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===Background=== | |||
This is the production company of Chuck Lorre, best known for popular TV shows such as ''Two and a Half Men'' and ''The Big Bang Theory''. | |||
===1st Logo (January 2-December 17, 1995)=== | ===1st Logo (January 2-December 17, 1995)=== | ||
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'''Logo''': We see an Apple Macintosh SE (specifically the less-common dual disk model) on a desk with lots of office supplies surrounding it, including a keyboard, mouse, pencils and a floppy disk, as well as a drink. | '''Logo''': We see an Apple Macintosh SE (specifically the less-common dual disk model) on a desk with lots of office supplies surrounding it, including a keyboard, mouse, pencils and a floppy disk, as well as a drink. "Chuck Lorre Productions" in white Peignot font (the font used on the Viacom "Pinball," as well as the title card of ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' and the first logo of ''The Jerry Springer Show''), is written on the monitor against a dark blue background. | ||
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in white Peignot font (the font used on the Viacom "Pinball," as well as the title card of ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' and the first logo of ''The Jerry Springer Show''), is written on the monitor against a dark blue background. | |||
'''Variants''': | '''Variants''': | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Not as well known as the card below. | '''Editor's Note''': Not as well known as the card below. | ||
===2nd Logo (September 24, 1997- )=== | ===2nd Logo (September 24, 1997-)=== | ||
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'''Nickname''': "The Essays" | '''Nickname''': "The Essays" | ||
'''Logo''': On a white background, we see "CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS" at the top of the screen in a black font, with a number next to it that groups how many of the logos there have been. Below it is a short, humorous (and often cynical and at times, political) essay in a very small font which must be paused to read it. | '''Logo''': On a white background, we see "CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS" at the top of the screen in a black typewriter font, with a number next to it that groups how many of the logos there have been. Below it is a short, humorous (and often cynical and at times, political) essay in a very small font which must be paused to read it. | ||
'''Trivia''': | '''Trivia''': | ||
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* On the ''Dharma & Greg'' episode, "Yes, We Have No Bananas (or Anything Else for That Matter)", the name "Chuck Lorre" is replaced with a bunch of symbols. | * On the ''Dharma & Greg'' episode, "Yes, We Have No Bananas (or Anything Else for That Matter)", the name "Chuck Lorre" is replaced with a bunch of symbols. | ||
* One season 2 ''Dharma & Greg'' episode has a sketch of a man laying with some birds fly above him at the middle of the essay. | * One season 2 ''Dharma & Greg'' episode has a sketch of a man laying with some birds fly above him at the middle of the essay. | ||
* On the ''Two and a Half Men'' episode "Thank You for the Intercourse", | * On the ''Two and a Half Men'' episode "Thank You for the Intercourse", the company name is replaced with "FOOD, PETTING AND PLAYING PRODUCTIONS". | ||
* On the ''Two and a Half Men'' episode "The Pot-Smoking Monkey", there's a card featuring an ovular photo of Chuck Lorre with Brian Lowry, and Andy Wallenstein. | * On the ''Two and a Half Men'' episode "The Pot-Smoking Monkey", there's a card featuring an ovular photo of Chuck Lorre with Brian Lowry, and Andy Wallenstein. The company name appears in lowercase with the card number both in WordArt style, while the essay is in a white box. | ||
* In some cases, a card numbered "111" is used when he has "nothing to write about". It has only been seen on two occasions. | * In some cases, a card numbered "111" is used when he has "nothing to write about". It has only been seen on two occasions. | ||
* On the season 2 episode of ''Two and a Half Men'' "Does This Smell Funny to You?", the text is replaced with the words "Gone fishin'", and the background is a picture of Chuck Lorre underwater in a scuba suit giving the "OK" signal to the camera. The vanity card number for this one is #138. | * On the season 2 episode of ''Two and a Half Men'' "Does This Smell Funny to You?", the text is replaced with the words "Gone fishin'", and the background is a picture of Chuck Lorre underwater in a scuba suit giving the "OK" signal to the camera. The vanity card number for this one is #138. | ||
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* On the ''Big Bang Theory'' episode "The Pants Alternative", as well as the ''Two and a Half Men'' episode "Ixnay on the Oggie Day", a "sideways smiley face" is seen at the top of the essay, which reads out like a memorial epitaph to it. | * On the ''Big Bang Theory'' episode "The Pants Alternative", as well as the ''Two and a Half Men'' episode "Ixnay on the Oggie Day", a "sideways smiley face" is seen at the top of the essay, which reads out like a memorial epitaph to it. | ||
* On the ''Big Bang Theory'' episode "The Colonization Application", the essay is replaced with a memorial card to Leonard Nimoy, who died that week. It's a picture of Nimoy with the text "The impact you had on our show and our lives is everlasting." | * On the ''Big Bang Theory'' episode "The Colonization Application", the essay is replaced with a memorial card to Leonard Nimoy, who died that week. It's a picture of Nimoy with the text "The impact you had on our show and our lives is everlasting." | ||
* Essay #513 (seen on ''The Big Bang Theory'') the | * Essay #513 (seen on ''The Big Bang Theory'') has the company name is replaced with the text "HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM CHUCK LORRE". | ||
* Essay #570 (seen on the ''Mom'' episode "Fish Town and Too Many Thank You's") features a CGI emoji pig who says "Believe me!" | * Essay #570 (seen on the ''Mom'' episode "Fish Town and Too Many Thank You's") features a CGI emoji pig who says "Believe me!" | ||
'''FX/SFX''': None. | '''FX/SFX''': None. | ||
'''Music/Sounds''': A brief sound clip of a heavenly choir singing, or the closing theme of the series. ABC and CBS airings used their generic themes. | '''Music/Sounds''': A brief sound clip of a heavenly choir singing, none, or the closing theme of the series. ABC and CBS airings used their generic themes. | ||
'''Availability''': Common. Seen on ''Dharma & Greg'', ''Two and a Half Men'', ''Mike & Molly'', ''The Big Bang Theory'' and '' | '''Availability''': Common. Seen on shows such as ''Dharma & Greg'', ''Two and a Half Men'', ''Mike & Molly'', ''The Big Bang Theory'', ''Mom'', ''The Kominsky Method'', ''B Positive'', and ''Bob Hearts Abishola''. | ||
'''Editor's Note''': Overall, thanks to its unique concept and funny essays, it's a very popular logo and is well-liked by many. | '''Editor's Note''': Overall, thanks to its unique concept and funny essays, it's a very popular logo and is well-liked by many. | ||
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'''Archives''': There is a complete collection (which is updated every time a new episode airs) of the vanity cards at [http://www.chucklorre.com/ Chuck Lorre's website]. | '''Archives''': There is a complete collection (which is updated every time a new episode airs) of the vanity cards at [http://www.chucklorre.com/ Chuck Lorre's website]. | ||
===3rd Logo (August 25, 2017-January 12, 2018)=== | |||
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'''Logo''': TBA | '''Logo''': TBA | ||
'''FX/SFX''': None. | '''FX/SFX''': None. | ||
'''Music/Sounds''': The end of the show | '''Music/Sounds''': The end theme of the show. Sometimes, the sound of the audience laughing and clapping is heard. | ||
'''Availability''': Seen on ''Disjointed''. | '''Availability''': Seen on ''Disjointed''. | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': None. | '''Editor's Note''': None. | ||
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