'''Variants:'''
* One version of the logo replaces the {{font color|darkred|red}} background with black. This could've been because of film deterioration, however.
* Other sources have this logo completely out of sync with the sound effects.
* The logo is in B&W on early '70s prints of ''The Andy Griffith Show'', ''Perry Mason'', ''I Love Lucy'', ''The Dick Van Dyke Show'', ''Our Miss Brooks'', ''The Phil Silvers Show'', ''The Twilight Zone'', and ''The Beverly Hillbillies'', among other classic shows. It also appears on a VHS of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' released by Premier Promotions, titled ''The Andy Griffith Show Double Feature Volume 33''.
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color||deepskyblue|sky blue}} (or {{font color|mediumpurple|lavender}}) background, the text "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''A Viacom Presentation'''}}" in a Palatino-like typeface zooms in from the center of the screen at a very fast pace, then stops abruptly (on the filmed variant) when it gets near to the screen. Then, a fancy-cut, {{color||navy|navy blue}} "{{color||navy|'''V'''}}" (a downward trapezoid with a curved line in the near center) zooms in from the center and moves gradually closer and closer to the screen. When it gets to the point where the "'''V'''" takes up nearly the entire screen, the screen suddenly cuts to black or fades to black (depending on the version of the logo), with the "'''V'''" presumably still moving ever closer.
'''Variants:'''
* A network television version that was used from 1978 until 1985 exists, consisting of the black "'''V'''" with the white text "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" underneath, with a {{font color|seagreen|sea green}}/{{font color|darkblue|dark blue}} background.
** Usually, the black "'''V'''" and the name "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" zoom in together and stop smoothly once they reach a huge size.
** Sometimes, the "'''V'''" slides in from the left with "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" sliding in from the right.
* The original version of this logo was filmed, and was used from 1976 until 1985.
* A black & white version of the filmed "'''V'''" was used in the earlier years.
* On the earlier color variant of the filmed version, the "'''V'''" is black, with a {{font color|deepskyblue|light blue}} background. The more common version premiered by 1977.
* Videotaped variants have the words "{{font|Times New Roman|'''A'''}}" and "{{font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" spaced farther apart, and the animation is more smooth. This was used from 1978 to 1986. Color variants include monochrome, {{font color|slateblue|purple}} background with {{font color|navy|dark blue}} "'''V'''", and faint {{font color|mediumpurple|purple}} background with {{font color|turquoise|blue}} "'''V'''", among others.
* Some filmed variants feature the "'''V'''" actually stopping right before it cuts to black. This was largely common in its earlier years (especially in black & white variants).
* An extremely rare videotaped variant featuring a {{font color|gold|yellow}} "{{font color|gold|'''V'''}}" was used on some syndicated prints of ''The Honeymooners'', appearing in a giant moon over a city skyline where the credits appear. This is a result of a chroma-key mistake. This variation was given the nickname "V of Moon".
* There is also a rare videotaped variant with a {{font color|lawngreen|jungle green}} background and a {{font color|green|Charleston green}} "{{font color|green|'''V'''}}".
* An extremely rare {{font color|turquoise|turquoise}} variant with an {{font color|navy|ultramarine blue}} "{{font color|navy|'''V'''}}" was used in 1984. The "{{font color|navy|'''V'''}}" stops moving before we fade to black.
* A videotaped variant of this logo has an {{font color|orange|orange}} background and a {{font color|midnightblue|midnight blue}} "{{font color|midnightblue|'''V'''}}" seen on 1978 episodes of ''You Don't Say!''. There is also a warp speed version of this.
* An extremely rare videotaped variant with the logo superimposed in a circle over a moving starfield background was used on the short-lived series ''Hot City''. This is nicknamed the "V in Space".
* There is an uncommon "warp-speed" videotaped variation where the logo and music are sped up. This was used alongside co-distributor logos and was seen from 1979-1986.
* An extremely rare videotaped variant that flashes different colors reputedly exists. It was reported to be seen on an airing of ''The Honeymooners'' episode entitled "A Man's Pride" on The Comedy Network in Canada. A reconstruction can be seen [https://youtu.be/-SHA454qzFM here]; caution is advised for those sensitive to flashing images. No evidence of the actual logo has surfaced as of yet. This variant is unofficially nicknamed the "Rainbow V of Doom".
* A variant where the "{{font color|darkred|'''V'''}}" is {{font color|darkred|dark red}} on a {{font color|pink|pink}} background appeared on the 1985 syndicated series ''The Star Games''. It also appeared on a 1994 rerun of an episode of ''The Andy Griffith Show''.
* A videotaped variant with a {{font color|lime|lime}} background was found on an episode of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' on TBS in 1992 and on the Perry Mason S8 episode "The Case of the Wrongful Writ" on a March 13, 1991 TBS broadcast.
* Dark variants of the Film-O-Vision version in color and B&W, due to film deterioration, exist.
* The first second was lopped off on the 1979 version of Magnetic Video's VHS release of ''Blue Hawaii''.
'''Logo:'''
* '''Opening:''' On a black background, we see the "'''V'''" rotating towards the center of the screen in a {{font color|red|r}}{{font color|orange|a}}{{font color|#FFD900|i}}{{font color|limegreen|n}}{{font color|blue|b}}{{font color|magenta|o}}{{font color|purple|w}} trail. Then, the {{font color|red|r}}{{font color|orange|a}}{{font color|#FFD900|i}}{{font color|limegreen|n}}{{font color|blue|b}}{{font color|magenta|o}}{{font color|purple|w}} trail moves behind the logo, and the "'''V'''" flashes to {{color||deepskyblue|bright cerulean}} and the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color||deepskyblue|'''Viacom'''}}}}" in the same color flashes in with the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color||deepskyblue|presents}}}}" below. As the opening theme starts, we slowly zoom up to the left corner of the "{{color||deepskyblue|'''V'''}}" until it engulfs the screen with blue.
* '''Closing:''' At the end of the reel, we see the "{{color||deepskyblue|'''V'''}}" with the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color||deepskyblue|'''Viacom'''}}}}" in {{color||deepskyblue|blue}} and the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{font color|deepskyblue|from}}}}" above the "{{color||deepskyblue|'''V'''}}", and they all zoom in towards the viewer.
'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating of the "'''V'''" to the center, the colors lining out of the logo, the flash of "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color||deepskyblue|presents}}}}" and the "'''V'''", the zoom-in to the corner of the "'''V'''" in sync with the opening theme. The quick zoom-in to the center with a flash at the end of the reel.
'''Logo:''' We start off in outer space. The words "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Special'''''}}" and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''Delivery'''''}}" streak through the sun in the background, leaving a {{font color|red|r}}{{font color|orange|a}}{{font color|#FFD900|i}}{{font color|limegreen|n}}{{font color|blue|b}}{{font color|magenta|o}}{{font color|purple|w}} trail. Then on a {{font color|blue|blue}}/black gradient background, the two words fly towards a stylized {{color|gold}} ring with wings and the familiar "'''V'''" from the 2nd logo on its base. "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''From'' Viacom'''}}" with "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" in a bigger font, also fly towards the ring, settling inside it. The logo then constantly shines, occasionally flashing. At the end, a firework flash effect emerges from the logo.
'''Variants:'''
'''Logo:'''
* '''Opening:''' Against a space background with twinkling stars, a metallic steel outline of the Viacom "'''V'''" and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" in its familiar Palatino-like font zoom back with a metallic steel trail effect. The trail effect finishes as the "'''V'''" turns solid and metallic and "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Viacom'''}}" turns solid {{font color|gray|gray}}. The logo shines in a similar manner as the "Special Delivery" logo before flying downwards and offscreen.
* '''Closing:''' Against a city skyline with a {{font color|purple|purple}} night sky with most of the building's lights switched on and twinkling stars (a colorized version of the city from the opening credits of ''The Honeymooners''), the metallic textured "{{font color|gray|'''V'''}}" forms out of light particles. The word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{font color|gray|'''Viacom'''}}}}" forms in the same manner as in the opening variant. The logo shines once completed.
'''Variant:''' An extended version of the closing variant exists on the sales tape for ''The Lost Honeymooners'', where the logo shines multiple times after completing.
'''Logo:''' We start out with a screen that's divided in two, with a black/{{font color|purple|purple}} gradient on top and {{font color|silver|silver}} on the bottom, with a bright light flare shining between. The {{font color|silver|silver}} part then rotates counter-clockwise (a la [[20th Century Fox Home Entertainment#CBS/Fox Video|CBS/Fox Video]]), revealing it is a steel version of the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" logo as the background changes to a black/{{font color|blue|blue}}/{{font color|purple|purple}} gradient. The word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{font color|silver|'''Viacom'''}}}}" flies in from the upper-left of the screen and places itself under the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}", which shines.
'''Variants:'''
* VHS tapes containing this logo and select TV broadcasts have the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" shining three times.
* A warp speed version of the three shines variant has been seen on the syndicated version of ''Super Sloppy Double Dare''.
* There is also a variant where the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" shines four times. It has been seen on episodes of ''Rawhide'', ''Perry Mason'', ''Matlock'' (seasons 1-4), ''Hogan's Heroes'', ''The Adventures of the Little Koala'', ''Finders Keepers'' (Toffler version), ''Easy Street'' (1986 series), and the 1986 revival of ''Split Second''. There is also a warp speed version of this, as well as a rare ultra warp speed variant.
* There is a still variant.
* There is a variant where the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" doesn't shine at all. It was only seen on ''We Love Lucy''; the 30-minute re-edit of ''The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour''.
* On the 1987 ''Celebrity Double Dare'' pilot, the logo is revealed with a computer-generated effect before animating.
* There is also a B&W variant.
* There is another sped-up variant of this logo with the music at the normal speed.
* There is also a variant that plays at a slightly slower speed.
* On Fox's ''Family Double Dare'', the logo fades in after the Nickelodeon logo with the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" already in place, then the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" shines two times before fading out.
* There is a variant where both the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" and the word "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{font color|silver|'''Viacom'''}}}}" appear to be in higher contrast, making the logo look shinier than normally.
* One version had a {{font color|navy|midnight blue}} screen with text saying "DISTRIBUTED BY", and then after a second, it cut to the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" in the middle of its animation, with the full music playing throughout.
* Another version cuts to when the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" starts rotating. This is unofficially known as the "in-progress" variant.
* There is a variant where the logo starts off in black and white, but quickly changes to color. This was spotted on a 1988 rerun of ''The Andy Griffith Show'' on TBS.
* The British [[Braveworld|Braveworld Video]] VHS of ''King Creole'' has a variant that cuts off the first or so second from the logo.
* On an episode of ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'' on GetTV, the logo starts fading during the second time it shines.
* On some episodes of 90s TBS Superstation airings of ''Perry Mason'', the logo is colored {{font color|green|green}}.
'''FX/SFX:''' The rotating "'''V'''", the "'''V'''" shining and the light flare behind the "'''V'''" illuminating in the background.
'''Logo:''' On a shaded {{font color|blue|blue}} background, a {{font color|silver|silver}} "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}}" flies in from the bottom left and moves backwards. As it does so, a zig-zag line comes out of it to form the other letters in the word "{{font color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}" (with the "{{font color|silver|'''V'''}} shining throughout), with the "{{font color|silver|'''A'''}}" and "{{font color|silver|'''M'''}}" still having the form of zig-zags. The completed logo, which kind of looks like "{{font color|silver|\/'''I'''/\'''CO'''/\/\}}", shines.
'''Trivia:''' Many people think the announcer is mispronouncing the name Viacom. It is indeed a long "i", like in "pr<u>i</u>ze", although the original pronunciation of the name pre-1986 was indeed with a short "i", like in "p<u>i</u>zza", hence the pronunciation "vee-a-com". Oddly, the post-1986 pronunciation was used by the announcer on the [[Magnetic Video Corporation|Magnetic Video]] logo several years before it became the official pronunciation.
* There is a very rare filmed variant seen on some TV movies from the era, like the 1996 ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' television movie. Also seen on a British rerun as well as the Russian CBS Drama channel airing of the ''Father Dowling Mysteries'' season 2 episode "The Ghost of a Chance Mystery", which plastered over the "V of Steel" logo.
* Several shows have the name already formed during the later years, with the only animation being the shining of the letters.
* There is a text variation on this logo for Viacom Productions. It has the "{{font color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}" text already formed, but a line slides in from the right and forms "{{font color|silver|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in the Futura Extra Bold font, after which the "{{font color|silver|'''C'''}}" and the "{{font color|silver|'''O'''}}" in "{{font color|silver|'''VIACOM'''}}" shine. This shorter variation was seen on network TV productions from 1998-1999. There was another variant of this in which the text doesn't shine at all, used on ''Diagnosis: Murder''.
* On reruns of the ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' pilot on ABC Family (now Freeform), The Hub (now Discovery Family), Antenna TV, and Pluto TV, this logo is still (a la the 1985 "V of Happiness" logo) and followed by the 2003 [[Paramount Television (1967-2006)|Paramount Domestic Television]] logo.
* A black & white version of this exists on some prints of older B&W shows (though most feature the color version).
'''Logo:''' On a smoky {{font color|blue|blue}} background, we see the letters of "{{font color|royalblue|'''VIACOM'''}}" in a glass font zooming out, being stacked in front of each other, then spreading out. The background is full of the letters of the word along with a {{font color|blue|blue}} smoke effect that slowly clears out. After "{{font color|royalblue|'''VIACOM'''}}" settles, the text "{{font color|royalblue|'''PRODUCTIONS'''}}" in Futura Extra Bold moves up ala the "Float In" animation of Microsoft PowerPoint, with a line and the byline "{{font color|royalblue|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''''a Paramount company'''''}}}}" (in the [[Paramount Pictures]] logo's font) fading in below it.
'''Variants:'''
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