color|orange|'''V'''}}" and name are smaller and | '''Variant:''' On ''Really Weird Tales'', the "{{color|orange|'''V'''}}" and name are smaller and coloured {{color|orange}}. | ||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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'''Logo:''' | '''Logo:''' | ||
* '''Opening:''' Against a space background with twinkling stars, a metallic steel outline of the Viacom "'''V'''" and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" in its familiar Palatino-like font zoom back with a metallic steel trail effect. The trail effect finishes as the "'''V'''" turns solid and metallic and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" turns solid {{color| | * '''Opening:''' Against a space background with twinkling stars, a metallic steel outline of the Viacom "'''V'''" and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" in its familiar Palatino-like font zoom back with a metallic steel trail effect. The trail effect finishes as the "'''V'''" turns solid and metallic and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" turns solid {{color|grey}}. The logo shines in a similar manner as the "Special Delivery" logo before flying downwards and offscreen. | ||
* '''Closing:''' Against a city skyline with a {{color|darkviolet|purple}} night sky with most of the building's lights switched on and twinkling stars (a | * '''Closing:''' Against a city skyline with a {{color|darkviolet|purple}} night sky with most of the building's lights switched on and twinkling stars (a colourised version of the city from the opening credits of ''The Honeymooners''), the metallic textured "{{color|grey|'''V'''}}" forms out of light particles. The word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|grey|'''Viacom'''}}}}" forms in the same manner as in the opening variant. The logo shines once completed. | ||
'''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. | ||
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* One version had a {{color|navy|midnight blue}} screen with text saying "DISTRIBUTED BY", and then after a second, it cut to the "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}" in the middle of its animation, with the full music playing throughout. | * One version had a {{color|navy|midnight blue}} screen with text saying "DISTRIBUTED BY", and then after a second, it cut to the "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}" in the middle of its animation, with the full music playing throughout. | ||
* Another version cuts to when the "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}" starts rotating. This is unofficially known as the "in-progress" variant. | * Another version cuts to when the "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}" starts rotating. This is unofficially known as the "in-progress" variant. | ||
* There is a variant where the logo starts off in black and white, but quickly changes to | * There is a variant where the logo starts off in black and white, but quickly changes to colour. This was spotted on a 1988 rerun of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' on TBS. | ||
* The British [[Braveworld|Braveworld Video]] VHS of ''King Creole'' has a variant that cuts off the first or so second from the logo. | * The British [[Braveworld|Braveworld Video]] VHS of ''King Creole'' has a variant that cuts off the first or so second from the logo. | ||
* On an episode of ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'' on GetTV, the logo starts fading during the second time it shines. | * On an episode of ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'' on GetTV, the logo starts fading during the second time it shines. | ||
* On some episodes of 90s TBS Superstation airings of ''Perry Mason'', the logo is | * On some episodes of 90s TBS Superstation airings of ''Perry Mason'', the logo is coloured {{color|green}}. | ||
* On the 1988 Milwaukee Public Access (Viacom) parody of ''Star Trek'' titled ''Far Trek'', cheap text in {{color|red|red}} that says "COMMUNITY ACCESS NORTHSHORE" fades in. | * On the 1988 Milwaukee Public Access (Viacom) parody of ''Star Trek'' titled ''Far Trek'', cheap text in {{color|red|red}} that says "COMMUNITY ACCESS NORTHSHORE" fades in. | ||
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* '''''Regular Variant (One Wipe)'':''' | * '''''Regular Variant (One Wipe)'':''' | ||
** It is currently seen on ''Rawhide'' on Me-TV, Decades (occasionally) and H&I. | ** It is currently seen on ''Rawhide'' on Me-TV, Decades (occasionally) and H&I. | ||
** It's also currently seen on most episodes of ''The Phil Silvers Show'' on Me-TV, Forces TV (United Kingdom) and occasionally seen on Decades, and it is preserved on the season 2 Shout! Factory DVD of the show, and on most episodes from seasons 3-4 of ''TPSS'' on DVD (season 1 on DVD and the British DVD releases use CTD instead), and was on most episodes of ''The Beverly Hillbillies'', as well as ''Gunsmoke'' (mostly | ** It's also currently seen on most episodes of ''The Phil Silvers Show'' on Me-TV, Forces TV (United Kingdom) and occasionally seen on Decades, and it is preserved on the season 2 Shout! Factory DVD of the show, and on most episodes from seasons 3-4 of ''TPSS'' on DVD (season 1 on DVD and the British DVD releases use CTD instead), and was on most episodes of ''The Beverly Hillbillies'', as well as ''Gunsmoke'' (mostly colour reruns) on Me-TV before they were issued updated prints by CBS, although for ''The Beverly Hillbillies'', it can still be seen on some episodes (the earliest episode to have this is "Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch"), and as for ''Gunsmoke'', it can still appear on certain episodes from season 14 (the third colour season) onward. | ||
** It was spotted on the 1989 film ''Sonny Boy'' on TCM as well as AMC, and has been spotted on syndicated prints of Cannon films, such as ''Superman IV: The Quest for Peace''. | ** It was spotted on the 1989 film ''Sonny Boy'' on TCM as well as AMC, and has been spotted on syndicated prints of Cannon films, such as ''Superman IV: The Quest for Peace''. | ||
** This can also be seen on most episodes of ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'' on the recent DVD releases. | ** This can also be seen on most episodes of ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'' on the recent DVD releases. | ||
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* There is a text variation on this logo for Viacom Productions. It has the "{{color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}" text already formed, but a line slides in from the right and forms "{{color|silver|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in the Futura Extra Bold font, after which the "{{color|silver|'''C'''}}" and the "{{color|silver|'''O'''}}" in "{{color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}" shine. This shorter variation was seen on network TV productions from 1998-1999. There was another variant of this in which the text doesn't shine at all, used on ''Diagnosis: Murder''. | * There is a text variation on this logo for Viacom Productions. It has the "{{color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}" text already formed, but a line slides in from the right and forms "{{color|silver|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in the Futura Extra Bold font, after which the "{{color|silver|'''C'''}}" and the "{{color|silver|'''O'''}}" in "{{color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}" shine. This shorter variation was seen on network TV productions from 1998-1999. There was another variant of this in which the text doesn't shine at all, used on ''Diagnosis: Murder''. | ||
* On reruns of the ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' pilot on ABC Family (now Freeform), The Hub (now Discovery Family), Antenna TV, and Pluto TV, this logo is still (a la the 1985 "V of Happiness" logo) and followed by the 2003 [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]] logo. | * On reruns of the ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' pilot on ABC Family (now Freeform), The Hub (now Discovery Family), Antenna TV, and Pluto TV, this logo is still (a la the 1985 "V of Happiness" logo) and followed by the 2003 [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]] logo. | ||
* A black & white version of this exists on some prints of older B&W shows (though most feature the | * A black & white version of this exists on some prints of older B&W shows (though most feature the colour version). | ||
* On the 1997 TV movie | * On the 1997 TV movie ''The Right Connections'', the words "in association with" are seen over the logo's background, then fades out when the animation starts. It was also spotted on another TV movie, ''In the Doghouse'' (1998), as well as the short-lived UPN series from 1995, ''Deadly Games''. | ||
* On WPIX's print of the ''Honeymooners'' episode "The Sleepwalker", the logo freezes before it is fully formed. The audio is distorted in this variant. It's likely an error in production. | * On WPIX's print of the ''Honeymooners'' episode "The Sleepwalker", the logo freezes before it is fully formed. The audio is distorted in this variant. It's likely an error in production. | ||
* On the 1996 TV movie ''Brothers of the Frontier'' (last seen on CBS Justice UK, and Disney Channel in the United States) and a Me-TV airing of ''Matlock'' S7 episode "The Class", the short version of the logo is played in slow motion. | * On the 1996 TV movie ''Brothers of the Frontier'' (last seen on CBS Justice UK, and Disney Channel in the United States) and a Me-TV airing of ''Matlock'' S7 episode "The Class", the short version of the logo is played in slow motion. | ||
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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 | * Usually, a synthesised 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 (then-)newly-formed Viacom International, the same logo is accompanied by different music. A | * For the (then-)newly-formed Viacom International, the same logo is accompanied by different music. A synthesised 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. Synthesised "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. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Quite common. This logo is quite infamous for plastering the older Viacom logos. Many of the shows that had this logo have been updated with either the Paramount Domestic Television, the [[CBS Studios|CBS Paramount Domestic or Network Television]] logos ("Eye in the Sky" or "Wallpaper") or [[CBS Media Ventures|CBS Television Distribution]] logos by now, especially on DVD releases, but it is still seen on some shows and TV movies. | '''Availability:''' Quite common. This logo is quite infamous for plastering the older Viacom logos. Many of the shows that had this logo have been updated with either the Paramount Domestic Television, the [[CBS Studios|CBS Paramount Domestic or Network Television]] logos ("Eye in the Sky" or "Wallpaper") or [[CBS Media Ventures|CBS Television Distribution]] logos by now, especially on DVD releases, but it is still seen on some shows and TV movies. | ||
* '''''Regular Variant'':''' It was spotted on the film ''I'm All Right Jack'' on TCM, the miniseries ''The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw'' on Grit (and possibly the DVD release), two episodes of ''Cannon'' on the season 3 DVD (and one episode on Me-TV, S03 E03,) syndicated prints of Cannon Group films such as ''Masters of the Universe'', and one episode of ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'' on DVD. It has been spotted on reruns of | * '''''Regular Variant'':''' It was spotted on the film ''I'm All Right Jack'' on TCM, the miniseries ''The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw'' on Grit (and possibly the DVD release), two episodes of ''Cannon'' on the season 3 DVD (and one episode on Me-TV, S03 E03,) syndicated prints of Cannon Group films such as ''Masters of the Universe'', and one episode of ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'' on DVD. It has been spotted on reruns of colour episodes of ''Gunsmoke'' on Me-TV and TV Land, albeit in split screen form on the latter channel, and was also spotted on ''The Alvin Show'' when rerun on Nickelodeon. However, recent prints of ''Gunsmoke'' episodes from Season 12 (the first colour season) and Season 13 and are now restored and now use CTD, though it can possibly still be spotted on almost all other episodes from Season 14 on (needs further confirmation). It was also seen when ''Have Gun-Will Travel'' aired on Encore Westerns in the early 2010s, as well as some episodes of ''Perry Mason'', ''Hogan's Heroes'' (these prints now air on UK television network Forces TV and Australian cable channel Fox Classics), and ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' on Me-TV and occasionally Decades before they both were issued updated prints by CBS (though it can be still be found in the majority of colour episodes of ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' (S05-S09) and formerly on select episodes of ''Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C.''; for the latter show, all episodes have been restored and use either CBS-Paramount or CTD. FETV prints of ''Perry Mason'' still have this logo intact on many episodes. In the past, episodes of ''I Love Lucy'' and ''The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour'' on Nick at Nite and TV Land had this logo as well. It could also be seen on the ''Perry Mason'' TV movies from 1991-95, and some prints of older ones, but DVDs plaster it with the CBS Television Distribution logo. The high pitched variant was recently spotted on a British television broadcast of ''California Gold Rush''. This can also be found on ''Family Affair'', ''My Three Sons'' (it also appeared on Season 11, Episode 12 of that show after the CBS Television Distribution logo on a June 14, 2018 airing on Me-TV), VHS releases of ''Payoff'' (1991), a True Movies UK broadcast and Me-TV airings of the 1973 TV film ''A Dream for Christmas'', the 2009 Warner Archive DVD-R of ''Don't Be Afraid of the Dark'' (1973), the [[Republic Pictures (1985-2010)|Republic Pictures]] VHS of ''Rent-a-Kid'', the [[Prism Entertainment]] VHS of ''Memories of Murder'' (The original Lifetime broadcast used the warp speed "V of Steel" logo instead), VHS copies of ''The Right Connections'', ''The Operation'' (AKA: ''Bodily Harm'') (plastering the 7th logo which was used on the original CBS broadcast and also kept on a Lifetime airing), recent Movies! broadcasts of ''Day of the Animals'' (1977) and ''The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia'', the Mexican VHS release of the ''Greatest Heroes of the Bible'' episode "Abraham's Sacrifice", ''They Watch'', the Starmaker Video VHS releases of ''Last Train from Gun Hill'', ''Donner Pass: The Road to Survival'', ''Little Lord Fauntleroy'' (1980), ''The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race'', and ''Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love'', among possible others, a Brazilian VHS of the Sunn Classics adaptation of ''The Fall of the House of Usher'', the Kino Lorber DVD of ''Really Weird Tales'' (after the 5th logo), a Brazilian VHS of the Italian film ''Blood Ties'', the [[Trimark Home Video|Vidmark Entertainment]] VHS of ''Murder by Moonlight'', and international prints of ''Rawhide'', along with some recent prints on Heroes & Icons. It was also spotted on a 2005 Superstation WGN (now NewsNation) airing of ''Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection'' (1990), an old syndicated print of ''Alone in the Dark'' (1982), a 2003 WE TV airing of ''Tears in the Rain'' (1988) and Sky Go New Zealand prints of some episodes of ''All in the Family'' like season 2 episode 6. | ||
* '''''Warp Speed Variant'':''' It's currently found on ''Matlock'' on WGN America, Me-TV, Decades, FETV, Pluto TV, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (it plasters over the the 7th logo on many episodes from seasons 1 to 4, along with earlier season 5 episodes, and the 5th logo on later syndicated prints of the pilot episode for that show; DVDs use the CBS/Paramount "Wallpaper" logo for season 1 while 2-9 have CTD). Some episodes from seasons 6 and 7, and possibly 8, use the regular variant instead. Also seen on the first 3 seasons and early season 4 episodes of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' on Antenna TV, Pluto TV, and Fuse (DVDs have the CBS/Paramount "Eye In The Sky" logo for season 1, while seasons 2-3 have the "Wallpaper" logo and 4-7 have CTD. Hulu prints use the CBS/Paramount "Wallpaper" logo for season 1). It's also seen on the first five seasons of ''Diagnosis: Murder'' on DVD, Encore Suspense, Me-TV, Decades (occasionally), and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (however, DVDs of season 2 use the CBS/Paramount "Wallpaper" logo instead). It was also preserved at the end of the DVD print of the ''Jake and the Fatman'' S4 episode, "It Never Entered My Mind", which is included on the ''Diagnosis: Murder'' season 1 DVD. It is unknown if this same print is retained on the ''Jake and the Fatman'' complete series boxset, or if said boxset retains this logo on later season 4 episodes as well as S5 episodes. | * '''''Warp Speed Variant'':''' It's currently found on ''Matlock'' on WGN America, Me-TV, Decades, FETV, Pluto TV, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (it plasters over the the 7th logo on many episodes from seasons 1 to 4, along with earlier season 5 episodes, and the 5th logo on later syndicated prints of the pilot episode for that show; DVDs use the CBS/Paramount "Wallpaper" logo for season 1 while 2-9 have CTD). Some episodes from seasons 6 and 7, and possibly 8, use the regular variant instead. Also seen on the first 3 seasons and early season 4 episodes of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' on Antenna TV, Pluto TV, and Fuse (DVDs have the CBS/Paramount "Eye In The Sky" logo for season 1, while seasons 2-3 have the "Wallpaper" logo and 4-7 have CTD. Hulu prints use the CBS/Paramount "Wallpaper" logo for season 1). It's also seen on the first five seasons of ''Diagnosis: Murder'' on DVD, Encore Suspense, Me-TV, Decades (occasionally), and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (however, DVDs of season 2 use the CBS/Paramount "Wallpaper" logo instead). It was also preserved at the end of the DVD print of the ''Jake and the Fatman'' S4 episode, "It Never Entered My Mind", which is included on the ''Diagnosis: Murder'' season 1 DVD. It is unknown if this same print is retained on the ''Jake and the Fatman'' complete series boxset, or if said boxset retains this logo on later season 4 episodes as well as S5 episodes. | ||
* '''''Ultra Warp Speed Variant'':''' The version where the LaFontaine voice-over cuts in earlier was formerly seen on S1 episodes of ''The Twilight Zone'' on Syfy (though some episodes were known to contain the 2nd logo); recently, Syfy and Me-TV had acquired new, updated prints with the CBS Television Distribution logo, making the logo quite rare. It may still be intact on some episodes of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'', and was spotted on a December 2018 Me-TV broadcast of the ''Gunsmoke'' episode "P.S. Murry Christmas", and can possibly be seen on episodes from the later seasons. It was also intact on many Season 17 episodes of ''Gunsmoke'' on the UK CBS Channels. This was also seen on at least one episode of ''Rawhide'' on H&I and the TV movie ''My Body, My Child'' on True Movies UK. This variant appeared on some Season 2 episodes of ''Matlock'' and some season 2 episodes of ''Father Dowling Mysteries'' when aired on CBS Justice (UK). | * '''''Ultra Warp Speed Variant'':''' The version where the LaFontaine voice-over cuts in earlier was formerly seen on S1 episodes of ''The Twilight Zone'' on Syfy (though some episodes were known to contain the 2nd logo); recently, Syfy and Me-TV had acquired new, updated prints with the CBS Television Distribution logo, making the logo quite rare. It may still be intact on some episodes of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'', and was spotted on a December 2018 Me-TV broadcast of the ''Gunsmoke'' episode "P.S. Murry Christmas", and can possibly be seen on episodes from the later seasons. It was also intact on many Season 17 episodes of ''Gunsmoke'' on the UK CBS Channels. This was also seen on at least one episode of ''Rawhide'' on H&I and the TV movie ''My Body, My Child'' on True Movies UK. This variant appeared on some Season 2 episodes of ''Matlock'' and some season 2 episodes of ''Father Dowling Mysteries'' when aired on CBS Justice (UK). | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' | ||
* A descending | * A descending crystallised wind chime-like sound effect culminating in a synth explosion, followed by a robotic voice saying the word "Viacom" faintly. | ||
* The robotic voice was shortened in 2002. | * The robotic voice was shortened in 2002. | ||