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'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show. | ||
'''Availability:''' Extinct on television | '''Availability:''' Extinct on television. | ||
* The 1967-68 variant can be seen on the episodes of ''Brian Henderson's Bandstand'' available on Amazon Prime in Australia. | |||
* Episodes of ''Bandstand'' featuring all variants can also be found on the Internet Archive. | |||
* This logo also appears on early episodes of ''Division 4'' as well. | |||
===2nd Logo (15 June 1970-19 October 1997)=== | ===2nd Logo (15 June 1970-19 October 1997)=== | ||
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* '''1970:''' The words "National and "Network" above and below respectively in either a blocky futuristic font similar to the one used in the first Wide World of Sports intro used by the network or a curvy, psychedelic font. | * '''1970:''' The words "National and "Network" above and below respectively in either a blocky futuristic font similar to the one used in the first Wide World of Sports intro used by the network or a curvy, psychedelic font. | ||
* '''1970-1975, 1981-1984:''' No text. | * '''1970-1975, 1981-1984:''' No text. | ||
* '''1975-1981''': "Living Color", below the logo in the same style as the 1975 idents | * '''1975-1981''': "Living Color", below the logo in the same style as the 1975 idents. | ||
* '''1984-1986:''' The dots appear either side of the 9 numeral and the word "Stereovision" is below below. This was to promote Nine's commencement of transmission with stereo sound. | * '''1984-1986:''' The dots appear either side of the 9 numeral and the word "Stereovision" is below below. This was to promote Nine's commencement of transmission with stereo sound. | ||
* '''1987-1996:''' The logo is smaller and "Nine Network Australia" appears below. | * '''1987-1996:''' The logo is smaller and "Nine Network Australia" appears below. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Just the credits of the show. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Just the credits of the show. | ||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. | ||
* It can be seen on uploads of old Nine shows on the internet as well as Nine's own streaming service, 9Now. | |||
* This will typically be preserved on the rare occasion that anything from this era is rerun. | |||
===3rd Logo (15 September 1996-14 February 1998)=== | ===3rd Logo (15 September 1996-14 February 1998)=== | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
* On the disco version we hear whooshing sounds when the disco balls fly past us. | * On the disco version we hear whooshing sounds when the disco balls fly past us. | ||
* On the Australian version of ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'', the "think" cue used for the $2,000 question is heard (though the Grundy logo before that uses its own music). | * On the Australian version of ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'', the "think" cue used for the $2,000 question is heard (though the 1997 Grundy logo before that uses its own music). | ||
* On the ''Hi-5'' DVD "Snow Party", it's silent. | * On the ''Hi-5'' DVD "Snow Party", it's silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Very rare. Popped up on videos or DVD of shows from that era; otherwise if you live in Australia, check those tapes | '''Availability:''' Very rare. | ||
* Popped up on videos or DVD of shows from that era; otherwise if you live in Australia, check those tapes. | |||
* It appeared on ''Farscape'' (first season), ''Water Rats'' (third and fourth seasons) and ''Hi-5'' DVD releases. | |||
* It also makes a strange appearance on the ''Hi-5'' DVD "Snow Party" released in 2005, possibly due to not having the original 2001 master. | |||
===5th Logo (1 January 2001-10 March 2003)=== | ===5th Logo (1 January 2001-10 March 2003)=== | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Sci-fi sounds for the dots appearing (which are the same sounds heard during the Channel Nine idents), then a space-age rendition of the long-running "Still The One" jingle (which is four notes descending in tune). | '''Music/Sounds:''' Sci-fi sounds for the dots appearing (which are the same sounds heard during the Channel Nine idents), then a space-age rendition of the long-running "Still The One" jingle (which is four notes descending in tune). | ||
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. This might appear on | '''Availability:''' Ultra rare. | ||
* This might appear on VHS or DVD releases of Channel Nine shows of this era but is usually plastered/cut out on current airings; otherwise if you live in Australia, check those tapes. | |||
* It was seen on the first and second seasons of ''McLeod's Daughters'' as well as home video release as well as Channel 5 "Milkshake!" airings of ''Hi-5'' episodes from the era. | |||
* Despite having ended use in 2002, after the "3-D Nine" logo was introduced, this logo was still used on ''Farscape'' episodes up until the show's ended on March 10, 2003 (although it does not appear on UK airings of the said show). | |||
* The film version was seen on ''Dirty Deeds''. | |||
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* On Channel 5 "Milkshake!" airings of some episodes of ''Hi-5'', it's silent. | * On Channel 5 "Milkshake!" airings of some episodes of ''Hi-5'', it's silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. Although this logo was on all Channel Nine shows (like ''The Eggs'', and ''Hi-5''), any repeats of these shows have this logo plastered over to the current logo of the time. | '''Availability:''' Rare. | ||
* Although this logo was on all Channel Nine shows (like ''The Eggs'', and ''Hi-5''), any repeats of these shows have this logo plastered over to the current logo of the time. | |||
* It also appeared as a distributor logo on a DVD of the Australian mini-series ''We of The Never Never''. | |||
* It also appears on some ''Hi-5'' DVD releases as well. | |||
===7th Logo (14 June 2006-29 June 2007)=== | ===7th Logo (14 June 2006-29 June 2007)=== | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A wiggling electronic soundtrack based on Nine Network's idents at the time. Sometimes silent or having a spacey "whoosh" sound. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A wiggling electronic soundtrack based on Nine Network's idents at the time. Sometimes silent or having a spacey "whoosh" sound. | ||
'''Availability:''' The still version was seen on ''McLeod's Daughters'' season six (later episodes) and seven (earlier episodes). The Nine Films and Television variant can be seen on ''Hi-5'' DVDs from 2006-2007, but the original variant is mostly extinct. | '''Availability:''' | ||
* The still version was seen on ''McLeod's Daughters'' season six (later episodes) and seven (earlier episodes). | |||
* The Nine Films and Television variant can be seen on ''Hi-5'' DVDs from 2006-2007, but the original variant is mostly extinct. | |||
===8th Logo (30 June 2007-30 January 2008)=== | ===8th Logo (30 June 2007-30 January 2008)=== | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A shortened version of their regular ID music which sounds electronic. Beeping sounds accompany the white squares when they appear on screen. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A shortened version of their regular ID music which sounds electronic. Beeping sounds accompany the white squares when they appear on screen. | ||
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. It can be found on | '''Availability:''' Extremely rare. | ||
* It can be found on DVD releases of season 1 of ''Sea Patrol'' and the last 2 seasons of ''McLeod's Daughters''. | |||
* The logo also appeared on original broadcasts of season 9 of ''Hi-5'' and the ''Team Hi-5'' DVD. | |||
* The logo also appeared with ''Quizmania''. | |||
* The logo was last seen on [[Draft:TVS|TVS]] repeats of the 2007 revival of ''Here's Humphrey'' in 2013. | |||
'''Legacy:''' With a logo this bland, it's little wonder that it was quickly retired in favour of bringing back the dots starting with the next logo. | '''Legacy:''' With a logo this bland, it's little wonder that it was quickly retired in favour of bringing back the dots starting with the next logo. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* This logo sometimes appeared on a black gradient background. | * This logo sometimes appeared on a black gradient background. | ||
* As before, there | * As before, there is a superimposed variation of this logo. | ||
* A still version exists. | * A still version exists. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A calming 2-note guitar riff (with an echoed whispering voice saying "Smile...") based on the music of the idents at the time. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A calming 2-note guitar riff (with an echoed whispering voice saying "Smile...") based on the music of the idents at the time. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. This logo was only used for a couple of months and is replaced by the next logo on all reruns. It also once showed up on ''Dennis & Gnasher'' on Hub Network in the United States. | '''Availability:''' Rare. | ||
* This logo was only used for a couple of months and is replaced by the next logo on all reruns. | |||
* It also once showed up on ''Dennis & Gnasher'' on Hub Network in the United States. | |||
'''Legacy:''' Given its short lifespan, this package may well have been a placeholder for the "Welcome Home" branding introduced later that year. | '''Legacy:''' Given its short lifespan, this package may well have been a placeholder for the "Welcome Home" branding introduced later that year. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A quick woosh following by a short "wind chime" noise or the closing theme. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A quick woosh following by a short "wind chime" noise or the closing theme. | ||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Channel 9 unveiled new idents before the premiere episode of ''The Voice Australia''. Shows which did have the Nine Network Productions logo (such as ''Pyramid'' and ''Kitchen Whiz'') now have the Nine Network logo cut out. Channel Nine still immediately kept an in-program logo credit for live studio shows such as ''Today'' and ''A Current Affair'' as well as the game show ''Hot Seat''. However, a proper production logo has been spotted on a Nine News special entitled ''Melbourne Zoo Celebrates 150 Years'' and the second season of ''Dennis & Gnasher'' when aired on CBBC. | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. | ||
* Channel 9 unveiled new idents before the premiere episode of ''The Voice Australia''. | |||
* Shows which did have the Nine Network Productions logo (such as ''Pyramid'' and ''Kitchen Whiz'') now have the Nine Network logo cut out. | |||
* Channel Nine still immediately kept an in-program logo credit for live studio shows such as ''Today'' and ''A Current Affair'' as well as the game show ''Hot Seat''. | |||
* However, a proper production logo has been spotted on a Nine News special entitled ''Melbourne Zoo Celebrates 150 Years'' and the second season of ''Dennis & Gnasher'' when aired on CBBC. | |||
===13th Logo (10 June 2015-31 December 2020)=== | ===13th Logo (10 June 2015-31 December 2020)=== | ||