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===Background===  
===Background===  
Group W was a company of Westinghouse Broadcasting, a division of Westinghouse Electric Company. The parent company was also in fact named after its founder, George Westinghouse. Westinghouse Broadcasting was established in 1920 with the introduction of the world's first commercially licensed radio station, KDKA Pittsburgh. This company did not have a standard animated logo until 1980. In 1995, Group W Productions was renamed and reincorporated as "[[Eyemark Entertainment]]" after the merger between CBS and Westinghouse.
Group W, also known as Westinghouse Broadcasting, was a division of Westinghouse Electric Company, which named after its founder, George Westinghouse. Westinghouse Broadcasting was established in 1920 with the introduction of the world's first commercially licensed radio station, KDKA Pittsburgh. This company did not have a standard animated logo until 1980. In 1995, Group W Productions was renamed and reincorporated as "[[Eyemark Entertainment]]" after the merger between CBS and Westinghouse.


===1st Logo (1963-1980)===


 
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'''Nicknames:''' "W", "The Big W", "The Original Big W"
'''Nicknames:''' "W", "The Big W", "The Original Big W"


'''Logo:''' We see a chyroned in-credit text "Produced by WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY" (in Group W's corporate font) with the abstract Westinghouse W logo, consisting of two slanted wedges and a small triangle design, positioned either above or below the company name after 1967.
'''Logo:''' Chryoned over the series' end credits, we see the text "Produced by WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY" (in Group W's corporate font) with the abstract Westinghouse "'''W'''" logo, consisting of two slanted wedges and a small triangle, positioned either above or below the company name after 1967.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*There is a version with the words "GROUP" at the top of the W, and "in association with" at the very top of the screen. "Westinghouse Broadcasting Company, Inc." is written below.
*There is a version with the word "GROUP" at the top of the "W", and "in association with" at the very top of the screen. "Westinghouse Broadcasting Company, Inc." is written below.
*A Group W print logo with "GROUP" on the side of the W had shown up in end-credit rolls around 1970.
*A Group W print logo with "GROUP" on the side of the "W" appeared in end-credit rolls around 1970.
*There is a theatrical in-credit variant with the world "FILMS" below the logo.
*There is a theatrical in-credit variant with the world "FILMS" below the logo.


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'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the show.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the show.


'''Availability:''' Near extinction. The standard Group W print logo was used as an in-credit ID on programs such as ''The Steve Allen Show'', ''The David Frost Show'', and ''The Mike Douglas Show'' to name a few. It is retained on [[Rhino Home Video]]'s VHS set of the infamous run of November 1971 ''Mike Douglas Show'' episodes co-hosted by John Lennon
'''Availability:''' Near extinction. The standard Group W print logo was used as an in-credit ID on programs such as ''The Steve Allen Show'', ''The David Frost Show'', and ''The Mike Douglas Show'' to name a few. It is retained on [[Rhino Home Video]]'s VHS set of the infamous run of November 1971 ''Mike Douglas Show'' episodes co-hosted by John Lennon.


'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.




===2nd Logo (September 8, 1980-1984)===


===2nd Logo (September 8, 1980-1984)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "W II", "Red W", "The Zooming W"
'''Nicknames:''' "W II", "Red W", "The Zooming W"


'''Logo:''' On a plain black background, we see the abstract W from before, in red, zooming in, similar to Warner Bros.' "The Big W" logo from the 1970s. As the logo stops into place, yellow text that says "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS" (in the Group W font) appears underneath the design with the Westinghouse Broadcasting byline below the text in a white Impact font.
'''Logo:''' On a plain black background, we see the abstract "{{Font color|red|'''W'''}}" from the previous logo in {{Font color|red|red}} zooming in, similar to [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]' "The Big W" logo from the 1970s. As the logo stops into its place, the text "{{Font color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" (in the Group W font and in {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}}) appears underneath the logo with the Westinghouse Broadcasting byline below the text in a white Impact font.


'''Bylines:'''
'''Bylines:'''
*1980-1982: "WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY"
*1980-1982: "{{Font|Impact|{{Small|WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY}}}}"
*1982-1984: "WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING AND CABLE, INC." (they were a leading cable TV operator in the early-to-mid 1980s)
*1982-1984: "{{Font|Impact|{{Small|WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING AND CABLE, INC.}}}}" (the company was a leading cable TV operator in the early-to-mid 1980s)


'''FX/SFX:''' The "W" zooming-in.
'''FX/SFX:''' The "W" zooming in.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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===3rd Logo (1984-1987)===
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===3rd Logo (1984-1987)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "W III", "Red W II", "The Grids", "The Shining W", "The Flashing W"
'''Nicknames:''' "W III", "Red W II", "The Grids", "The Shining W", "The Flashing W"


'''Logo:''' On a black background, three rows of about 20 blue-silver lasers come from three sides of the screen (the top, left, and right sides), which meet in the center to form the red abstract "W", which now sparkles and shines. The words "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS" in yellow, fade-in underneath.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, three rows of about 20 {{Font color|steelblue|blue-silver}} lasers come from the top, left, and right sides of the screen, meeting in the center to form the {{Font color|red|red}} abstract "{{Font color|red|'''W'''}}" , which now sparkles and shines. The words "{{Font color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}} fade in underneath.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*On some shows, there is a copyright stamp fading in underneath.
*On some shows, there is a copyright stamp fading in underneath.
*In other cases, it's superimposed.
*In other cases, it's superimposed.
*There exists a version with ivory text.
*There exists a version with {{Font color|ivory|ivory}} text.
*On ''Every Second Counts'', an in-credit notice can be seen at the end before the actual logo is seen.
*On ''Every Second Counts'', an in-credit notice can be seen at the end before the actual logo is seen.
*A variant where the lasers are cut, picking up from the red "W" forming, exists.
*A variant where the lasers are cut, picking up from the red "W" forming, exists.
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===4th Logo (December 28, 1987-November 16, 1991)===
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===4th Logo (December 28, 1987-November 16, 1991)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "W IV", "Red W III", "Laser Lights", "The Glowing W", The Laser W"
'''Nicknames:''' "W IV", "Red W III", "Laser Lights", "The Glowing W", The Laser W"


'''Logo:''' On a blue background, we see red-orange laser lights shooting toward a blue rectangle with cropped-off corners forming a red-orange W out of it. As the rectangle zooms up and swings around toward us, it zooms up out of view, and the "W" is fully revealed, which shines a bit and glows red. The text "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS", written in the same color and font as before, fades in below.
'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background, we see {{Font color|orangered|red-orange}} laser lights shooting towards a {{Font color|blue|blue}} rectangle with rounded corners, forming a {{Font color|orangered|red-orange}} "{{Font color|orangered|'''W'''}}" out of it. As the rectangle zooms up and swings around towards the camera, it zooms up out of view, and the "{{Font color|orangered|'''W'''}}" is fully revealed, shining a bit and glowing in {{Font color|red|red}}. The text "{{Font color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}", again in the Group W font and in {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}}, fades in below.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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*On ''The Wil Shriner Show'' and ''Hour Magazine'', a copyright notice appears under the logo.
*On ''The Wil Shriner Show'' and ''Hour Magazine'', a copyright notice appears under the logo.
*On ''Bob Vila's Home Again'' and the 1988-89 version of ''Life's Most Embarrassing Moments'', the words "Distributed by" appear above the logo.
*On ''Bob Vila's Home Again'' and the 1988-89 version of ''Life's Most Embarrassing Moments'', the words "Distributed by" appear above the logo.


'''FX/SFX:''' The lasers drawing the "W". Like the last logo, the animation was produced by Calico.
'''FX/SFX:''' The lasers drawing the "W". Like the last logo, the animation was produced by Calico.
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===5th Logo (September 12, 1992-November 4, 1995)===
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===5th Logo (September 12, 1992-November 4, 1995)===
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'''Nicknames:''' "W V", "Red W IV", "CGI W", "Turning W", "CGI Red-Orange W"
'''Nicknames:''' "W V", "Red W IV", "CGI W", "Turning W", "CGI Red-Orange W"


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see CGI crimson wedges that flip into place and form the abstract red-orange Group W logo. The text "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS", in a dull yellow color and a plain sans serif font, fades in below.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see CGI {{Font color|crimson|crimson}} wedges flipping into place and forming the abstract {{Font color|red|red}} "{{Font color|red|'''W'''}}" logo. The text "{{Font color|goldenrod|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}", in a dull {{Font color|goldenrod|yellow}} color and a plain sans serif font, fades in below.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*There is a variant used for international distribution with the text "WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL" instead.
*There is a variant used for international distribution with the text "{{Font color|goldenrod|'''WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING INTERNATIONAL'''}}" instead.
*A short version exists.
*A short version exists.
*A sped-up variant exists.
*A sped-up variant exists.
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'''Music/Sounds Variants''':  
'''Music/Sounds Variants''':  
* On some occasions, both themes are shortened.  
* On some occasions, both themes are shortened.  
* Sometimes, it's the closing theme of the show or else silence.
* Sometimes, it's the closing theme of the show or else silence.
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. The Group W version can be seen on the 1992-1995 seasons of ''TMNT'', and the 1994 international prints of ''Speed Racer'' (whenever any network airs it). It was also seen on several short-lived talk shows of the time: ''Vicki'' (with Vicki Lawrence), ''Marilu'' (with Marilu Henner), and ''Paget'' (with Paget Brewster, although it was only a local show on Group W's San Francisco station KPIX-5). As for the WBI variant, it can be seen on international prints of ''TMNT'' (and sometime even plasters the previous logo on earlier episodes too), as well as the "Vacation in Europe" side-season of ''TMNT'', the 1993 remastered version of the original 1967 version of ''Speed Racer'' on DVD and internationally, and on various episodes of ''Skeleton Warriors'' on DVD. ''Dinobabies'' had this logo too, and it was retained on both UK video releases, and when released for Video Buddy (an interactive VHS system released in the late 90s). However, Fox Family (now Freeform)'s prints plastered WBI with [[The Program Exchange]].
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. The Group W version can be seen on the 1992-1995 seasons of ''TMNT'', and the 1994 international prints of ''Speed Racer'' (whenever any network airs it). It was also seen on several short-lived talk shows of the time: ''Vicki'' (with Vicki Lawrence), ''Marilu'' (with Marilu Henner), and ''Paget'' (with Paget Brewster, although it was only a local show on Group W's San Francisco station KPIX-5). As for the WBI variant, it can be seen on international prints of ''TMNT'' (and sometime even plasters the previous logo on earlier episodes too), as well as the "Vacation in Europe" side-season of ''TMNT'', the 1993 remastered version of the original 1967 version of ''Speed Racer'' on DVD and internationally, and on various episodes of ''Skeleton Warriors'' on DVD. ''Dinobabies'' had this logo too, and it was retained on both UK video releases, and when released for Video Buddy (an interactive VHS system released in the late 90s). However, Fox Family (now Freeform)'s prints plastered WBI with [[The Program Exchange]].


'''Editor's Note:''' It's a great way to end the company on with some solid '90s CGI. It's also remembered for those who watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles during this time.
'''Editor's Note:''' It's a great way to end the company on with some solid '90s CGI. It's also remembered for those who watched ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' during this time.
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