All Rights Reserved. 2014-: Copyright © [YEAR] Universal Television LLC. As seen on VHS tapes and DVD's, such as Mouse Hunt (1997), Paulie (1998), Antz (1998), Small Soldiers (1998), In Dreams (1999), American Beauty (1999), Forces of Nature (1999), The Prince of Egypt (1998), Almost Famous (2000), Road Trip (2000), Chicken Run (2000), The Road to El Dorado (2000), Joseph: King of Dreams … 1977-1981: A third version of the fanfare. Bay Area | Boston | California | Chicago | Northwest | Philadelphia | Washington | SportsNet New York, Universal Parks & Resorts: Logo: This time, the globe is just a still picture. Domestic Pay TV Cable & Network Features. Although this also happened on at a final season episode of, On the opening variant and on the TV movie, It's not seen on local reruns of season 1 episodes of, It's also not seen on the complete series of, Due to an editing mistake, the DVD print of the, The animation seems to be a tad cheaper than the movie logo. EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR, (in association with) UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION, (www.universalstudios.com), (in association with) UNIVERSAL DOMESTIC TELEVISION, www.universalstudios.com, UNIVERSAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION, www.universalstudios.com. Even the most experienced logo fans haven't a clue about where this logo appeared or whether or not the television show it appeared on is sti… | Golf Channel | MSNBC | NBCSN | Universo | NHL Network | Olympic Channel14 | Oxygen | Syfy (HD | Other) | Universal Kids (Others) | USA Network (HD) | New England Cable News, NBCUniversal International Networks: Universal TV (UK | Latin America | Africa) | Syfy (Latin America) | DreamWorks Channel | 13th Street Universal (Calle 13 Universal | 13ème Rue Universal) | Diva | Studio Universal (Italy | Latin America | Africa) | E! 1 History 2 Filmography 2.1 Television series 2.2 Upcoming 2.3 Television specials 3 Trivia It includes bumpers such as announcements, Feature Presentation/Coming Attraction bumpers, MPA/BBFC Ratings screens and much more. The deal closed in 1999, and the name PolyGram was soon scrubbed and replaced with the Universal name. Please remember that all your contributions can be used by others. It is silent on the first two season 3 episodes of the 2018 revival of, It debuted on the October 13, 2011 episode of. This is also seen on season 4 episodes of. Nicknames: "CGI Globe III", "Sunburst Globe", "2010s Globe". Telemundo O&Os: KBLR | KDEN-TV | KEJT-CD | KHRR | KNSO1 | KSTS | KTAZ | KTDO | KTLM | KTMD | KUAN-LD | KVDA | KVEA | KXTX-TV | WDMR-CD | WKAQ-TV | WNEU | WNJU | WRDM-CD | WRIW-CD | WRMD-CD | WRTD-CD | WSCV | WSNS-TV | WTMO-CD | WWSI | WWDT-CD | WZDC-CD | WZTD-LD 1997-2000: A longer version of the theme used for Universal Television Entertainment and the longer version of Universal Television Enterprises and Universal Worldwide Television. 1981-1982, October 6, 1985, 1987-1990: Another slower version. Background: Blue Sky Communications is a Media Company established in 1982. From 1968-1969, another re-arranged short version was done by Marshall. Logo: It's nearly the same as its 1991 motion picture counterpart, but with a few differences: Trivia: This logo is based on the print movie artwork logo designed by Glen Wexler. 1997-1998: Copyright © [YEAR] Universal Television Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Universal Media Studios reverted back to its original moniker name, Universal Television on September 12, 2011, along with a redesigned logo and new staff. The subsidiary of NBCUniversal stated that the logo "pays homage to a global-inspired trademark that is reminiscent of its earlier years but it … 2002-: Copyright © [YEAR] Universal Network Television LLC. Variants: On some films from New World Pictures, the finished … Sometimes, there's also a variant of the 1975 theme where the drum roll finishes abruptly. Music/Sounds: A short version of the movie counterpart's theme. In 2013, the logo was enhanced, with darker tones and a dimmer sun. : The text "UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF." was added below the "UNIVERSAL STUDIOS" text. This is one of the rarest and most confusing logos ever made. Was only referred to as "IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL STUDIOS. This time, "UNIVERSAL" is in the same font as used in that era's movie logo and also appears textured (in fact, this looks like a still of the 1963-1990 movie logo, with MCA information added in afterwards). Universal Pictures (Others | Trailer variants | Closing variants | Logo Variations) | DreamWorks Animation (Others | Trailer variants | Closing variants | Logo Variations) | Universal 1440 Entertainment | Universal Studios Family Productions | Universal Animation Studios | Focus Features (Others) | Focus World | Working Title Films | Illumination (Illumination Mac Guff) (Others | Logo Variations) | United International Pictures8 | NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan | NBC Sports Films | OTL Releasing, NBCUniversal Television Group: This variant also plastered the 3rd logo on a 1968 episode of, The "Universal City" variant is extremely rare as it used during the last 3 months of this logo, but should be reserved on a few season 3 episodes of. Availability: Common. Even the most experienced logo fans haven't a clue about where this logo appeared or whether or not the television show it appeared on is sti… Logo: Against a bluish starfield background that's almost similar to the one from the previous logo with some nebular clouds, we see a much more detailed Earth globe zooming from the front right to the center which is now rotating forwards this time like the other Universal logos. 5Co-owned with Corus Entertainment. 1998: Copyright © [YEAR] Studios USA Television Distribution LLC. 1997-1998: Copyright © [YEAR] Universal Television Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Universal's merger with NBC put an end to this logo in 2004. Though most shows dropped it by 1986, it was used sometimes on. In exceptional cases, mainly on TV movies, it used only the closing theme of the show. The filmed version was more prominent at first, as most of Universal's shows were still shot primarily on film, but changed to the videotaped version as time progressed. (Used on. The Brillstein-Grey/Universal (Brad Grey Television/Universal) combo variant is seen on, The Universal Domestic Television logo is retained on every season 1 to early season 2 episodes of, The Television Distribution logo can be seen at the end of, It debuted (as a placeholder) on new season premieres of, This logo also appears on original prints of. King Kong vs Donkey Kong (2020):The current Universal logo plays. All composed by James Horner. Whereas that logo featured shiny. Music/Sounds: A majestic French horn fanfare, based on Universal's long version of its 1990 jingle. Editor's Note: It's a decent CGI version of the then-current movie logo. 1964-1966: Copyright © [YEAR] by Universal Television. Editor's Note: It's the 1973 movie logo on television. It was formerly a division ofDreamWorks Picturesbefore became an independent company in 2004 and since 2016, it is a subsidiary ofNBCUniversal(Comcast) through itsUniversal Picturesunit. Nicknames: "CGI Globe II", "CGI Glittering Planet TV", "2000s Globe". As the globe reaches to the center, the sunburst appears flashing on the top-right part of the globe. 1982-July 27, 1989: Another version, using an ascending/descending electronic tune played on a keyboard (almost sounds like a flute) mixed under the theme played by a brass. Availability: Fairly common. This logo was made in two versions: a filmed version, and a videotaped version. Mariofan88 Pucca The Movie (2008):The current Universal logo with URL has Pucca going in the Earth and turns the globe into a heart and then Pucca crashes the UNIVERSAL text! They co-produced many shows with Jack Webb's Mark VII Limited such as Adam-12 and a revival of the 1951 series Dragnet in 1967. But this was short-lived as it was replaced a month later. The V shines and "VILLAGE ROADSHOW CORPORATION" appears below. Availability: Rare. The filmstrip blocks are red and blue, the background of the tubular border was light blue, and all the block colors revert to black and white over and over. Nicknames: "CGI Globe IV", "Sunburst Globe II", "2010s Globe II". The B&W version is seen on season 2 of McHale's Navy, Suspense Theatre, and The Jack Benny Program, as well as season 7 of Wagon Train and season 2 of The Virginian. Plus, the logo fades in and out. But after very little success, they shifted into producing TV commercials under Universal International Television, with the United World Name being renamed Universal Television by 1956. Please be patient. FX/SFX: Only the text above and the byline below fading in. From September 17, 1966-1967, a short version of the first Marshall theme was sometimes used. This is also an enhanced, standard version of the previous logo, complete with a corporate byline. All Rights Reserved. The byline "A Division of NBCUniversal" appears under the logo. It looks nearly the same, and you can still see a glow from behind it. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. 1973-1974: Same as the 6th logo from September 1973. The first notes are on horns with orchestration on the final note, maintained on all other themes. Blu, Blue Circle, Crackerjack Productions, Warner Bros. Availability: Common. As this happens, the text "UNIVERSALTELEVISION", in the same font as before with the abstract arc above it, appears rotating in from the left and making a stop in front of the globe as the sunburst dims down a bit and a couple light rays are seen behind the globe and some of the nebular clouds are seen moving in front of the logo. In 1998, Seagram bought PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, which included PolyGram Television. It has become Bankrupted by Tencent in 2020. This was done to present the Stephen J. Cannell logo that followed it. The MCA union bug appears with the byline. Logo: It's basically the same as the 1985 Walt Disney Television and The "UNIVERSAL" name was only still. Universal-International Television was a short-lived division of Universal Pictures, prior to the merger with MCA. Logo: Same as above, but the text now reads: Trivia: This logo variation was initially made for on-location series and TV movies such as McCloud. 1998: Copyright © [YEAR] New-U Distribution LLC. 1967-1998: Copyright © [YEAR] by Universal City Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved. A short version of the 1967 theme was used in 1967-1968. The color version has a wallflower-type background in red with white '60s-type star designs over it. Notes The filmed version isn't as crisp as the taped version and features that unfortunate effect known as "Film-O-Vision" and the MCA byline is shifted up a little. This happens on most co-productions. All Rights Reserved. 10Joint venture with Sony Pictures Entertainment. DreamWorks Animation Television (formerly known as DreamWorks Television Animation) is the television division of DreamWorks Animation. (1988-1996) Logo: A sunburst partially blocked by the Earth, with "Dalmatian Television Industries" appearing below it. This is one of the rarest and most confusing logos ever made. In addition to the Sony Pictures Entertainment film library, SPT owns and distributes shows from Tandem Productions, ELP Communications, TeleVentures, Merv Griffin Enterprises, Four D Productions, Barris Industries, Barry & Enright Productions, Stewart Television, and 2waytraffic. NBC Universal Television Studio Fox (pilot only) NightHouse: Zoe vs. NBC (HD) | Telemundo (HD) | Cozi TV | Telexitos, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations:NBC O&Os: KNBC | KNSD | KNTV | KXAS-TV | WBTS-LD/WYCN-CD | WCAU | WMAQ-TV | WNBC | WRC-TV | WTVJ | WVIT The logo would either appear in color or B&W. 1 1986-present 1.1 1986-1992 1.2 1992-2012 1.3 2012-present Add a photo to this gallery Add a photo to this gallery Add a photo to this gallery The top text line sometimes reads "AND" or "IN ASSOCIATION WITH". 13Co-owned with Media Globe Networks and European public broadcasters. 8Co-owned with Paramount Pictures. DreamWorks Animation(often referred only asDreamWorksand formerlyDreamWorks Animation SKG) is an American animation studio company based on Glendale, California. Also, the "®" symbol has shifted up on the top right end of ", A French version of the variant above with "DISTRIBUE PAR" appears on the French dubbing of, This logo was shown on the left alongside with the 1992 Warner Bros. Television logo on the right, as seen on. Same as above on shows co-produced by Mark VII Limited, the "IAW" version is seen. The current company of Universal Television was formed in 1962 after MCA bought Decca Records, who was also the owner of Universal-International Pictures and renamed MCA's television production company Revue Studios to the then-current name. Nicknames: "CGI Globe", "MCA Globe VIII", "CGI MCA Globe", "90s Globe", "90s MCA Globe", "CGI '90s MCA Globe". Closing Logo Group Wikia is a FANDOM TV Community. Donate logos and help make others better. Other: K15CU-D, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment: 1974: A rearranged theme almost the same as the 1973 version. Nicknames: "Zooming Globe II", "MCA Globe II", "Zooming MCA Globe II". Music/Sounds: The closing theme of the show or NBC's generic theme with a voice over. In November 1990, Japanese electronic manufacturer Matsushita purchased American media company There is also a B&W variant for classic Revue/MCA/Universal shows in B&W. Unlike the Surnames Meledandri-Wedge-Columbus, Chris has established Blue Sky Communications in 1982 as a Production Company despite The Movie company being not a Distributor. Content is available under $1 unless otherwise noted. Welcome to the Dream Logos Wiki, a collection of logos that you are making. There is also a prototype version where the ", A shortened version exists on the 2018 revival of. Here is some information about the copyright stamps on the Universal Television series and TV movies: 5th Logo (September 1971-December 8, 1973), 1st Logo (October 7, 1973-April 30, 1975), 2nd Logo (September 14, 1975-October 29, 1991), 4th Logo (September 16, 1991-July 12, 1997, 1998, 2000), 5th Logo (September 22, 1997-July 23, 2004), UNIVERSAL TELEVISION ENTERPRISES, INC. Click the edit button at the top of any page to get started! 1976-1978: A second version of the fanfare, using a bass drum roll on the final note. In rare cases, the ending theme of the show/movie plays over it or none. Although on one late season 5 episode of Marcus Welby, M.D., the entire logo fades out as opposed to cutting out. Logos are donated to the public in hopes they will one day become a reality. 1998: Copyright © [YEAR] New-U Television LLC. Sometimes, the logo doesn't feature the URL underneath the globe. 9Joint venture with Ion Media Networks, DreamWorks Classics, Corus Entertainment and Scholastic. Since then, during the 1996-1997 season, the logo became bylineless, in observance to the studio's acquisition by Seagram and Sons and MCA, Inc. was reincorporated into Universal Studios during that time. Universal Television LLC is an American television production company that is a subsidiary of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, a division of Comcast's NBCUniversal.A substantial portion of the company's shows air on NBC, making the company its de facto television production division. : Availability: Rare, as it only used for 8 months, but it's still saved on any Universal series during this era, such as Marcus Welby, M.D., Adam-12, Columbo, and Night Gallery, as well as the final season of The Virginian and the 1st season of Alias Smith and Jones. On May 12, 2004, General Electric (GE) acquired 80% of Universal Studios and merged the studio with NBC to form "NBC Universal, Inc." (now "NBCUniversal, LLC") and merged the two television companies to form "NBC Universal Television" (now "NBCUniversal Television"). Nicknames: "Universal Globe II", "MCA Globe V", "Still Zooming Globe II". (October 13, 2011-) Nicknames: "CGI Globe IV", "Sunburst Globe II", "2010s Globe II" Note: This is an … 2003-2004: Final short version using the first three notes playing fast and the last note of the theme. On some shows, the MCA byline is not present below the Universal City name. The company was founded on November 3, 2004, by former Universal Television … The opening variant uses the opening theme of the TV movie or it's silent. However, the company decided to keep the NBC and Universal Television names in the end credits from any series by NBC or Universal. (May 25, 1990-June 18, 1997) Nicknames: "Rotating Letters II", "MCA Globe II", "90s Globe", "90s MCA … Universal Television has its roots going back to 1947 when they entered the television market via United World Films. September 14, 1967-1969: Another long version by Marshall. Variants: On some occasions, Poulin Baker would be in place of Dalmatian. The "PRESENTS" variant of the logo is intact on early seasons of, The "Distributed Through" variant can be found at the end of, Also seen on 2nd half season 14-early 1st half season 15 taped episodes of, Despite the logo ending in 1997, it made a surprise appearance on current prints of the 2000 TV movie, The rare German version is found on a SAT1 airing of. This version is bylineless, presumably to reflect the new 100% Comcast ownership. Composed by The Elements. All composed by Jerry Goldsmith. All Rights Reserved. There is also a long version of the logo theme. On some shows, one of the two alternate variations of the company's phrase fades in above the Universal name, followed by the MCA byline. 12Co-owned with The Amblin Group, Participant Media, Entertainment One, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, and Alibaba Group. The company name flickers 6 times, during the first 5 bars of the fanfare and makes a stop during the rest of the jingle. KNBC, channel 4, (UHF Digital Channel 36) is an NBC owned-and-operated television station in Los Angeles, California, United States. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. It's also seen on the final season of It Takes a Thief. On the 2002-2004 variants, the text's shadow is not there. Background: Universal Television was formed in 1962 after MCA bought Decca Records, who was also the owner of Universal-International Pictures and renamed MCA's television production company Revue Studios to the then-current name. 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