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===1st Logo (1964-1966)=== |
===1st Logo (1964-1966)=== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "Capitol Building", "AIP Car Plate", "AIP Skyline" |
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'''Logo:''' On a skyline background, we see the [[American International Pictures]] logo of the era (the words "American" and "International" in the SF American Dreams Extended font with a drawing of the Capital Building between them), except that the word "TELEVISION" is seen in place of "PICTURES". |
'''Logo:''' On a skyline background, we see the [[American International Pictures]] logo of the era (the words "American" and "International" in the SF American Dreams Extended font with a drawing of the Capital Building between them), except that the word "TELEVISION" is seen in place of "PICTURES". |
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* This was on early syndicated rerun prints of ''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'' (before Ozzie Nelson took over distribution in the late 1960s). |
* This was on early syndicated rerun prints of ''The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet'' (before Ozzie Nelson took over distribution in the late 1960s). |
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* It can still be found on old prints of ''Hercules and The Captive Women'', as well as the Mexican ''Samson'' (''El Santo'') films dubbed into English by K. Gordon Murray. |
* It can still be found on old prints of ''Hercules and The Captive Women'', as well as the Mexican ''Samson'' (''El Santo'') films dubbed into English by K. Gordon Murray. |
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'''Legacy:''' The logo design looks kinda cool, and resembles a car nameplate from the era more than a film/TV production company's logo. |
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===2nd Logo (1966-December 31, 1968)=== |
===2nd Logo (1966-December 31, 1968)=== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "Capitol Building II", "AIP Button" |
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}} or skyline background, we see an image of the Capitol Building inside a two-layer circle, resembling a coat button, with the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''American International Television'''''}}" appearing below. |
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}} or skyline background, we see an image of the Capitol Building inside a two-layer circle, resembling a coat button, with the words "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''American International Television'''''}}" appearing below. |
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===3rd Logo (January 1, 1969-1973)=== |
===3rd Logo (January 1, 1969-1973)=== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "Capitol Building III", "Capitol AI", "The Avengers Logo" |
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'''Logo:''' Over a black background (or superimposed over a real action background), we see a color-changing circle with a line drawing of the Capitol Building inside. Then, it zooms in place as part of the [[American International Pictures]] logo, which is now an abstract lettering design consisting of the initials "'''AI'''", to the right of the screen. After the circle moves into place, the bottom segment of the "'''A'''" and then the "'''I'''" fade into place, forming the complete logo. The phrase "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''American International Television Presents'''''}}" then fades in below the logo after it forms. |
'''Logo:''' Over a black background (or superimposed over a real action background), we see a color-changing circle with a line drawing of the Capitol Building inside. Then, it zooms in place as part of the [[American International Pictures]] logo, which is now an abstract lettering design consisting of the initials "'''AI'''", to the right of the screen. After the circle moves into place, the bottom segment of the "'''A'''" and then the "'''I'''" fade into place, forming the complete logo. The phrase "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''American International Television Presents'''''}}" then fades in below the logo after it forms. |
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'''Later Variant:''' From 1972-1973, a comma and the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Inc.'''''}}" were added next to the company's name. There is also a short version. |
'''Later Variant:''' From 1972-1973, a comma and the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Inc.'''''}}" were added next to the company's name. There is also a short version. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' |
'''FX/SFX:''' Camera controlled and cel animation. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The same fanfare from the 2nd logo, the opening theme of the show, or movie. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' The same fanfare from the 2nd logo, the opening theme of the show, or movie. |
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* The short version is retained on public domain prints of ''The Magic Serpent''. |
* The short version is retained on public domain prints of ''The Magic Serpent''. |
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* The Nightmare Theatre print of ''Warning from Space'' retains this. |
* The Nightmare Theatre print of ''Warning from Space'' retains this. |
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'''Legacy:''' Some people might be put off by the logo and its fanfare. |
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===4th Logo (1973-1974)=== |
===4th Logo (1973-1974)=== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "AiTV" |
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* '''Closing:''' A still shot of the completed logo, with a {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} background, a {{color|saddlebrown|brown}} logo and lettering, this time reading "'''{{color|saddlebrown|{{Small|Distributed by}} AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION, INC.'''}}". Sometimes, the logo would be superimposed. |
* '''Closing:''' A still shot of the completed logo, with a {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} background, a {{color|saddlebrown|brown}} logo and lettering, this time reading "'''{{color|saddlebrown|{{Small|Distributed by}} AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION, INC.'''}}". Sometimes, the logo would be superimposed. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' |
'''FX/SFX:''' Basic analog computer animation effects. None for the closing variant. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' An ascending horn and string fanfare (actually stock music, composed by William Loose); rather sedate compared with its predecessor. The closing variant is silent, with the theme playing out over it on some shows. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' An ascending horn and string fanfare (actually stock music, composed by William Loose); rather sedate compared with its predecessor. The closing variant is silent, with the theme playing out over it on some shows. |
American International Pictures created its own television division as "American International Television" (also known as "American International Productions Television" or "AIP-TV") in 1964 to distribute all AIP film releases and produce various television shows. In 1979, AIP was acquired by Filmways, Inc. and American International Television became Filmways Television in 1980. The AIP library, with some exceptions, is today owned by MGM Holdings Inc.
Logo: On a skyline background, we see the American International Pictures logo of the era (the words "American" and "International" in the SF American Dreams Extended font with a drawing of the Capital Building between them), except that the word "TELEVISION" is seen in place of "PICTURES".
Variant: The first two seasons of the cartoon series The Adventures of Sinbad Jr use the in-credit text "An American International Television Release".
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: The same theme from the American International Pictures logo of the era. On some shows/TV movies that have the logo superimposed over the opening/ending shots, the logo would have the opening/ending theme of the program or have the AIP theme (sloppily) tacked on.
Availability: Extremely rare.
Logo: On a gray or skyline background, we see an image of the Capitol Building inside a two-layer circle, resembling a coat button, with the words "American International Television" appearing below.
Variant: Some TV shows use an in-credit variant that says "An AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION Production".
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: The 1966 AIP logo theme first. Starting in 1967, series would have a loud, battling horn, flute and drum/timpani fanfare. In other cases, the opening/closing theme is used or is silent.
Availability: Ultra rare.
Logo: Over a black background (or superimposed over a real action background), we see a color-changing circle with a line drawing of the Capitol Building inside. Then, it zooms in place as part of the American International Pictures logo, which is now an abstract lettering design consisting of the initials "AI", to the right of the screen. After the circle moves into place, the bottom segment of the "A" and then the "I" fade into place, forming the complete logo. The phrase "American International Television Presents" then fades in below the logo after it forms.
Later Variant: From 1972-1973, a comma and the word "Inc." were added next to the company's name. There is also a short version.
FX/SFX: Camera controlled and cel animation.
Music/Sounds: The same fanfare from the 2nd logo, the opening theme of the show, or movie.
Availability: Extremely rare.
Logo: Over a cloudy sky backdrop, we see the familiar abstract "AI" logo in yellow inside a 2-layered circle border of the same color. The words "American International Television Inc. presents" in blue fade in below the logo.
Variant: There is a black & white version of this logo for movies from the 1950s and early 1960s.
FX/SFX: The moving clouds, and the fading in of the text.
Music/Sounds: None, or the opening theme of the movie.
Availability: Extinct. This appeared on a fair amount of American International films and TV series, most notably on the AIP dub of Assignment Terror.
Logo:
FX/SFX: Basic analog computer animation effects. None for the closing variant.
Music/Sounds: An ascending horn and string fanfare (actually stock music, composed by William Loose); rather sedate compared with its predecessor. The closing variant is silent, with the theme playing out over it on some shows.
Availability: Extinct.
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