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'''Nicknames:''' "W", "The Big W", "The Original Big W" |
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'''Logo:''' Chryoned over the series' end credits, we see the text "Produced by WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY" (in Group W's corporate font) with the abstract Westinghouse "'''W'''" logo, consisting of two slanted wedges and a small triangle, positioned either above or below the company name after 1967. |
'''Logo:''' Chryoned over the series' end credits, we see the text "Produced by WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY" (in Group W's corporate font) with the abstract Westinghouse "'''W'''" logo, consisting of two slanted wedges and a small triangle, positioned either above or below the company name after 1967. |
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* The standard Group W print logo was used as an in-credit ID on programs such as ''The Steve Allen Show'', ''The David Frost Show'', and ''The Mike Douglas Show.'' |
* The standard Group W print logo was used as an in-credit ID on programs such as ''The Steve Allen Show'', ''The David Frost Show'', and ''The Mike Douglas Show.'' |
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* It is retained on [[Rhino Home Video]]'s VHS set of the run of November 1971 ''Mike Douglas Show'' episodes co-hosted by John Lennon. |
* It is retained on [[Rhino Home Video]]'s VHS set of the run of November 1971 ''Mike Douglas Show'' episodes co-hosted by John Lennon. |
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===2nd Logo (September 8, 1980-1984)=== |
===2nd Logo (September 8, 1980-1984)=== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "W II", "Red W", "The Zooming W" |
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'''Logo:''' On a plain black background, we see the abstract "{{color|red|'''W'''}}" from the previous logo in {{color|red}} zooming in, similar to [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]' "The Big W" logo from the 1970s. As the logo stops into its place, the text "{{color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" (in the Group W font and in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}) appears underneath the logo with the Westinghouse Broadcasting byline below the text in a white Impact font. |
'''Logo:''' On a plain black background, we see the abstract "{{color|red|'''W'''}}" from the previous logo in {{color|red}} zooming in, similar to [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]' "The Big W" logo from the 1970s. As the logo stops into its place, the text "{{color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" (in the Group W font and in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}) appears underneath the logo with the Westinghouse Broadcasting byline below the text in a white Impact font. |
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* A still version also appeared on the first season of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' (syndicated by Group W in the U.S.). |
* A still version also appeared on the first season of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' (syndicated by Group W in the U.S.). |
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* The in-credit version was last seen on ''The John Davidson Show'' (which replaced ''The Mike Douglas Show'', Group W's syndicator). |
* The in-credit version was last seen on ''The John Davidson Show'' (which replaced ''The Mike Douglas Show'', Group W's syndicator). |
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===3rd Logo (1983-1987)=== |
===3rd Logo (1983-1987)=== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "W III", "Red W II", "The Grids", "The Shining W", "The Flashing W" |
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, three rows of about 20 {{color|steelblue|blue-silver}} lasers come from the top, left, and right sides of the screen, meeting in the center to form the {{color|red}} abstract "{{color|red|'''W'''}}" , which now sparkles and shines. The words "{{color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} fade in underneath. |
'''Logo:''' On a black background, three rows of about 20 {{color|steelblue|blue-silver}} lasers come from the top, left, and right sides of the screen, meeting in the center to form the {{color|red}} abstract "{{color|red|'''W'''}}" , which now sparkles and shines. The words "{{color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} fade in underneath. |
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* It was last seen on a [[Netflix Originals|Netflix]] print of the TV movie ''Lost In London'', followed by the [[Fries Entertainment|Fries Distribution Company]] logo. |
* It was last seen on a [[Netflix Originals|Netflix]] print of the TV movie ''Lost In London'', followed by the [[Fries Entertainment|Fries Distribution Company]] logo. |
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* Reruns of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' on the USA Network in the late 1980s also had this logo (in both silent and short versions). |
* Reruns of ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' on the USA Network in the late 1980s also had this logo (in both silent and short versions). |
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'''Legacy:''' This logo features some exceptional visuals for the mid-late '80s, when compared to a lot of its contemporaries. |
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===4th Logo (September 14, 1987-November 16, 1991)=== |
===4th Logo (September 14, 1987-November 16, 1991)=== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "W IV", "Red W III", "Laser Lights", "The Glowing W", The Laser W" |
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, we see {{color|orangered|red-orange}} laser lights shooting towards a {{color|blue}} rectangle with rounded corners, forming a {{color|orangered|red-orange}} "{{color|orangered|'''W'''}}" out of it. As the rectangle zooms up and swings around towards the camera, it zooms up out of view, and the "{{color|orangered|'''W'''}}" is fully revealed, shining a bit and glowing in {{color|red}}. The text "{{color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}", again in the Group W font and in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}, fades in below. |
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} background, we see {{color|orangered|red-orange}} laser lights shooting towards a {{color|blue}} rectangle with rounded corners, forming a {{color|orangered|red-orange}} "{{color|orangered|'''W'''}}" out of it. As the rectangle zooms up and swings around towards the camera, it zooms up out of view, and the "{{color|orangered|'''W'''}}" is fully revealed, shining a bit and glowing in {{color|red}}. The text "{{color|#FFD900|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}", again in the Group W font and in {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}, fades in below. |
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* It's also seen on the first five seasons of ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', and is intact on the DVD boxsets. |
* It's also seen on the first five seasons of ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', and is intact on the DVD boxsets. |
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* The distribution variant can be found on the first two seasons of ''Bob Vila's Home Again'', which are available for viewing on YouTube. |
* The distribution variant can be found on the first two seasons of ''Bob Vila's Home Again'', which are available for viewing on YouTube. |
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'''Legacy:''' Another fine '80s logo from Group W for its excellent animation that still holds up well today. This is also nostalgic, especially for those who grew up with ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''. |
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===5th Logo (September 12, 1992-November 4, 1995)=== |
===5th Logo (September 12, 1992-November 4, 1995)=== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "W V", "Red W IV", "CGI W", "Turning W", "CGI Red-Orange W" |
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see CGI {{color|crimson|crimson}} wedges flipping into place and forming the abstract {{color|red}} "{{color|red|'''W'''}}" logo. The text "{{color|goldenrod|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}", in a dull {{color|goldenrod|yellow}} color and a plain sans serif font, fades in below. |
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see CGI {{color|crimson|crimson}} wedges flipping into place and forming the abstract {{color|red}} "{{color|red|'''W'''}}" logo. The text "{{color|goldenrod|'''GROUP W PRODUCTIONS'''}}", in a dull {{color|goldenrod|yellow}} color and a plain sans serif font, fades in below. |
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* ''Dinobabies'' had this logo too, and it was retained on both UK video releases, and when released for Video Buddy (an interactive VHS system released in the late 90s). |
* ''Dinobabies'' had this logo too, and it was retained on both UK video releases, and when released for Video Buddy (an interactive VHS system released in the late 90s). |
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* However, Fox Family (now Freeform)'s prints plastered WBI with [[The Program Exchange]] instead. |
* However, Fox Family (now Freeform)'s prints plastered WBI with [[The Program Exchange]] instead. |
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'''Legacy:''' It's a great way to end the company on with some solid '90s CGI. It's also remembered for those who watched ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' during this time. |
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Group W, also known as Westinghouse Broadcasting, was a division of Westinghouse Electric Company, which named after its founder, George Westinghouse. Westinghouse Broadcasting was established in 1920 with the introduction of the world's first commercially licensed radio station, KDKA Pittsburgh. This company did not have a standard animated logo until 1980. In 1995, Group W Productions was renamed and reincorporated as "Eyemark Entertainment" after the merger between CBS and Westinghouse.
Logo: Chryoned over the series' end credits, we see the text "Produced by WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY" (in Group W's corporate font) with the abstract Westinghouse "W" logo, consisting of two slanted wedges and a small triangle, positioned either above or below the company name after 1967.
Variants:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: The ending theme of the show.
Availability: Near extinction.
Logo: On a plain black background, we see the abstract "W" from the previous logo in red zooming in, similar to Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Big W" logo from the 1970s. As the logo stops into its place, the text "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS" (in the Group W font and in yellow) appears underneath the logo with the Westinghouse Broadcasting byline below the text in a white Impact font.
Bylines:
FX/SFX: The "W" zooming in.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Extinct.
Logo: On a black background, three rows of about 20 blue-silver lasers come from the top, left, and right sides of the screen, meeting in the center to form the red abstract "W" , which now sparkles and shines. The words "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS" in yellow fade in underneath.
Variants:
FX/SFX: The scanning lines, and the shimmering W. The animation was produced by Calico.
Music/Sounds: A low 9-note synth tune.
Music/Sounds Variants:
Availability: Ultra rare, bordering on near extinction.
Logo: On a blue background, we see red-orange laser lights shooting towards a blue rectangle with rounded corners, forming a red-orange "W" out of it. As the rectangle zooms up and swings around towards the camera, it zooms up out of view, and the "W" is fully revealed, shining a bit and glowing in red. The text "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS", again in the Group W font and in yellow, fades in below.
Variants:
FX/SFX: The lasers drawing the "W". Like the last logo, the animation was produced by Calico.
Music/Sounds: A fast-paced warbling synth tune ending in a single synth horn note.
Music/Sounds Variants:
Availability: Rare.
Logo: On a black background, we see CGI crimson wedges flipping into place and forming the abstract red "W" logo. The text "GROUP W PRODUCTIONS", in a dull yellow color and a plain sans serif font, fades in below.
Variants:
FX/SFX: The merging wedges.
Music/Sounds: There are two musical versions used interchangeably: A three-note ascending chime tune or a dramatic orchestral/synth theme.
Music/Sounds Variants:
Availability: Extremely rare.
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