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* On ''The Islanders'', the text "MGM-TV" zooms in from the center. | * On ''<u>The Islanders</u>'', the text "MGM-TV" zooms in from the center. | ||
* On ''Northwest Passage'', the 1953 version of Jackie in the standard MGM film logo appears at the beginning with a voice-over saying "From the MGM Studios in Hollywood..." | * On ''<u>Northwest Passage</u>'', the 1953 version of Jackie in the standard MGM film logo appears at the beginning with a voice-over saying "From the MGM Studios in Hollywood..." | ||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''The Islanders'', a voice-over says "A MGM television production". | '''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''<u>The Islanders</u>'', a voice-over says "A MGM television production". | ||
'''Availability:''' This appeared only on three series: ''Northwest Passage'', ''The Islanders'', and ''The Thin Man''. This logo was retained on recent airings of the latter on GetTV. | '''Availability:''' This appeared only on three series: ''Northwest Passage'', ''The Islanders'', and ''The Thin Man''. This logo was retained on recent airings of the latter on GetTV. | ||
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'''Variants:''' These are the main color/B&W variations of this logo: | '''Variants:''' These are the main color/B&W variations of this logo: | ||
* 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) appears in an iris in effect. | * <u>1960-1962:</u> 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) appears in an iris in effect. | ||
* September 19, 1961-May 15, 1962: On ''Cain's Hundred'', the logo is placed on 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 2 of ''National Velvet''. | * <u>September 19, 1961-May 15, 1962:</u> On ''Cain's Hundred'', the logo is placed on 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 2 of ''National Velvet''. | ||
* 1962-May 16, 1966: {{color|Gray}} wallpaper backing (on black & white shows). | * <u>1962-May 16, 1966:</u> {{color|Gray}} wallpaper backing (on black & white shows). | ||
* 1965-1973: {{color|Red}} wallpaper backing. | * <u>1965-1973:</u> {{color|Red}} wallpaper backing. | ||
* 1965?-1973?: {{color|saddlebrown|Brown}} wallpaper backing. | * <u>1965?-1973?:</u> {{color|saddlebrown|Brown}} wallpaper backing. | ||
* On color variants of the logo, the footage of Leo is zoomed out further than usual, revealing more of his body. His tail is also visible. | * On <u>color variants</u> of the logo, the footage of Leo is zoomed out further than usual, revealing more of his body. His tail is also visible. | ||
* The way Leo roars varies. On the very first versions of the logo, he roars twice like in the movie logo. The standard version is just his first roar, while ''Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas'' uses his second roar''.'' | * The way <u>Leo roars</u> varies. On the very first versions of the logo, he roars twice like in the movie logo. The standard version is just his first roar, while ''Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas'' uses his second roar''.'' | ||
'''Technique:''' Live action. | '''Technique:''' Live action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' | ||
* 1960-1961: A three-note drum sound followed by a dramatic fanfare played by a trumpet, synced to the animation of the lion roaring: the audio of the roar is replaced by a loud vibration of a muted trumpet as part of the fanfare. On ''National Velvet'', this is followed by a three-note loud trumpet theme when the show's title is wiped on-screen. | * <u>1960-1961</u>: A three-note drum sound followed by a dramatic fanfare played by a trumpet, synced to the animation of the lion roaring: the audio of the roar is replaced by a loud vibration of a muted trumpet as part of the fanfare. On ''National Velvet'', this is followed by a three-note loud trumpet theme when the show's title is wiped on-screen. | ||
* The ending music to the show plays throughout on some series; on others, there is silence while Leo is roaring. | * The <u>ending music</u> to the show plays throughout on some series; on others, there is silence while Leo is roaring. | ||
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over Variant:''' On a re-run of ''The Asphalt Jungle'', a voice-over said: "''The Asphalt Jungle'', A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television Production". | '''Music/Sounds/Voice-over Variant:''' On a <u>re-run of ''The Asphalt Jungle''</u>, a voice-over said: "''The Asphalt Jungle'', A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television Production". | ||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* 1973-1982: A short version of the movie logo of the era. | * <u>1973-1982:</u> A short version of the movie logo of the era. | ||
* 1979-1983: The word "{{color|red|'''TELEVISION'''}}" appears during this era. It's almost similar to the MGM theatrical cartoon logo. | * <u>1979-1983:</u> 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|'''{{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. | * <u>1983-1991:</u> 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. | * <u>May 10, 1986-April 20, 1987:</u> Another short variant of the movie logo, with the word "TELEVISION" in white. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live-action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
* On the '70s reruns of ''Northwest Passage'', it used the 1957 first two lion roars. On the 2nd lion roar, there is a male announcer's voice-over that says "From the MGM Studios in Hollywood". | * On the <u>'70s reruns of ''Northwest Passage''</u>, it used the 1957 first two lion roars. On the 2nd lion roar, there is a male announcer's voice-over that says "From the MGM Studios in Hollywood". | ||
* On the TV movie ''The Fifth Missile'', it used an abridged version of the 1982 lion roar. | * On the TV movie ''<u>The Fifth Missile</u>'', it used an abridged version of the 1982 lion roar. | ||
* On a few Hungarian TV prints of ''Daktari'', the 1979 logo featured various roars from the 2nd logo, due to sloppy plastering. | * On a few <u>Hungarian TV prints of ''Daktari''</u>, the 1979 logo featured various roars from the 2nd logo, due to sloppy plastering. | ||
'''Availability:''' Uncommon. | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. | ||
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'''Logo:''' A still picture of MGM/UA's then-corporate logo. Below "Entertainment Co.", which is separated from the MGM/UA text by two lines, is "Television Distribution": it's in the same font and uses the same style as the "Entertainment Co." text, and it's spaced below the aforementioned text. | '''Logo:''' A still picture of MGM/UA's then-corporate logo. Below "Entertainment Co.", which is separated from the MGM/UA text by two lines, is "Television Distribution": it's in the same font and uses the same style as the "Entertainment Co." text, and it's spaced below the aforementioned text. | ||
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, "FROM" can be seen above the logo. | '''Variant:''' Sometimes, <u>"FROM"</u> can be seen above the logo. | ||
'''Technique:''' None. | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
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'''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 {{color|silver}}) is used in the 1984-85 season. | * <u>1984-1985</u>: Company identified as MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Television. "DIAMOND JUBILEE (in an arc above the ribbon) SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION" (all in {{color|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. | * <u>1986-1987</u>: 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 "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''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. | * <u>1987-1993:</u> The company is identified as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''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 identified as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM/UA Telecommunications'''}}}}". The words "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''Distributed by'''}}}}" appear above the logo and the MGM/UA byline appears below. | * <u>April 27, 1987-1993:</u> The syndication division is now identified as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM/UA Telecommunications'''}}}}". The words "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''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. | * <u>1991-2009:</u> A short version of the movie design without anything below. Appears in either black & white or color in 1996. | ||
* 1989-1992: A version reads "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM/UA'''}}}}" without a byline. Seen on the final season of ''The Young Riders'', ''Against the Law'' and several network made-for-TV movies. | * <u>1989-1992:</u> A version reads "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''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 "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}" or "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''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". | * <u>1993-1996:</u> The company is reverted back to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, along with the byline "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}" or "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''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 "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Domestic Television Distribution'''}}}}", along with the 1995 lion roar track. The global arm is referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}". In 2002, the widescreen version of MGM DTD began usage. | * <u>1996-2005:</u> The syndication division is referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Domestic Television Distribution'''}}}}", along with the 1995 lion roar track. The global arm is referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}". In 2002, the widescreen version of MGM DTD began usage. | ||
* 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. | * <u>1995-2009:</u> 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 "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Television Entertainment'''}}}}". | * <u>1997-2004</u>: Network arm referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Television Entertainment'''}}}}". | ||
* 1999-2009: Referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM International Television Distribution'''}}}}" for global distribution. | * <u>1999-2009:</u> Referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM International Television Distribution'''}}}}" for global distribution. | ||
* 2001-2009: A short version of the then-current movie logo with the URL "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''www.mgm.com'''}}}}" below the logo, using only part one of the lion roar. | * <u>2001-2009:</u> A short version of the then-current movie logo with the URL "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''www.mgm.com'''}}}}" below the logo, using only part one of the lion roar. | ||
* 2005-2012: Referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Worldwide Television Distribution'''}}}}" for American programs. | * <u>2005-2012:</u> Referred to as "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Worldwide Television Distribution'''}}}}" for American programs. | ||
* 2002-2003: The logo is superimposed on Fox Box's airings of ''Stargate Infinity'', due to split screen credits. | * <u>2002-2003:</u> The logo is superimposed on Fox Box's airings of ''Stargate Infinity'', due to split screen credits. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live-action. | '''Technique:''' Live-action. | ||
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'''Logo:''' It's only the short version of the 2008 closing theatrical logo with either of these texts below: "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Worldwide Television Distribution'''}}}}" for the United States, "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''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. | '''Logo:''' It's only the short version of the 2008 closing theatrical logo with either of these texts below: "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM Worldwide Television Distribution'''}}}}" for the United States, "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''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 "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM WORLDWIDE TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION'''}}}}" or "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''DISTRIBUTED BY MGM DISTRIBUTION CO.'''}}}}" in all capital letters. | '''Later Variant:''' In <u>2010</u>, it's the November 2008 MGM logo with the name "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''MGM WORLDWIDE TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION'''}}}}" or "{{color|gold|{{Font|Serif|'''DISTRIBUTED BY MGM DISTRIBUTION CO.'''}}}}" in all capital letters. | ||
'''Technique:''' Live-action, adapted from the theatrical logo designed by Pacific Title. | '''Technique:''' Live-action, adapted from the theatrical logo designed by Pacific Title. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
* A Light airing of ''The Pink Panther 2'' has the 2008 roar track. | * A <u>Light airing of ''The Pink Panther 2''</u> has the 2008 roar track. | ||
* Original airings used a generic theme and occasionally a voiceover. | * <u>Original airings</u> used a generic theme and occasionally a voiceover. | ||
'''Availability:''' Common. | '''Availability:''' Common. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*A scope version exists. | *A <u>scope version</u> exists. | ||
*A print version exists. | *A <u>print version</u> exists. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI by Baked Studios. | '''Technique:''' CGI by Baked Studios. | ||