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===Background===
===Background===
KCPT (abbreviated "Kansas City Public Television") is a [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] affiliate located in Kansas City, Missouri. It went on the air on March 29, 1961 as KCSD, and became KCPT in 1972.
'''KCPT''' (abbreviated "'''K'''ansas '''C'''ity '''P'''ublic '''T'''elevision") is a [[PBS]] affiliate located in Kansas City, Missouri. It went on the air on March 29, 1961 as KCSD, and became KCPT in 1972.


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=== 1st (known) Logo (1980) ===
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|FRXSZLZZhLD8Dyh_pPh1Vg66132.jpeg|1st (known) Logo (1980)
|KCPT 19 Kansas City (1984).png|2nd Logo (January 1, 1984-1985)
|20je7HNgpEX5WkOzXWdtyQ51807.jpeg|3rd Logo (1992-2002)
|AZIxNuogw4_cCJsDF0YzJQ46333.jpeg|4th Logo (2002-September 2011)
|WzDzQNALw649235vXjhhLA52510.jpeg|5th Logo (September 2011-February 2016)
|A710f81a5cbcc397fd52fb52fcbeb2df.jpeg|6th Logo (February 2016-)
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===1st (known) Logo (1980)===
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{{YouTube|id=0AoBuPHr9Ho}}
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|mediumblue|blue}} background, we see the text "{{color|#FFD900|'''kcpt'''}} {{color|slateblue|'''kansas city'''}}" displayed eight times in a column. The text is in a lowercase Annonce font with "{{color|#FFD900|'''kcpt'''}}" in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} and "{{color|slateblue|'''kansas city'''}}" in {{color|slateblue|light blue}}. The fourth "{{color|#FFD900|'''kcpt'''}} {{color|slateblue|'''kansas city'''}}" disappears to make room for the word "{{color|salmon|'''PRESENTS'''}}" (in all caps), which slowly slides in from the right until it faces the center.
'''Visuals:''' Over a {{color|mediumblue|blue}} background, the logo starts with the text "'''{{color|gold|kcpt}} {{color|slateblue|kansas city}}'''" in a lowercase Annonce font displayed eight times in a column. The fourth "{{color|gold|'''kcpt'''}} {{color|slateblue|'''kansas city'''}}" disappears to make room for the word "{{color|salmon|'''PRESENTS'''}}" in all caps, which slowly slides in from the right until it faces the center.


'''Technique:''' Primitive computer animation.
'''Technique:''' Primitive computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A classic rock tune, which might be the opening of the program.
'''Audio:''' A classic rock tune, which might be the opening of the program.


'''Availability:''' Was spotted at the beginning of a local program from 1980 called ''Songwriters Showcase''. Check old recordings for this logo.
'''Availability:''' Was spotted at the beginning of a local program from 1980 called ''Songwriters Showcase''.


=== 2nd Logo (January 1, 1984-1985) ===
===2nd Logo (January 1, 1984-1985)===
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} background with a white grid on it, we see the shiny text:
'''Visuals:''' On a blue background with a white grid on it is the shiny text:


<center>{{Big|{{color|gold|'''KCPT/19<br>Kansas City'''}}}}</center>
<center>{{Big|{{color|gold|'''KCPT/19<br>Kansas City'''}}}}</center>
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'''Technique:''' Simple animation.
'''Technique:''' Simple animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. Seen on a few episodes of ''Kansas City Illustrated'' available on the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
'''Availability:''' Seen on a few episodes of ''Kansas City Illustrated'' available on the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.


=== 3rd Logo (1992-2000s) ===
===3rd Logo (1992-2002)===
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'''Logo:'''


'''Visuals:'''
*Opening: We see the KCPT logo (the "C" is embossed) with "PUBLIC TELEVISION 19" underneath. Below that is the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''presents'''''}}" in an italic Times New Roman font.
* Opening: There is the KCPT logo (the "C" is embossed) with "PUBLIC TELEVISION 19" underneath. Below that is the word "{{Font|Serif|'''''presents'''''}}" in a Times New Roman font.
*Closing: We see the text "A Production of" with the KCPT logo below the text and "Kansas City" below the logo. At the bottom is a copyright disclaimer.
* Closing: There is the text "A Production of" with the KCPT logo below the text and "Kansas City" below the logo. At the bottom is a copyright disclaimer.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still 2D graphic.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None for the opening version, but the closing version has the end credits music played over it.
'''Audio:''' None for the opening version, but the closing version has the end credits music played over it.


'''Availability:''' Seen at the beginning and end of KCPT produced programs from that period, such as ''Kansas City Week in Review'' and ''Ruckus''. Also seen on the hard-to-find local produced documentaries ''Remember Me'' and ''Whizzo, Ol' Gus, and Me'', both of which were released on VHS.
'''Availability:''' Seen at the beginning and end of KCPT programs from the time period, such as ''Kansas City Week in Review'' and ''Ruckus''. Also seen on the hard-to-find local produced documentaries ''Remember Me'' and ''Whizzo, Ol' Gus, and Me'', both of which were released on VHS.


=== 4th Logo (2002-2011) ===
===4th Logo (2002-September 2011)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the KCPT logo with "KANSAS CITY" below that. A second later, neon outlines of the KCPT letters zoom out one-by-one from the base of each letter and blur out of focus.
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'''Visuals:''' Over a black background, the logo starts with the KCPT logo with "KANSAS CITY" below that. A second later, neon outlines of the KCPT letters zoom out one-by-one from the base of each letter and blur out of focus.


'''Technique:''' Simple animation.
'''Technique:''' Simple animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen at the beginning of KCPT produced programs from that period.
'''Availability:''' Seen at the beginning of KCPT programs from the time period.{{AvailabilityExamples}}


=== 5th Logo (2011-2016) ===
===5th Logo (September 2011-February 2016)===
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'''Logo:''' On a background of a {{color|mediumvioletred|magenta}}/{{color|orange}} color mesh and {{color|blue}}/{{color|deeppink|pink}} clouds blended together, we see a CGI rendering of various buildings in Kansas City. This includes the Bartle Hall rooftop structure, the Power & Light building, plus the Sprint Center among others. A bunch of {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} lines forming a grid appear below the buildings (to represent Kansas City's intersecting downtown streets). We then zoom out to reveal each letter of the KCPT logo rotating one-by-one in unison (along with the PBS "P-Head" on the right in a chrome black circle). Right above that, each letter of the text "A PRODUCTION OF" quickly appear one-by-one in a black Bank Gothic font with a {{color|gold}} shine.

'''Visuals:''' On a background of a magenta/orange color mesh and blue/pink clouds blended together, there is a CGI rendering of various buildings in Kansas City. This includes the Bartle Hall rooftop structure, the Power & Light building, plus the Sprint Center among others. A bunch of yellow lines forming a grid appear below the buildings (to represent Kansas City's intersecting downtown streets). The screen then zooms out to reveal each letter of the KCPT logo rotating one-by-one in unison (along with the PBS "P-Head" on the right in a chrome black circle). Right above that, each letter of the text "A PRODUCTION OF" quickly appears one-by-one in a black Bank Gothic font with a gold shine.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A three-note acoustic guitar sounder.
'''Audio:''' A three-note acoustic guitar sounder.


'''Availability:''' Was seen at the beginning of ''The Local Show'', available on KCPT's YouTube channel.
'''Availability:''' It was seen at the beginning of ''The Local Show'', available on KCPT's YouTube channel.


=== 6th Logo (2016-) ===
===6th Logo (February 2016-)===
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'''Technique:''' Unknown
'''Visuals:''' Unknown.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Unknown
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.

'''Audio:''' None.

'''Availability:''' It can be seen at the beginning of ''The Local Show'', available on KCPT's YouTube channel.


'''Availability:''' Current. It can be seen at the beginning of ''The Local Show'', available on KCPT's YouTube channel.
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Latest revision as of 20:17, 12 August 2024




Background

KCPT (abbreviated "Kansas City Public Television") is a PBS affiliate located in Kansas City, Missouri. It went on the air on March 29, 1961 as KCSD, and became KCPT in 1972.



1st (known) Logo (1980)


Visuals: Over a blue background, the logo starts with the text "kcpt kansas city" in a lowercase Annonce font displayed eight times in a column. The fourth "kcpt kansas city" disappears to make room for the word "PRESENTS" in all caps, which slowly slides in from the right until it faces the center.

Technique: Primitive computer animation.

Audio: A classic rock tune, which might be the opening of the program.

Availability: Was spotted at the beginning of a local program from 1980 called Songwriters Showcase.

2nd Logo (January 1, 1984-1985)


Visuals: On a blue background with a white grid on it is the shiny text:

KCPT/19
Kansas City

in the center. The outlined word "PRESENTS" fades in shortly after.

Technique: Simple animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on a few episodes of Kansas City Illustrated available on the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.

3rd Logo (1992-2002)

Visuals:

  • Opening: There is the KCPT logo (the "C" is embossed) with "PUBLIC TELEVISION 19" underneath. Below that is the word "presents" in a Times New Roman font.
  • Closing: There is the text "A Production of" with the KCPT logo below the text and "Kansas City" below the logo. At the bottom is a copyright disclaimer.

Technique: A still 2D graphic.

Audio: None for the opening version, but the closing version has the end credits music played over it.

Availability: Seen at the beginning and end of KCPT programs from the time period, such as Kansas City Week in Review and Ruckus. Also seen on the hard-to-find local produced documentaries Remember Me and Whizzo, Ol' Gus, and Me, both of which were released on VHS.

4th Logo (2002-September 2011)

Visuals: Over a black background, the logo starts with the KCPT logo with "KANSAS CITY" below that. A second later, neon outlines of the KCPT letters zoom out one-by-one from the base of each letter and blur out of focus.

Technique: Simple animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen at the beginning of KCPT programs from the time period. [Examples?]

5th Logo (September 2011-February 2016)


Visuals: On a background of a magenta/orange color mesh and blue/pink clouds blended together, there is a CGI rendering of various buildings in Kansas City. This includes the Bartle Hall rooftop structure, the Power & Light building, plus the Sprint Center among others. A bunch of yellow lines forming a grid appear below the buildings (to represent Kansas City's intersecting downtown streets). The screen then zooms out to reveal each letter of the KCPT logo rotating one-by-one in unison (along with the PBS "P-Head" on the right in a chrome black circle). Right above that, each letter of the text "A PRODUCTION OF" quickly appears one-by-one in a black Bank Gothic font with a gold shine.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A three-note acoustic guitar sounder.

Availability: It was seen at the beginning of The Local Show, available on KCPT's YouTube channel.

6th Logo (February 2016-)


Visuals: Unknown.

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: It can be seen at the beginning of The Local Show, available on KCPT's YouTube channel.

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