Dobson Productions

Background

This is the production company of Bridget and Jerome Dobson, creators of the soap opera Santa Barbara and, in general, veteran soap opera writers.

Logo (July 30, 1984-January 15, 1993)

Visuals: On a blue/black gradient background, a gold ribbon emerges from the top of the screen and "draws" to the center of the screen really quickly, making a spiral. The spiral then twists into a stylized "D" (in choppy fashion) and zooms out while moving to the left side of the screen. "OBSON PRODUCTIONS", in gold, then slides to the right from the "D". Below, a copyright stamp (which may credit Bridget and Jerome Dobson) fades in. The "D" has what appear to be 2 white triangles rotating inside it throughout the entire logo.

Variants:

In later years, "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" would appear at the bottom instead, after which the logo cuts to either the 1984 New World Television logo or the 1989 New World logo, with the New World or Dobson music playing over both logos.
Starting around late 1985, the logo would be shortened to have the text simply wipe in from left to right.
There is also a "still" version of the logo. The only animation in this variant is the triangles in the "D" rotating.

Technique: Appears to be computer animation.

Audio: A triumphant four note synthesized brass fanfare with drumbeats, intended to resemble the Santa Barbara opening theme. Starting in 1989, it used the New World jingle; that pretty much fits with both logos.

Availability: Seen on Santa Barbara.