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Background

This is Brad Lachman's vanity card.

Contents

1st Logo (December 1980-January 1981)	2nd Logo (January-April 1981)	3rd Logo (April 1981-September 1985)	4th Logo (1984-1985)	5th Logo (September 7, 1985-1988)


6th Logo (1988-1995)	7th Logo (1995-2003)	8th Logo (2003-2007)	9th Logo (July 11, 2007-)

1st Logo (December 1980-January 1981)

Visuals: As superimposed in the closing credits, there is the text:

BRAD LACHMAN
PRODUCTIONS, INC.

in white, and with curvy lines underneath the text.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of Solid Gold.

Availability: It's seen on the December 1980-January 1981 episodes of Solid Gold.

2nd Logo (January-April 1981)

Visuals: As superimposed on the closing credits is:

BRAD
LACHMAN
PRODUCTIONS, INC.

written in a white futuristic font. "L" and "N" seem to be sticking out taller.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of Solid Gold.

Availability: It's seen on January-April 1981 episodes of Solid Gold.

3rd Logo (April 1981-September 1985)

Visuals: Similar to the previous logo, but it's angled as:

BRAD
LACHMAN
PRODUCTIONS, INC.

The text is in a different font from the previous logos.

Variant: Starting in 1982, the logo is smaller.

Technique: A still superimposed graphic.

Audio: The ending theme of Solid Gold.

Availability: Seen on April 1981-1985 episodes of Solid Gold as well as Madame's Place.

4th Logo (1984-1985)

Visuals: Superimposed in the closing credits, there is a colored black and white diamond. Over it, there is the text "Brad Lachman" and underneath it was "PRODUCTIONS, INC." in spaced-out letters. The logo shines with a wipe effect.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: The ending theme of Solid Gold..

Availability: Seen in tandem with the previous logo on several episodes of Solid Gold.

5th Logo (September 7, 1985-1988)

Visuals: Superimposed in the closing credits, there is the text:

BRAD LACHMAN
P R O D U C T I O N S , I N C.

"BRAD LACHMAN" is shown with five bars.

Variants:

"In Association With" may be seen under the logo.
Starting in 1986, "BRAD LACHMAN" has a shining wipe effect on it.
Until November 1985, "p r o d u c t i o n s , i n c." is in an underlined, nameplate-like script font.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: The closing theme of the show/special.

Availability: It's seen on the 1985-1988 episodes of Solid Gold (which was called Solid Gold in Concert in the final season (1987-1988)). This was also seen on some 1987 and 1988 Disney TV specials as well.

6th Logo (1988-1995)

Visuals: On a black background, there are five lines horizontal lines in different colors. The first line is yellow, the second is red, the third is red-violet, the fourth is violet, and the last is blue. On top of the lines has "Brad Lachman" in a big font and below the name has "P R O D U C T I O N S , I N C ." in a smaller font. Later, there is a sparkling shining wipe on the Brad Lachman name twice.

Variant: Sometimes, the logo is in-credit.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The end title theme from any show, or a CBS generic theme starting in 1994.

Availability: This is seen on Disneyland 35th Birthday. This can also be seen in the pitch reel for Pindemonium! (an unsold pilot from 1992 that is basically a cross between Bowling for Dollars and The Newlywed Game), with the 1990 MCA TV logo appearing afterwards; a voice over was also heard.

7th Logo (1995-2003)

Visuals: In a purple rectangle against a mauve background, there is the text "BRAD LACHMAN PRODUCTIONS" moving slowly in different directions until they reach the center. A transparent "B" and "L" also move to the center.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: None, the end theme of the show, or a generic network theme.

Availability: This can be seen on The World's Funniest!, as well as the two TV's Funniest Game Show Moments specials aired in 2000 and 2002 and It's Your Chance of a Lifetime.

8th Logo (2003-2007)

Visuals: On a letterboxed blue background with a rivery effect, there is the text "BRAD LACHMAN PRODUCTIONS" zooming out from the logo. The logo then shines.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: None, the end theme of the show, or a generic network theme.

Availability: It can be seen on many specials of the era. It was intact on an O.C. special on DVD.

9th Logo (July 11, 2007-)

Visuals: Over a murky green background, the logo starts with lights shining over the "BRAD LACHMAN PRODUCTIONS" text in gold. The logo also appears to slightly zoom in a bit.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Either a mystical synth jingle, the ending theme of the show or the generic network theme.

Availability: It appears on the original version of Don't Forget the Lyrics! and the current Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade specials, among others.

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-{{PageCredits|capture=Eric S., RSX-798 and Theericcorpinc.|edits=RSX-798}}
+{{PageCredits|capture=Eric S., RSX-798 and Theericcorpinc.|edits=RSX-798 and TheRealMarcel2000}}
-=== 1st Logo (December 1980-January 1981) ===
+===Background===
+This is '''Brad Lachman'''<nowiki/>'s vanity card.
+{{ImageTOC
+|Brad Lachman 1980.jpg|1st Logo (December 1980-January 1981)
+|Brad Lachman 1981.jpg|2nd Logo (January-April 1981)
+|Brad Lachman 1982.jpg|3rd Logo (April 1981-September 1985)
+|Brad Lachman Productions (1985) (Taken from Solid Gold) (A).png|4th Logo (1984-1985)
+|Brad Lachman (1985).jpg|5th Logo (September 7, 1985-1988)
+|Brad Lachman (1993).jpg|6th Logo (1988-1995)
+|Brad Lachman (2000).jpg|7th Logo (1995-2003)
+|Brad Lachman (2004).jpg|8th Logo (2003-2007)
+|Brad Lachman (2009).jpg|9th Logo (July 11, 2007-)
+}}
+===1st Logo (December 1980-January 1981)===
 [[File:Brad Lachman 1980.jpg|frameless|center]]
-'''Logo:''' As superimposed in the closing credits, we see the text:
+'''Visuals:''' As superimposed in the closing credits, there is the text:
 <center>
@@ Line 11: / Line 27: @@
 in white, and with curvy lines underneath the text.
-'''Technique:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of ''Solid Gold''.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of ''Solid Gold''.
-'''Availability:''' Extinct. It's seen on the December 1980-January 1981 episodes of ''Solid Gold''.
+'''Availability:''' It's seen on the December 1980-January 1981 episodes of ''Solid Gold''.
-=== 2nd Logo (January-April 1981) ===
+===2nd Logo (January-April 1981)===
 [[File:Brad Lachman 1981.jpg|frameless|center]]
-'''Logo:''' As superimposed on the closing credits, we see:
+'''Visuals:''' As superimposed on the closing credits is:
 <center>
 <font size=3>'''BRAD'''</font> <br>
@@ Line 28: / Line 44: @@
 written in a white futuristic font. "L" and "N" seem to be sticking out taller.
-'''Technique:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of ''Solid Gold''.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of ''Solid Gold''.
-'''Availability:''' Extinct. It's seen on the 1981 episodes of ''Solid Gold''.
+'''Availability:''' It's seen on January-April 1981 episodes of ''Solid Gold''.
-=== 3rd Logo (1981-1985) ===
+===3rd Logo (April 1981-September 1985)===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 File:Brad Lachman 1982.jpg
@@ Line 42: / Line 58: @@
 </gallery>
-'''Logo:''' Similar to the previous logo, but it's angled as:
+'''Visuals:''' Similar to the previous logo, but it's angled as:
 <center>
 {|
@@ Line 49: / Line 65: @@
 </center>
-The text is in a different font from the previous logos. Starting in 1982, the logo was smaller.
+The text is in a different font from the previous logos.
+'''Variant:''' Starting in <u>1982</u>, the logo is smaller.
-'''Technique:''' None.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before.
+'''Technique:''' A still superimposed graphic.
-'''Availability:''' Seen on the 1981-1985 episodes of ''Solid Gold'' as well as ''Madame's Place''.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of ''Solid Gold''.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on April 1981-1985 episodes of ''Solid Gold'' as well as ''Madame's Place''.
-=== 4th Logo (1984-1985)===
+===4th Logo (1984-1985)===
 [[File:Brad Lachman Productions (1985) (Taken from Solid Gold) (A).png|frameless|center]]
-'''Logo:''' Superimposed in the closing credits, we see a colored black and white diamond. Over it, we see the text "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#d2d20e,#fffff0); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;"><font face="Times New Roman">'''Brad Lachman'''</font></span>" and underneath it was "PRODUCTIONS, INC." in spaced-out letters. The logo shines with a wipe effect.
+'''Visuals:''' Superimposed in the closing credits, there is a colored black and white diamond. Over it, there is the text "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#d2d20e,#fffff0); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;"><font face="Times New Roman">'''Brad Lachman'''</font></span>" and underneath it was "PRODUCTIONS, INC." in spaced-out letters. The logo shines with a wipe effect.
 '''Technique:''' Computer animation.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Once again, same as before.
+'''Audio:''' The ending theme of ''Solid Gold''..
 '''Availability:''' Seen in tandem with the previous logo on several episodes of ''Solid Gold''.
-=== 5th Logo (September 7, 1985-1988) ===
+===5th Logo (September 7, 1985-1988)===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 File:Brad Lachman (1985).jpg
@@ Line 76: / Line 95: @@
 </gallery>
-'''Logo:''' Superimposed in the closing credits, we see the text:
+'''Visuals:''' Superimposed in the closing credits, there is the text:
 <center>
 <span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffffff,#eaeaea,#bcbcbc); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;"><font face="Arial Narrow"><font size=3>BRAD LACHMAN</font></font></span> <br>
+P R O D U C T I O N S , I N C.
-PRODUCTIONS, INC.
 </center>
+"BRAD LACHMAN" is shown with five bars.
-"BRAD LACHMAN" is shown with five bars. Starting in 1986, "BRAD LACHMAN" has a shining wipe effect on it. Until November 1985, "productions, inc." is in an underlined, nameplate-like script font.
+'''Variants:'''
-'''Variant:''' "In Association With" may be seen under the logo.
+*<u>"In Association With"</u> may be seen under the logo.
+*Starting in <u>1986</u>, "BRAD LACHMAN" has a shining wipe effect on it.
+*Until November 1985, <u>"p r o d u c t i o n s , i n c." is in an underlined, nameplate-like script font</u>.
 '''Technique:''' Computer animation.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show/special.
+'''Audio:''' The closing theme of the show/special.
 '''Availability:''' It's seen on the 1985-1988 episodes of ''Solid Gold'' (which was called ''Solid Gold in Concert'' in the final season (1987-1988)). This was also seen on some 1987 and 1988 Disney TV specials as well.
-=== 6th Logo (1988-1995) ===
+===6th Logo (1988-1995)===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 Brad Lachman (1993).jpg
@@ Line 99: / Line 121: @@
 Brad Lachman Productions (1994) (Taken from The Making of Tower of Terror).png
 </gallery>
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see five lines horizontal lines in different colors. The first line is {{color|yellow}}, the second is {{color|red}}, the third is {{color|#922b3e|red-violet}}, the fourth is {{color|#7f00ff|violet}}, and the last is {{color|blue}}. On top of the lines has "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Brad Lachman'''}}" in a big font and below the name has "PRODUCTIONS, INC." in a smaller font. We later see a sparkling shining wipe on the Brad Lachman name twice.
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there are five lines horizontal lines in different colors. The first line is yellow, the second is red, the third is {{color|#922b3e|red-violet}}, the fourth is {{color|#7f00ff|violet}}, and the last is blue. On top of the lines has "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Brad Lachman'''}}" in a big font and below the name has "P R O D U C T I O N S , I N C ." in a smaller font. Later, there is a sparkling shining wipe on the Brad Lachman name twice.
-'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the logo is in-credit.
+'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the logo is <u>in-credit</u>.
 '''Technique:''' CGI.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The end title theme from any show, or a CBS generic theme starting in 1994.
+'''Audio:''' The end title theme from any show, or a CBS generic theme starting in 1994.
-'''Availability:''' Rare, near extinction. This is seen on ''Disneyland 35th Birthday''. This can also be seen in the pitch reel for ''Pindemonium!'' (an unsold pilot from 1992 that is basically, a cross between ''Bowling for Dollars'' and ''The Newlywed Game''), with the 1990 [[MCA TV]] logo appearing afterwards, a voice over was also heard.
+'''Availability:''' This is seen on ''Disneyland 35th Birthday''. This can also be seen in the pitch reel for ''Pindemonium!'' (an unsold pilot from 1992 that is basically a cross between ''Bowling for Dollars'' and ''The Newlywed Game''), with the 1990 [[MCA Television Enterprises|MCA TV]] logo appearing afterwards; a voice over was also heard.
-=== 7th Logo (1995-2003) ===
+===7th Logo (1995-2003)===
 [[File:Brad Lachman (2000).jpg|frameless|center]]
-'''Logo:''' In a {{color|purple}} rectangle against a mauve background, we see the text "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd700,#ffe792,#fff7ce); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;"><font face="Times New Roman><big>B</big>RAD <big>L</big>ACHMAN</font></span> <span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#a020f0,#b479d9,#c8abda); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;"><font face="Times New Roman><big>P</big>RODUCTIONS</font></span>" moving slowly in different directions until they reach the center. A transparent "B" and "L" also move to the center.
+'''Visuals:''' In a purple rectangle against a mauve background, there is the text "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd700,#ffe792,#fff7ce); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;"><font face="Times New Roman><big>B</big>RAD <big>L</big>ACHMAN</font></span> <span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#a020f0,#b479d9,#c8abda); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;"><font face="Times New Roman><big>P</big>RODUCTIONS</font></span>" moving slowly in different directions until they reach the center. A transparent "B" and "L" also move to the center.
 '''Technique:''' CGI.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' None, the end theme of the show, or a CBS and NBC generic theme, a FOX generic theme starting in 1997 or an ABC generic theme starting in 1998.
+'''Audio:''' None, the end theme of the show, or a generic network theme.
-'''Availability:''' This can be seen on ''The World's Funniest!'', as well as the two ''TV's Funniest Game Show Moments'' specials aired in 2000 and 2002. Speaking of game shows, this was seen on ''It's Your Chance of a Lifetime,'' as well.
+'''Availability:''' This can be seen on ''The World's Funniest!'', as well as the two ''TV's Funniest Game Show Moments'' specials aired in 2000 and 2002 and ''It's Your Chance of a Lifetime''.
-=== 8th Logo (2003-2007) ===
+===8th Logo (2003-2007)===
 [[File:Brad Lachman (2004).jpg|frameless|center]]
-'''Logo:''' On a letterboxed {{color|blue}} background with a rivery effect, we see the text "{{color|gold|{{font|Times New Roman|{{Big|B}}RAD {{Big|L}}ACHMAN}}}} {{color|silver|{{font|Times New Roman|{{Big|P}}RODUCTIONS}}}}" zooming out from the logo. The logo then shines.
+'''Visuals:''' On a letterboxed blue background with a rivery effect, there is the text "{{color|gold|{{font|Times New Roman|{{Big|B}}RAD {{Big|L}}ACHMAN}}}} {{color|silver|{{font|Times New Roman|{{Big|P}}RODUCTIONS}}}}" zooming out from the logo. The logo then shines.
 '''Technique:''' CGI.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' None, the end theme of the show, or a CBS, FOX, ABC and NBC generic theme.
+'''Audio:''' None, the end theme of the show, or a generic network theme.
-'''Availability:''' Can be seen on many specials of the era. It was intact on an ''O.C.'' special on DVD.
+'''Availability:''' It can be seen on many specials of the era. It was intact on an ''O.C.'' special on DVD.
-=== 9th Logo (July 11, 2007- ) ===
+===9th Logo (July 11, 2007-)===
 [[File:Brad Lachman (2009).jpg|frameless|center]]
-'''Logo:''' On a murky green background, we see lights shining over the "{{color|gold|{{font|Times New Roman|'''{{Big|B}}RAD {{Big|L}}ACHMAN {{Big|P}}RODUCTIONS'''}}}}" text in gold. The logo also appears to slightly zoom in a bit.
+'''Visuals:''' Over a murky green background, the logo starts with lights shining over the "{{color|gold|{{font|Times New Roman|'''{{Big|B}}RAD {{Big|L}}ACHMAN {{Big|P}}RODUCTIONS'''}}}}" text in gold. The logo also appears to slightly zoom in a bit.
 '''Technique:''' CGI.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' Either a mystical synth jingle, the ending theme of the show or the generic Fox, CBS, ABC and NBC jingle.
+'''Audio:''' Either a mystical synth jingle, the ending theme of the show or the generic network theme.
-'''Availability:''' Currently in use. ''Don't Forget the Lyrics!'' is one show that has this logo, as well as the current ''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'' specials.
+'''Availability:'''  It appears on the original version of ''Don't Forget the Lyrics!'' and the current ''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'' specials, among others.
 [[Category:Television logos]]
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 [[Category:United States]]
 [[Category:Vanity cards]]
+[[Category:Brad Lachman]]
+[[Category:English-language logos]]