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'''Logo:''' On a dark (or {{ | '''Logo:''' On a dark (or {{color|gray|gray}}) background, we see a {{color|sienna|brown}} (or drawn) statue of the MGM logo, as seen on movies from 1924-1983, sitting on a pedestal. There is text seen over the statue saying "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''AN MGM-TV PRODUCTION'''}}" (or "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''AN MGM-TV PRESENTATION'''}}"). The name of the Executive Producer is seen below. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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*1960-1962: Live-action backing. On ''National Velvet'', the logo is placed on the background of the credits. Then the logo disappears in an iris out effect while the show's title (in quote marks) is appears in an iris in effect. | *1960-1962: Live-action backing. On ''National Velvet'', the logo is placed on the background of the credits. Then the logo disappears in an iris out effect while the show's title (in quote marks) is appears in an iris in effect. | ||
* September 19, 1961-May 15, 1962: On ''Cain's Hundred'', the logo is placed in the background used from the show's credits. Another version has the lion's face off-center. The same effect is used for the first season of ''Dr. Kildare'', with Blair General Hospital in the background, as well as season two of ''National Velvet''. | * September 19, 1961-May 15, 1962: On ''Cain's Hundred'', the logo is placed in the background used from the show's credits. Another version has the lion's face off-center. The same effect is used for the first season of ''Dr. Kildare'', with Blair General Hospital in the background, as well as season two of ''National Velvet''. | ||
*1962-May 16, 1966: {{ | *1962-May 16, 1966: {{color|gray|Gray}} wallpaper backing (on black & white shows). | ||
*1965-1973: {{ | *1965-1973: {{color|red|Red}} wallpaper backing. | ||
* 1965-1973: {{ | * 1965-1973: {{color|pink|Pink}}/{{color|yellow|butter yellow}} wallpaper backing. | ||
*December 18, 1966: {{ | *December 18, 1966: {{color|saddlebrown|Brown}} wallpaper backing. This appeared only on ''Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas''. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' Leo roaring. | '''FX/SFX:''' Leo roaring. | ||
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 1957 film logo, but the word "{{ | '''Logo:''' Same as the 1957 film logo, but the word "{{color|red|'''TELEVISION'''}}" is added under the logo. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*1973-1982: A short version of the movie logo of the era. | *1973-1982: A short version of the movie logo of the era. | ||
*1979-1983: The word "{{ | *1979-1983: The word "{{color|red|'''TELEVISION'''}}" appears during this era. It's almost similar to the MGM theatrical cartoon logo. | ||
*1983-1991: Referred to as "{{Font|Serif|'''{{ | *1983-1991: Referred to as "{{Font|Serif|'''{{color|red|MGM/UA E}}{{color|orange|ntertainment}} {{color|red|C}}{{color|orange|o.}} {{color|red|TELEVISION}}'''}}". ''Kids Incorporated'' used this one until 1991. One episode of ''Thicke of the Night'' has a still of the logo superimposed on the background. | ||
*May 10, 1986-April 20, 1987: Another short variant of the movie logo, with the word "TELEVISION" in white. | *May 10, 1986-April 20, 1987: Another short variant of the movie logo, with the word "TELEVISION" in white. | ||
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===4th Logo (September 4-October 23, 1975)=== | ===4th Logo (September 4-October 23, 1975)=== | ||
'''Logo:''' Just a scrolling in-credit variant with the then-current MGM print logo (the "modernized Leo") in {{ | '''Logo:''' Just a scrolling in-credit variant with the then-current MGM print logo (the "modernized Leo") in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}, the name "{{color|#FFD900|'''MGM'''}}" in a {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} Optima medium font below said logo, and "{{Font|Serif|''TELEVISION''}}" in Melior italic font directly below that. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' None. | '''FX/SFX:''' None. | ||
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'''Logo:''' Same as the 1973 logo, but this time, the ribboning is {{color|gold}} and Leo is in a {{ | '''Logo:''' Same as the 1973 logo, but this time, the ribboning is {{color|gold}} and Leo is in a {{color|gold|golden}} color. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*1984-1985: Company identified as MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Television. "DIAMOND JUBILEE (in an arc above the ribbon) SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION" (all in silver) is used in the 1984-85 season. | *1984-1985: Company identified as MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Television. "DIAMOND JUBILEE (in an arc above the ribbon) SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION" (all in silver) is used in the 1984-85 season. | ||
*1986-1987: Another variation existed having the 1979 MGM Television logo all in {{color|gold}}. Used during the MGM Entertainment Co. era. | *1986-1987: Another variation existed having the 1979 MGM Television logo all in {{color|gold}}. Used during the MGM Entertainment Co. era. | ||
*1987-1993: The company is identified as "{{ | *1987-1993: The company is identified as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Television Productions, An MGM/UA Communications Company'''}}}}". The ribboning is now {{color|gold}} from this point on. At least one episode of ''Thirtysomething'' has a freeze of the logo. | ||
*April 27, 1987-1993: The syndication division is now ID'ed as "{{ | *April 27, 1987-1993: The syndication division is now ID'ed as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Telecommunications'''}}}}". The words "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}}}" appear above the logo and the MGM/UA byline appears below. | ||
*1991-2009: A short version of the movie design without anything below. Appears in either black & white or color in 1996. | *1991-2009: A short version of the movie design without anything below. Appears in either black & white or color in 1996. | ||
*1989-1992: A version reads "{{ | *1989-1992: A version reads "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA'''}}}}" without a byline. Seen on the final season of ''The Young Riders'', ''Against the Law'' and several network made-for-TV movies. | ||
*1993-1996: The company is reverted back to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, along with the byline "{{ | *1993-1996: The company is reverted back to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, along with the byline "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}" or "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Telecommunications Group'''}}}}" underneath the logo. For ''In the Heat of the Night'', there is a byline that says "In The Heat Of The Night" Property Of United Artists". | ||
*1996-2005: The syndication division is referred to as "{{ | *1996-2005: The syndication division is referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Domestic Television Distribution'''}}}}", along with the 1995 lion roar track. The global arm is referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}". In 2002, the widescreen version of MGM DTD begins. | ||
*1995-2009: Same as the above logo but with the byline below it simply blacked out, meaning it's essentially the movie logo but shifted upward. Appears in either black & white or color, and with one roar or two. | *1995-2009: Same as the above logo but with the byline below it simply blacked out, meaning it's essentially the movie logo but shifted upward. Appears in either black & white or color, and with one roar or two. | ||
*1997-2004: Network arm referred to as "{{ | *1997-2004: Network arm referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Television Entertainment'''}}}}". | ||
*1999-2009: Referred to as "{{ | *1999-2009: Referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM International Television Distribution'''}}}}" for global distribution. | ||
*2001-2009: A short version of then-current movie logo with the URL, "{{ | *2001-2009: A short version of then-current movie logo with the URL, "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''www.mgm.com'''}}}}" below the logo using only part one of the lion roar. | ||
*2005-2009, January 10, 2011-2012: Referred to as "{{ | *2005-2009, January 10, 2011-2012: Referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Worldwide Television Distribution'''}}}}" for US. | ||
*2002-2003: The logo is superimposed on Fox Box's airings of ''Stargate Infinity'', due to split screen credits. | *2002-2003: The logo is superimposed on Fox Box's airings of ''Stargate Infinity'', due to split screen credits. | ||
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'''Logo:''' It's only the short version of the 2008 closing theatrical logo with either of these texts below: "{{ | '''Logo:''' It's only the short version of the 2008 closing theatrical logo with either of these texts below: "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Worldwide Television Distribution'''}}}}" for the United States, "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM International Television Distribution'''}}}}" for overseas distribution, the MGM URL, or none, just like the last logo except the company name below the logo is in a different font. Again, Leo roars once, sometimes twice. | ||
'''Later Variant:''' In 2010, it's the November 2008 MGM logo with the name "{{ | '''Later Variant:''' In 2010, it's the November 2008 MGM logo with the name "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM WORLDWIDE TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION'''}}}}" or "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''DISTRIBUTED BY MGM DISTRIBUTION CO.'''}}}}" in all capital letters. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' Leo roaring. Both variants are designed by Pacific Title. | '''FX/SFX:''' Leo roaring. Both variants are designed by Pacific Title. | ||
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'''Logo:''' We start with the MGM logo fully revealed and zooming out, but with the words "{{ | '''Logo:''' We start with the MGM logo fully revealed and zooming out, but with the words "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM TELEVISION'''}}}}" in Trajan Pro, zooming out below along with the logo. The whole animation zooms out fast. Sometimes the words below are exempt. This logo was designed by Shine. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' The logo and words zooming out, and Leo roaring. | '''FX/SFX:''' The logo and words zooming out, and Leo roaring. | ||
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'''Logo:''' A shortened version of MGM's 2021 logo, starting when Leo the Lion appears, and with the golden text "{{ | '''Logo:''' A shortened version of MGM's 2021 logo, starting when Leo the Lion appears, and with the golden text "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''TELEVISION'''}}}}" in a font similar to the third logo appearing below the logo. Leo roars once. | ||
'''Variant:''' A scope version exists. | '''Variant:''' A scope version exists. | ||