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Background

This is the vanity card of Richard Appel, a writer and producer for series such as Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show.

1st Logo (February 4, 2003-2006)

Pre-broadcast pilot version

Visuals: There is a closeup of a greenish-gray court background (likely the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York City) merging together into frame, as the company name in a stacked serif font tilts and settles into frame with a shadow behind. As the background quickly merges, it suddenly turns gray.

Variant: On the pre-broadcast pilot of A.U.S.A., a different court background is used as it slowly zooms in, while the name (in a different serif font) blurs in.

Technique: Digital 2D animation.

Audio: None or the closing theme. Original NBC airings used a generic theme and a voiceover.

Availability: Seen on A.U.S.A. on NBC and the failed pilot of My Ex Life.

2nd Logo (September 27, 2009-May 19, 2013)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a spotlight. Inside the spotlight is a detective holding a magnifying glass, with his shadow behind him. Part of his face can be seen except his eyes. On the left, there is the text "PERSONS UNKNOWN" in a bold font, and the text "PRODUCTIONS™" underneath it in a thin font.

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on The Cleveland Show on Fox.

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-=== Background ===
+===Background===
 This is the vanity card of Richard Appel, a writer and producer for series such as ''Family Guy'', ''American Dad!'', and ''The Cleveland Show''.
-=== 1st Logo (February 4-April 1, 2003) ===
+=== 1st Logo (February 4, 2003-2006) ===
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-'''Logo:''' We see a closeup of a {{color|green|greenish}}-{{color|gray}} court background merging together into frame, as the stacked serif text "PERSONS UNKNOWN PRODUCTIONS" tilts and settles into frame with a shadow behind. As the background quickly merges, it suddenly turns {{color|gray}}.
+'''Visuals:''' There is a closeup of a {{color|green|greenish}}-{{color|gray}} court background (likely the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York City) merging together into frame, as the company name in a stacked serif font tilts and settles into frame with a shadow behind. As the background quickly merges, it suddenly turns {{color|gray}}.
-'''Variant:''' On the pre-broadcast pilot of the series, a different court background is used as it slowly zooms in, while the name (in a different serif font) blurs in.
+'''Variant:''' On the pre-broadcast pilot of ''A.U.S.A.'', a different court background is used as it slowly zooms in, while the name (in a different serif font) blurs in.
+'''Technique:''' Digital 2D animation.
-'''FX/SFX:''' The merging of the background, the name tilting. On the variant, the background zooming and the name blurring in.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme. Original NBC airings used a generic theme and a voiceover.
+'''Audio:''' None or the closing theme. Original NBC airings used a generic theme and a voiceover.
-'''Availability:''' Seen on ''A.U.S.A''.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on ''A.U.S.A.'' on NBC and the failed pilot of ''My Ex Life''.
-'''Editor's Note:''' Not really well-known as the one below, due to its obscurity.
 === 2nd Logo (September 27, 2009-May 19, 2013) ===
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-'''Logo:''' On a black background, there is a spotlight. Inside the spotlight is a detective holding a magnifying glass, with his shadow behind him. Part of his face can be seen except his eyes. On the left, there is the text "{{color|darkred|'''PERSONS UNKNOWN'''}}" in a bold font, and the text "{{color|gray|PRODUCTIONS™}}" underneath it in a thin font.
+'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a spotlight. Inside the spotlight is a detective holding a magnifying glass, with his shadow behind him. Part of his face can be seen except his eyes. On the left, there is the text "{{color|darkred|'''PERSONS UNKNOWN'''}}" in a bold font, and the text "{{color|gray|PRODUCTIONS™}}" underneath it in a thin font.
-'''FX/SFX:''' None.
+'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
-'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
+'''Audio:''' None.
-'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Cleveland Show''.
+'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Cleveland Show'' on Fox.
-'''Editor's Note:''' A favorite among fans of the series. It's an interesting concept overall, although the subject matter could scare some people.
 [[Category:American television logos]]
-[[Category:American logos]]
+[[Category:United States]]
 [[Category:Television logos]]
+[[Category:Vanity cards]]