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Background

This is the production company of television creator, writer and producer Michael Jacobs, whose work has appeared on Broadway, Off Broadway, television and film. The company was founded in 1978, but had no logo until nearly a decade later. Previously, Jacobs had a development deal with TriStar Pictures for a development of a comedy project on NBC, a pact that lasted up until 1989, when the company had reached a film and television producing deal with The Walt Disney Company.

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1st Logo (September 20, 1987-September 28, 1991)	2nd Logo (May 3-24, 1991)	3rd Logo (September 18-October 16, 1991)	4th Logo (October 2, 1991-January 20, 2017)

1st Logo (September 20, 1987-September 28, 1991)

Visuals: On a blue gradient background are the letters "MJP" in a gothic-like font. Then, Michael Jacobs' signature writes to the right of the name. After that, the word "PRODUCTIONS" appears below. The background suddenly changes as the signature writes itself.

Variant: On Dinosaurs, the logo is still and "and" can be seen below.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: A nine-note jazzy theme composed by Max Carl. Otherwise, none.

Audio Variants:

On Singer & Sons, the first episode of The Torkelsons, and the pilot of My Two Dads, the end theme plays over it.
On episodes 2 and 3 of My Two Dads, the last few notes of the show's theme song are heard.
On episodes 4-12 of My Two Dads, it's a four-note flute theme, based on the show's theme song.
A high tone variant of the jazzy theme exists, as well as a rearranged version.
On episode 2 of The Torkelsons, a eight-note synth theme (with three drum notes respectively on the 1st, 4th and 6th notes of the synth theme) is used.

Availability:

Seen on My Two Dads and Singer & Sons. It is also intact on the DVD's of the former.
It is also intact on the DVD releases of the former program.
It is also seen on the first two episodes of The Torkelsons.
It was also seen on the pilot of Dinosaurs called "The Mighty Megalosaurus" during its original airing on ABC.
- However, international and home video prints plaster it with the next logo instead.

2nd Logo (May 3-24, 1991)

Visuals: On a gray marble background are the words "Michael Jacobs" in a Rage Italic font with "PRODUCTIONS" in a tall font below it.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The end theme of the show.

Availability: Appears on episodes 2-5 from the first season of Dinosaurs during its original airing on ABC, and on all season 1 reruns and international releases.

3rd Logo (September 18-October 16, 1991)

Visuals: Over a blue-black gradient paper background is "Michael Jacobs" in a handwritten font, with a pencil reading "Productions" on it, going through the hook of the "J". There are doodles of a person smoking a pipe, a 3D object, and script-like text reading "Act ONE FADE IN" and "A FAMILY, A kitchen table, Something happens...". The text "CALL PATTI" is seen stacked outside of the paper. Then, the word "help!" writes itself in the bottom-right corner.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The end theme of the show.

Availability: Seen on season 2 episodes 1, 2 and 5 of Dinosaurs.

4th Logo (October 2, 1991-January 20, 2017)

Visuals: Over a gray gradient background is the text "Michael Jacobs PRODUCTIONS", with a red line sandwiched between the words. The entire name shines, making it brighter.

Variants:

On earlier usages of the logo, it is still.
Starting with Girl Meets World, the logo was remastered for HD. The difference is that the logo is slightly brighter compared to the original, and the drop shadows are also less noticeable.

Technique: 2D shining effects.

Audio: A calm nine-note guitar theme with strings (which trails off into the It's a Laugh Productions logo on Girl Meets World), composed by Ray Colcord.

Audio Variant: Otherwise, the closing theme of the show, none, or a generic network theme starting in 1998.

Audio Variant:

On one episode of Dinosaurs, a six-note theme plays.
On Lost at Home, a re-arranged version of the last five notes of the guitar theme plays.
On the Girl Meets World episodes "Girl Meets World of Terror" and "Girl Meets World of Terror 3", the theme is slightly sped up and in a Halloween-eerie style with it playing faster on the latter episode.
On the Girl Meets World episode "Girl Meets the New World", the entire theme is replaced with Dewey (portrayed by Cooper J. Friedman in the show), a character from earlier in the episode singing the riff acapella with "doy"s (how he pronounced his own name).

Availability:

First seen on Dinosaurs (starting with season 2 in episodes 3 and 4, then officially from said season starting with episode 6), and also appears on Boy Meets World, The Torkelsons [retitled Almost Home in its second season] (starting with episode 3), Misery Loves Company, Maybe This Time, You Wish, Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane [retitled Zoe... for its second season], and Lost at Home.
This logo was revived on Girl Meets World (a sequel series to Boy Meets World) on Disney Channel, and would be used until the show's series finale.

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-=== Background ===
+===Background===
-This is the production company of television creator, writer and producer '''Michael Jacobs''', whose work has appeared on Broadway, Off Broadway, television and film. The company was founded in 1978, but had no logo until nearly a decade later. Previously, Jacobs had a development deal with [[TriStar Pictures]] for a development of a comedy project on NBC, a pact that lasted up until 1989, when the company had reached a film and television producing deal with [[Walt Disney Pictures|The Walt Disney Company]].
+This is the production company of television creator, writer and producer '''Michael Jacobs''', whose work has appeared on Broadway, Off Broadway, television and film. The company was founded in 1978, but had no logo until nearly a decade later. Previously, Jacobs had a development deal with [[TriStar Pictures]] for a development of a comedy project on NBC, a pact that lasted up until 1989, when the company had reached a film and television producing deal with [[The Walt Disney Company]].
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+|Michael_Jacobs_Productions_(2nd_Logo).png|2nd Logo (May 3-24, 1991)
 |Michael_Jacobs_Productions_(3rd_Logo).png|3rd Logo (September 18-October 16, 1991)
 |Michael_Jacobs_Productions_(1993).png|4th Logo (October 2, 1991-January 20, 2017)
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-=== 1st Logo (September 20, 1987-September 28, 1991) ===
+===1st Logo (September 20, 1987-September 28, 1991)===
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-'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}} gradient background, we see the letters "{{color|silver|MJP}}" in a Gothic-like font. Then, Michael Jacobs' signature writes to the right of the name. After that, the word "{{color|silver|PRODUCTIONS}}" appears below. The background suddenly changes as the signature writes itself.
+'''Visuals:''' On a blue gradient background are the letters "{{color|silver|MJP}}" in a gothic-like font. Then, Michael Jacobs' signature writes to the right of the name. After that, the word "{{color|silver|PRODUCTIONS}}" appears below. The background suddenly changes as the signature writes itself.
+'''Variant:''' On <u>''Dinosaurs''</u>, the logo is still and "'''and'''" can be seen below.
-'''Technique:''' The writing and the background changing.
+'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' A four-note flute theme, based on the ''My Two Dads'' theme song. This was later changed to a jazzy theme composed by Max Carl, starting with the episode "Joey's Mother-in-Law".
+'''Audio:''' A nine-note jazzy theme composed by Max Carl. Otherwise, none.
-'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
-* On ''Singer & Sons'', and the pilot to ''My Two Dads'', the end theme plays over it.
+'''Audio Variants:'''
-* On episodes 2 and 3 of ''My Two Dads'', the last few notes of the show's theme song is heard.
+* On <u>''Singer & Sons''</u>, <u>the first episode of ''The Torkelsons''</u>, and <u>the pilot of ''My Two Dads''</u>, the end theme plays over it.
-* A silent version exists.
+* On <u>episodes 2 and 3 of ''My Two Dads''</u>, the last few notes of the show's theme song are heard.
-* There is also a high-toned version of the jazzy theme, as well as a rearranged version.
+* On <u>episodes 4-12 of ''My Two Dads''</u>, it's a four-note flute theme, based on the show's theme song.
+* A high tone variant of the jazzy theme exists, as well as a rearranged version.
+* On <u>episode 2 of ''The Torkelsons''</u>, a eight-note synth theme (with three drum notes respectively on the 1st, 4th and 6th notes of the synth theme) is used.
 '''Availability:'''
-* Seen on ''My Two Dads'' and the short-lived show ''Singer & Sons''.
+* Seen on ''My Two Dads'' and ''Singer & Sons''. It is also intact on the DVD's of the former.
-* It is also intact on the DVDs of the former program.
+* It is also intact on the DVD releases of the former program.
-* Also seen on the first two episodes of the short-lived show ''The Torkelsons''.
+* It is also seen on the first two episodes of ''The Torkelsons''.
-* It might have also been seen on season 1 of "Dinosaurs" during its original airing on ABC.
+* It was also seen on the pilot of ''Dinosaurs'' called "The Mighty Megalosaurus" during its original airing on ABC.
+** However, international and home video prints plaster it with the next logo instead.
-=== 2nd Logo (April 26-May 24, 1991) ===
+===2nd Logo (May 3-24, 1991)===
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-File:Michael Jacobs Productions (2nd Logo).png
+Michael Jacobs Productions (2nd Logo).png
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+{{YouTube|id=VomnNEmIFZo}}
-'''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}} marble background, we see the words "{{color|gold|Michael Jacobs}}" in a script font with "{{color|silver|PRODUCTIONS}}" in a tall font below it.
+'''Visuals:''' On a gray marble background are the words "{{color|gold|Michael Jacobs}}" in a Rage Italic font with "{{color|silver|PRODUCTIONS}}" in a tall font below it.
-'''Technique:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show.
+'''Audio:''' The end theme of the show.
-'''Availability:''' Seen on the first season of ''Dinosaurs'' during reruns and international releases.
+'''Availability:''' Appears on episodes 2-5 from the first season of ''Dinosaurs'' during its original airing on ABC, and on all season 1 reruns and international releases.
+===3rd Logo (September 18-October 16, 1991)===
-'''Legacy:''' This can be seen as a precursor to the 4th logo.
-=== 3rd Logo (September 18-October 16, 1991) ===
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+{{YouTube|id=lsfvkI8usk0}}
-'''Logo:''' On a {{color|blue}}-black gradient paper background, we see "Michael Jacobs" in a written font, with a pencil reading "Productions" on it, going through the hook of the "J". There are doodles of a person smoking a pipe, a 3D object, and script-like text reading "Act ONE FADE IN" and "{{color|salmon|A FAMILY, A kitchen table, Something happens...}}". The text "{{color|pink|CALL PATTI}}" is seen stacked outside of the paper. Then, the word "{{color|pink|help!}}" writes itself in the bottom-right corner.
+'''Visuals:''' Over a blue-black gradient paper background is "Michael Jacobs" in a handwritten font, with a pencil reading "Productions" on it, going through the hook of the "J". There are doodles of a person smoking a pipe, a 3D object, and script-like text reading "Act ONE FADE IN" and "{{color|salmon|A FAMILY, A kitchen table, Something happens...}}". The text "{{color|hotpink|CALL PATTI}}" is seen stacked outside of the paper. Then, the word "{{color|hotpink|help!}}" writes itself in the bottom-right corner.
-'''Technique:''' Just the word "help!" writing in.
+'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show.
+'''Audio:''' The end theme of the show.
-'''Availability:'''
+'''Availability:''' Seen on season 2 episodes 1, 2 and 5 of ''Dinosaurs''.
-* Seen on season 2 episodes 1, 2 and 5 of ''Dinosaurs''.
-* It wasn't used on the remainder of the season two episodes and has the next logo instead.
 ===4th Logo (October 2, 1991-January 20, 2017)===
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+{{YouTube|id=mD0n2X0E794|id2=en91rtlv8hs|id3=zbZY4zUWw-g|id4=zRUUAkQum-c|id5=eFbsAQZs8c4|id6=uOLNCmu38GM|id7=kVPqY2eVuCE|id8=Q7j5IjgJ0ZU|id9=9j0-RqTmQHY|id10=8ufqaasy10k}}
-'''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}} gradient background, we see the text "{{color|blue|{{Font|Times New Roman|Michael Jacobs}}}} PRODUCTIONS", with a {{color|red}} line sandwiched between the words. The entire name shines, making it brighter.
+'''Visuals:''' Over a gray gradient background is the text "{{color|blue|{{Font|Times New Roman|Michael Jacobs}}}} PRODUCTIONS", with a red line sandwiched between the words. The entire name shines, making it brighter.
 '''Variants:'''
+* On earlier usages of the logo, it is still.
-* Sometimes, the text doesn't shine.
-* Starting with ''Girl Meets World'', the logo was remastered for high-definition. It is slightly lighter than the original version, with the drop shadows being less noticeable.
+* Starting with <u>''Girl Meets World''</u>, the logo was remastered for HD. The difference is that the logo is slightly brighter compared to the original, and the drop shadows are also less noticeable.
-'''Technique:''' The shining.
+'''Technique:''' 2D shining effects.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' A short guitar theme (which trails off into the [[It's a Laugh Productions]] logo on ''Girl Meets World''). ABC airings used a generic theme starting in 1998.
+'''Audio:''' A calm nine-note guitar theme with strings (which trails off into the [[It's a Laugh Productions]] logo on ''Girl Meets World''), composed by Ray Colcord.
+'''Audio Variant:''' Otherwise, the closing theme of the show, none, or a generic network theme starting in 1998.
-'''Music/Sounds Variant:'''
-* On some shows, the closing theme plays over.
-* On the ''Girl Meets World'' episode "Girl Meets World of Terror", the theme is slightly sped up and in a Halloween-eerie style.
-* On the ''Girl Meets World'' episode "Girl Meets the New World", the entire theme is replaced with Dewey, a character from earlier in the episode singing the riff acapella with "doy"s (how he pronounced his own name).
-'''Availability:''' Common.
+'''Audio Variant:'''
+* On <u>one episode of ''Dinosaurs''</u>, a six-note theme plays.
-* First seen on ''Dinosaurs'' starting with season 2, episode 3, and also appears on ''Boy Meets World'', ''The Torkelsons'' starting with episode 3 (which was retitled ''Almost Home'' in its second season), ''Misery Loves Company'', ''Maybe This Time'', ''You Wish'', ''Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane'' (which was retitled ''Zoe...'' for its second season), and ''Lost at Home''.
+* On <u>''Lost at Home''</u>, a re-arranged version of the last five notes of the guitar theme plays.
-* This was also revived on ''Girl Meets World'', a sequel series to ''Boy Meets World'' which aired on Disney Channel from 2014-2017.
+* On <u>the ''Girl Meets World'' episodes "Girl Meets World of Terror" and "Girl Meets World of Terror 3"</u>, the theme is slightly sped up and in a Halloween-eerie style with it playing faster on the latter episode.
+* On <u>the ''Girl Meets World'' episode "Girl Meets the New World"</u>, the entire theme is replaced with Dewey (portrayed by Cooper J. Friedman in the show), a character from earlier in the episode singing the riff acapella with "doy"s (how he pronounced his own name).
+'''Availability:'''
+* First seen on ''Dinosaurs'' (starting with season 2 in episodes 3 and 4, then officially from said season starting with episode 6), and also appears on ''Boy Meets World'', ''The Torkelsons'' [retitled ''Almost Home'' in its second season] (starting with episode 3), ''Misery Loves Company'', ''Maybe This Time'', ''You Wish'', ''Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane'' [retitled ''Zoe...'' for its second season], and ''Lost at Home''.
+* This logo was revived on ''Girl Meets World'' (a sequel series to ''Boy Meets World'') on Disney Channel, and would be used until the show's series finale.
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+[[Category:Logos with music by Ray Colcord]]
+[[Category:English-language logos]]