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'''Availability:''' Near extinction. | '''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''. | * 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 run of November 1971 ''Mike Douglas Show'' episodes co-hosted by John Lennon. | * 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. | |||
===2nd Logo (September 8, 1980-1984)=== | ===2nd Logo (September 8, 1980-1984)=== | ||
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* A still version also appeared on the first season of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' (syndicated by Group W in the U.S.). | * A still version also appeared on the first season of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' (syndicated by Group W in the U.S.). | ||
* The in-credit version was last seen on ''The John Davidson Show'' (which replaced ''The Mike Douglas Show'', Group W's syndicator). | * The in-credit version was last seen on ''The John Davidson Show'' (which replaced ''The Mike Douglas Show'', Group W's syndicator). | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' None. | |||
===3rd Logo (1983-1987)=== | ===3rd Logo (1983-1987)=== | ||
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'''FX/SFX:''' The scanning lines, and the shimmering W. The animation was produced by Calico. | '''FX/SFX:''' The scanning lines, and the shimmering W. The animation was produced by Calico. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' Just a low 9-note synth tune. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
* There is a short version with only three notes of the logo theme. | * There is a short version with only three notes of the logo theme. | ||
* On the syndicated series ''Hot'', the logo theme is a majestic sounding orchestral variant of the 9-note synth tune. | * On the short-lived syndicated series ''Hot'', the logo theme is a majestic sounding orchestral variant of the 9-note synth tune. | ||
* Sometimes, it's silent. | * Sometimes, it's silent. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. | '''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). | * 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 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). | * 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 (Speed (now FS1)'s prints plastered WBI with [[DIC Entertainment|DiC Entertainment]]), and on various episodes of ''Skeleton Warriors'' on DVD. | * 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 (Speed (now FS1)'s prints plastered WBI with [[DIC Entertainment|DiC Entertainment]]), 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). | * ''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). | ||