Casey Kasem Productions
Michael Bass
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Michael Bass and Shadeed A. Kelly
Background
Kasem-Bustany Productions was a production company formed by DJ and voice actor, Casey Kasem and co-producer Don Bustany to produce the syndicated music video countdown show America's Top 10, which was hosted by Kasem from 1980-1991. It was later renamed as "Casey Kasem Productions" in 1984. Casey Kasem died on June 15, 2014.
Kasem-Bustany Productions
Logo (Late 1980-1984)
Visuals: Superimposed in the credits, there's the text "kasem-bustany" written in a stylized font, with "PRODUCTIONS" below in a different font. The caption "In Association With" can be seen underneath. Between both texts, there's a copyright stamp.
Later Variant: In 1982, the copyright stamp was moved to the Scotti Brothers-Syd Vinnedge Television logo.
Technique: A still graphic.
Audio: The end theme of America's Top 10.
Availability: Seen on early episodes of America's Top 10, which is no longer shown on TV.
Casey Kasem Productions
Logo (1984-1992)
Visuals: Similar to the previous logo, but the text is now "Casey Kasem Productions" in a stacked Arial format. Also, the IAW text is smaller and written entirely in lowercase.
Technique: A still graphic.
Audio: The end theme of America's Top 10.
Availability: Seen on later episodes of America's Top 10.
