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|Bob Banner Associates (1978) (From - Bud and Lou).png|1st Logo (October 5, 1956?-1980)
|Bob Banner Associates (1992) (From - With Murder in Mind).png|2nd Logo (1980-May 12, 1992)
|Bob Banner Associates (1992) (From - Crash Landing The Rescue of Flight 232).png|3rd Logo (February 24, 1992)
|Bob Banner Associates (1993) (From - The Sea Wolf).png|4th Logo (April 18, 1993-August 5, 2000)
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1st Logo
===1st Logo (October 5, 1956?-1980)===
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(1956?-1980)
Bob Banner Associates (1978) (From - Bud and Lou).png
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Logo: A in-credit notice, the blocky letters "BBA" are seen, with "A BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES PRODUCTION" below it.
'''Visuals:''' A in-credit notice, the blocky letters "BBA" are seen, with "A BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES PRODUCTION" below it.


Variants:
'''Variants:'''
Most of the time, there's no logo to speak of, just text mentioned.
*Most of the time, there's no logo to speak of, just <u>text mentioned</u>.
Sometimes, the "BBA" has points, and the text just says "BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES".
*Sometimes, the "BBA" has <u>points</u>, and the text just says "BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES".


'''Technique:''' A still, printed image.
FX/SFX: Either scrolling with the credits or none.


Music/Sounds: The closing theme or none.
'''Audio:''' The closing theme or none.


Availability: Very rare. Can be found on the pre-1980 productions, like ''Bud and Lou''.
'''Availability:''' Can be found on the pre-1980 productions, like ''Bud and Lou''.


===2nd Logo (1980-May 12, 1992)===
Editor's Note: None.
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Bob Banner Associates (1992) (From - With Murder in Mind).png
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'''Visuals:''' Either on a black background or chroma keyed into the end credits, 5 blue circles (2 on the top, 3 on the bottom) draw in a counterclockwise way, and they zoom out slightly to the left middle. Then "{{color|red|bob}}" appears in red and shines with a spark wipe, as a long line appears to the left of the circles. The same thing happens when "{{color|red|banner}}" appears, but the line appears in the middle of the circles. "{{color|red|associates}}" then appears to do the same thing, but the line is half the size and appears to the right of the single circle, forming the letters "BBa". The logo shines afterwards.


'''Variants:'''
2nd Logo
*An early version had the "BBa" in a larger size and the entire logo looks thinner. The animation also just had the "BBa" appearing 1st and then the "bob banner associates" text. The logo was also sometimes still. This appeared on the <u>1st season of ''Solid Gold''</u>, and <u>''If Things Were Different''</u>.
(1980-1999)
*Sometimes, the logo may be still, and was like that from <u>1988-1992</u>.


'''Technique:''' Scanimate effects.
Nickname: "BBa"


'''Audio:''' Either the end theme of the show, or none.
Logo: Either on a black background or chroma keyed into the end credits, we see 5 blue circles (2 on the top, 3 on the bottom) draw in a counterclockwise way, and they zoom out slightly to the left middle. Then "bob" appears in red and shines with a spark wipe, as a long line appears to the left of the circles. The same thing happens when "banner" appears, but the line appears in the middle of the circles. "associates" then appears to do the same thing, but the line is half the size and appears to the right of the single circle, forming the letters "BBa". The logo shines afterwards.


'''Availability:''' Appeared on 1980-1984 episodes of ''Solid Gold'' and ''Star Search'' from 1983-1988. It also appeared on ''With Murder in Mind'' and on the VHS release of ''Bud and Lou''.
Variants:
* A early version had the "BBa" being much larger, and the text being much smaller. The animation also just had the "BBa" appearing 1st and then the "bob banner associates" text. The logo was also sometimes still. This appeared on the 1st season of ''Solid Gold'', and ''If Things Were Different''.
* Sometimes, the logo may be still, and was life that from 1988-1992.
* Starting in 1993, the logo got a bit of an update. The "BBa" is now located at the top middle of the screen, and the text on the bottom, with "Bob Banner" now being properly capitalized. The entire logo also now has a metallic texture and 3D look to it.
* An animated version of the above variant has lights wiping in the text below, and then the "BBa" forming in a similar way as before, with the circles drawing in and the lines drawing in downwards.


===3rd Logo (February 24, 1992)===
FX/SFX: The circles and lines appearing, the words appearing line-by-line.
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Bob Banner Associates (1992) (From - Crash Landing The Rescue of Flight 232).png
</gallery>


'''Visuals:''' On a blue background, there is a small purple sphere surrounded by seven red circles that seem to get thinner when away from the sphere. The bottom section is cropped with the white text "BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES and THE GARY L. PUDNEY COMPANY" placed beneath that.
Music/Sounds: Either the end theme of the show, or none. The animated later variant has a twinkling synth tune.


'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
Availability: Extremely rare. Appeared on ''Solid Gold'' during the 1980-1984 episodes and ''Star Search'' from 1983-1988. It also appeared on ''With Murder in Mind'' and on the VHS release of ''Bud and Lou''. The later version was first seen on ''The Sea Wolf'', and the animated version on ''Real Kids, Real Adventures''.


'''Audio:''' The closing theme of the program.
Editor's Note: None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on the TV movie ''Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232''.


===4th Logo (April 18, 1993-August 5, 2000)===
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Bob Banner Associates (1993) (From - The Sea Wolf).png
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, two red comets form the company's name with "Bob Banner" being capitalized, while above the text, some blue lights draw the "BBa" from the 2nd logo in a similar manner. The entire logo has a metallic 3D look.
3rd Logo
(February 24, 1992)


'''Variant:''' On <u>''The Sea Wolf''</u>, the logo is still and filmed.
Logo: On a blue background we see a small purple sphere surrounded by seven red circles that seem to get thinner when away from the sphere. The bottom section is cropped and beneath that is the white text "BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES and THE GARY L. PUDNEY COMPANY".


'''Technique:''' CGI.
FX/SFX: None.


'''Audio:''' A twinkling synth tune, or the closing music.
Music/Sounds: The closing theme of the program.


Availability: Seen on the TV movie ''Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Sea Wolf'' and ''Real Kids, Real Adventures''.


[[Category:American television logos]]
Editor's Note: None.
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:Television logos]]

Revision as of 18:29, 15 August 2024


1st Logo (October 5, 1956?-1980)

Visuals: A in-credit notice, the blocky letters "BBA" are seen, with "A BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES PRODUCTION" below it.

Variants:

  • Most of the time, there's no logo to speak of, just text mentioned.
  • Sometimes, the "BBA" has points, and the text just says "BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES".

Technique: A still, printed image.

Audio: The closing theme or none.

Availability: Can be found on the pre-1980 productions, like Bud and Lou.

2nd Logo (1980-May 12, 1992)


Visuals: Either on a black background or chroma keyed into the end credits, 5 blue circles (2 on the top, 3 on the bottom) draw in a counterclockwise way, and they zoom out slightly to the left middle. Then "bob" appears in red and shines with a spark wipe, as a long line appears to the left of the circles. The same thing happens when "banner" appears, but the line appears in the middle of the circles. "associates" then appears to do the same thing, but the line is half the size and appears to the right of the single circle, forming the letters "BBa". The logo shines afterwards.

Variants:

  • An early version had the "BBa" in a larger size and the entire logo looks thinner. The animation also just had the "BBa" appearing 1st and then the "bob banner associates" text. The logo was also sometimes still. This appeared on the 1st season of Solid Gold, and If Things Were Different.
  • Sometimes, the logo may be still, and was like that from 1988-1992.

Technique: Scanimate effects.

Audio: Either the end theme of the show, or none.

Availability: Appeared on 1980-1984 episodes of Solid Gold and Star Search from 1983-1988. It also appeared on With Murder in Mind and on the VHS release of Bud and Lou.

3rd Logo (February 24, 1992)

Visuals: On a blue background, there is a small purple sphere surrounded by seven red circles that seem to get thinner when away from the sphere. The bottom section is cropped with the white text "BOB BANNER ASSOCIATES and THE GARY L. PUDNEY COMPANY" placed beneath that.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The closing theme of the program.

Availability: Seen on the TV movie Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232.

4th Logo (April 18, 1993-August 5, 2000)


Visuals: On a black background, two red comets form the company's name with "Bob Banner" being capitalized, while above the text, some blue lights draw the "BBa" from the 2nd logo in a similar manner. The entire logo has a metallic 3D look.

Variant: On The Sea Wolf, the logo is still and filmed.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A twinkling synth tune, or the closing music.

Availability: Seen on The Sea Wolf and Real Kids, Real Adventures.

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