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This is the vanity card of Richard Appel, a writer and producer for series such as ''Family Guy'', ''American Dad!'', and ''The Cleveland Show''. |
This is the vanity card of Richard Appel, a writer and producer for series such as ''Family Guy'', ''American Dad!'', and ''The Cleveland Show''. |
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=== 1st Logo (February 4 |
=== 1st Logo (February 4, 2003-2006) === |
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'''Visuals:''' There is a closeup of a {{color|green|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. |
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'''Variant:''' On the pre-broadcast pilot of |
'''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. |
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'''Technique:''' Digital 2D animation. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The merging of the background, the name tilting. On the variant, the background zooming and the name blurring in. |
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'''Audio:''' None or the closing theme. Original NBC airings used a generic theme and a voiceover. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''A.U.S.A''. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''A.U.S.A.'' on NBC and the failed pilot of ''My Ex Life''. |
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'''Legacy:''' Not really well-known as the one below, due to its obscurity. |
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=== 2nd Logo (September 27, 2009-May 19, 2013) === |
=== 2nd Logo (September 27, 2009-May 19, 2013) === |
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'''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. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None. |
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'''Legacy:''' A favorite among fans of the series. It's an interesting concept overall, although the subject matter could scare some people. |
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[[Category:American television logos]] |
[[Category:American television logos]] |
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[[Category:United States]] |
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[[Category:Television logos]] |
[[Category:Television logos]] |
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[[Category:Vanity cards]] |
[[Category:Vanity cards]] |
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[[Category:English-language logos]] |
Latest revision as of 00:42, 22 October 2024
JaydenSilvers
Editions by
SuperMax124 and TheRealMarcel2000
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)
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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.