MovieVision (Warning Screen)

Bumper (1982-1983)

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Visuals: On a yellow background, a large red "WARNING" flashes over a blue line, and the following black text scrolls in, pausing when certain lines reach the top:

If you are receiving MovieVision and not a MovieVision subscriber you may be in violation of the Federal Communications Act,Sect. 605 and may be prosecuted. A crew is canvassing the Sacto area street by street for illegal installations. Those found will be billed for receiving our programming, those who do not pay will be subject to a suit for monetary damages. We have successfully prosecuted these cases in Federal Court and intend to continue. Sellers of pirate equipment also have been sued and they have been ordered by the courts to cease and desist from selling this illegal equipment. Dont let these sellers deceive you. You are breaking the law if you are receiving MovieVision but are not paying a monthly subscription fee for programming received.

Technique: Chyron animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen before the start of some movies during this period.