Devillier Donegan Enterprises

Background

Devillier Donegan Enterprises (DDE) was a documentary distribution company established in 1980. DDE often partnered with filmmakers to produce documentary films ranging in various subjects including history, sports, nature, science, and fine arts. Their programs were often distributed domestically on networks such as PBS, The Discovery Channel, and TLC, and internationally on networks including ORF and Lion Television.

1st Logo (1980-????)

Logo: On a black background, we see the words "PRESENTED BY" in a white Ariel font, along with the company's name below sandwiched in between three thick red lines. The company's name is presented in a bold serif font with "DEVILLIER · DONEGAN" between the first and second lines and "ENTERPRISES" between the second and third lines. The first letter in each word is a dark orange, and noticeably larger than the rest of the text in yellow.

FX/SFX: None

Music/Sounds: None

Availability: Ultra rare. Was seen on U.S. television releases of Monty Python's Flying Circus.