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===Background===
===Background===
'''Viacom Enterprises''' was the television distribution division of the CBS Television Network, formed in 1952 as '''CBS Television Film Sales''', later renamed to '''CBS Films''' in 1958, '''CBS Enterprises, Inc.''' in 1968, then to Viacom in 1970. In 1971, it was spun-off to comply with FCC regulations prohibiting television networks from distributing their programs under their own names. Subsequently, Viacom formed "Viacom Productions" to produce first-run television series airing on the major television networks.
'''Viacom Enterprises''' was the television distribution division of the CBS Television Network, formed in 1952 as '''CBS Television Film Sales''', later renamed to '''CBS Films''' in 1958, '''CBS Enterprises, Inc.''' in 1968, then to Viacom in 1970. In 1971, it was spun-off to comply with FCC regulations prohibiting television networks from distributing their programs under their own names. Subsequently, Viacom formed "Viacom Productions" to produce first-run television series airing on the major television networks.
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'''Visuals:''' On a {{color|darkviolet|purple}} background, the letter "'''{{small|V}}'''" slides in from the right of the screen, settling in the left-hand side. Then the text "'''i{{small|A}}'''" slides in, settling beside the "'''{{Small|V}}'''". When this happens, the colour of the background changes to {{color|green}}. Then, the text "'''{{small|COM}}'''" slides in, settling beside "'''{{Small|VIA}}'''" and changing the background to {{color|darkred|red}}. This forms the word "'''{{small|V}}i{{small|ACOM}}'''". Finally, the word zooms out as the words "'''{{small|A}}'''" and "'''p{{small|RESENTAT}}i{{small|ON}}'''" fade in to the left and right of it, respectively, revealing  the text in its entirety as the background changes to {{color|blue}}.
'''Visuals:''' On a {{color|darkviolet|purple}} background, the letter "'''{{small|V}}'''" slides in from the right of the screen, settling in the left-hand side. Then the text "'''i{{small|A}}'''" slides in, settling beside the "'''{{Small|V}}'''". When this happens, the colour of the background changes to {{color|green}}. Then, the text "'''{{small|COM}}'''" slides in, settling beside "'''{{Small|VIA}}'''" and changing the background to {{color|darkred|red}}. This forms the word "'''{{small|V}}i{{small|ACOM}}'''". Finally, the word zooms out as the words "'''{{small|A}}'''" and "'''p{{small|RESENTAT}}i{{small|ON}}'''" fade in to the left and right of it, respectively, revealing  the text in its entirety as the background changes to {{color|blue}}.
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'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled/cel animation.
'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled/cel animation.


'''Audio:''' Four synthesized pinball-like chimes that ascend in pitch. 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" sound that blends in with the last bell, combined with a synth chord and gurgling, telephone-like sounds.
'''Audio:''' Four synthesized pinball-like chimes that ascend in pitch. 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" sound that blends in with the last bell, combined with a synth chord and gurgling, telephone-like sounds.


'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
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|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 (1976, Dark B&W).jpg|Dark black and white version
Viacom Enterprises (1976, Dark B&W).jpg|Dark black and white version
|Viacom Enterprises (1976, Ultra Dark B&W).jpg|Extremely dark black and white version
Viacom Enterprises (1976, Ultra Dark B&W).jpg|Extremely dark black and white version
|Viacom V0D (Filmed, 1970's).png|Filmed version in color
Viacom V0D (Filmed, 1970's).png|Filmed version in color
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|(1) Viacom V of Doom - Cyan.jpg | Cyan version
(1) Viacom V of Doom - Cyan.jpg | Cyan version
|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 V0D (Videotaped, Color).png|Videotaped version in color
Viacom V0D (Videotaped, Color).png|Videotaped version in color
|Viacom Enterprises (1978, Orange Videotaped).jpg|Orange videotaped version
Viacom Enterprises (1978, Orange Videotaped).jpg|Orange videotaped version
|Viacom Enterprises V of Moon.png|"V of Moon" version
Viacom Enterprises V of Moon.png|"V of Moon" version
|Viacom Enterprises (1985, WPIX Variant).png| WPIX Honeymooners version
Viacom Enterprises (1985, WPIX Variant).png| WPIX Honeymooners version
|Viacom Enterprises (lime) (1978).png|Lime version
Viacom Enterprises (lime) (1978).png|Lime version
|Viacom purple.jpg|Purple version?
Viacom purple.jpg|Purple version?
|Viacom (Turquoise).jpg|Turquoise version
Viacom (Turquoise).jpg|Turquoise version
|Viacom (Hot Pink).png|Pink version
Viacom (Hot Pink).png|Pink version
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'''Audio:''' 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 fades (or cuts) to black, the timpani's echo can 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 as a placeholder 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 as a placeholder 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".
* '''1976-1981:''' The very first version of the normal 1976 music was slightly faster-paced and low-pitched. This was used on the black and white and early color variants of the logo, and it was also used in tandem with the standard filmed variant from the mid-to-late 1970s.
* '''1976-1981:''' The very first version of the normal 1976 music was slightly faster-paced and low-pitched. This was used on the black and white and early color variants of the logo, and it was also used in tandem with the standard filmed variant from the mid-to-late 1970s.
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|Viacom V of Doom (Network Version) with Copyright Notice.png|With copyright notice
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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'''Visuals:''' The sequence starts 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 stylized {{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'''}}", bigger and set in its corporate 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.
'''Visuals:''' The logo starts 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 stylized {{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'''}}", bigger and set in its corporate 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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Viaconn (1986).png|Normal variant
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'''Availability:''' This logo was used for network television productions, replacing the 3rd logo.
'''Availability:''' This logo was used for network television productions, replacing the 3rd logo.
* It was once seen on original airings of the first 3 episodes of the 1st season of ''Matlock'' on NBC plus its pilot episode (from March 1986), as well as on the ''Andy Griffith'' reunion special ''Return to Mayberry'' and the first five made-for-TV movie revivals of ''Perry Mason'', but most have all fallen victim of being plastered with the "V of Steel" or "Wigga Wigga", 1995 or 2003 [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]], [[CBS Paramount Television|CBS Paramount Network Television]] ("Wallpaper"), or [[CBS Television Distribution]] logos.
* It was once seen on original airings of the first 3 episodes of the first season of ''Matlock'' on NBC plus its pilot episode (from March 1986), as well as on the ''Andy Griffith'' reunion special ''Return to Mayberry'' and the first five made-for-TV movie revivals of ''Perry Mason'', but most have all fallen victim of being plastered with the "V of Steel" or "Wigga Wigga", 1995 or 2003 [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]], [[CBS Paramount Television|CBS Paramount Network Television]] ("Wallpaper"), or [[CBS Television Distribution]] logos.
* Surprisingly, a November 2013 airing of ''Return to Mayberry'' on Me-TV left this logo intact, followed by a silent 1995 Paramount Domestic Television logo. However, on November 21, 2017, a rebroadcast on said network had it plastered with the CBS Television Distribution logo as it used a newer print. It is also plastered on the film's DVD release and also the Blu-Ray version (said special is included as an extra on the season 1 Blu-ray of ''The Andy Griffith Show'').
* Surprisingly, a November 2013 airing of ''Return to Mayberry'' on Me-TV left this logo intact, followed by a silent 1995 Paramount Domestic Television logo. However, on November 21, 2017, a rebroadcast on said network had it plastered with the CBS Television Distribution logo as it used a newer print. It is also plastered on the film's DVD release and also the Blu-Ray version (said special is included as an extra on the season 1 Blu-ray of ''The Andy Griffith Show'').
* It is preserved on the VHS releases of ''Return to Mayberry'', ''Perry Mason Returns'', ''Really Weird Tales'', and a Brazilian VHS release of the ''Matlock'' pilot movie ''Diary of a Perfect Murder'', among possible others.
* It is preserved on the VHS releases of ''Return to Mayberry'', ''Perry Mason Returns'', ''Really Weird Tales'', and a Brazilian VHS release of the ''Matlock'' pilot movie ''Diary of a Perfect Murder'', among possible others.
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'''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...".
'''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...".


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


'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
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ViacomSteel.png.png|Normal variant
|ViacomSteelB&W.png|Black and White version|File:Viacom “V of Steel” (Rare Green Variant, 1962-1986).png|Rare Green version|File:Viacom Community Access Northshore (1988).jpeg|Rare Community Access Northshore version}}
ViacomSteelB&W.png|Black and White version
Viacom “V of Steel” (Rare Green Variant, 1962-1986).png|Green version
Viacom Community Access Northshore (1988).jpeg|Community Access Northshore version
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'''Visuals:''' The sequence starts out with a screen that's divided in two, with a black/{{color|darkviolet|purple}} gradient on top and {{color|silver|silver}} on the bottom, with a bright light flare shining between. The {{color|silver|silver}} part then rotates counter-clockwise (a la [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment#CBS/Fox Video|CBS/Fox Video]]), revealing it is a steel version of the "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}" logo as the background changes to a black/{{color|blue}}/{{color|darkviolet|purple}} gradient. The word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|silver|'''Viacom'''}}}}" flies in from the upper-left of the screen and settles underneath the "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}", with it reflecting the text. The finished logo shines.
'''Visuals:''' The logo starts out with a screen that's divided in two, with a black/{{color|darkviolet|purple}} gradient on top and {{color|silver|silver}} on the bottom, with a bright light flare shining between. The {{color|silver|silver}} part then rotates counter-clockwise (a la [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment#CBS/Fox Video|CBS/Fox Video]]), revealing it is a steel version of the "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}" logo as the background changes to a black/{{color|blue}}/{{color|darkviolet|purple}} gradient. The word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|silver|'''Viacom'''}}}}" flies in from the upper-left of the screen and settles underneath the "{{color|silver|'''V'''}}", with it reflecting the text. The finished logo shines.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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|ViacomWiggaWigga1990.png|Original version (1990-1998)
ViacomWiggaWigga1990.png|Original version (1990-1998)
|Viacom (1996) - Filmed Variant.png|Filmed version
Viacom (1996) - Filmed Variant.png|Filmed version
|Viacom Wigga Wigga B&W.png|Black and white version of the original version
Viacom Wigga Wigga B&W.png|Black and white version of the original version
|ViacomProductions1998.jpg|Productions version (1998-2000)
ViacomProductions1998.jpg|Productions version (1998-2000)
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'''Trivia:'''
'''Trivia:'''
* This is often unofficially nicknamed as the "Wigga Wigga" logo, derived from the sounds heard as the zig-zag line appears.
* 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 pronounced with a long "i" sound, like in "pr<u>i</u>ze", although the original pronunciation of the name pre-1986 was indeed with a short "i" sound, like in "p<u>i</u>zza", hence Christopher Plummer’s pronunciation as "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.
* Many people think the announcer is mispronouncing the name Viacom. It is indeed pronounced with a long "i" sound, like in "pr<u>i</u>ze", although the original pronunciation of the name pre-1986 was indeed with a short "i" sound, like in "p<u>i</u>zza", hence Christopher Plummer's pronunciation as "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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* A variant with the sped-up "V of Steel" music was reportedly sighted on a <u>British rerun of the ''Matlock'' episode "The Brothers"</u>.
* A variant with the sped-up "V of Steel" music was reportedly sighted on a <u>British rerun of the ''Matlock'' episode "The Brothers"</u>.
* Another variant with the warp-speed VoS music playing under the regular version was spotted on a <u>Hungarian-dubbed rerun of the ''Father Dowling Mysteries'' season 1 episode "The Mafia Priest Mystery: Part 2" on AXN Crime</u>. This is unofficially called the "Ghost of the V of Steel". This may also have been spotted on an Australian airing of a ''Jake and the Fatman'' episode.
* Another variant with the warp-speed VoS music playing under the regular version was spotted on a <u>Hungarian-dubbed rerun of the ''Father Dowling Mysteries'' season 1 episode "The Mafia Priest Mystery: Part 2" on AXN Crime</u>. This is unofficially called the "Ghost of the V of Steel". This may also have been spotted on an Australian airing of a ''Jake and the Fatman'' episode.
* The Viacom Productions variant has used the <u>1999 music</u> from the final logo below on certain occasions. This has been sighted on an international print of the eighth episode of S7 of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'', "Bada-Ping!", an Antenna TV airing of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' S7 episode "Sabrina Unplugged", and has also been reported to appear on some episodes of the final season of ''Diagnosis: Murder''.
* The Viacom Productions variant has used the <u>1999 music</u> from the next logo on certain occasions. This has been sighted on an international print of the eighth episode of Season 7 of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'', "Bada-Ping!", an Antenna TV airing of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' S7 episode "Sabrina Unplugged", and has also been reported to appear on some episodes of the final season of ''Diagnosis: Murder''.
* A variant of the original "Wigga Wigga" logo <u>without the announcer</u> in it also exists.
* A variant of the original "Wigga Wigga" logo <u>without the announcer</u> in it also exists.
* On the TV movie ''<u>My Body, My Child</u>'', the warped theme plays over the regular variant.
* On the TV movie ''<u>My Body, My Child</u>'', the warped theme plays over the regular variant.
* At the end of a <u>Russian print of ''Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark''</u>, the 1971 [[Lorimar Productions|Lorimar]] jingle plays over this logo. This is due to a plaster error.  
* At the end of a <u>Russian print of ''Don't Be Afraid of the Dark''</u>, the 1971 [[Lorimar Productions|Lorimar]] jingle plays over this logo. This is due to a plaster error.  


'''Availability:''' 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 Paramount Domestic or Network Television logos ("Eye in the Sky" or "Wallpaper") or CBS Television Distribution logos by now, especially on DVD releases, but it is still seen on some shows and TV movies.
'''Availability:''' 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 Paramount Domestic or Network Television logos ("Eye in the Sky" or "Wallpaper") or CBS Television Distribution logos by now, especially on DVD releases, but it is still seen on some shows and TV movies.
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Viacom Productions Logo 1999.jpg|Normal version (1999-2002)
|Viacom Zoomed Out Crop 16 9 in 4 3.jpg|Cropped 16:9 zoomed out with borders (in 4:3)
Viacom Zoomed Out Crop 16 9 in 4 3.jpg|Cropped 16:9 zoomed out with borders (in 4:3)
|Viacom 2000 Squished.png|Cropped 16:9 zoomed out with borders (in squished 4:3)
Viacom 2000 Squished.png|Cropped 16:9 zoomed out with borders (in squished 4:3)
|Viacom (2001).png|Cropped 16:9 zoomed out with borders (in 16:9)
Viacom (2001).png|Cropped 16:9 zoomed out with borders (in 16:9)
|Viacom 2002.png|Later version with bolder letters (2002-2004)
Viacom 2002.png|Later version with bolder letters (2002-2004)
|Viacom 2002 Stretched.png|Version of the 2002 variant stretched to 16:9
Viacom 2002 Stretched.png|Version of the 2002 variant stretched to 16:9
|IAW Viacom Productions A Paramount Company.png|IAW version of the 2002 variant
IAW Viacom Productions A Paramount Company.png|IAW version of the 2002 variant
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Viacom Productions Logo 1999 Cropped Widescreen.png|Cropped 16:9 version of the 2002 variant
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'''Visuals:''' On a smoky {{color|blue}} background, the letters of "{{color|royalblue|'''VIACOM'''}}" in a clear glass font are stacked on top of each other, with the "'''{{Color|blue|V}}'''" in front and the "'''{{Color|blue|M}}'''" in back. The letters then shrink and spread out to form the word as normally read. The background is revealed to have the letters of the word rapidly fading and blurring in and out. After "{{color|royalblue|'''VIACOM'''}}" settles in, the text "{{color|royalblue|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in Futura Extra Bold appears from the mist and moves up to settle below the text. The byline "{{color|royalblue|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''a Paramount company'''''}}}}" (in the [[Paramount Pictures]] logo's font) fades in below that, along with a line above that separates the two.
'''Visuals:''' On a smoky {{color|blue}} background, the letters of "{{color|royalblue|'''VIACOM'''}}" in a clear glass font are stacked on top of each other, with the "'''{{color|royalblue|V}}'''" in front and the "'''{{color|royalblue|M}}'''" in back. The letters then shrink and spread out to form the word as normally read. The background is revealed to have the letters of the word rapidly fading and blurring in and out. After "{{color|royalblue|'''VIACOM'''}}" settles in, the text "{{color|royalblue|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in Futura Extra Bold appears from the mist and moves up to settle below the text. The byline "{{color|royalblue|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''a Paramount company'''''}}}}" (in the [[Paramount Pictures]] logo's font) fades in below that, along with a line above that separates the two.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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* Sometimes on the 2002 version, <u>"in association with"</u> spreads out above.
* Sometimes on the 2002 version, <u>"in association with"</u> spreads out above.
* Multiple <u>16:9 variants</u> (usually of the 2002 version) exist - one stretched from 4:3, one cropped to 16:9 (seen on <u>widescreen movies and shows</u>), and a native 16:9 version. The cropped version may also be zoomed out with borders (to account for the two aspect ratios).
* Multiple <u>16:9 variants</u> (usually of the 2002 version) exist - one stretched from 4:3, one cropped to 16:9 (seen on <u>widescreen movies and shows</u>), and a native 16:9 version. The cropped version may also be zoomed out with borders (to account for the two aspect ratios).
* Another rare 16:9 version exists wherein the 4:3 version is zoomed out without borders, thus causing the sides of the letters to copy themselves into three. This can be found on the <u>French printing of the TV movie ''Finding John Christmas''</u> (entitled ''À la recherche de John Christmas'').
* Another 16:9 version exists wherein the 4:3 version is zoomed out without borders, thus causing the sides of the letters to copy themselves into three. This can be found on the <u>French printing of the TV movie ''Finding John Christmas''</u> (entitled ''À la recherche de John Christmas'').
* A <u>shorter version</u> cuts to either the first quarter or to the last.
* A <u>shorter version</u> cuts to either the first quarter or to the last.
* There is a <u>slower version</u>.
* There is a <u>slower version</u>.
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'''Audio:'''
'''Audio:'''
* '''September 27, 1999-August 8, 2004:''' A descending crystallized wind chime-like sound effect culminating in a "BOOM" and a frantic synth-driven theme, with a robotic voice faintly saying the word "Viacom" after.
* '''September 27, 1999-August 8, 2004:''' A descending crystallized wind chime-like sound effect culminating in a "boom" and a frantic synth-driven theme, with a robotic voice faintly saying the word "Viacom" after.
* The 2002 enhanced version has the robotic voice sped up.
* The 2002 enhanced version has the robotic voice sped up.


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'''Availability:'''  
'''Availability:'''  
* It can be seen on any show or TV movie produced by Viacom from 1999-2004; these include seasons 4-7 of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' on Antenna TV and Pluto TV (plastered on the DVD releases and on Paramount+ by the 2007 CBS Television Distribution logo) and Fuse, ''The Division'' on Start TV, season 1 of ''The 4400'' last aired on USA Network, and seasons 7 & 8 of ''Diagnosis: Murder'' on Me-TV, Decades (occasionally), Encore Suspense, DVD, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, as well as the final two TV movies spun off from that show (however the DVD print of the last film "Without Warning" uses the CBS Television Distribution logo instead).
* It can be seen on any show or TV movie produced by Viacom from 1999-2004; these include seasons 4-7 of ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' on Antenna TV and Pluto TV (plastered on the DVD releases and on Paramount+ by the 2007 CBS Television Distribution logo) and Fuse, ''The Division'' on Start TV, season 1 of ''The 4400'' last aired on USA Network, and seasons 7 & 8 of ''Diagnosis: Murder'' on Me-TV, Decades (occasionally), Encore Suspense, DVD, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, as well as the final two TV movies spun off from that show (however, the DVD print of the last film "Without Warning" uses the CBS Television Distribution logo instead).
* The still version can be seen on some season 8 and "updated" season 7 episodes of ''Diagnosis: Murder'' on Me-TV, Encore Suspense, Decades (occasionally), Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, DVD releases, and original CBS airings from 2000-2001.
* The still version can be seen on some season 8 and "updated" season 7 episodes of ''Diagnosis: Murder'' on Me-TV, Encore Suspense, Decades (occasionally), Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, DVD releases, and original CBS airings from 2000-2001.
* It was also spotted at the end of several made-for-TV movies such as ''Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story'', ''A Diva's Christmas Carol'', ''Three Blind Mice'', ''Bad Apple'' and ''Bang Bang, You're Dead'', among others.
* It was also spotted at the end of several made-for-TV movies such as ''Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story'', ''A Diva's Christmas Carol'', ''Three Blind Mice'', ''Bad Apple'' and ''Bang Bang, You're Dead'', among others.
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