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'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled/cel animation.
'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled/cel animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Four 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.
'''Audio:''' Four 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 Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* The logo may be <u>silent</u> on some prints.
* The logo may be <u>silent</u> on some prints.
* The soundtrack might sound <u>distorted</u> on some prints. This happens because lab technicians print the soundtrack onto the film at a louder volume than usual.
* The soundtrack might sound <u>distorted</u> on some prints. This happens because lab technicians print the soundtrack onto the film at a louder volume than usual.
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'''Technique:''' The filmed version used camera-controlled/cel animation, while the videotaped uses either Scanimation or another form of early computer graphics.
'''Technique:''' The filmed version used camera-controlled/cel animation, while the videotaped uses either Scanimation or another form of early computer graphics.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Here are the main music variants used on this logo:
'''Audio:''' Here are the main music variants used on this logo:
* Usually, the music used is a five-note synthesized 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.
* Usually, the music used is a five-note synthesized 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.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* In some rare cases, the <u>closing theme of the show</u> was used, or <u>none</u>.
* In some rare cases, the <u>closing theme of the show</u> was used, or <u>none</u>.
* The <u>turquoise variant</u> of the logo has two extra pounds of the timpani at the end.
* The <u>turquoise variant</u> of the logo has two extra pounds of the timpani at the end.
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'''Technique:''' Usually camera-controlled/cel animation, but for the still logo, obviously none.
'''Technique:''' Usually 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.
'''Audio:''' Only the closing theme of the show or TV movie, or none.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On the <u>failed TV pilot ''Snavely''</u>, a re-orchestrated, sped up version of the previous logo's theme plays over this logo. It is in a different key and sounds more acoustic.
'''Audio Variant:''' On the <u>failed TV pilot ''Snavely''</u>, a re-orchestrated, sped up version of the previous logo's theme plays over this logo. It is in a different key and sounds more acoustic.


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
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'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.
'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening and closing themes of the syndie promo or none.
'''Audio:''' The opening and closing themes of the syndie promo or none.


'''Availability:''' The only sighting that has come up is a sales tape for individual stations to purchase syndication rights for Viacom-owned shows. The tape used for the captures above is from a ''Hawaii Five-O'' sales tape.
'''Availability:''' The only sighting that has come up is a sales tape for individual stations to purchase syndication rights for Viacom-owned shows. The tape used for the captures above is from a ''Hawaii Five-O'' sales tape.
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'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.
'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.


'''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.
'''Audio:''' 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.


'''Availability:''' It was seen on the 1984 ''Twilight Zone Silver Anniversary'' special, as well as mid-'80s prints of classic [[Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment|Rankin/Bass]] TV specials (including ''Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town''), and some TV movies from the era, among others.
'''Availability:''' It was seen on the 1984 ''Twilight Zone Silver Anniversary'' special, as well as mid-'80s prints of classic [[Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment|Rankin/Bass]] TV specials (including ''Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town''), and some TV movies from the era, among others.
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'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show/TV movie or none.
'''Audio:''' The closing theme of the show/TV movie or none.


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. Promotional reels featured Christopher Plummer saying "...Because Viacom (pronounced as "Vee-a-Com") presents, for the very first time in syndication...".
'''Audio:''' The closing theme of the show. Promotional reels featured Christopher Plummer saying "...Because Viacom (pronounced as "Vee-a-Com") presents, for the very first time in syndication...".


'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' On rare occasions, <u>his voice</u> is not used. Sometimes, when the closing theme or when the Viacom “V of Doom” music plays over the logo, Christoper Plummer instead says “From Viacom (once again pronouncing it as vee-a-com”.  
'''Audio Variants:''' On rare occasions, <u>his voice</u> is not used. Sometimes, when the closing theme or when the Viacom “V of Doom” music plays over the logo, Christoper Plummer instead says “From Viacom (once again pronouncing it as vee-a-com”.  


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Pindrop-like synth notes, followed by a descending synth chord. The audio becomes warped when "V" rises up and "Viacom" flies below it.
'''Audio:''' Pindrop-like synth notes, followed by a descending synth chord. The audio becomes warped when "V" rises up and "Viacom" flies below it.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* In some cases, it used only the <u>closing theme of the show</u> or <u>none</u>.
* In some cases, it used only the <u>closing theme of the show</u> or <u>none</u>.
* Some episodes of <u>''Cannon'' and ''Perry Mason'' on Me-TV</u> (before that channel received updated CBSTD prints of the aforementioned episodes of both, though the aforementioned Perry Mason prints have since resurfaced on FETV) have/had the "V of Doom" music playing over this.
* Some episodes of <u>''Cannon'' and ''Perry Mason'' on Me-TV</u> (before that channel received updated CBSTD prints of the aforementioned episodes of both, though the aforementioned Perry Mason prints have since resurfaced on FETV) have/had the "V of Doom" music playing over this.
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'''Technique:''' 2D motion-controlled animation. This logo was animated by Atlantic Motion Pictures.
'''Technique:''' 2D motion-controlled animation. This logo was animated by Atlantic Motion Pictures.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Again, there have been several musical variations accompanied with a voice-over by Don LaFontaine saying "Viacom" near the end:
'''Audio:''' 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, horns, and even a guitar. Telephone-like "wigga-wigga" sounds are heard as the line zig-zags. (The music is actually "Block" from a Korg M1 synthesizer.)
* 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. (The music is actually "Block" from a Korg M1 synthesizer.)
* 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 ("HardFlute" taken from Program B on a Korg T1 synthesizer) 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 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 ("HardFlute" taken from Program B on a Korg T1 synthesizer) 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 Rubin, known for his work on ''Blue's Clues''.
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* There is a low toned variant for the short version that appeared after an episode of ''The Twilight Zone''.
* There is a low toned variant for the short version that appeared after an episode of ''The Twilight Zone''.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* In some cases, it used the <u>closing theme of the show</u>, <u>generic network music on CBS, NBC, and ABC</u>, or it was <u>silent</u>.
* In some cases, it used the <u>closing theme of the show</u>, <u>generic network music on CBS, NBC, and ABC</u>, or it was <u>silent</u>.
* There is a variant with the "V of Doom" theme playing instead on <u>several early-1990s syndie prints of classic TV movies</u> from the era, plastering the 1976 filmed logo.
* There is a variant with the "V of Doom" theme playing instead on <u>several early-1990s syndie prints of classic TV movies</u> from the era, plastering the 1976 filmed logo.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Audio:'''
* A descending crystallized wind chime-like sound effect culminating in a synth explosion, followed by a robotic voice saying the word "Viacom" faintly.
* A descending crystallized 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.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* <u>Very early broadcasts</u> featured the 1990 and 1998 network TV music. This can be seen on "updated" airings of season 7 episodes of ''Diagnosis: Murder'' on Me-TV and one season 4 episode of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'', "The Wild, Wild Witch".
* <u>Very early broadcasts</u> featured the 1990 and 1998 network TV music. This can be seen on "updated" airings of season 7 episodes of ''Diagnosis: Murder'' on Me-TV and one season 4 episode of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'', "The Wild, Wild Witch".
* There is also a <u>silent</u> variant.
* There is also a <u>silent</u> variant.
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