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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a glowing orb leading a segmented white-lined rectangle slide in from the left of the screen. A bolt of lightning strikes the rectangle and reveals the RKO logo at the time (a {{color | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a glowing orb leading a segmented white-lined rectangle slide in from the left of the screen. A bolt of lightning strikes the rectangle and reveals the RKO logo at the time (a {{color | ||
|red|red}} equilateral triangle pointing down with a "thunderbolt" drawn 3/4 through it. An RKO General copyright notice appears below, and the words "RKO TELEVISION" are drawn in by {{color | |red|red}} equilateral triangle pointing down with a "thunderbolt" drawn 3/4 through it. An RKO General copyright notice appears below, and the words "RKO TELEVISION" are drawn in by {{color | ||
|red|red}} laser beams on the left and right of the triangle, which pulsates twice at the end. The logo of either WOR-TV | |red|red}} laser beams on the left and right of the triangle, which pulsates twice at the end. The logo of either WOR-TV or KHJ-TV slides in from the left with several multicolored lines, stopping above the logo. | ||
'''Trivia:''' This is essentially a cel-animated version of the RKO Pictures logo, which would provide a template for other RKO divisions at the time. | '''Trivia:''' This is essentially a cel-animated version of the RKO Pictures logo, which would provide a template for other RKO divisions at the time. | ||
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|deepskyblue|light blue}} to {{color | |deepskyblue|light blue}} to {{color | ||
|darkblue|dark blue}} slide in from both sides of the screen; 8 from the left and 8 from the right. | |darkblue|dark blue}} slide in from both sides of the screen; 8 from the left and 8 from the right. | ||
*WHBQ-TV used their "13" logo above the completed logo, differentiating from WOR-TV and KHJ-TV. | *WHBQ-TV used their "13" logo and station ID which flips into place above the completed logo, the copyright then grows into place, differentiating from WOR-TV and KHJ-TV. | ||
'''Technique:''' 2D | '''Technique:''' 2D cel animation. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 1981 movie logo. On rare occasions, (such as on local newscasts) a generic or stock theme will play over this logo instead. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 1981 movie logo. On rare occasions, (such as on local newscasts) a generic or stock theme will play over this logo instead. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' On ''School Beat'', the ending theme of the show transitions into the logo’s theme. | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' On ''School Beat'', the ending theme of the show transitions into the logo’s theme. | ||
'''Availability:''' Extinct. This was only known to appear on programming supplied from the RKO General TV stations such as ''The Romper Room'', ''School Beat'', sports games and various newscasts. The WHBQ-TV variant is increasingly rare and | '''Availability:''' Extinct. This was only known to appear on programming supplied from the RKO General TV stations such as ''The Romper Room'', ''School Beat'', ''Straight Talk'', sports games and various newscasts. The WHBQ-TV variant is increasingly rare and was only known to have appeared on the channels newscasts. | ||
{{TV-Navbox}} | {{TV-Navbox}} | ||