===Background===
'''Nickelodeon''', or simply '''Nick''', is an American cable and satellite network, aimed at children and adolescents aged 2-17, along with a broader family audience through its programprogramming blocks. Launched on December 1st, 1977 by the Warner Cable Communications unit of [[WarnerMedia|Warner Communications]], the network was originally founded as C-3 (thoughtthough branded under the name Pinwheel, named after a children's television show of the same name). The network was later renamed to Nickelodeon on April 1, 1979, after an early 20th century exhibition dedicated to showing projected motion pictures. In 1984, Nickelodeon alongside other channels such as [[MTV]] and [[VH1|VH-1]] were spun off into a separate company known as MTV Networks. In 1985, Warner sold a minority of MTVN to [[Viacom Productions|Viacom]] and Warner acquired American Express' shares in the company. Later that year, Viacom acquired the rest of MTVN's shares from Warner. By this point, Viacom turned Nickelodeon into one of the most successful and popular children's entertainment brands in the world during the 90s to today.
===1st Logo (1984-1992)===
* A still version exists.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Audio:''' Three bouncing noises, followed by a splatting noise. Sometimes, it plays the closing theme of the show or trailer.
* Widescreen and fullscreen variants exist.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation by Trollbäck+Company.
'''Audio:''' Same as the 2009 Nickelodeon Productions logo.
'''Visuals:''' Same as the 2009 [[Nickelodeon Digital]] logo, but it is still, the copyright notice is removed, and "'''''NICKELODEON'''''" is shortened to "'''''NICK'''''".
'''Technique:''' None.A {{SectionMisuse|Technique}}still image.
'''Audio:''' The closing theme to the show.
* On ''Rank the Prank'' and ''Sharkdog'', a 3D version of the Nickelodeon logo is used. The latter had the logo take place on a beach background.
'''Technique:''' Usually nonea still image, but 2D animation for the ''Pinky Malinky'' and ''Glitch Techs'' opening variants.
'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the show or none.
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