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''Logo captures by Shadeed A. Kelly, Eric S., V of Doom, Michael Bass, and Gilblitz112Editions by Shadeed A. KellyVideo captures courtesy of Shadeed A. Kelly, Eric S., Stephen Cezar, and LPOSLA''Background: All American Television (later known as "All American Communications Television") was a television syndication company active from 1981 to 1998 when it was sold into Pearson plc. and reincorporated as Pearson Television in 1997, however AATV continued until 1998. It was founded by the Scotti brothers Anthony J. and Ben (the same people who started Scotti-Vinnedge Television in association with Syd Vinnedge, and later founded "Scotti Bros. Pictures") and Joseph E. Kovacs. All American Television merged with Scotti Bros. Entertainment Industries and formed "All American Communications, Inc." in early 1991. The company was known for producing and distributing popular television shows such as ''Baywatch'', ''America's Top 10'' hosted by Casey Kasem, and the Mark Goodson Productions library of game shows, including ''Family Feud'' and ''The Price Is Right''. Currently, all of AATV's library is owned by FremantleMedia. | ''Logo captures by Shadeed A. Kelly, Eric S., V of Doom, Michael Bass, and Gilblitz112Editions by Shadeed A. KellyVideo captures courtesy of Shadeed A. Kelly, Eric S., Stephen Cezar, and LPOSLA''Background: All American Television (later known as "All American Communications Television") was a television syndication company active from 1981 to 1998 when it was sold into Pearson plc. and reincorporated as Pearson Television in 1997, however AATV continued until 1998. It was founded by the Scotti brothers Anthony J. and Ben (the same people who started Scotti-Vinnedge Television in association with Syd Vinnedge, and later founded "Scotti Bros. Pictures") and Joseph E. Kovacs. All American Television merged with Scotti Bros. Entertainment Industries and formed "All American Communications, Inc." in early 1991. The company was known for producing and distributing popular television shows such as ''Baywatch'', ''America's Top 10'' hosted by Casey Kasem, and the Mark Goodson Productions library of game shows, including ''Family Feud'' and ''The Price Is Right''. Currently, all of AATV's library is owned by FremantleMedia. | ||
==1st Logo (May 9-December 26, 1982)== | ===1st Logo (May 9-December 26, 1982)=== | ||
Nickname: "The AATV Block" | Nickname: "The AATV Block" | ||
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Editor's Note: None. | Editor's Note: None. | ||
==2nd Logo (January 2, 1983-September 22, 1991?)== | ===2nd Logo (January 2, 1983-September 22, 1991?)=== | ||
Nicknames: "The Blue/Red Star", "Cloud BG", "The Air Force Star" | Nicknames: "The Blue/Red Star", "Cloud BG", "The Air Force Star" | ||
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Variants: | Variants: | ||
* On ''America's Top 10'', the logo appears in-credit with the copyright year stamp below. On the final season, it appears in-credit for a few seconds, then the background from any music video later fades to a black background. | * On ''America's Top 10'', the logo appears in-credit with the copyright year stamp below. On the final season, it appears in-credit for a few seconds, then the background from any music video later fades to a black background. | ||
* Referred to as "All American Communications Television" starting in 1992, and sometimes appears with either "Produced By" in silver, "Distributed By" in gold, or nothing above the logo. | * Referred to as "All American Communications Television" starting in 1992, and sometimes appears with either "Produced By" in silver, "Distributed By" in gold, or nothing above the logo. | ||
* There is also a still image that only features the logo without any text. | * There is also a still image that only features the logo without any text. | ||
* There is also an extremely rare "Presents" variant.FX/SFX: The star orbiting the orbit, the word "Production" or "Television" flashing in, and the logo "shining". | * There is also an extremely rare "Presents" variant. | ||
FX/SFX: The star orbiting the orbit, the word "Production" or "Television" flashing in, and the logo "shining". | |||
Music/Sounds: There are three music variations: | Music/Sounds: There are three music variations: | ||
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Variants: There are three variations of this logo: | Variants: There are three variations of this logo: | ||
* 1994-1998: An alternate variation that doesn't have the word "PRODUCTIONS" below. | * 1994-1998: An alternate variation that doesn't have the word "PRODUCTIONS" below. | ||
* 1996-1998: The byline "A Subsidiary of All American Communications" was added under the company's name. | * 1996-1998: The byline "A Subsidiary of All American Communications" was added under the company's name. | ||
* 1997-1998: The byline "A Pearson Television Company" is seen below the logo. | * 1997-1998: The byline "A Pearson Television Company" is seen below the logo. | ||
* 1997-1998: Another alternate variant is almost the same as the All American-Fremantle International logo, but with "ALL AMERICAN" blacked out over "FREMANTLE". | * 1997-1998: Another alternate variant is almost the same as the All American-Fremantle International logo, but with "ALL AMERICAN" blacked out over "FREMANTLE". | ||
* This logo was also used for Talbot Television, Ltd. and Fremantle UK Productions, Ltd. | * This logo was also used for Talbot Television, Ltd. and Fremantle UK Productions, Ltd. | ||
* There's in-credit text that reads, "In association with All American Television, Inc." on ''The Adventures of Sinbad''.FX/SFX: The "A" and orbit forming, and the text fading in. | * There's in-credit text that reads, "In association with All American Television, Inc." on ''The Adventures of Sinbad''. | ||
FX/SFX: The "A" and orbit forming, and the text fading in. | |||
Music/Sounds: A 9-note synth tune, with the ninth note longer and being orchestral. | |||
Music/Sounds Variant: On ''The Price Is Right'' from 1996-1998, the 1991 theme is played. | |||
Availability: Rare. | Availability: Rare. | ||