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Background

This is a vanity card started in 1981 by Jeff Margolis.

1st Logo (1983)

Logo: Superimposed in the end credits, we see the text "JMP" flipped vertically. Then the text "JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS" slides in from the right side of the letters.

Technique: Computer animation.

Music/Sounds: The end theme of the special.

Availability: Rare. Seen on Perry Como's Christmas in New York.

2nd Logo (1984)

Logo: Superimposed in the screen, we see the letters "J", "M" and "P" sliding in. The text "EFF", "ARGOLIS" and "RODUCTIONS" wipes in from the right side of the letters. The copyright notice is shown below the logo.

Technique: Computer animation.

Music/Sounds: The end theme of the special.

Availability: Rare. Seen on Perry Como's Christmas in England.

3rd Logo (1988-1990)

Logo: On a black background, we see red and white lines. Two red theater-like objects slide in from the right and left, and then the text "JEFF", "MARGOLIS" and "PRODUCTIONS" flash in from the side of the objects.

Variants:

Sometimes, a copyright date is shown below the logo.
Sometimes, the logo is shortened.

Technique: Computer animation.

Music/Sounds: An ascending synth, followed by three synth notes that echoes with a choir and a drumbeat. Sometimes, the end theme plays over.

Availability: Rare. Seen on Julie and Carol: Together Again and An Evening with Bette, Cher, Goldie, Meryl, Olivia, Lily and Robin.

4th Logo (1991-1995)

Logo: On a black background, we see six thick triangles resembling the big triangle as the golden colored with metallic outlined "J" with two triangles zooms out and places behind the triangle. The red upside down triangle drops down between two golden triangles making the letter "M" as the words fade in "JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS".

Technique: Computer animation.

Music/Sounds: A synth pin followed by a synth drone combined with synth brass.

Availability: Seen on the short lived TV series Oscar's Greatest Moments. Might appear on other shows as well.

5th Logo (1995-1996)

Logo: On a gray marble background, with searchlights moving, we zoom out to reveal triangle like shapes that resemble a "M" with metal letters "J" and "P" that zooms out closer to the triangle shapes. The text "JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS" spreads in below the logo.

Technique: Computer animation.

Music/Sounds: The end theme of the show.

Availability: Rare. Seen on several specials, like the 1996 Miss America pageant.

6th Logo (1996-1998)

Logo: On a night sky, we see the 3D gold letters "JMP" zooms out and spreads in the center, as a star shines above the letter. Then the golden text "JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS" fades in below the logo. There is a blue sky with black mountains down below the logo.

Technique: CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: The end theme of the show.

Availability: Rare. Seen on several specials, like the 1997 and 1998 Miss America pageants.

7th Logo (1998-January 18, 2014)

Logo: On a black background, we see the "J" and "P" with the square with the "M" inside between two letters with "JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS" underneath. The pipes extends as they and the logo tilt.

Technique: CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: None or the closing theme of the show. CBS, ABC and NBC airings used a generic theme.

Availability: Seen on TV shows and specials from him such as the 1999 and 2000 Miss America pageants, the 2003 version of Fame and the 13th-20th Screen Actor Guild award ceremonies. Might appear on other shows as well.

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+{{PageCredits|description=DisneyInternationalFan|captures=Camenati and RSX-798|edits=RSX-798}}
 ===Background===
-This is a vanity card started in 1984 by '''Jeff Margolis'''.
+This is a vanity card started in 1981 by '''Jeff Margolis'''.
+===1st Logo (1983)===
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
+Jeff Margolis Productions (1983) (Taken from Perry Como's Christmas in New York).png
+</gallery>
+'''Logo:''' Superimposed in the end credits, we see the text "{{color|red|'''JMP'''}}" flipped vertically. Then the text "'''JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS'''" slides in from the right side of the letters.
+'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
+'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the special.
+'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on ''Perry Como's Christmas in New York''.
-===1st Logo (1987-2000)===
+===2nd Logo (1984)===
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
+Jeff Margolis Productions (1984) (Taken from Perry Como's Christmas in England).png
+</gallery>
+'''Logo:''' Superimposed in the screen, we see the letters "{{color|blue|'''J'''}}", "{{color|blue|'''M'''}}" and "{{color|blue|'''P'''}}" sliding in. The text "'''EFF'''", "'''ARGOLIS'''" and "'''RODUCTIONS'''" wipes in from the right side of the letters. The copyright notice is shown below the logo.
+'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
+'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the special.
+'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on ''Perry Como's Christmas in England''.
+===3rd Logo (1988-1990)===
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
+Jeff Margolis Productions (1989) (Taken from Julie and Carol Together Again).png
+Jeff Margolis Productions (1990) (Taken from An Evening with Bette, Cher, Goldie, Meryl, Olivia, Lily and Robin).png
+</gallery>
+'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see {{color|red}} and white lines. Two {{color|red}} theater-like objects slide in from the right and left, and then the text "JEFF", "MARGOLIS" and "PRODUCTIONS" flash in from the side of the objects.
+'''Variants:'''
+*Sometimes, a copyright date is shown below the logo.
+*Sometimes, the logo is shortened.
+'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
+'''Music/Sounds:''' An ascending synth, followed by three synth notes that echoes with a choir and a drumbeat. Sometimes, the end theme plays over.
+'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on ''Julie and Carol: Together Again'' and ''An Evening with Bette, Cher, Goldie, Meryl, Olivia, Lily and Robin''.
+===4th Logo (1991-1995)===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 Jeff Margolis Productions (1991) (From - VHS release to Oscar's Greatest Moments 1971-1991).png
 </gallery>
 {{YouTube|id=NXdvL0xET5E}}
-'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see six thick triangles resembling the big triangle as the golden colored with metallic outlined "J" with two triangles zooms out and places behind the triangle. The red upside down triangle drops down between two golden triangles making the letter "M" as the words fade in "JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS".
+'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see six thick triangles resembling the big triangle as the golden colored with metallic outlined "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd700,#ffea76,#ffd700,#ffea76,#ffd700,#d7b602,#ffea76,#ffd700); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">'''J'''</span>" with two triangles zooms out and places behind the triangle. The {{color|red}} upside down triangle drops down between two golden triangles making the letter "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffd700,#ffea76,#ffd700,#ffea76,#ffd700,#d7b602,#ffea76,#ffd700); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">'''M'''</span>" as the words fade in "''JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS''".
-'''Technique:''' All of the animation in the logo itself.
+'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
 '''Music/Sounds:''' A synth pin followed by a synth drone combined with synth brass.
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 '''Availability:''' Seen on the short lived TV series Oscar's Greatest Moments. Might appear on other shows as well.
-===2nd Logo (December 4, 1999-January 18, 2014)===
+===5th Logo (1995-1996)===
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
+Jeff Margolis Productions (1995) (Taken from 1996 Miss America Pageant).png
+</gallery>
+'''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}} marble background, with searchlights moving, we zoom out to reveal triangle like shapes that resemble a "'''M'''" with metal letters "<span style="background:linear-gradient(50deg,#aaa9ad,#e5e4e5,#aaa9ad,#e5e4e5,#aaa9ad); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">'''J'''</span>" and "<span style="background:linear-gradient(50deg,#aaa9ad,#e5e4e5,#aaa9ad,#e5e4e5,#aaa9ad); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">'''P'''</span>" that zooms out closer to the triangle shapes. The text "<span style="background:linear-gradient(180deg,#ffa500,#ffca00,#ffd700); -webkit-background-clip:text !important; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">'''JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS'''</span>" spreads in below the logo.
+'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
+'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show.
+'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on several specials, like the 1996 ''Miss America'' pageant.
+===6th Logo (1996-1998)===
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
+Jeff Margolis Productions (1997) (Taken from 1998 Miss America Pageant).png
+</gallery>
+'''Logo:''' On a night sky, we see the 3D gold letters "{{color|gold|'''JMP'''}}" zooms out and spreads in the center, as a star shines above the letter. Then the golden text "{{color|gold|JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS}}" fades in below the logo. There is a {{color|blue}} sky with black mountains down below the logo.
+'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
+'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show.
+'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on several specials, like the 1997 and 1998 ''Miss America'' pageants.
+===7th Logo (1998-January 18, 2014)===
 <gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
 Jeff Margolis Productions (2005) (From - 2005 SAG Awards).png
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 '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the "J" and "P" with the square with the "M" inside between two letters with "JEFF MARGOLIS PRODUCTIONS" underneath. The pipes extends as they and the logo tilt.
-'''Technique:''' The logo and pipes tilting.
+'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the closing theme of the show.
+'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the closing theme of the show. CBS, ABC and NBC airings used a generic theme.
-'''Availability:''' Seen on TV shows and specials from him such as the 13th-20th Screen Actor Guild award ceremonies. Might appear on other shows as well.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on TV shows and specials from him such as the 1999 and 2000 ''Miss America'' pageants, the 2003 version of ''Fame'' and the 13th-20th Screen Actor Guild award ceremonies. Might appear on other shows as well.
 [[Category:American television logos]]