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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 (which must be the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York City, New York) 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''.
-'''Legacy:''' 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.
-'''Legacy:''' 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]]